
So much has happened in the past couple of weeks that it all sort of seems like a blur. I won’t go into the details, but suffice it to say it’s been an uphill battle to get things done – thus, blog posting fell by the wayside. One of the things I scrambled to get done was the pre-stitching for the Stacy Nash workshop I attended this past weekend. We only had a couple of weeks, so even with everything going on I did what I could to be ready for class. I was very happy when my kit showed up and Mr. Rabbit was a reminder to not be late (for my very important date).

Don’t you love the thread colors?
I came very close to getting the prestitching done on one of the two pieces for class, although the night before I stayed up very late stitching and then woke up very early to get more stitching in. I was able to finally finish my stitching during the first 45 minutes of class, but I was exhausted. Since this was a finishing class, I really wanted to be able to work on the finishing of my actual piece.

Stacy designed a pin drum and sewing roll for our guild. I really love the pieces and Stacy taught us a lot of great techniques for finishing. And as much as I love my sewing machine, I really enjoy just doing handwork – stitching, hand sewing, etc. Stacy said that what she liked about these projects is that you can start one in your sewing chair and not have to get up to iron or sit at the sewing machine or anything. You can basically go start to finish sitting in your chair.
I did get my drum and strawberry completely assembled on Saturday.

And I came into class on Sunday ready to learn how to age my piece. The strawberry was a lot of fun, it’s made from velvet and the top is silk matka (I think). The top and bottom fabrics on the drum are homespun.

The aging process is really interesting and the piece looks so different once it’s aged! I’m still putting the final touches on my drum, but as soon as it’s finished, I’ll be sure to share.
After I aged my drum, I decided to use the remaining class time to get started on the stitching for my sewing roll. I’d really wished I’d had this ready to assemble and age too, but it just wasn’t in the cards.

I’m looking forward to sharing my finished and aged drum as well as my sewing roll. I’m very glad I took the workshop and I’ll have to dig out the other pattern for a drum that I have in my stash, now that I know how to make one!
I am grateful for the time I had with Lisa and so blessed she was my friend.
Oh, that’s pretty! I may have to try that drum finishing technique.
Oh, that’s pretty! I may have to try that drum finishing technique.
Love that drum. Can’t wait to see the whole project completed!
Love that drum. Can’t wait to see the whole project completed!
Your drum and strawberry looks fantastic Michelle. Fun workshop!
Your drum and strawberry looks fantastic Michelle. Fun workshop!
It’s beautiful Michelle! Looking forward to seeing the finished product! 🙂
It’s beautiful Michelle! Looking forward to seeing the finished product! 🙂
I agree the thread colors are beautiful! Such a nice project, and I love the strawberry!
I agree the thread colors are beautiful! Such a nice project, and I love the strawberry!
Very pretty, can’t wait to see all aged!
Love the title of your post too, that’s exactly how I’ve been feeling the last week or two.
Very pretty, can’t wait to see all aged!
Love the title of your post too, that’s exactly how I’ve been feeling the last week or two.
It’s gorgeous, Michelle! Such a bummer about the stitching time though. Not fun at all. Looking forward to seeing the whole finish!
It’s gorgeous, Michelle! Such a bummer about the stitching time though. Not fun at all. Looking forward to seeing the whole finish!
Your strawberry and drum look fantastic! It was interesting to see your sewing up picture. For some reason, it sounds hard but it looks easy in your picture. I’ll have to remember it. Looks like you had a fun workshop despite the rush rush rush of the pre-stitching.
Your strawberry and drum look fantastic! It was interesting to see your sewing up picture. For some reason, it sounds hard but it looks easy in your picture. I’ll have to remember it. Looks like you had a fun workshop despite the rush rush rush of the pre-stitching.
I love what I see so far! Hugs…and get some sleep 🙂
I love what I see so far! Hugs…and get some sleep 🙂
wow you worked hard and were greatly rewarded with finished pieces – YGG – very pretty – I hope you enjoyed the class – Melody
wow you worked hard and were greatly rewarded with finished pieces – YGG – very pretty – I hope you enjoyed the class – Melody
Your drum looks great Michelle – thanks for talking me into taking the class with you. It was a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing your finish. I hope to have mine finished this weekend and will post some pics.
Your drum looks great Michelle – thanks for talking me into taking the class with you. It was a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing your finish. I hope to have mine finished this weekend and will post some pics.
Michelle, wow!! I love it already–I can’t wait to see it once you’ve aged it.
Michelle, wow!! I love it already–I can’t wait to see it once you’ve aged it.
I took a class from Stacy in January and I learned a LOT. It was a pinkeep drum too. I’ve since completed the 2nd project using the walnut crystals. It was a class piece to but it wasn’t something that we anticipated finishing there. Loads of fun and Stacy is really nice!
I took a class from Stacy in January and I learned a LOT. It was a pinkeep drum too. I’ve since completed the 2nd project using the walnut crystals. It was a class piece to but it wasn’t something that we anticipated finishing there. Loads of fun and Stacy is really nice!
Your finishing looks so perfect! What a great project!! 😀
Your finishing looks so perfect! What a great project!! 😀
The drum & wee little berry looks fantastic – lovely colors, and great stitching, even if it was under pressure – you did it!! Really lovely, Michelle. I hope you are totally pleased with it.
The drum & wee little berry looks fantastic – lovely colors, and great stitching, even if it was under pressure – you did it!! Really lovely, Michelle. I hope you are totally pleased with it.
Michelle, I love the drum and I can’t wait to see it all aged and finished.. I know it will look awesome. I love pretty much all of Stacy Nash’s designs and i have so many charts by her, but haven’t done any finishing yet. Thanks for your aging directions !!!
Michelle, I love the drum and I can’t wait to see it all aged and finished.. I know it will look awesome. I love pretty much all of Stacy Nash’s designs and i have so many charts by her, but haven’t done any finishing yet. Thanks for your aging directions !!!
Oh, this is so nice! I would love to be able to take a class like that. I have yet to pluck up the courage to try and age anything!
Oh, this is so nice! I would love to be able to take a class like that. I have yet to pluck up the courage to try and age anything!
It looks like a really exciting project – look forward to seeing it post-aging!
It looks like a really exciting project – look forward to seeing it post-aging!
So pretty. The projects look wonderful.
So pretty. The projects look wonderful.
What eye-candy this post is! I do love a good Stacy Nash!
What eye-candy this post is! I do love a good Stacy Nash!
Oh, how beautiful, Michelle! And I love the title of your post..so appropriate for me. Hope all is well with you.
Oh, how beautiful, Michelle! And I love the title of your post..so appropriate for me. Hope all is well with you.
I love your drum!! It is absolutely gorgeous.
I love your drum!! It is absolutely gorgeous.