These hand embroidered blocks were started a long time ago. They were not documented so I really don't remember, but I'd guess three years ago. Hand embroidery is something I really love, but it needs to be a simple stitch nothing fancy. These were in a 2009 Quiltmaker magazine but not started right away. My local quilting friend made hers more like the pattern which had several different colors of thread used, along with many colors of fabric. I wanted mine to be all red thread and have a redwork look.So in the fashion of trying to clear out more UFO's I pulled this one off the self thinking I needed to embroider the last block. But to my surprise they were all stitched! This made me so happy that I quickly trimmed the embroidered blocks to size and put them up on the design wall.
Since I wanted more of a redwork look I had been stumbling with picking fabrics. I just couldn't quite visualize what I wanted. And then it hit me yesterday that I needed to make it look more like my snowman table runners, using the red and gray fabrics. It was the light bulb moment! I have quite a bit of gray strings and pieces in a bag, all leftovers from the runners. So out they came and the auditioning began. 
Something else I changed was not following the instructions exactly for the size of sashings throughout the wall hanging. It was such a fun afternoon of designing this wall hanging. And I absolutely love the results. This one is for me:) Not sure how I want to quilt it so it will be a while before tackling that. What a great way to end the year, with my snowman collector UFO. It was so appropriate to work on this one yesterday while watching the snow fall outside.
Now I am itching to stitch again! But that might be a while yet as I am still knitting on my sock every once in a while. Won't you join Julie at The Crafty Quilter for her December UFO & WIP linkup. She hosts one every month.
Wishing you all a happy New Year! I am looking forward to seeing what the new year brings in quilting blogland!!
Linking with Midweek Makers, December UFO & WIP
That turned out darling. I have quite a few hand embroidery works that I need to finish too but I am afraid they will have to wait until next year unless there is a "squirrel attack". LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great collection of snowmen and you nailed it with your finished design! I love it. Happy New Year, Vicki!
ReplyDeleteI like your snowmen - I have done 3 and want to do something small like this too
ReplyDeleteThe gray and red was a brilliant idea! Love it.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to discover they were all stitched! The gray and red was a good idea - I love the look of the finish!
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable, Vicki! I love redwork embroidery, and your gray and red borders are just perfect to finish those blocks off. Looking forward to seeing how you quilt this, too!
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine your delight in finding all the embroidery was done! I love how you sashed and bordered it, Vicki! Don't keep us all in suspense too long with your quilting!?! Happy new year!!!
ReplyDeleteYour snowmen embroidery looks lovely with the grey and red. Great idea and a fun first finish for the new year. You're off to a great start!
ReplyDeletePast Vicki is just as organized as Present Vicki, and she finished all that embroidery for you! What a great gal she is! This is really darling, and I'm so glad you're keeping it for yourself. Gray is the perfect neutral to take these snowmen into the rest of winter. Hooray!
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki! Well this one sure turned out cute. It sure is a shame it was hiding away but it will be enjoyed this year for sure. I love those little pops of red and white! Redwork is one of my favorites and I'm thrilled that you are keeping it for yourself. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteThat's cute. Nice first UFO finish of the year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet find, and a beautiful quilt! Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteLove the red and gray as accents for your redwork! Isn't it nice to find something *more* done than you thought it was?!! And now you have such a lovely top--glad you are keeping it :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love redwork and you did a great job on this quilt!
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