It’s been nice to relax outside finishing off some slow stitching. Our weather has been quite warm, too hot sometimes to sit out on the patio, so then I take myself off to the back of the house, where it is cooler and shady. Much better to be in the shade on a really hot day, and I’ve been sitting down stitching the binding on my Autumn Wall-hanging.
A seat in the cool of the shade
Our cat Gemma often joins me outside too. On a hot day she heads straight to the rhubarb garden – it’s just as good as a sun shade, she thinks. Here she is keeping cool sheltering under the large rhubarb leaves.
Gemma under the rhubarb leaves
With the binding stitched down, and a hanging sleeve added, my Autumn stitchery is now complete. Hand embroidered and hand quilted, I’ve really enjoyed stitching this little wall-hanging. In case you are wondering, this is a free pattern from Crabapple Hill Studio.
Here in New Zealand our Autumn officially starts on 1st March, that’s only a couple of weeks away. But it is sure to continue being warm and sunny for some time yet. I’m pleased that my little Autumn wall-hanging will be ready for the change of season.
9 comments:
so only a couple weeks of summer left for you - I thought that might be the case as here spring officially starts mid March or so - actually I guess the 3rd week of March but normally doesn't warm up all the time until April
You did a lovely job on both the embroidery and the quilting--what a nice piece hugs, Julierose
Your sunflowers wall hanging is quite lovely. I stitched this one and never did anything with it - silly me.
Gemma has found the perfect spot. Love the sunflower and you have it ready just in time for the next season. Stay cool.
Okay, now you’ve done it - I’ll be craving rhubarb all day! I had a plant in my backyard, but since I moved I haven’t found a source in this area. My Mom had a whole row in the garden dedicated to rhubarb. I love it!
What a pretty little wall-hanging. I like Gemma's hiding place.
Such a darling autumn wall hanging all ready for your Fall season. I admire Crabapple patterns.
Well done on getting it finished in time for Autumn. I can’t believe it is coming around so soon. We’ll be complaining of the cold before we know it.
What a lovely finish. Your hanging looks great.
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