I have been preparing more pumpkin seed blocks to hand appliqué while on the road. I have 5 done so far.
This is how I prepare my applique. First I cut my pattern out of freezer paper and iron it to the back of my fabric. Then I cut the extra fabric away leaving about a 1/4″ seam allowance to turn under as I go.
Next I finger press the background square in half.
I place the appliqué on top, peeking under the ends to see that the pattern is centered on the line and use a few swipes of glue to hold it in place.
I need to cut a few more background squares and my kit will be ready to go.
For travel, I like to use these Iris scrap booking cases from Joann’s. They are often on sale for half off and yesterday I got an extra 10% off making them $4.50 each. They are pretty big and shallow so they make a nice work surface on my lap in the car.
We had a lovely time with family while Daughter #2 was home last week.
After church, Mr. Wonderful and I are hitting the road and my slow stitching will commence!
Linking up with Kathy for Slow Stitching Sunday.
KatyQuilts 
What a wonderful post with lovely photos!
ENjoy your stitching!
Thanks for linking up!
Oh pumpkin seeds…..I love them. It is amazing to me of the three people that I know have made them (me, Kathy and you) we all prep and make them completely differently! I think once I ever get mine together into a top I might just have to start another pumpkin seed project next year. It is just so addicting.
I like you kit idea. I am always bring bags of crocheting or knitting in the car. I am not sure I could sew in the car. I know I can’t cross-stitch. I love your pumpkin seed blocks. I am looking forward to seeing them completed.
This is a perfect project for travelling. I like to do binding in the car–keeps me awake!
I have some of those blocks to baste – thanks for the reminder!
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Cute…punkin seeds and family.
Have fun on your trip! Looks like you have a good project for the car ride. Hugs,
love the pumpkin seed blocks I have a pile of them done around here somewhere! I should pull them out again they are fun to stitch when you have a few minutes.
baby is adorable!!!
thanks for the inspiration
kathie
Thanks for the great pictures and explanations for the pumpkin seed blocks…also the tip on the scrap booking cases.
I love your little kit, I use one like that too, and it is works well while traveling. Your soft curves look perfect!
That quilt is going to be so pretty…lovely family pics and that baby…oh my what a little sweetheart! 🙂 Just adorable!
Your dear daughter, her husband and baby look adorable in their matching Old Navy shirts. What a great little family unit.
Lovely pumpkin seeds. But I have a question; where do you put the glue? On the freezer paper? How do you remove it after? I’m sorry if I sound thick and slow but I seriously don’t get it. Thanks for sharing. And you have such a sweet little babe. Adorable.
I wish I could do handwork in the car, but it makes me so sick! Your scrapbooking container looks perfect for staying organized. Thanks for sharing and I am visiting from Slow Sunday Stitching.
Thanks for the explanation how you make your pumpkin seed blocks. I love the fabrics you’ve chosen! yum!
Looks like you had a wonderful visit with your daughter.
Enjoy your trip … safe travels!