A Good Day

This little stocking was fun to stitch. It is from Blackbird Designs in the Sweet August booklet. Although the suggested fabric count is 30, I made it on 28ct and although the suggested beads are Czech glass beads, I used some little wooden beads I had in my stash.

This is the backing fabric I chose.

On to the valance project for church.............I made a sample to make sure I knew what I was doing. The lining has to smaller than the front so that when it is ironed, the backing will not show.

The lining fabric - a 50% off bargain at JoAnn's.

Cutting the lining fabric.

Sewing the lining to the front.

Sewing the rod pocket.

One valance completely done. And I had time this evening to get started on the second valance.

Now, for all my family and friends who think that I am always neat and organized, please enjoy this photo of my very messy fabric/cutting room. This is the way it usually looks. I clean it up only when expecting company.

In addition to the stitching finish and the valance finish, I also worked on some binding. It was a good day!