My theme for the slow stitching piece for July is Social Groups. It represents the groups to which I have belonged over the years that created community for me. I participated wholeheartedly, contributed to the vibe of the group, and enjoyed those folks who shared the journey with me. Following K3NCloth Tales.
I chose a piece of white on white printed fabric and dyed it with Rangers Distress stains in various colors. I let it dry then rinsed it out to leave the mottled pattern you see.Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Slow Stitching - July 2025 - Week 1
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Slow Stitching - June 2025 - Week 4
Homes is the theme for my June slow stitching project. Following Kathryn at K3NClothTales.
I had to wrap up this piece week. I continued the mountains in the westerly province.
I have added the houses I have lived in the easterly province.
We lived with my grandfather for a while in a hamlet. We had a house across from the church a block or so from grandpa. Then we moved to another hamlet several miles away within walking distance of the school.
In the big city with the river running through it, I have lived in 8 different homes. They have included a room in a house, a mobile home, a few walk up apartments to a high rise apartment. I have owned a couple and rented others.
I created shapes from felt which I appliqued in the circle. The shapes and colors are based on names that will remind of these places.
I will add the new one later this summer.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Slow Stitching - June 2025 - Week 3
I continue with my Homes theme for June in this slow stitching project hosted my K3N Cloth Tales.
I used the running stitch in blue thread along the western coast line to represent the Pacific Ocean. It would have been nice to have waves represented for the water but I found that was too complicated for me.
I added more trees in the north of the westerly province.
I added the log cabin in which I lived the first 4 years of my life. Dad worked in a sawmill and my Mom chose to be with him. Several kids were born during that time.
I am enjoying this piece.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Slow Stitching - June 2025 - Week 2
I added the green triangle stitches for the forest in the north.
I used the sheaf stitch with a dark yellow floss for the wheat fields my current province is known for. Lower down I used a brighter yellow floss and the button hole stitch layered very close together to represent canola fields in our province.
In the central city of this province I have lived in several homes. I created a zoom in circle in the base of the province to the west where I can add representations for these homes. This was done in blue thread.
I added purple peaks to represent the Rocky Mountains which span both provinces.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Sylvia's Simple Shots
This is the first time I found Foxglove in the neighborhood.
There were quite a few in a side flower bed.
I found this lovely light purple color and bright pink ones as well.
I am so lucky to have neighbors who are flower growing.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Slow Stitching - June 2025 - Week 1
My Homes is the theme for my June slow stitching piece in the K3N Cloth Tales 2025 Comfort Coverlet project.
I have lived in a few homes in my life with a new on in the very near future. Those have been in two provinces of Canada.
I drew the 2 provinces in outline on my 12x12 inch piece of cotton with a foundation layer of thin fabric.Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Slow Stitching - May 2025 - Week 4
K3N Cloth Tales Comfort Coverlet 2025 Slow Stitching project - May- Week 4.
I finished my Books square in the coverlet slow stitching project.
I added the tiny fabric book that hold my favorite authors. You can find the details in this post.
I added more vine along the top of the book case from the blue pot.
I added texture stitching - tiny seed stitching around the book to hold together the tea dyed top fabric to the foundation layer.
I chose neutral tones used in the piece itself.
I love it!
Friday, May 23, 2025
Slow Stitching project - May - Tiny Fabric Book
I started with a dark blue piece of fabric paired with a bit thin blue fabric. I handstitched the outer edge and turned it right side out. I top stitched the outer edge to close the slot used for turning.
I cut a piece of white cotton for the pages on the inside. Finished it measures 2.75" x 2.25 inches.
I spent quite a bit of time thinking about how to get the words in the book. I knew I was not stitching them. I investigated adding sizing to the fabric allow me to hand write the words. Finally, I decide to use freezer paper on the back and a Micron black marker. That worked really well. I then hot ironed the white cotton to set the ink.
I added a small elastic closure on the right hand side and a tiny blue button on the front cover to hold the book closed.
This book was stitched onto my books square for the May slow stitching project I am working on.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Card - Flowers - Thank You
I made this card for my real estate agent who helped my purchase my next home.
She as been amazing. I paired it with a yellow flower potted plant and dropped it off at her office today.
Card base A7 in Stampin Up Crushed Curry. I cut a layer of striped designer paper to leave a small border. I used a leftover scrap of card stock to put a band across the top third of the card.
