365 days of Thankfulness

That is my goal. To always be thankful 365 days a year. I truly am Blessed and don't want to take it for granted. I am sew blessed to be able to keep stitching which brings joy to my life. This is a turkey a stitched or outlined earlier this month.

Have a very Blessed Thanksgiving

and keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 117 double zig zag chain

Saw this stitch and realized that we have stitched a single row before, but look at how 2 rows look. Just beautiful. Added a french knot to the center and call it done. Remember to go back into the same hole while making the chain stitch.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 116 closed blanket variation

A variation of yesterdays stitch. Simply add a straight or regular buttonhole stitch in between the closed buttonhole stitch. Our finished blocks are continuing to pile up. Yeah!

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 115 closed blanket variation

Well it is official. I am hooked on the blanket stitch. Today's is another variation. I am amazed at how many combinations are coming from this one simple basic stitch. Today we combine a regular blanket stitch with a closed blanket stitch. After stitching the straight stitch, go back into the same hole and stitch a closed stitch. This is just a closed blank stitch on a angle.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 114 blanket finishing stitch

This stitch is usually on the hem of a tablecloth but can be used anywhere you want to add interest. If using in a hem, place your stitches close together so no fabric shows. Can''t wait to try this on a linen project. Once again, I used the trusty graph paper to keep my stitches even on one edge while curving the bottom edge.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 113 closed feather

Todays stitch is a closed feather stitch. Start on the right side or it won't work. Bring your needle back to the base of the last stitch and skip a line on the graph paper keeping the thread under the needle.

Keep stitching,

Janice

365 stitch a long - day 112 maidenhair fern

Todays stitch is usually done in one strand for an airy delicate look. I choose to stay with with my 3 strands and am happy with the look. When stitching this, be sure to keep all the tops of the fawn branches even and the thread beneath the needle.

Keep stitching,

Janice