Year Of The Dragon Block

 Last month we started an Asian nights round robin with small blocks.  The first one for me to work on was Carol's.  Since it's the year of the dragon and I couldn't find anything else I really liked, I embroidered a slithery dragon on the center of her block.

On To The Left

All the middle's motifed, and I'm left to work the somewhat dense one on the left.  Then it's outline stitching all around and a finish.

Still In Berlin

Almost done with the cute primrose and rosebud half band. 

Bag From Betsy

I had forgotten about this piece until Betsy mentioned a couple of weeks ago that she'd finished making it into a bag and shipped it here.  When it arrived, I remembered! I'd given this piece to her to make a bag out of back when we were in Texas last summer.  She does such wonderful bags!  It's just one reason she makes such a great mother in law.  I love the way this one looks and have begun using it already.  Thank you again!

Fourteen of Twenty-Four

I seem to be getting about a motif a week done on this.  The last one was a really easy one - all backstitch and Rhodes stitches and upright crosses.  On to the next...

Long Way Home

This round robin ended oh, nine months ago?, but I just now received the blocks back.  They took a detour.  I think they came out great, don't you?  I'm leaning toward completing these as individual ornaments, but haven't quite decided to yet.

Handmade Pay It Forward....

Handmade Pay It Forward....
I was selected by Teresa Ball to receive something handmade from her by the end of the year.  Her only stipulation was that I offer the same to five more people.  So... if you want to receive something made by me, comment here!  I'll make something by the end of the year for the first five people to comment.  If you look through my blog, you can see the kinds of things I make ... though I might try something completely different, like a batch of cookies or even homemade pretzels.

I posted this on Facebook and decided to offer it here.  So, not only five people on Facebook, but five people here too!

Before you comment, I'm making the same stipulation she did.  If you get something from me, make five things for other people!