The little spice shelf now lives just below my large aqua mantel shelf in the studio. For the moment, these little cuties reside there. The wreath, by the way, was made by the very same Amy who is hosting our 39 Squares Stitchalong.
I stuck to my plan yesterday: text work on King Lear in the morning and early afternoon, then fun in the late afternoon. Don and I have worked out a system which we tried out for the first time yesterday. When he has to work on the computer, he must be upstairs in the office/guest room/music studio. I have a laptop so I am more flexible and can be downstairs in the den. With the dogs. Now, you know I love my babies but sometimes I need a break. They are sweet but demanding. On those days we are both home, Don comes downstairs around mid-afternoon, so that I can go up to my studio. Studio = happy place. Yesterday, I grabbed some time and spread out all my stitching stuff for the Stitchalong:
Love these little containers. I got them at Target. Aren’t they cute? I loaded them up with beads and other fun things that I might eventually add to some of my squares.
I sat by the bedroom window where the sunlight was pouring in and came up with Square #3.
“Ode to our Weeping Willow tree” – oh, how I love that tree. What will today’s square be? I have no idea. I’m trusting the embroidery muse will inspire me with yet another idea. I’m having fun with this challenge. I’m also thinking that a portable project like this one would be perfect for me when I am in San Diego. Last year, when I was there for a much, much longer span of time, I worked on the quilts. This year, I will be there for a couple of months. I always have to have a project going – why not some freestyle embroidery?
Have a great day.
Since some of you mentioned it in the comments, the chenille Scottie dog was made by my friend Joy. I bought it when I was in San Diego last year.
The shelf is so cute, Claudia! I have a similiar looking shelf in my guestroom which I’ve been debating whether to paint or not . . . .
Those containers are sweet! Oh, I totally understand. I love my Kodak boy but it is nice to take a break!
When are you going to be in San Diego? I’d love to go visit that shop you go to with you! I could make a day trip. I have a free flight on SW!
((Hugs))
Marsha
Hubby and I each have our own office because we can’t be together in the same room! He plays a game while I’m trying to write and do photos and I can’t stand that noise, sweetpea, but I love having him in the family room with me when reading. Aaaaah, the “new age” and what it’s done to families. Sigh…..
Love you little free stitching squares though. What do you plan on doing with them when it’s done?
xoxo,
Connie
Cute..Cute..Cute..how creative your are!…blessings
Hi Claudia,
Your project is lookin’ really nice. I can almost imagine it finished…….it’s going to be awesome! Such a fun little project and so portable.
Hugs,
Meri
love how you’ve displayed your shelf, the embroidery is beautiful, I just love hand stitching!
I spy the cutest every Scottie doggie in chenille there in the background.
Love your squares!! The williow is great! Love your bowls and shelf. I know you didn’t feature it but I am SOOOOO in love with your sweet pink chenniel (sorry that is spelled so bad) puppy!! Very cute!!
Hugs, Lisa
You’re such a talented stitcher! Those squares are such an awesome idea. Can’t wait to see how it comes along!
Have a lovely day,
Lynea :0)
My husband & I each have our own office space but somehow we end up side by side on the couch, each with a laptop…it’s probably a matter of time until we’re emailing each other from there. :-) Yet.
The stitching is darling – what a treasure you’ll have when you’re done. Hope you’re having a great day. -amy
weeping willows hold a special place in my heart- they remind me of my Daddy. Love the new square♥
What a darling little shelf…luv your cute scottie dog…I made lots of these for my business when I was up and running…they were soooo much fun to make!
Blessings,
Linda
Claudia,
I am soooo loving your little stitching squares!!!! I can’t wait to see the finished project…It will be a total mosaic of beauty!!!!
Love it!!!
It’s fun to see these little squares :)
That spice shelf would look good in mini don’t you think?
I love that little chenille dog too!
What a darling shelf Claudia and I love those cute containers!!! I got my little fireplace at Lowes! Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Love love love your pink Scottie! And the embroidery is just lovely, what a clever idea to bring it along with you.
Have fun!
Monicax.
I love your “Weeping Willow” square! Oh, and the Scottie dog is too cute!
Claudia, your little square project looks like such fun. The homage to your beloved weeping willow is so beautifully executed, and the sentiment is so dear.
Best Wishes,
Kay
Claudia,
I just love to visit your blog, it just makes me happy. So cheerful & your always making something so incredible. Love the 39 stitches project, I always wanted to do embroidery & I really love the free form stitching everyone is doing now.Lisa
That shelf is adorable and if I remember correctly, I had a knife rack just like in (only in red) that I sold sometime ago. I like the system you two have set up. I imagine when Bobby G. retires we will definitely have to set up a system too! xoxo
Number three square is precious. Love the shelf and the cutie on the shelves.
When you go to San Diego, do you ever get up to San Francisco???
Hugs and smiles to you…
hi claudia,
this embroidery piece is so sweet! i love the colors you are working with. it will be fun to see what pops up next.
i drove by olga’s cup and saucer yesterday and missed you and our magical time. :)
xo
elyse
Learning to embroider is on my list of things to learn! I also thought your previous post on making your blog into a book was so neat! I am really going to do some checking into it!
The shelf is so adorable, you are so talented. Claudia darling, I popped in to personally thank you for the sweet birthday wishes you left for Christopher. We are both ever so grateful for you kindness.
Love & Hugs
Duchess
What a bright and happy post Claudia :) I too love weeping willows. There is just something about them. Like a shelter :) The quilt square is looking so pretty! And your new shelf looks adorable, I love that wreath too! I also adore those containers from Target, how cute!!
Hugs,
Amy
So, glad you can find those special moments to yourself. I find the hubbie breaks my train of thought, just like Scooter did five minutes ago. Especially, hard while posting and commenting. Take those moments to yourself to create and replenish your soul.
Love, Love, Love those containers from Target. I have to keep my eyes peeled for them. Boy, is my car going to be filled to the gills heading home in a month.
Sending you the sound of the surf this early morning.
Kate – The Garden Bell
very inspiring needlework, claudia!(your sweet little lavender bird is announcing spring’s arrival soon!) i like the idea of doing a little each day.
way CUTE containers from target — so retro! i also like your little chenille scottish puppy… and that shelf! one can never have too many shelves… or cupboards. (o:
Next to pink, that robin’s egg and turquoise are my favorite colors! That shelf is ADORABLE, and I love your cute containers. That would make me very happy. And of course, I love your sewing project.
XO,
Sheila :-)