Saturday, December 30, 2023

Stitching into the New Year

This week I finished up the "Home" embroidery, designed by Kathy Schmitz.  You might remember that the last thing to do was to fill in the nest with seed stitches.  That was a slow process, but I like how it turned out!

I have an idea for a way to set this little piece into a small quilt.
More on that next week!

Meanwhile, I needed something new to work on for my slow stitching time, and I chose another of Melisa's mini samplers.  This one's called Winter Tree Sampler.  I still have some snow to add to the tree and snowflakes floating around.


It's also time to get started on the 2024 stitch-along with Kathy Schmitz, called Woven Wreaths.  I purchased the blue panel from Spoonflower, and the blue DMC floss that is called for.  There are also YouTube videos connected to this SAL, so I subscribed to her channel as well.  All the info is at the link above.

I'm looking forward to getting started on this!

Happy New Year!
Sharing at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching.











 

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21 comments:

  1. The Cozy QuilterDecember 31, 2023 at 4:42 AM

    The seed stitches are perfect for the nest! They add great texture! I’m looking forward to seeing how you finish this one off. Happy new year!

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  2. CathieJDecember 31, 2023 at 5:20 AM

    I love the Winter Tree Sampler. Home is adorable. I am looking forward to seeing how you finish it. Woven Wreaths looks interesting. I always like blue/white quilts.

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  3. LindaDecember 31, 2023 at 6:26 AM

    The bird nest is perfect! I look forward to seeing what you do with it. Woven Wreaths is such a neat looking stitch-along, love that panel! Happy new year to you and your family Diann!

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  4. Deb ADecember 31, 2023 at 7:11 AM

    The Home stitchery turned out really nice! Enjoy your new stitch along and Happy New Year.

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  5. Karen - Quilts...etc.December 31, 2023 at 7:18 AM

    that is a nice pattern that you show with the embroidery in the squares. Happy New Year

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  6. Libby in TNDecember 31, 2023 at 7:34 AM

    I think Home is my favorite of that series. Woven Wreaths is going to be stellar. I always love the "twist" patterns.

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  7. KateDecember 31, 2023 at 7:54 AM

    "Home" turned out beautifully! Looking forward to seeing how you finish that one up. It's always so exciting to start a new project. What a fun way to start the new year!

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  8. AngelaDecember 31, 2023 at 8:02 AM

    Such charming projects! Happy New Year!

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  9. Alycia~QuiltygirlDecember 31, 2023 at 8:20 AM

    What lovely embroidery!! your 2024 project looks like it will be fun!

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  10. Susie HDecember 31, 2023 at 8:37 AM

    Great project to usher in 2024! Happy New Year's Eve!

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  11. SarahDecember 31, 2023 at 9:03 AM

    Those little seedstitches are well worth the effort, it looks great! I was thinking about that SAL but resisted so I will look forward to seeing yours when you start. Happy new year.

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  12. Karrin HurdDecember 31, 2023 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful stitching. I'm still thinking about that SAL. Happy New Year, and Happy Stitching!

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  13. KimDecember 31, 2023 at 1:03 PM

    'Home' will look pretty incorporated into a small quilt, Diann. All those seed stitches are fabulous. They must have taken a while to stitch. Woven Wreaths will be a lovely quilt to stitch. Lots of lovely embroideries set into a blue panel.

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  14. grammajudybDecember 31, 2023 at 1:45 PM

    I’m excited to start Kathy’s Woven Wreaths SAL! I’m doing blue too. My local friend Connie chose the red. I’m going to try to incorporate a small redwork Elf into the SAHRR. So inspired by your 2023 finish! ❤️❤️❤️

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  15. Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting January 1, 2024 at 12:41 AM

    Home is gorgeous, Diann. I just love those sweet bluebirds. I can not wait to see your finish. I am so excited to see your Winter Sampler. It is looking beautiful!!! Thank you so much for stitching it. I wish you a fabulous New Year. Hugs.

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  16. NannJanuary 1, 2024 at 6:14 AM

    The blue-and-white project looks most intriguing and gives me an idea....meanwhile, the nest turned out so well. Happy new year to you and your family!

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  17. TerryKnott.blogspot.comJanuary 1, 2024 at 8:32 AM

    Seed stitches take forever; but they were the perfect choice for filling in the nest. What a sweet finish! I like your upcoming project. What a fun SAL!

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  18. LindaJanuary 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM

    so glad you finished your home embroidery Happy stitching n 2024

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  19. Linda @ kokaquiltsJanuary 1, 2024 at 1:55 PM

    Happy New Year Diann

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  20. AngieJanuary 1, 2024 at 8:06 PM

    Diann - I love your "Home" finish - a nest is such a perfect symbol for home, don't you think? I am linking up to Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching for the first time - I shouldn't be surprised to find you here! Happy New Year!

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  21. piecefulwendyJanuary 2, 2024 at 8:25 AM

    What a lovely way to begin 2024. Your little best is lovely, and I think the blue project is something you will definitely enjoy! Is the design pre-printed on the Spoonflower fabric?

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