I used Tim Holtz Tattered Flowers die to cut a Not Quite Navy flower, a Marina Mist medium and a Crushed Curry small one. Adhered together with a blue mini brad then adhered to the card front with double sided tape.
A white single insert and a yellow envelope and it's ready to go.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Slow Stitching - May 2025 - Week 3
I continue to add elements to my books square.
I have added standing books to the top shelf of the bookcase with a variety of colors. Again, the stitch is the outline stitch with 2 strands of thread.
Then, a set of books laying on the second shelf featuring nice colored covers.
I added a red vase with flowers on the bottom shelf.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Sylvia's Simple Shots
I found other waterfowl. Here's a Red Necked Grebe with it's mournful call. There were several pairs on the water. Did not see any nests yet.
The apple trees were all in bloom as well as the cherry trees with their deep pink blossoms.
Great walk around the lake.
These three characters become a family under difficult circumstances.
After a lot of negotiations I have finally had my offer accepted for a new place to live in a small town east of the city.Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Chair Repairs - Broken Spring
After pushing my recliner back last week I heard a funny sound.
I did not find the broken spring till the next morning.
What shall I do about this? Not a hassle I need with everything going on.
I called a local store which sells this type of recliner and asked for their service department. I was asked to email a photo and they would get back to me.
The lady referred me to a link of Amazon but it was not exactly the same as what was broken.
I don't shop on line so I started sourcing a spring locally.I found this set of springs at Rona. The length is about right but it is bigger in diameter. Should be 1/2 inch instead of 3/4 inch. Also the hooks on each end don't quite match in placement.
For less than $10 I was willing to see what I could do with these.
You can see wire at the bottom on the photo which will feature prominently in the solution. I tried just hooking the ends to the 2 points in question but the closer one would not stay on the peg. I tried several things that did not work.
I needed something stronger than my first attempts.
The wire I am sure I picked up on a morning walk a couple of years ago. Never know when something will come in handy.You can see that with the wider diameter it curves a little bit but does not obstruct any vital functionality. Works for now.
Slow Stitching - May 2025 - Week 2

Monday, May 12, 2025
Card - Thinking of You - Watercolor
A card for a friend who received a tough diagnosis recently.
It is important to know that people care and are thinking of you.
I just painted a quick watercolor of water, earth and trees.
The flowers in the water don't jive with the pine tree in the dirt but I wanted a bit of color and pretty.
This was painted with my Winston Newton travel palette.
Trimmed to fit on a 5x7 ish sized card in the portrait orientation on a True Thyme base.
A white quarter sheet insert and an ivory envelope. A bit of a write and a stamp an it will be on it's way.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Sylvia's Simple Shots
I managed to catch the eye of this American Robin up in a tree one morning this week on a walk in the neighbourhood.
Construction on every corner is making getting nature shot a bit difficult as well as driving in this area a zoo.
Photography has been hit and miss among the buying a place activities this week. I hope those will conclude soon.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Slow Stitching - May 2025 - Week 1
K3N Cloth Tales Comfort Coverlet 2025 Slow Stitching project - May - Week 1.
I chose books for my May coverlet square. I read a lot. I generally get my books from the Thrift Store, library book sales or the little Free Libraries in my area.
I started with a bookcase in brown thread. I added a plant pot in blue on top with a green vine travelling along the left hand side of the square.
I added a Little Free Library structure in the bottom left and corner in blue with bright books inside. I added grass near the base of the library.
The stitch used is the outline stitch.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Sylvia's Simple Shots
My first trip to Patricia Lake in the Griesbach neighbourhood.
There were a number of waterfowl about. The weather was crisp but lovely.
Here is a beautiful Red Wing Blackbird hanging in last years' bulrushes. I expect the couple is working on nest building and he is being protective.
So many pieces of beautiful art.
A lot of mediums represented.
I met my aunt who had pieces in the show for lunch at the seniors center before our walk through the art.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Cards - Butterflies - Charity
These are the last of the clear butterfly stickers I bought yesterday.
I chose Stampin Up Glorious Grape cardbase in A2 size and added a layer of watercolor background cardstock. Not sure when I created this but it works well.
Added a strip of gold non shed glitter card stock across the top third. Mounted the sticker onto the glitter.
I added a SU Small Oval greeting in coordinating colors and added a bit of purple around the edge to tone down the white. Mounted with 3D foam tape.
Blank white quarter sheet insert.
I used the left over scrap of the watercolor background card stock on this Glorious Grape card base set in the wide or landscape orientation.