October News
Hi Janice ,

Welcome October! The mornings are cooler, leaves are changing colors, and the sweet smell of pumpkin, cinnamon and spices are in the air!

When teaching I'm often asked, "What is stumpwork?" It is embroidery that rises above the surface of the foundation fabric. This month, we will visit #malina_gm to learn how to embroider her delightful pumpkin designed.

Grab a cup of coffee or tea and a slice of some freshly baked pumpkin bread and let's visit the sewing room to see what's happening.
In the Classroom

Gold Coast Quilters (SCCQG)
Lecture and Trunk Show
October 13, 2021
1:30 p.m. PST
via Zoom

I am honored to have been invited to share a Lecture and Trunk Show, "Frost Your Applique", with the Gold Coast Quilters Guild in Southern California.

It will be offered via Zoom and available to members.

Not a member? Click here to visit the SCCQG website and for more information.
The Applique Society (TAS)
Lecture and Trunk Show
October 16, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST
via Zoom

I am honored to have been invited to share a Lecture and Trunk Show, "Sharing a Vision with Long Ago Quilters", with The Applique Society (TAS).

It will be offered via Zoom and available to members for two weeks after the original air date.

Not a member? Click here to visit The Applique Society website and for more information.
Embroidery Stitch Sampler Book V -
Composite Stitches
(also available as a webinar class)
2nd Saturday of each month, August 2021 through January 2022
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cinnamon's Quilt Shoppe, Jacksonville, FL

This will be our fifth sampler book, this time on composite band stitches. These stitches are a combination of two or more stitches. They will include easy stitches for beginners and a few challenging stitches for experienced stitchers. These band stitches are excellent choices for crazy quilts!

This is a brand new sampler book and no prior classes are required.

If you're out of town and would like to stitch with us, the class is also being offered online as a WebEx meeting.
Stitches & Techniques
Each month this section will highlight a new-to-me stitch or technique. I will share a pdf of the technique or a video link so you too may learn along with me. Click here to visit our website for additional tutorials.

The woven picot stitch is a dimensional stitch and perfect for flower petals and leaves.

This month I learned how to use it to make a pumpkin! Here is a YouTube video by #malina_gm on how to stitch her beautiful pumpkin design.

You can also find instructions for the drizzle stitch used for the stem on our website, along with a suggested supply list and tips for this design.

Enjoy!

Please remember the Stitches & Techniques pages and any accompanying patterns are copyrighted and FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. They may not be copied, duplicated or shared in any format without permission.
On the Design Wall

This is the progress on the newest project/upcoming pattern on the design wall.

Entitled French Floral, these blocks and the upcoming quilt have been a joy to stitch. I think you will enjoy stitching this quilt too.

It was inspired by a quilt from c.1795. The quilt is not a beginner project. However, a single block from the quilt is a good block to learn reverse applique. You could make the block into a coordinating pillow.

Last month, Jo surprised me with a uniquely stitched option for the center block. I am excited to share it with you soon!

Stay tuned!
Work continues on my Tumbling Blocks by Rita Verroca.

We stitched two colorful blocks this month. I loved piecing the star block with the 1" triangles border! The delicate addition of the scalloped swag in the corners was a beautiful finishing touch.

Five more blocks to complete this beauty!

Check out Rita's website here for additional projects and patterns.
Stitching Companions
Welcome the newest addition to our stitching family, Jo's precious adopted orphan, Mario!

Weighing in at a whooping almost 8 lbs., this wee one is already a treasured family member!

He's had a tough road in his 4 years of life, but now he is happily at home with his brothers, Stanley and Tidus.

Welcome home, Mario!
In Closing
"Vegetables are a must on a diet.
I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie!"
Jim Davis
Happy Fall my friends!

Until next month,
Stay well, stay safe, and
Stay Stitching,