So what do you think? Lining one of the tunnels for a nest perhaps? Update...I've been told he/she is probably storing food for the winter.
I've also enjoyed a few calm early mornings laying stitches on my beautiful Jackrabbit. Ran into a hitch when I realized I don't have enough Gentle Art's Aged Pewter thread that is the lighter grey forming the diamond pattern-which is a bit tricky to stitch and I have to really pay attention to the counting.
Our prompt from LeeAnna this week was what is our favourite sunscreen. A good question as it took me ages to find one that I could wear on my face. I wear any old thing on my arms and the backs of my hands but for my face I wanted something different. It couldn't stay white-ish or be too greasy but yet have a good sun protection number. I finally found this one and do like it. On my second container this summer.
Three Free On a Thursday
At Quilting Cubby you will find the tutorial on how to make this summery Diamond String quilt. I like how they've chosen a bright to be a constant throughout the project. Really sets it off.
Flutterby Effect from Live Art Gallery An amazing table runner with stars and big stitch quilting from The Wannabe Grandma. That would be Alexa and she has a great site to check out too. Sorry I couldn't upload a photo. First link leads to the free pattern so you can see it for yourself.
Easy stitching this one- Harvest Runner from Robert Kaufman Designs using gorgeous fall like batiks.
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Sweet and Simple, that looks beautiful, and what a variety of blocks, You will be kept busy for a long time. These days how good it is to be able to order threads, fabric, books, and other goodies on line.A cool morning here, off to fix the first mistake in my bookbinding adventure!!!
Wonderful photo of the groundhog.
I have bookmarked those free cross stitch patterns. I am not a good enough quilter to do any of those patterns, but they are gorgeous.
God bless.
That groundhog photo is so amazing! The Applique sure is pretty too.
This has been such a pleasant visit! Thank you for stopping by. Also. Lovely to make your acquaintance
What a great photo of that groundhog! that jackrabbit will be cool when it's done. The selvedge project I'm working on is a lot like that Diamond String pattern.
I do love watching any kind of wildlife around our yard or other places we go - your woodchuck look interesting to me! That's a great photo, Jocelyn! I like CeraVe products, too - didn't know they made a face cream with SPF 30. I'll have to look for that. The one I use, which I didn't think to share in my post is only SPF 15. You find the best free patterns! I especially like the Diamond block design.
You needlework is so impressive.
I am having trouble concentrating these days. I've no attention span! Our grandies are here next week, so I'll be busy!
(ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!
I love Timeless Traditions patterns. Norma is so thorough. You have really packed a lot of goodies in this post. I like ordering from 123 Stitch too. I've also had good luck with beach cottage stitchers. Thanks for the Yoko Saito video. She is SO AMAZING! Have a great week!
I love all Cerave products! They're so good. I have a chubby woodchuck living in my yard. He always wobbles away when he hears me! Love the free patterns!
Had fun checking out your links and have to admit that I drooled just a teeny bit over that Sweet and Simple design but I'm not going to succumb. Flutterby Effect was intriguing too.
Must say you have captured the absolute best woodie picture I've ever seen!
Love your Jack Rabbit stitching! We didn't get to see a groundhog on any of our trips to Canada....your friend is quite comical with its cheecks stuffed with grass.
oooo what a great capture on groundhog... Loved this post and we use cerave on our legs and arms. Didn't realize they had a face sunscreen. I'm not affiliated with any companies I recommend either. Your jackrabbit is gorgeous. gonna go check out the links. Hope this comment posts... having lots of trouble lately
LeeAnna
I've finally caught up on all your posts. I didn't realize how many I had missed since the emails are coming in. Signed up for Feedly, so I can keep up now. While you photo of the industrious woodchuck is cute, watch out for the holes they make. Try to find where they are digging as the holes are large and either you or the dog(s) could injure a foot or leg by stepping in one.
Pat
Oh, thank you, Jocelyn! I bought sun block this week, but it dried out my face and left a white cast. I will look for this one the next time I shop.
I like 123Stitch for service too. Thanks for the referral on sunscreen. The one I use on my face during the day is somewhat "shiny", so I need something specifically for my face. Well now you have sent me down the rabbit hole on the Diamond Strings! Enjoy your Sunday Jocelyn. :)
Such a darling little groundhog and great photo. Gorgeous cross stitch that you have been working on and thank you so much for the links to explore. I always enjoy being enabled into a new project. Lol. Have a great day.
I use a lot of Cerave products. I love their face moisturizer. Perhaps the groundhog is storing grass to eat this winter. Enjoy your new applique project, happy stitching!
Hi Jocelyn! Oh, that woodchuck is so darn cute. He looks like you caught him red-handed with grass in his mouth, and is wondering what you're going to do about it. Darn it about the thread needed for Jackrabbit but you have really come far on that project. Face sun protection is so difficult to find. I'll look for the CeraVe and give it a try. I agree with all the constraints you've shared - not greasy and light, yet good protection. Cute free patterns you've shared this week. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
I've never seen a woodchuck. The only thing I usually see around here is the birds. We used to have skunks and possums come around when I was feeding some feral cats. Thanks for the links and hope you have a great week!
Hi Jocelyn,
I’m catching up on my blog reading and really like your redwork birds from an earlier post. I looked at the pattern you linked to, but the pattern doesn’t have the names of the birds. Did you add that? I like it very much. Lovely cursive writing too. We have had groundhogs too, Cute little guys.
The woodchuck photo is so good! I love the bunny stitchery, too!
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