Startings

 I need a "quick" stitching project to work on while on my upcoming trip. A friend suggested a nativity scene.  Perfect! As I don't want the extra weight of carrying along the shards, a basic outline of the shapes will work

A background of lace is pinned in place. Hope to have it basted and remove the pins

I am working on top of some wool that I found in a bag of fabric a friend sent my way. It's very sturdy yet easy to stitch thru.

Quilt show

 This piece caught my eye. It was probably the fabric!

Mississippi Valley Quilter's

 I was at the quilt show yesterday to demo using a gel plate with fabric. I also had some time to look at the quilts. My goal was to find some simple ideas to use in the coming year to make small quilts for the residents at my husband's care home.  I have a huge stash of fabric begging to be used! There were plenty of ideas:

"When I was a Child"

I worked sewing more glass onto the collage this morning. As I twisted threads about to hold the pieces, I was reminded of playing Cat's Cradle as a child. I was never very good, but did manage to create the ladder after much practice. 

 

City on a Hilltop

 Finishing "City on a Hilltop".  I was inspired to stitch the edge using beads after going to an art opening this past weekend. 

The striped fabric background was inspired by a cup cozy from a hotel stay!

The canvas is relatively easy to stitch thru. This will wrap up my 12 Good Shepherd collage pieces for an upcoming gallery exhibit, unless I can find some extra time to keep creating!

Washi

 I am a fan of washi tape. A friend asked how I organize. Quick answer is in bowls by color.  Some are by theme (floral, words, travel), but color always wins for me. Beads, threads, fabrics, and paints are organized by color. My clothes are by color.  I ❤️ color.

"Child"

 I can't locate my son's baby spoon, but did find the id bracelet they used for me at the hospital!

Two thoughts - i guess that 67 years ago the notion of chocking hazards wasn't a thing and the device to secure looks like a lead fishing weight.

They either didn't have enough letters, or this is a secret code!  Maybe the person making the bracelet couldn't spell Nelson.