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All my scattering moments are taken up with my needle.
Ellen Birdseye Wheaton
wrote this in her diary in 1851
wife, mother of 12, abolitionist, woman’s rights advocate
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i picked up this patched piece
little scraps of naturally dyed fabrics
and
natural linen
i started it about two years ago
and hope to finish it soon
to
embelish
a
handmade
garment
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I love those words:) Historical fiction from that time period is my favorite thing to read:) I CAN'T wait to see what majic you make with this piece of patchwork!!!
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | February 07, 2013 at 07:50 AM
Beautiful words and beautiful needlework... cannot wait to see the finished result!! Jane xxx
Posted by: Jane | February 07, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Love the quote. And love your soft and pretty colours and stitches.
Posted by: Nicole | February 07, 2013 at 01:18 PM
I love love love your stitches, and your meticulous patchwork ... the color, the slow process, everything. You've been an inspiration for such a long time.
xoxo
PS : looking forward to seeing it in use !
Posted by: Cozy Memories | February 07, 2013 at 03:27 PM
So pretty! Btw, did I leave the piece of linen with the iron-on birdies I was embroidering to make ornaments at your place??
Posted by: Geninne | February 07, 2013 at 06:17 PM
so pretty, all those colours and delicate stitches. just the sort of project i've been thinking about lately.
Posted by: k | February 10, 2013 at 05:07 PM