First Slow Sunday Stitching of April

 

Happy April Sunday. I’m joining Kathy and some friends at Slow Sunday Stitching  

I stitched this Spring Stamps Sampler  from Melisa at Pinker n Punkin in 2023.  I used a pice of 14 count Aida from my stash. I coffee/tea dyed it. Loved stitching it, but the fabric was nearly too small. I added some fabric to the sides so I could still use the hoop. 

I was confident I could find a frame when I was finished. I mounted it on a sticky board, measured and sorted through my recycled frames. Nothing. 

So onto plan B. Because there is not enough Aida for a decent seam allowance, I ran a running stitch of white floss 2 squares away from the burgundy border. This was my guide. I sort of appliquéd it to the piece of burgundy gingham. Then I machine stitched the antique rick rack with a crocheted border to edge of the sampler. (bottom right) Then I ironed a piece of Pellon SF101 to the back. Then pieced a stripe fabric from my stash for a backing.(top left) Today I will finish stitching down the split hanging sleeve.(upper right). What a learning curve!

Also today I’ll finish stitching this Bunny Alphabet Sampler. 

Just XYZ left to stitch with variegated pink. 

Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful.