Tried out some hand sewing with this little blue bird.
I used white cotton fabric leftover from a quilting project.
Traced the pattern with washable blue marker.
Used perl cotton thread and a sharp tapestry needle. I know that was wrong needle and maybe the wrong thread but I wanted to get started with what I had on hand.
It took several washes and some Dawn dish detergent to get the blue marker to wash out.
Other little projects include flannel receiving blankets made with fabric from a new store in Memphis.
The great thing is the new store is down the road from a fabric shop I visit whenever I go to see grandbaby Ava.
Not much sewing time lately with air conditioning out all last week end. I was too hot to concentrate on anything. After teaching I usually relax by reading and watching TV.
The little bird was such a quick finish I may try some more hand embroidery.
What are you working on?
