The other day I showed you the new Gloriana silks I had picked up. Well this is the little sampler I decided to stitch with them. This is a freebie pattern and thank you to Mouse who found the designer for me. It's Marly at Samplers and Santas and the chart can be found here......http://samplers-and-santas.blogspot.com/search/label/freebie. While you're there, take the time to check out the rest of her blog....it's wonderful.
Today in Japan is Broken Needle Day where women take their broken and well loved needles to shrines for them to be laid to rest. They place them in tofu so that they have a soft resting place but since I don't have any tofu, I'm using a soft piece of wool felt. The needle you see is a gold #26 and it has seen better days. I've used it for the entire stitching of Fallen Roses so it deserves a rest. I will use one of it's sisters to finish the design. I think this is a wonderful tradition so that we don't take our everyday necessities for granted. We are lucky to live in a time where needles are plentiful and this day is just a little way of celebrating their existence.
Now for my next project. It is by Brenda Gervais and it's called Be My Valentine. I have purchased the heart shaped box for the finishing and I think this is going to be alot of fun....stitching and finishing. This will be my Valentine to Me.
Blessings as always,
Barbara
Barbara your work once again is just wonderful, and I love looking at your header each time you done a great job there.
ReplyDeleteI love this finish! I hope someone recognizes the designer as I want to do this one, too!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
Beautiful finish Barbara and I loved the little story about the needles, something I didn't know and learned here today.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the stitches around the border.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice idea, resting your needles! Well I have two to lay to rest! Succes with the new project, the cushion looks lovely! Greetings
ReplyDeleteLida
Another pretty finish and a nice story about the needles.
ReplyDeleteBobbi
another sweet finish..and very sweet post..
ReplyDeletebig hugs cucki xxx
Pretty pillow finish Barbara!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful finish-congrats!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteohhhh gorgeous finish on your interpretation of the freebie ... I've stitched this as a pif sooo bare with me while I find the designer ...mmm having checked the pattern it isn't on ... will find out for you asap :) love mouse xxxxx
ReplyDeletefound it it was from
ReplyDeletehttp://samplers-and-santas.blogspot.com go to her freebies and its the second one down :) wooo hoooo love mouse xxxxx
What a sweet finish!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your wonderful comments about my little pillow and a special thank you goes out to Mouse for finding the designer for me.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! I'm looking at your pillow and can't figure out why it looks familiar! Thank you for the compliment. You reminded me that I have a walnut heart box from Sudberry. Somewhere.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish ;)
ReplyDeleteI just love how you've finished this one, Barbara--truly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tradition, and I love the finish.
ReplyDeleteBarbara - this is so lovely! Fabulous job - and so feminine. Love the finish totally. And thx to Marly for the tutorial on her website. Jannie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching and finishing Barbara!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your Valentine stitching :)
Adorable pillow! So cute!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
I like learning about different customs and enjoyed reading your post, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a beautiful finish, I love the little bow as an embellishment, a perfect choice.
Love that finish and the story of the broken needles. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous finish, the silks look so lovely. Best wishes.
ReplyDeletegorgeous finish :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous finish! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a lovely tradition - thanks for sharing it - I had no idea there was actually a broken needle day!