Tuesday 15 November 2022

Old Fashioned Redwork Santa, Piccadilly Baskets, Medical Check Up Time

 We are now there with no leaves on the trees and I realize a plus for this...you can see through the woods more clearly. 

This is useful when walking Ned on his lead. I could add to Thomas' list No Surprise Leaps at the turkeys or deer which are moving about daily. I've been fortunate so far to catch sight before he does and steer him away. He pulled me down hard once and I don't want to chance that again.
I shared an article on the Top Six Quilt Trends at Quilt Market in this post. There's a couple of other trends I'm noticing amongst my stitching blogging friends -they have made resolutions to stitch from stash which means no new purchasing of fabric and also to finish up those WIP's which seem to be a naturally occurring phenomena when you join this club. To that end, they are digging deep in their sewing areas and finding forgotten fabrics and projects to put into use. A natural renewal of sorts.

On just such a search, I recently found this Redworked Old Fashioned Santa I stitched December 2020 ? or during the pandemic sometime. Now would be a good time to finish it off as a hanging. Any ideas as to how to do that? It is 12 inches tall and about 5 inches wide. All thoughts welcome!
I also unearthed this project which I think is called Piccadilly Baskets.  I'm going to put it on the wall for now.
I stitched this about 14 years ago and it gave me a chance to practice the chain embroidery stitch. I don't think I can stitch so neatly these days.
Update:  I did a little search and came across the pattern here at the Quilter's Warehouse

I've stitched more Friendship Stars and will try to finish all I need for Robbie's quilt this week. Photos next time.

It's later in the day to be posting but this had to be taken care of this morning. I had to drive to one of the nearby small town hospitals. I wonder when do we not need this; is there a cut off age???

I'm getting my flu and pneumonia shots tomorrow. Bloodwork sometime this week. I want this checkup all done and dusted before the snow flies and then I can forget about it. 
But for now as soon as I press publish- I'm all set here with my coffee in the Yeti so it won't cool down too fast, my slow stitching Autumn Quakers in beautiful autumn colours, and a new to me episode of Dateline (yes, my little secret...I am a true crime lover).
 I have so many likes. Someone once asked what don't you like...my answer was swift-black licorice. LOL
 Hope you are similarly engaged in pastimes you like!
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23 comments :

Nancy J said...

A pastime??? No, just some outside house cleaning with the waterblaster and a tall broom.But apart from some smudges on the windows, the paintwork and ALL the4 concrete is so clean. Just the double garage/workshop to do, and no windows there, so should be easy, says me !! Coming up the straight to finishing a gift for a blog friend overseas, and do you both know how many time I have worn my beautiful blue silk scarf this winter? No wonder in the world wars pilots had silk scarves, maybe glove lines and maybe even underwear.It's so warm and delicate.Stash, I used a lot lately, had to purchase some matching threads though.Winter preparations, you are getting sorted out before the snow falls.

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I'm with you on the black licorice thing - I can't even abide the smell of it and yet I love red licorice.
I love your Santa embroidery - no suggestions on finishing but a pillow comes to mind.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

The world definitely looks different without leaves on the trees! We see lots of squirrel nests and the moon through the bare branches at night. I do try to work from my stash of fabrics for many projects, but I fall short there when I need to make backings for larger projects. I just made my mammogram appointment this morning - oh joy! My mom, who is 91, still was having mammograms into her 90th year, but I haven't taken her for one since she has moved back here. I'm not sure what age they say we can stop, though.

Deb A said...

They told my Mom 80 was the magic number on a few checks. Not sure if it is different in Canada? What pretty projects you pulled. That santa could make a cute pillow cover with some red check print around it? Good luck and hope all the bloodwork turns out well.

Jackie said...

What lovely chain stitch. Mine are never that even.

I believe the cut off age for mammograms here in Canada is 70 (for some reason that sticks in my head). However, if you wish to continue you can all you need is your file number. I keep mine from year to year.

God bless.

Lin said...

I do love an old fashioned Santa and yours is great - beautiful picture of the deer too. In France the cut off for regular mamographs was 75 but I know someone who found a lump after that age, was successfully treated and lived to over 90! I don't know about here in UK although I suspect it is similar. xx

Kathy S. said...

The stitching on your Picadilly Baskets is perfect! Glad it is getting its turn to come out and play. Praying for good test results for you. Yes, those things need to be checked once in a while. LOL on the black licorice. You do seem like such a fun-loving person. LOL on the November quote. It is quite true. But you did find beauty in the snow pictures. We've had snowflakes here in Ohio. It has not stuck to the ground yet. It's on it's way.

