It's 2025!! 🌺🌿

 

        Is it possible that this is the 10th year of our blog?

         We continue to meet in Susie's cosy cottage each week,

our hands busy with all sorts of needlework,

           and here are some projects we have been working on recently 

                                                

First up - Anne's lovely work... 

This gorgeous blanket!

beautiful sweaters and hand warmers,

and this previously made pillow which she is adding to.

Next - Susie's prolific quilting for a

Boston hospital's NECU unit.

Christmas and Valentine's quilts!

Also by Susie, a sweet crown and wand for her granddaughter's 13th birthday,

and a hand knit fox and deer for her grandchildren, 

with clothing designed and made by Susie!

and one of many quilts!

Carol S. has been working on her needlepoint...

and here is Barbara's pieced and appliquéd quilt 

and a beautiful hand appliquéd wool wall hanging.

Some of Carol H.'s wonderful knitting,

and a handsome completed quilt!

Pat has been working on a pretty scarf...

and Judy has done some embroidery...

as well as some little cats for a craft fair!

Jane has been busy moving house, but we hope to have

something from her next time!

I think we'd all agree that what we make is

 not as important as the friendship, 

conversation and laughter we share every week.

Until next time!

Summer Stitches

 We are deep into summer, the cottage garden is in full bloom 

and we've been carrying on with our various projects. 

Here's a peek at what we have been sharing on Thursday mornings!

Susie, as always, has produced some wonderful quilts. There are constantly new ideas on her design wall and we get to enjoy them every week. 

Susie also has made dozens of little quilts which have

 been donated to the NECU unit in a Boston hospital.

And she recently made some new Halloween quilts to donate.

Carol H made this pretty quilt...

and Anne knit another pair of her beautiful mittens.

Pat knit this wonderful lined handbag which she took on her island vacation...

and Barbara completed this beautiful wool applique table mat.

 Carol S. has been continuing with her needlepoint,

and Jane worked on a fluffy "lovey" for a child...

 Judy did a bird embroidery which turned into a card

and a little landscape with lace clouds.

We're continuing to enjoy our summer, create the work we love and 

get together each week to share our progress, along with some 

conversation and laughter.

See you in the Fall, which is not that far away!

Cozy Days in the Cottage

 It's always a happy feeling to walk down the brick path each week to Susie's cottage, to stitch and chat with friends. Right now the door is painted orange and the gardens on either side are just beginning to wake up, but the atmosphere inside is warm and cozy. Everyone has at least one project to work on and many of us have several projects waiting in the wings. Here are a few things we've worked on in recent months.

Susie's cheerful hand appliqué,

beautiful quilts,

and even adorable handmade bunnies!!

Barbara's quilt with a lovely scalloped border,

and her meticulous embroidery...

Pat R's cosy knit wool hat...

Carol S's needlepoint coaster,

 

and her delightful wire sculpture squirrel...

Anne's gorgeous sweater,

 her fluffy pompom hat,

a beautiful quilt for her granddaughter,

and some delightful appliquéd squares!

Jane's adorable sweaters...

Carol H, who has been traveling quite a bit, made these lovely shawls...

Judy worked on some little embroidered pictures,

and a page spread for a fabric book she's making.

All in all, we have been busy, sharing stories and stitched work

as we gather each week,

around the creative table!

Thanks for visiting - see you next time!