Friday, 6 February 2026

Twelve By Two


 Post came bright and early on Thursday. with K's final patch

As well as the patch and notes, I discovered some lovely knitting stitch markers, and cute erasers in the small flat box. When I was wrestling with my knot ideas, I had told myself that if that failed, I would just do a miniature ninepatch piece. But I did accomplish the knot - and lo and behold, Kirsten has sent me a gorgeous little square, using scraps from other collaborations, and charm sqaures- and a postage stamp fabric to celebrate our cross country collaboration.



We are both itching to sew our dozen pieces together now. Arranging them is fun...


I'd started sewing mine on Monday at Craft Group, but the newest patch cannot go in that space, it is too similar to the one beside it.
Meanwhile Kirsten laid hers out, and felt that maybe some of them [like the darned square] need a bit of a border
I can see how that edging helps soften the bright white evenweave. We are both working on the design of our finished pouches, and plans for the embroidered 'rubric' tape.
Do you like the soft grey woollen fabric which we are using to back our pieces? Suitably neutral I think. 
I was given a length of red viscose last month, which I am planning to use for a lining. I have sent some of it to K too. Seven weeks till Easter, and we hope to be done and dusted by then...

9 comments:

  1. The skill both of you show as well as the artistic ability leaves me awestruck.

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    1. To be honest, i am trulyamazed by how much I have learned through this collaboration, it has certainly helped improve my stitching.

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    2. These collaborations are so wonderful, not only have you an incredible friendship, but us followers get to enjoy your skills, it is lovely, thank you. Regards Sue H

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    3. Thanks Sue, I feel really privileged to have K's friendship, and delighted that others can share in our project

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    4. Thanks Sue, I feel really privileged to have K's friendship, and delighted that others can share in our project

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  2. This has been a wonderful collaboration for both participants and spectators! It's a joy to behold!

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    1. Thank you Kezzie. I know how much joy you get from making music, and even more joy when you play alongside friends. It is a similar thing

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  3. Each collaboration we do seems more enjoyable than the last... I'm so looking forward both to having this one completed and starting the next. I'm sure I'll use this bag every day; the bookcase is on my commonplace book which is also in constant use.

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    1. Yes it does! My bookcover is on my Daybook and therefore always at hand

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