The Letter "F" (Picutre Heavy)

Today's post is brought to you by the letter "F". (Oh yes.....I'm still stuck on Sesame Street for some reason.)

Our first "F" is for FINISHES.  I was a good girl this week and put my finishing skills into overdrive.  I managed to finish two pieces.  (Which is pretty darn good in my book!) 

ABCD by La-D-Da
on 40ct Lakeside Linen Vintage Dark Ltd Run

Up first is "ABCD" by La-D-Da.  My first intention was to make this into a cube rectangle finish.  I found the perfect ribbon at my local Michael's.  It was wired and would have made the perfect bow.  But, by the time I got home I changed my mind and decided that I would rather turn this project into a pincushion.  It is a mighty long one, but it is a cute one!  I had the perfect fabric in my stash for backing this one which is always a plus.  The dragonflies have all the same hues as the Belle Soie Peacock.  I currently have this one sitting on the arm of the couch and it is holding all my pre-threaded needles for my fifteen minute project.

Delivering Fleurs
by
Homespun Elegance

Next up is "Delivering Fleurs" by Homespun Elegance.  You may remember that I put a poll up on my side bar asking how you thought I should finish it.  Only 43 of you voted, but the clear hands down winner with 22 votes was a flatfold finish.  While I like the flatfold finish, I wanted to go with something different, so I went with the third place winner, a "cube" finish.

I just knew that this design would lend itself perfectly to this type of finish.  I would like to thank Vonna of The Twisted Stitcher for her wonderful tutorial.  It was so easy to follow!  However, I did make one change.  She has fabric wrapped around her piece while I chose to wrap mine with coordinating ribbons.  I really love how this came out and I know that I will be using this finish again.  Here is a close up of the front and another of the back.

The letter "F" is also for FIRSTS.  In fact, it is for my first quilting project finish!  WOO-HOO!!!

 While I am very pleased with how this came out, I know that I still have much to learn.  Practice makes progress don't you know.  I'm just hoping that next time I can line up my triangles a little better than this:

Our third "F" is for FIFTEEN.  I've been making lots of progress in my self imposed fifteen minute challenge.  I've been able to stitch on "ABC's of Aging Artfully" by Lizzie*Kate all week.  Each morning, after a wake up cup of coffee, I spend at least fifteen minutes stitching while I watch the news.  Sometimes I get lucky and I can stitch for almost a half hour.  I even managed to get a second fifteen minute session in last night.  I even plan on keeping my fifteen minutes on this project over the holiday weekend even though I will be giving most of my attentions to other projects.  So, here's my progress as of this morning. (Sorry for the bad picture, it was hazy this morning so I didn't have good light.)

Finally for my last "F", I would like to wish all my fellow Americans a Happy Fourth of July!  Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  Stay safe and enjoy some fireworks!

Happy Stitches!