The 100 Day Project 2020 Complete!

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Embroidery Designs 51-100

It always feels good to finish a long project, and this one is no different. Having the 100 Day Project to work on during the pandemic was truly a lifeline – each day I had some little embroidery piece to keep my hands and mind busy. Working on this has almost been a compulsion – or at least a priority in my day. The sameness of our routine during The Time of Covid has been both comfort and annoyance, broken by thoughts of “what can I embroidery today?” I had hoped by the end of 100 days life would be back to normal, but that was just wishful thinking! At least now I have little embroidery hoops hanging all over the house, and many sent off as cards or gifts as well.

On the other hand, I’m glad to be moving on. 100 days is a long time! And my sewing and quilting were on hold while I was busy embroidering. Now I’m ready to get back to quilting! It’s good to take a creative break once in a while – I feel re-energized and ready to jump back in. I’ve already signed up for several virtual classes and a virtual quilt retreat – I’m looking forward to talking with other quilters and sewists from across the country and the world. What fun!

Below is the second half of my 100 Day Project – numbers 51-100. That’s a lot to unpack in your inbox, so I’ll refrain from commenting on each piece. A few deserve a caption, but I’ll keep it as brief as I can 🙂 Of course I talked about each piece on Instagram, so if you feel like searching that out, visit #bluebeaglequilts100days or @bluebeaglequilts.

I made up some of this designs, but I also bought some – I gave credit to the many talented designers on Instagram each day, but I’d like to mention some here as well: Lynny Lou Crafts, Wandering Threads Embroidery, Sublime Stitching, Needle N’Thread, Beth Colletti, Jessica Long, The Floss Box, Rosanna Diggs, and Aimee Ray. Thanks and thanks again!

A few notes on the images above: I just LOVE #51 (the sugar skull). #53, the butterfly handkerchief is from a dear dog-loving friend when my beagle Aggie died. I folded it into the butterfly and hand blanket stitched it down. It’s framed in a large hand quilting hoop that belonged to an aunt of mine. #54 was a birthday gift from my son. The flowers represent the months of my birth, my husband’s birth and our anniversary. #56 I posted in solidarity the many protests. #59 I gave to my daughter and her family since they live near the Smokies.
Regarding the above: #63 Is for my son-in-law who sends me funny comics and lovely haikus to brighten my day. #66 A gift for my son and his fiancé. #67 The beetles were a birthday gift for my dad who was an entomology major. #70 A season tree, which reminds me of the Fleetwood Mac lyrics “Can I handle the seasons of my life?”
For the photos above: #72 Also for my son and his fiancé. The handprints are life-sized. #74 The little hedgehog is tiny – he’s in a pendant I can actually wear! #75 For an anesthesiologist friend of mine. Lighthouses are their symbol. #76 For a hiking buddy 🙂 and #80 a rainbow feather I posted during Pride month.
For the images above: #81 Hanouma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. I spend many a happy afternoon here when I was a kid. #82 For my daughter who loves to bike, work on bikes, and watch Le Tour! #84 Copied from my favorite Life Is Good t-shirt. I just love watching dogs hang out of car windows! Such simple joy! Makes me smile! And #88 For my grandson, whose room is done in a woodland theme.
About the photos above: #91 Self portrait from a trip to Cayman Brac a while back. My happy place! #92 A warning now hanging on me sewing room door. Take note all who would enter! #96 South Dakota. Another happy place.
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For the last images above: #100 Lazy daisy stitch on my favorite jeans! I covered the inside of the embroidery with an iron on webbing that protects both the stitches and my leg – very comfortable, I can’t feel all those knots. I’ve washed (inside out!) and worn these jeans many times by now and the stitches have held up well.

I thank you all for the kind comments on many of these posts on Instagram – it made my day during a trying time for all of us. Time to get back to quilting! So many ideas bursting in my head!!!

Happy crafting! Be safe, wear your masks – but stay in contact with your friends and family. We need to reach out to each other, even if we can’t do it physically, we need to do it virtually.

Thanks for reading,

Ann

One thought on “The 100 Day Project 2020 Complete!”

  1. I looked forward each day to see what you would craft that day. Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity.
    Love,
    Jamie

    Sent from my iPhone

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