10 Million Stitches Later

Yep, I'm still obsessed with embroidered pillow cases.  It's ridiculous because I know we're going to stain them in no time.  Just like my vintage ones.  But, I can't help it.  I love them.  If you're wondering, boiling them in water with 1 cup of backing soda and 1/4 cup salt for 3 days did really well at getting rid of some of the stains.  The blood/ chocolate stains remained but everything else came out.  I wanted to try longer but Rich got pissy about having sheets on the stove for so long.  I finished these.  And, I just noticed that I screwed them up!  Notice the daisy type flowers on the left.  On the first one, I filled in the petals and on the the second one I filled in the centers.  Ugh!  I don't know what to do now.  Do I give these as the gift they were intended as?  Do I keep these and do another set to give away?  I'm torn.  Rich and Bethany say to give them because I had to point out what was wrong or they wouldn't have figured it out.  Also, Rich knows me well,  he told me to claim that I did it on purpose...It's a design element.

 We're 3/4 the way done with Quilty Stitches.  I think I've decided to frame it.  I researched how to stretch it for framing and I think I can get a square frame for about $30 online.  I'm feeling cocky after doing the doily last month.  I'll keep you updated.

I should have lots to show at the end of the month.  I've been invited to 2, count them 2 quilt retreats at the end of July.  I'm super excited!  The first one I'm just staying for 1 day and the next week, I'll be there for 2.  Now, to figure out what I want to accomplish when I'm there.