This is really just a trial/test piece. I need to hunt and dig for more interesting fabric for the background. The actual floral arranging was easy and went together rather quickly. Better than what I can create in real life. Plus I now have a better idea of the type of prints to use and dig out for the florals. And I need to add some shading areas around the pitcher vase to create depth.
Then the next step is to get every edge stitched down. Time consuming, indeed. But this will make a nice small wall hanging.
Sir Old Man made me a handy little gadget for Christmas. A seam presser! I saw one the Cheryl shared on her blog Teapots2quilting, and loved it. She also shared how to make a magnetic pin dish---be sure to check it out.
Anyway, I drew off a similar shape pattern and he headed for the workshop. This seam press is made of scrap cherry wood. It does a great/wonderful/perfect job on the seams for the chandelier blocks:)
My brother gave me new steak knives for Christmas. But there was no room in the knife drawer for them. A little shopping on Amazon solved my problem and I ordered a wooden magnetic knife block. Sir Old Man pulled out the tools and hung it up this afternoon.
Then......made the comment, "I see how they made this. No problem. I can get earth magnets."
So sometime in the future I expect another magnetic knife block will appear and hang on the other end cabinet. Oh, heck, he could get slap happy and make them for Christmas gifts next year. BTW, all recipients loved their serving trays.
Ok, I'm going to put away at least one stack of fabric today. At this pace, I might get my fabric stored away in a couple of years. Happy stitching.
