New Job

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Taking the plunge and moving to a new job in August has certainly put the brakes on my stitching, blogging and face-booking!
But I have gradually found my time management skills and stitching is on the burner again.


I have been keeping up with Jenny and her Friday stitch-a-long and have decided to make the blocks into a table runner.



I have lots of blocks completed and with only a few more to do I can begin to put it all together.
They are so quick to stitch and make up it has been very satisfying when time and tiredness have almost stopped me altogether!

With these nearly finished I have traced out another set to commence and this time it is a Leanne Beasley block from Country Threads Vol 5 Number 6. Being away for work for the rest of the week this stitchery will give me something to do at night. I don't mind needle and thread for company when I'm away from home.


By the way if you are looking for some wonderful Christmas stitching and quilting go over here to Jenny and Wendy. What lovely talented friends to have! Check out the give-away on Jenny's pages as well!



Hope everyone has a wonderful week.





Comments

  1. Anonymous9 September 2014 at 08:27

    Hi Heather love that you have time again for stitching,you have been doing some beautiful work,safe travels my friend.xx

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  2. Jenny of Elefantz9 September 2014 at 08:53

    Love the fabrics you've chosen for Leanne's sewing caddy! So I'm hoping this time away adds in to your hours for a day off soon? Miss you, girl! x

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  3. Jeanette9 September 2014 at 11:13

    Love what you have been stitching. Looks wonderful. Hugs, xx

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  4. Noela9 September 2014 at 11:20

    Look forward to seeing the finished runner. Love the fabrics you have used. hugs.....

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  5. gracie9 September 2014 at 18:42

    Love the stitching...

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  6. Michelle Ridgway9 September 2014 at 18:52

    Beautiful stitching and good company when you are away for your work. Jenny and Wendy's new designs are both lovely xx

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  7. Susan10 September 2014 at 21:46

    I used to travel for work a lot too - but often motel lights were too dim for too much stitching - at least these days there are a lot of small portable lights around to help. Love Leanne Beasleys designs- love the fabrics you chose too.

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  8. Peg - Happy In Quilting12 September 2014 at 06:52

    Such beautiful stitching....

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  9. Anthea21 September 2014 at 16:28

    hi Heather - I hope the new job is going well for you - I'm sure that stitching & sewing will be back on when it settles into a good pattern... lovely work here, for sure!! x

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  10. Agy24 September 2014 at 12:20

    New job, new beginnings! I hope it goes well. When I was working, I would do all my sewing at night - I'm sure you will find time :-)

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  11. Barb26 September 2014 at 18:01

    Love your stitcheries Heather!!! Very sweet!! Hope you settle into your new job with ease! Will be thinking of you :)

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  12. Unknown4 October 2014 at 21:43

    Hi Heather, I love the blue with the green on the churn dash squares, looking forward to seeing it complete as a table runner. Thank you for a wonderful day on Thursday, It was just what the doctor ordered, some fun times with special friends. Looking good girlfriend xx

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