Sunday, 1 June 2025

June Chookshed challenge and slow Sunday stitching

The beginning of a new month and the chance to reassess the projects that need some love, care and attention. The main problem with having a lot of projects on the go at the same time is that you can't work on everything each month. I couldn't even work on all my projects in one month when I was on sick leave even though I tried. Maybe there will be a miracle when I eventually retire and I'll have unlimited time to do what I want. A girl can dream!

So the Chookshed challenge this month is number 5 and my number 5 is to make the dolls for the doll house. I have everything I need,


I've already sewn the doll patterns together, so now I need to turn them right out out. I have also already made the baby although there a still one or two stitches to add to give more shape.


For each of the dolls I need to use the wire to make a shape to go inside the doll so that the dolls limbs can be manipulated to sit, stand or hold the baby. The baby only has stuffing inside. I've already made the wire shape for the child. Two more to make.


Once the dolls have been stuffed there is a lot of stitching to add structure to them. My aim is to complete all 3 dolls by the end of the month. They will then be able to move into their new home. Of course there will also be clothes to make for them.

Today I'm not working on the dolls , Instead I picking up my embroidered tablecloth that I started a while back. 


I haven't worked on it for some time as my concentration has been poor and I didn't want to make any mistakes. I enjoy stitching on this piece as it reminds me of my mother. She really enjoyed embroider and taught me many of the stitches. I have several tablecloths that she embroidered and I love using them so it was time to stitch one for myself. This evening I'm going to try and finish the yellow flowers and the bells next to them. I also can't wait to embroider the butterfly but I'm saving that until I finish the side. Each side of the cloth has a butterfly and these will be the last thing I stitch on each side.

I'm linking this post with Kathy's Quilts for her Slow Sunday Stitching link up party. It's been a while since I last linked up or visited to see what everyone has been stitching. I have no idea why I stopped linking up and I miss the pleasure of enjoying the slow stitching eye candy. Everyone does such beautiful work. I wonder how much of this tablecloth will get finished during June if I spend my slow Sunday stitching time working on it? I'll find out at the end of the month.

Take care

Lyndsey

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6 comments:

  1. dq1 June 2025 at 22:31

    The dolls look like a reasonable goal. The clothes will be so tiny. I'm not sure I would enjoy that part.

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  2. Jenny1 June 2025 at 23:50

    Those dolls look rather small and fiddly, not something I would be ab,e to accomplish. I do like your pretty embroidery on the tablecloth. And, just so you know, being retired means your days get busier. Yes, there is more time for stitching, but then there are outings, coffee dates, time to visit all those wonderful museums in London, trips away, etc. Plenty to do and enjoy, especially if your hubby retires too.

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  3. Helenchaffin2 June 2025 at 01:05

    Those little dolls are interesting,i made raggedy s & primitive raggedys for years, can't wait to see your finished babies

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  4. Susan Smith2 June 2025 at 01:36

    Your embroidery is lovely, but oh those cute little dolls. Look forward to seeing them when finished. Must get out some more embroidery too, for winter nights. Have a good week, take care & hugs.

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  5. Anonymous2 June 2025 at 02:52

    Oh the dolls seem tricky to make and will nice to see finished and dressed. Good luck.
    I love your beautiful embroidery work.
    Maria lifeontheblock

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  6. Vivian2 June 2025 at 21:00

    Wow, those dolls are so interesting! And cool that they have wire inside so you can make them "posable". Talk about going back to your childhood and making doll clothes. These will look so great in a dollhouse! Your embroidery is beautiful! It's funny, I embroidered when I was young but ever since learning to quilt have had a hard time getting back to it (although lord knows I've bought a few kits to do so, LOL!). In contrast, I never cross stitched before but am now thisclose to being completely obsessed with it! And all of this after swearing that when I started quilting I'd do NO handwork only work by machine! I've have found joy and relaxation in hand stitchng and yes, it does take focus.

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