In My Hoop at the Moment...
September 16, 2008
The 'Birds of Happiness' Quilt in progress:
Which is on my favourite Stitching Chair (yes, it's a POANG from my favourite store - IKEA)...
I decided that I needed a stitch that would stand out a little more than my traditional Back Stitch (my favourite) so I'm having a go with Chain Stitch which is really working for the leaves and the branches of the tree. It's also quite an easy stitch and lots of fun:
Will keep you in the hoop loop...
Leanne Beasley xxx
P.S. If you have a blog why not share a photo of your Stitching Chair this week, or maybe what's in your hoop! Leave a link with your comment so people can come over to your blog for a peek!
P.P.S. I have just added another online store to my list of shop links. Have a look at www.simplystitches.com.au.
It's lovely! My hoop is pictured on my blog, fourwisemonkeys.blogspot.com
Posted by: Rachelmp | September 20, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Beautiful design Leanne...look forward to seeing the end result!
What have I got on at the moment? Where do I start!? I have just finished a cute horse wallhanging, which I'll be putting up as a tutorial on my blog. http://missymack.blogspot.com/
I don't really have a favouite sewing spot, but I often like to sit outside on our verandah in the sun, with my feet up. :)
Posted by: Sam | September 20, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Hey Leanne! Love how your new design is coming up - brilliant as always!! Hmmmm, I don't use a hoop and I wouldn't know which of the seven or eight projects I have on the go to take a photo of! My sewing spot is one end of the sofa with my feet up the other end - my end is the one with so many pins stuck in it it looks like an echidna! Hmmm perhaps I need your pincushion pattern! Tee! Hee! Hee! Bear Hugs! KRIS (Tag Along Teddies)
Posted by: Kris Meares (Tag Along Teddies) | September 19, 2008 at 11:28 AM
you do such beautiful stitching. i would love to learn how to do the chain stitch.
Posted by: jacquie | September 19, 2008 at 05:38 AM
leanne, the quilt looks absolutely gorgeous can't wait to see more.
Posted by: karen | September 18, 2008 at 06:19 PM
How I wish there was an Ikea in Wangaratta!!! Love the new design, I haven't ventured to Chain stitch yet!
On my work table (i don't use a hoop!) is my new Christmas design, nearly ready to face the world, Have a little look at buttonbliss.typepad.com
Have a happy weekend!
Lisa
Posted by: LISALisa | September 18, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Love you stitching and your chair. I have never been to IKEA, but I so want to go one day.
Posted by: amy (sew~amy) | September 18, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Your work is always so inspiring. I shared of photo of my stitching chair on my blog:
http://coffeetimequiltstudio.blogspot.com/2008/09/hint-for-my-stitchers-angel.html
Posted by: Paula in NH | September 18, 2008 at 09:37 AM
I love reading your blog Leanne as it is always full of inspiration. I go online every morning and get my "Blog Fix" before heading off to my own shop (Veronica Violet Stitcheries). I will add a photo of what is in my hoop/hoops to my blog tonight.I'm still a 'learner' at the whole blog thing.(www.veronicaviolet.typepad.com)
Posted by: Carolyn | September 18, 2008 at 09:00 AM
My hoop is empty at the moment, but these blogs are giving me so much inspiration!
Posted by: Doris at threads of conversation | September 18, 2008 at 07:22 AM
I used to have a POANG chair from Ikea too - and it was so comfortable to stitch in. Now I just stitch sitting on the one end of our couch.
Posted by: Char | September 18, 2008 at 05:55 AM
Hi Leanne! I just LOVE your blog AND your quilts and stitcheries!!! ....AND what a fun idea for everbody to share their favorite stitching chair! I'm going to put mine on my blog today so come for a visit when you're not stitching (or doing the million other things working moms do every second of every day!!)
Posted by: Mary Anne Drury | September 18, 2008 at 03:11 AM
Very nice.
Posted by: Karen | September 18, 2008 at 12:36 AM
I love your bird. She is very cute.
And I'll post a picture of my chaire tomorrow.
Martine
Posted by: martine | September 17, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Thanks Leanne for asking people to post links to their chairs, l'm in the market for a new chair and don't know what style to go for so this will inspire me l'm sure. I just love your new design and am happily stitching away at my BUTTERFLY GARDEN quilt, with only the last 9 blocks to be completed.
Posted by: Karen C | September 17, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Oooh, that looks great!
Posted by: anina | September 17, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Love your blue birds. Makes me think of my Mama. She loved birds so.
Have a Blessed Day,
Diane
Posted by: Diane | September 16, 2008 at 10:11 PM
gosh I never stitch in a hoop except for cross stitch......I have to many projects on the go......
Posted by: chookyblue | September 16, 2008 at 10:03 PM
What a beautiful project!
Posted by: Stephanie | September 16, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Lovely new stitchery! Your work is gorgeous!
Posted by: Jackie | September 16, 2008 at 08:56 PM
it's looking really lovely leanne...love the look of the chain stitch.
cheers
maree
Posted by: maree watt | September 16, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I fell for your new stitchery/applique when I saw the drawing on your previous post, and the chain stitch is a great idea ... it really stands out :o). There's a piccy of my stitching chair on my blog, can't wait to see other bloggers' favourite spots!!!
Posted by: Joy | September 16, 2008 at 03:01 PM