I finally finished this Blackbird Design called Flowers of the Field today. There's a pincushion that goes with it, but these colors were so pale that now I need something brighter to stitch. One thing I love about BBD is that they always give you great finishing directions. The only thing I had trouble with was the cotton rickrack that they called for. I can't find it anywhere in my area so I'm gonna have to go looking on the net. Instead of using that, I coffee dyed some cotton lace and I think it turned out really well in matching the R&R linen I used for the design.
The finished piece measures about 7 x 8 inches so it's a nice generous size. I'm not the best when it comes to buttonholes even though my Viking sewing machine does everything for you....it's just that with the problem I have with my hands, it makes it a little "shakie" but these turned out really well. All in all, I'm very pleased with the piece.
My next project will be a Sweetheart Tree so stay tuned.
As always, Barbara
Swooning over this piece Barbara, gorgeous! New blog background too, and BLUE, you're such a rebel, but in a good way:) Have a great day, send us some heat will ya plz, it's 18 here, brrrrrrrrrrrrr.
ReplyDeleteSue, not to rub it in or anything, but it's suppose to reach 76 here today. I really do want some colder weather. I complain about it, but it does make for better sleeping. I am always changing the colors on my blog. I'm as indecisive about that as I am about my stitching. I just can't make up my mind what I want it to look like. LOL
ReplyDeleteSending some warmer temps your way.....Barbara
that is just beautiful ! love it !
ReplyDeleteelegant ! gorgeous
As always, dear friend, BEAUTIFUL, both stitching and finishing! You are such an inspiration to me, and I love seeing what you stitch and finish. So purdy! Love your new blog look, too! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece Barbara, I love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece! I love the lace.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautifully !!
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