The Cozy Quilter said...

LOL. I don't like black licorice either. My husband loves it and it is one of his favourite ice cream flavours too. Yuck!

Santa might look good with a pieced border and then quilted to make a wall hanging. I am also trying to finish some of my many ufo's and also use up my stash! This will take years!!!

Take care



Pamela Dempsey said...

I love the redwork squirrel 🐿 embroidery! Where did you find the pattern? I also love dateline and the other crime shows but my husband thinks that is so strange 🤣. It really opens your eyes and I feel so bad for the victims. Love your Santa too!

Linda said...

Our Boomer makes those "lunges" and almost knocks us down. He lunges instead of normal walking - no calmness in that boy, as his head is in constant movement. Those projects you "found" are just lovely. I especially like the little Picadilly baskets - your chain stitch is impressive! Good luck with the mammo results. Thank you for sharing your wonderful happenings with To Do Tuesday!

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

Love the Santa - You might put a 1" border on to frame Santa - then find some Xmas fabric and do a 3" border.

I do not like licorice either! But I have the Piccadilly pattern also. I made it so long ago when I was learning and gave the blocks away. I need to use up more of my 1930's fabric (did not have them then) and make it again!

I finished my fun and games in October - through for the year - of course things start over in March - darn, but next year no hearing aids or dental work. Should be a better year!
Hugs

Snickelfritz said...

I'm getting ready to have a one time Christmas sale at my house this year and for the past year I have been sewing madly every day using up a lot of my fabric, but also buying more. After Christmas my next project is to complete the twenty to thirty quilts I have made through the years. As for black licorice. I love it, but I read somewhere that if you have high blood pressure, which I do, you should not eat it. Boo. I really envy you seeing so much wildlife on your walks. Thank you for sharing.

Jennifer said...

Your basket quilt is very pretty, Jocelyn! Perhaps finish Santa with a red and white border? He would make a great festive table centre.

grammajudyb said...

I'd probably finish the santa with a smallish border. Maybe pieced, but maybe not, and find a small narrow place to hang it. I have a NOEL one my mom made, that I love!

In my experience, there is no real cut off age for mammograms. My NP told me our Medicare says you can stop at 75, but it was my decision. I had breast cancer in 2000, so I opt to continue every two years. Personal decision!

Nann said...

The Piccadilly Baskets are so sweet! I can see the Santa as a banner -- narrow side borders, medium top border, wider bottom border -- maybe with red/cream prints. (Easier to envision than to describe.) I'll take your black licorice, thank you -- especially if it's Allsorts, or even Good 'n' Plenty.

Angela said...

You have unearthed some treasures to finish!

Michele McLaughlin said...

Picadilly baskets is SPECTACULAR! What a lovely quilt!!! We've had deer bounding through our neighborhood this week so your photo made me smile. Scout wanted to follow them everywhere...Wishing you a wonderful sewing day! Hugs!

Chantal said...

Thomas Hood - I didn't know the name but I remember this poem. It was in a cross-stitch pattern book I had a long time ago and all I can remember is No sun shining, no birds singing, no children playing, no-vember! It was much longer than that though. I will look him up. You seem prepared for an excellent month with some lovely projects to pass the time. On Santa's question, I'm thinking a Round-Robin style of star blocks and then snowflake blocks or pine trees. Just thinking out loud. I'm sure you will come up with something wonderful. Enjoy! ;^)

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Wow, it's a great idea to pull out Piccadilly Baskets, the stitching is wonderful. Have fun finishing it!
Thank you for sharing and linking up ;)

Kim said...

I always fit enjoyable pastimes into my day.....somewhere. =) I am in love with your Piccadilly Baskets. Such a gorgeous pattern, and your chain stitching is amazing! Sweet Redword Santa, too.

CathieJ said...

I would put a small border on that redwork Santa and then finish it like a quilt by just stitching in the ditch around the border. Add a hanging sleeve and a dowel with some ribbon attached to the ends to hang it. I did a similar finish with a larger redwork Santa. Picadilly Baskets is very pretty. I really love Autumn Quakers. It is good to get all those medical tests out of the way. Having been a teacher, most of mine occur in the summer. Enjoy your stitching.

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Picadilly Baskets just screams to be finished - in time for spring!! it is so adorable!!! and your santa - I love him. Maybe add some red or green plaids around him? Perfect for this time of year!!

Quilter Kathy said...

How wonderful to find such pretty projects and get to work on them! Love the Santa stitchery... maybe he would like to be the front of a stocking?