Sewing With My Sister

I spent the last year living with my sister Rose, and my brother-in-law, Angelo. They made me feel welcome and comfortable. Rose did all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, planning and organizing. I had no household responsibilities, so I looked for a way to pass the time productively.

I found Rose had a stash of embroidery fabric and embroidery thread in every color. I cannot draw or design, but I can count. Counted cross stitch seemed like a good way to pass the time. I searched the internet, found inspiration and spent most afternoons embroidering. I worked diligently on each project to the amusement of my family.

I accumulated several finished pieces with the vague intent to give as gifts or to accessorize my new house.

I finally moved into my house (before and after pictures will follow soon) and determined to finish my embroidery projects. Rose and I have dedicated several afternoons turning some of my embroidery into accent pillows for my veranda furniture.

We developed a plan to complete them economically, worked out our glitches and got efficient. Working together was fun, I cut and Rose sewed. We named them: Ucellini (Birds), Gallo Giallo (Yellow Rooster) and La California (tribute to my former home.) We are very pleased with the finished projects!