365 days.
It measures 10” x 95”
950 square inches of hand embroidery.
A record of time passing, days spent and gone. Each little block the shape of a unique moment, preserved for ever.
It isn’t important to me that I remember what each day meant, or what happened when. It’s more meaningful overall as a visual record of time. The bigger picture. A piece of my life.
A few of you are starting stitch journals of your own in 2023, and an enormous thank you if you’ve purchased and downloaded my template (here). I’ve created a Facebook group, Stitching Life Community, for hand-stitchers to chat, connect, share progress and best tips for hand-stitching. Type the group name into the Facebook search bar and you should find it. It’s a private group, so you need to apply for membership by answering a few (easy) questions. I’d love to see you there and follow your progress.
I love it !!!
Thank you 😊
Wonderful! Are you going to do it again in 2023? I have mine almost ready for tomorrow. Thanks for blogging
Yes, I’m doing it all again in 2023 🙂 Slightly different format. I’ll show you tomorrow. Happy stitching!
Truly accomplished work – jealous.
Thank you 😊
Gorgeous 🙂 wishing you a meaningful and healthy 2023
Thank you so much, and the very same to you 🙂
I am so inspired by your piece. I made a large quilt last year, 286 four inch hand dyed (by me) squares with a circular design. No two exactly alike. I loved doing it and was looking for a new project. A friend sent me your link and I was hooked. I have ordered your template. I will be a little late starting, but I will catch up.
Question, how did you finish it? It looks like you pillow cased it, leaving a narrow border. Did you put anything behind your fabric, like flannel?
Thanks so much for your inspiration.
Thanks so much, Norma, your quilt sounds wonderful. I hope you enjoy the daily stitching. Mine is just a single layer of fabric – no lining or backing – with the edges turned under to prevent fraying.
It is interesting to see that so many different pieces have come together into a harmonious whole.
I’m pleasantly surprised – I did wonder what the whole thing would look like
I’m so happy I found you online and have started the calendar with much enthusiasm. When not embroidering I am thinking of embroidery. SO funny.
This will sound a bit nutsy – I absolutely LOVE your birdie pincushion and wonder where you got it.
Thanks so much, Carla. I found birdie on eBay many years ago – they do come up for sale occasionally. He’s from the 1950s I think.
I am just in awe of your work! I’ve only cross-stitched and this has inspired me to look up how to make the stitches. The rectangles and squares are so beautiful ❤️❗
Thanks so much, Mary, that’s very kind. I’m just in the process of making an online course that shows you how to do the stitches I’ve used – I hope it will be ready to launch quite soon.
Very pretty