While I was away over this month I ran out of slow stitching and decided I needed to invent something new. I bought a new apron made from black cotton, raveled the seams and washed all the pieces. I managed to get ten 7.5" squares from the body of the apron. Then, I needed a design. Without a lot of tools at hand I used a large glass and drew 4" circles centered on the squares using a regular pencil.
I chain stitched these in the colours of floss I had on hand - brights!!! It served the purpose very well and I got all but two done before we headed home. They are now all finished and I have started brainstorming ideas of what I can fill them with. I am thinking small fabric collages would do nicely.
I have sketched a few ideas and it remains to be seen which ones will survive the culling as I move ahead. Not sure where these will end up - they could be potholders at that size with bright backings or they could easily be accent squares for a quilt. Only time will tell!! Therese

