Hi all it is work in Progress Wednesday and here I am with my mini challenge report.
This week I did one of the pockets that will be inside the sewing caddy hussif. It is the pocket that will hold my stitchers templates.
I managed only a small bit of stitching this week as my class has been keeping me busy. As anyone who has taken any of my classes knows I try and respond to everyone. With 170 people in the class that keeps me at the computer!
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For those that simply land here as a result of a search engine or because you have not dropped in for a while a hussif is a sewing roll or sewing kit or caddy but I gave a more detailed answer here . This is a min challenge where the idea is that people design their own hussifs. Any style of quilting or embroidery is acceptable just make your hussif the hussif you have always wanted to own! The is no deadline but aim for quality or give yourself a space for experimentation not simply tick off another project. I presented some informal guidelines here.
For those who do crazy quilting and working a hussif dont forget my give away tutorial on how to work decorative crazy quilt seams
What have you done this week that takes you towards your stitching goals? Leave a comment and let us know.
Have you seen my book?
My book The Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design: Simple Stitches, Stunning Results shares practical methods about how to design and make a crazy quilt. I teach how to balance colour, texture and pattern, in order direct the viewers eye. I show you how to build decorative seam treatments in interesting and creative ways using a handful of stitches. My book is profusely illustrated as my aim is to be both practical and inspiring.
How do you find the time?! I am still waiting for Jeff to create my pattern for all the little pockets. I could have done it myself, but sometimes you have to help retired hard workers come up with things to do to allay boredom. He’s learned to knit and sent his first scarf to his daughter. I’m not sure there will be a second scarf! lol Next he’s planning on learning to make polymer clay beads! (For me to work into jewelry)
I’ve set my other stitching aside to focus on the Sumptuous Surfaces class which I’m loving!
I love WIP Wednesdays, especially now that we are in the midst of this Hussif challenge. But I am siezed by guilt, too, at my lack of progress. I have selected a large piece that I crazy-pieced a couple years ago and plan to chop up into the necessary components. I also have done a drawing (very crude) of what I would like the finished Hussif to include. But that’s all so far. This last week I was dyeing, painting and ironing lace, sewing on a sane quilt in hopes of giving it to my DS and DDIL next month in time for their one year wedding anniversary. And putting together the International Flags announcements, etc. Then yesterday it was babysitting DGD, making strawberry jam and working in the yard. Never enough hours in a day.
Cathy you sound as busy as can be -dont feel guilty its good to have a life full of people
I,m sorry for beeing late. Until now I just have pieced the outside of my hussif. You can see it here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/75992012@N08/14005097390/
Now I will start stitching. Thanks, Sharon, for organizing this little challenge. Your work is as always wonderful.
My latest work is at
http://crazyqstitcher.wordpress.com/
I love your Colourstreams Cast-ons Sharon. Ophir is a favourite of mine and comes in such a beautiful colour range.
Your pocket is gorgeous.
I finished a round robin block this week
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marcih/14173261794/
No photos to show, as I have only cut out the pieces for my hussif so far. I’m using a pansy theme in cotton prints, cotton batiks and silk dupioni in purple and yellow. I had to finish a crazy quilted heart first. Sharon, your pocket is gorgeous, I enjoyed your review.
Yes, beautiful work as always.
I have added more hand embroidery to the pocket and more beading to the Venice lace piece. I have added silk Yo-Yo’s with netting and will add vintage buttons & beading around them.
My “Prairie” sewing kit is almost done!! You can see it @ crazyvictoriana.blogspot.com.
Sharon, your pocket is gorgeous!
I finally finished embellishing the “dream” block from the CQI Winter/Christmas DYB RR I was in last year. If time allows, I may have the wall hanging put together by next week.
http://monkeyandmutt.blogspot.com/2014/05/work-in-progress-wednesday-051414.html
Queenie just said it all! Love the new stitches on your hussif.
Here’s my progress for this week:
http://fat-quarter.blogspot.nl/2014/05/work-in-progress-wednesday-may-14.html
Wow! That is a really big class! You must be incredibly busy! Your stitching is gorgeous! You can see what I have done at http://princessbubblescreates.blogspot.ca/
Love your work
My WIPW can be found
http://jackiescrafts-torpenhow.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/work-in-progress-wednesday-14th-may-2014.html
Jackie
Here’s mine for the week. Not a great deal of movement, but slow progress is still progress.=)
http://sew-in-love.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/work-in-progress-wednesday-14-may-2014.html
Keep up the good work all!
Hi Sharon,
Great work on your Hussif. I am wondering do you also have the same 24 hrs in a day like others? best Time manager!
My border has progressed to the last stage in embroidery, I have started piecing my block, still doing it by hand, your crazy quilting lessons are still being used.
now I have to work on feathered chain stitch sampler.
http://jizee6687.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/work-in-progress-wednesdays-4/
Thank you,
Chitra
Another block of my fusion piece complete. Stitching is slow but steady. (I sound like the tortoise!)
http://carorose.typepad.com/my_weblog/2014/05/wipw-1.html
Have a good week
Carolyn
I’m loving your project, unfortunately I am unable to comment on your blog for some reason
Jackie
Jackie your comment came through fine – the blog is moderated to keep spammers at bay
Carolyn, I love your sampler! The variety of texture and patterns created by the various stitches is fantastic.
I am amazed that you have time to stitch at all, with so many students in your class and I know how much attention you always show each individual. Great work, Sharon.
My WIPW can be found here:
http://queeniepatch.blogspot.jp/2014/05/wipw-twice-around-park.html
Thanks Queenie – I have to admit I am bit busy at the moment the next few weeks will be interesting!
What you’ve done is really beautiful!
I’ve done a little more on the queen this week and pieced the main part and two pockets for my hussif. http://hokkaidokudasai.blogspot.jp/2014/05/work-in-progress-wednesday-pearls-and.html
Thanks!