CQJP July Block

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Stitching as September Ends


There has been so much happening during the last 5 weeks while our daughter and granddaughter have been visiting, and there's 1 more week until they return home to Australia. It's been wonderful making so many, warm memories together and falling in love with Jewel all over again! She's such a beautiful, loving, and happy toddler.
Catching up will have to wait until the house is quiet and empty.............
You might like to see my last stitching update on the Tuesday Stitcher's Blog
The newest stitching update follows:

I've finished the CQJP September block with a few simple seam embellishments, and 3 cast-on stitch roses.

 All finished and packed away.
(sorry the photos have a yellow cast, but it was a dull, grey day and I needed to use a spotlight.....)

















October is naked, and awaiting needle and thread.........
























Stitching fun continues on my wrapping cloth pieces.

Piece #8, completed and damp-stretched































I gathered all the pieces to date, laying them together to determine how many more I'll need to complete my cloth.
Quite a few more.........

I wanted, too, to see just how the pieces looked together, hoping for design and stitch continuity.
So far, I'm quite pleased. :-D






 piece #9 is underway with the creation of a trimmed pocket

beside a doubled hanky, edged in lace are bullion beginnings.....
and the possibility of another pocket created and embellished........
cast-on stitch edges the lace-covered wild fabric




looking forward to lots more fun on this piece




I hope your week has given you some time for happy stitching.
Happy October!

Hugs from Suz












Thanks for visiting. Hugs from Suz
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38 comments:

  1. FoxOctober 1, 2013 at 4:39 PM

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  2. FoxOctober 1, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Hi Suz!
    So happy you are having a good time with the kidlets....so important when they live "away."
    Fox : )

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    1. SuztatsOctober 1, 2013 at 9:21 PM

      So true, Fox! I'm loving every minute of kidlet time!

      Hugs

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  3. Magpie's MumblingsOctober 1, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Stitching should definitely come second to family...so glad you're enjoying your time together.

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    1. SuztatsOctober 1, 2013 at 9:23 PM

      Oh, it does-- I only stitch when Jewel is in bed asleep. I'm loving every game, hug and kiss. They're the very best medicine!

      Hugs

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  4. CreateologyOctober 1, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Suz it is sew nice to read your update. How quickly time visiting passes. Happy you are able to enjoy your daughter and granddaughter. Making those memories is top priority indeed. How you had time to do such beautiful stitching is beyond me. Your CQ is beautiful. Amazing White Cloth work. These pieces are gorgeous and they do have a nice flow to them all together. Blessings and Joyful Times Dear...

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM

      Thank you, Sherry. The time is passing much too quickly, so I'll grab every possible moment. I've stored lots of wonderful moments in my memory to enjoy in the time ahead when our daughter and Jewel are too far away............

      Hugs

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  5. WendyOctober 2, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Your crazy block is so pretty...and your wrapping cloth is coming along really well.

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:26 PM

      Thank you, Wendy. I think I'll be wrapping-cloth-stitching for some time yet! My 'cloth' isn't nearly as large as I'd pictured. Oh, dear, poor me. lol

      Hugs

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  6. margaretOctober 2, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    love those roses on your CQ block and the wrapping cloth is coming along a treat. Enjoy your last week with your D and GD the house will seem very quiet when they go back to ASus

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:28 PM

      It sure will be quiet, Margaret, so I'll have to keep super busy.......Thanks

      Hugs

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  7. Margarets designer cardsOctober 2, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    I love your roses they look wonderful, your stitching is so lovely nd I look forward to seeing all the cloths stitched together.
    Hope your daughter has a safe journey back to Australia
    Margaret

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:33 PM

      Thank you for those good wishes for our daughter and granddaughter, Margaret. It's such a long way that they do it in stages. I'm sure it must be exhausting for them both, so it's extra special that they do it to come for a visit. The next one may not be for several years. We do have skype, though, which allows us to keep in touch.
      I'm glad you like my roses-- they're such fun to do.

      Hugs

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  8. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeOctober 2, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I'm glad you've been able to have such a long visit with your family. I know I treasure the time I had this summer! I love looking at all of your embroidery... Some day I'll join in the fun,

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:37 PM

      Diane, I shall look forward to seeing your embroidery! Thanks.

