Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Little French Hen.....

was found in my stitching room stitched but not finished into anything.  I saw this as a standup but a primitive one.  The backing and the bottom are a solid wool from Weeks Dye Works and the bow is made from one of their houndstooth ones.  I added some crushed walnuts to the bottom to give it weight and to help it stand up which it does with no problem.  I stitched it on a hand dyed 32ct. Belfast linen with DMC floss in 3 different colors.  This you will find in my store for sale if you are interested.
I'm still plucking along on the french design and the other day when I was up at my LNS, I bought some of the Presencia floss from Spain and that will be added to the giveaway.  I will have a picture of it when I finish the french design.  
Blessings as always,
Barbara

3 comments:

Carolyn said...

Now this is just absolutely adorable!! The way you finished this one off is perfect, and the wool is just an added primitive touch. Too, too cute, Louie!

Rhona said...

Wow! That is totally awesome! I love everything about it. Great job!

Bekca said...

Wow, what a gorgeous piece, I just love this design.