Saturday, April 2, 2011

BLANKET STITCHING IS THE ORDER OF THE WEEK

Blanket stitching is basically all I have been doing this week besides cutting scraps and even then I gave up on the scraps.

So here is another "Be Attitudes" block.



Then I just could not help myself, I just love these frogs (from quilt in previous post) and so I had to put it on one of the towels my sister sent.



Nothing planned for today.....it seems the blanket stitch has become my filler when I don't feel like doing much....

Have a wonderful week-end, I so enjoyed your comments on threads.

By the way, I decided not to use stabilizer on these blocks. Maybe if I was doing a show piece I would but not for something such as this. I find it works just fine wihtout it....or just call me lazy...



.but I am happy and today it is all about me!! If momma is happy, we all are happy!"
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21 comments:

  1. JustCindyApril 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I love your Be Attitude block. I need to pull fabrics for mine. Did your sister send the frog. He is too cute. Have a great weekend.

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  2. HeatherApril 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I gave up on hand doing blanket stitch. I use my machine other wise I'd do nothing with that stitch. Bad for me, as hand stitched does look so nice with those tiny variations.

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  3. WendyApril 2, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    What a great block Barb.....but the frog towel is my favorite! He rocks......

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  4. Susan In TexasApril 2, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I love blanket stitch, doing it by hand (especially on felted wool - yum) and by machine. My old Bernina has a triple blanket stitch that looks handmade that I LOVE using. Your blanket stitches are exquisite, of course!

    Happy stitching,
    Susan in Texas

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  5. Stray Stitches (Linda G)April 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    You Be Attitude block is wonderful. I have that quilt on my 'to do' list. The frog is adorable!

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  6. Twisted QuiltsApril 2, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Your frogs are so cute. I am sewing up a storm today. It is so nice to have a day to sew.

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  7. JanApril 2, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Love your frog!!!

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  8. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)April 2, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Glad to hear you are so happy! I love to use the button hole stitch when I am stitching by hand. I need lots more practice doing it with the sewing machine though.

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  9. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Playing catch up, Barb... Those Be Attitude blocks are so cute! And I WAS wondering if you were using stabilizer. Off to look at the previous post to see the frogs. Have a good weekend, too....Karen

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  10. Mary L.April 2, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Cute, cute, cute.

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  11. Dana GaffneyApril 2, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Barb, as long as it doesn't scush up, who needs stabilizer.

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  12. JeanneApril 2, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Another great "Be Attitude" block and a cute towel with the frog addition.

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  13. BubzRugzApril 2, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I was about to ask about stabilizer when you wrote it... interesting... they look great without so i'm going to try... I was always told to use it...
    Hugz

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  14. JuliaApril 2, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Love it...so cute!
    Julia ♥

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  15. YvetteApril 2, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    They look great!! I am with you on the stabilizer.

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  16. Wacky WomanApril 3, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Absolutely adorable. Glad you are happy! Happy is a good thing.

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  17. CrispyApril 3, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I'm lovin' those "Be" blocks....too cute!!

    Crispy

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  18. RumiApril 3, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Your frog is a cutie-pie for sure!

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  19. BarbaraApril 3, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Great work, Barb. I call myself a dyslexic blanket stitcher because my stitches always point in the opposite direction. Think I may need more practice!

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  20. SuzanneApril 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I like the "be" blocks. I've got the patterns too...on my list to do!

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  21. RoyceApril 3, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I think the blanket stitch is so pretty yet traditional. Your block is very nice is it one from Art to Heart? Looked like her style. The frog is super cute.

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