And I hope it wouldn’t be rough..........
It's been more than a year now since I haven't added anything to my
blog and I must say that I'm not so very proud of myself. Honestly, I
became disinterested in blogging,
but have decided after all this time to make a fresh start at blogging, again. Although I was away from my
blog, I had not put away my stitching but rather, I have been doing
some stitching whenever the time permitted.
I have a whole host of "finishings" to complete along with lots of stitching projects
to start. I just have to get myself
organized during my vacation in August.
Then I hope to accomplish lots of stitching, finishing and keeping my blog updated. Hopefully, I can get all this done while keeping my fingers crossed.
Here are a few pieces and an exchange I did
for fall on the HOE for 2011 while I was away.
Fabric: Jobelan 28 Count Linen
Thread: No name orange variegated thread
Trim: Orange Ribbon
Trim: Orange Ribbon
Finished as: Pin Cushion
Designer: Found here
Well, that's it for now. I will share the others at some other time. Thanks for stopping by!
This cushion finished up much bigger than I expected but nevertheless it was a joy to stitch and the flower in the center was very easy to make. I just love the colours surrounding the cushion.
My next finish is another pin cushion called 'Love'. This is the first of its kind for me. I love the leaf stitch and the satin stitch in the word love. I love how this turned out. Thanks to Carol from Just Carol's Place who substituted with DMC colours.
My next finish is another pin cushion called 'Love'. This is the first of its kind for me. I love the leaf stitch and the satin stitch in the word love. I love how this turned out. Thanks to Carol from Just Carol's Place who substituted with DMC colours.
Design: Love (Freebie)
Fabric: Jobelan 28 Count Ivory Linen
Thread: DMC Nos. 315,523, 3046, 3727 and 3740
Finished as: Pin Cushion
Designer: Betsy Foster of Elizabeth Designs
Next, I tried my hand at stitching a mattress pin cushion. I was a bit disappointed with the finish as it turned out a little crooked. I guess practice makes perfect so I will stitch another one when I find a pattern I like for a mattress pin cushion. The pattern I chose is the Rabbit motif from the Prairie Schooler book In the Wood.
Next, I tried my hand at stitching a mattress pin cushion. I was a bit disappointed with the finish as it turned out a little crooked. I guess practice makes perfect so I will stitch another one when I find a pattern I like for a mattress pin cushion. The pattern I chose is the Rabbit motif from the Prairie Schooler book In the Wood.
Design: Rabbit (In the Woods)
Fabric: Jobelan 28 Count Beige Linen
Thread: DMC recommended
Finished as: Mattress Pin Cushion
Designer: Prairie Schooler
I did a pinkeep as well. I wanted to stitch this pattern from the first time I saw but only now got the opportunity to do so. It is a freebie from Aion Designs designed by Christine-Ann Martin. Unfortunately, it is no longer available and I believe their website no longer exist.
Design: Sampler Motif (Freebie)
Fabric: Jobelan 28 Count Cream Linen
Thread: DMC recommended
Trims: Pins, violet blue ribbon and backing fabric,
violet glass beads
Trims: Pins, violet blue ribbon and backing fabric,
violet glass beads
Finished as: Pinkeep
Designer: Christine-Ann Martin
Well, that's it for now. I will share the others at some other time. Thanks for stopping by!
