I made a small stitchy project was for my Mum's 70th - needed something to 'wrap' around the money gift we gave as a combined present.
The original pattern is by Carol Fletcher and can be found in Quilting Arts Magazine #20. Have just discovered this project is now available free from Quilting Arts here (Dec 19)This project has been on my 'must try' list for a while, so I was very happy to finally get one done, and I did it all in a day. So - quick project and really fun - I will definitely make more. Really useful for holding a voucher or cash. A couple of in progress pic's -
this is the lining - I free-motion stitched from this side with the lovely variegated rayon ("Cradle Mountain" colourway from The Thread Studio) I had used for the satin stitched edging in the top and the metallic thread was in the bobbin, so when I turned it over it was all glittery and lovely.
Finished with handstitched sequins with a small bead on top.
Mum loved it. And I have been particularly loving Jane LaFazio's beautifully stitched projects on her blog this past couple of months : particularly her Nostalgia Series here and here, and her latest inspiring creations with teabags. Check out her Slow Fiber set on Flickr - gorgeous.
Enjoy your week.
Lynnette, that is absolutely beautiful. You didn't need to put anything inside, it was a lovely gift in itself. What a happy day your mother must have had. I think you are both very special. xxx Aunty
ReplyDeleteI just love this Lynette. It is cute and so pretty. You have done a lovely job of it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Christmas,
Cheers, Joan.