      Hugs

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  9. Mosaic MagpieOctober 2, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Nice to have such a great visit with family. Love what you have stitched and the wrapping cloth is looking great, nice balance with the bits of color throughout the layout.
    xo,
    Deb

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:39 PM

      Thank you, Deb! The visit is drawing to a close, and I wish I could hold back time, just a little. There's more hugs and kisses to be had....

      Hugs

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  10. Starr WhiteOctober 2, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Such beautiful stitching as always, Suz! Loving the roses for October :)

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:40 PM

      Starr, I love to make those roses. They are such fun! Thanks

      Hugs

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  11. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSOctober 2, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Your Cast-on Roses are sooooooooooooo very pretty.A very lovely block. Hugs Judy

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:41 PM

      Thank you Judy! I think there may be more roses popping up on upcoming blocks....lol

      Hugs

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  12. DortheOctober 2, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Dear Suz, making happy memories with your daughter and granddaughter is what matters most in this life... especially when living far apart... I`m happy you have such a lovely time together.
    The stitching will be beautifully finished, when you are allone again my dear.
    Happy october, and hugs.
    Dorthe

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:43 PM

      I agree, Dorthe. And we do live far apart. Thank goodness we now have skype to keep in touch! Thanks and blessing.....

      Hugs

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  13. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Just perfect. Love and laughter x x

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    1. SuztatsOctober 2, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      Lots of love and laughter happening here, Linda. And mega hugs, too! Thanks.

      Hugs

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  14. JennyPennyPoppyOctober 2, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    You've been as busy as ever with your needle and threads. Your cast on roses look terrific especially with all the leaves and vines. Your wrapping cloth pieces look fabulous too!!

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    1. SuztatsOctober 3, 2013 at 5:01 PM

      Thanks JennyPennyPoppy! It took several weeks to get that much stitching done, but I love the sound of the thread pulling through the fabric: the whispers take me to another place where time recedes .........and I like to go back as often as possible! lol

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  15. Daniel Efosa UyiOctober 3, 2013 at 5:06 AM

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  16. MaggiOctober 3, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful stitching.

    I'm glad that your family visit went so well. It must be hard with them being so far away.

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    1. SuztatsOctober 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM

      It's quite difficult with a part of our family so far away, but since we moved, we now have Skype, so it's much easier to keep in touch. Thank you.

      Hugs

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  17. DianneOctober 4, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Dear Suz, Your wrapping white cloth work is amazing and, as you work on it and look at in in future times, it will bring back all the memories of sharing that time with your family and dear little Jewel. Lovely times, enjoy xxx Di.

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    1. SuztatsOctober 4, 2013 at 6:48 PM

      Yes, Dianne, I'm sure it will hold so many memories. Thanks

      Hugs

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  18. KarenOctober 7, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    oh have they gone now? You will miss them I know.....
    http://karenannruane.typepad.com/karen_ruane/

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    1. SuztatsOctober 7, 2013 at 12:12 PM

      They begin their long journey home tomorrow, Karen. We'll be driving them to the airport, and, yes, we will miss them so very much!

      Hugs

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  19. Shane PollardOctober 7, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Hello Suz
    Oh I know the feeling of saying goodbye to my daughter and granddaughters on another continent - it's so hard....
    Your stitching is all so beautiful and hopefully by keeping your fingers busy it helps you.
    I looked below on your blog and read about your wrapping cloth - I've always wanted to do one since seeing Karen's blog - one day maybe.
    Your piece #7 is very beautiful and inspiring with very special old hand made lace....

    I'm now following you so we don't lose touch and I've sent you an email!
    Hugs
    Shane x

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  20. SuztatsOctober 10, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Thank you, Shane. The good-byes are so difficult, but I find returning to a quiet and empty house even harder. The silence seems to vibrate. I shall have to turn up the music and dance- just like Jewel and I did almost every day, and feel that connection.........Keeping busy is the key, and stitching does help, but it's like empty-nest syndrome all over again.....well, enough of that!
    I do find the wrapping cloth rather addictive, and I'm drawn to stitching on it when I should be doing other things, but it's so relaxing and meditative that I have to give in.... ;-)...
    Thank you for your lovely comments.

    Hug

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  21. Vicki BosterNovember 16, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Omg--- this is so gorgeous. Your stitches are just breathtaking! This must take hours and hours-- such detail. Bless you for your incredible talents. I'm just in awe--
    Vicki

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    1. SuztatsNovember 16, 2013 at 8:02 PM

      Thank you so much Vicki for your lovely comments!
      Hugs

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