The Blue Band Sampler SAL is DONE .......(321)

Happy dancing going on here...I finished the Blue Band Sampler  SAL yesterday!!!  I will let the photos speak for themselves. Now I have to think about how I'll attach it to the spool/bobbin. I'm noticing that others have attached two spools, one at each end, but I only bought one from Carol, the designer. My thought was to attach the top end, roll the piece, then tie a beautiful ribbon around to hold in place. I'll have to play around and see where I'm lead! To refresh....the piece is 1 yard in length, stitched, over one, on 28 count banding with Needlepaints #2104 and 2102.

 On to my Stroll piece....a real oldie but goodie!!! I had an idea to design my own stitching tote back in 1987. I got some pre-quilted fabric, needlepoint canvas and graph paper. I graphed out the size and 'pocket' placements and set to work stitching a design to attach to the front. I settled in on the Leisure Arts chart I Needle Little Love. Here is my finished product.....30 years later:

Front of tote

Inside of tote with pockets for gadgets---this would fold in half

Inside flap

 Thanks for stopping by and your "twisted threads" of friendship!

Stasi