Back on track...sort of...

Hope this short post gives me the kick start needed to get back in to the sewing/quilting mode. After being in “wool acquisition” denial, I have caved in to this popular approach to stitching. For a couple of years, I vowed to not get drawn in - my friends would tempt me with their ongoing projects using gorgeously rich hand dyed wools and speak in another language with words such as Valdani threads, chenille or embroidery needles, Steam-A-Seam or Heat and Bond...who knew?

Then, a wonderful shop opened a few months ago nearby - only a 20 minute drive - The Woolgathering in Merrill, Wisconsin (check out Roxie’s photos on Facebook - she does beautiful work)

(No affiliation - just a happy customer!)

Sooo...am starting out on the small side...

From my newest favorite book - Bowl Me Over

Made the tiny Tree pillow first and then  - like potato chips when you can’t just eat one...

The original thought was to place these in one of our burl bowls that we brought back from Alaska...but obviously, things got out of hand and I am going to need a larger container - perhaps a basket?? 

Ok - then a delightful Santa caught my eye - 

He is in place on the background and I am ready to hunt through my embroidery flosses so the embellishments can begin.

And lastly - while at our annual Fall retreat a week ago, Roxie had little sheep kits prepared - so a lot of us gobbled those up and went home with our completed pin...

I may be in trouble here...but it sure is fun to be back on track...

Happy stitching everyone and have a good week!

Pat