How is everyone doing this wonderful friday nite? I hope all is well in your part of the world and that you will be able to get plenty of stitchie time this weekend.
I was shown this freebie on the HDF message board and it was a blast to stitch. I needed a new project bag for a shawl I'm crocheting and I thought this would look really sweet on the pocket. You can find the pattern here. I stitched it on 32ct. cream Jobelan using a HDF silk called Examplar Moon Called Sea. Isn't that a great name!!! It has shades of teal, olive green and gold in it and it's stunning!
Just for the record, everything that I used in this design I already had in my sewing room. :o)
I did go to Hobby Lobby this morning to purchase some floss. I received an email from Sweet Sue the other day and she was saying how she didn't like how DMC black covered her fabric. I don't like DMC black because it tends to get fuzzy and I just hate working with it. Well incase you didn't know, Hobby Lobby is now selling Sullivan's floss which is from Mexico. I purchased 3 skeins of their black and I want to try it out and see how it feels and covers. If you have used this floss, please post a comment and tell us how you felt about it. I'm sure there are some ladies out there as curious as I am.
For you that live here in the states, please have a safe and happy Labor Day on monday and for everyone else....don't work too hard. Until we talk again....
Blessings as always,
Barbara
21 comments:
I thought yesterday's Nesting would be hard to beat, but you've outdone yourself - AGAIN! They're both stunning finishes.
Talk about attention to detail! The tassel matches the stripes!
That project is just wonderful!! Please let us know what you think of the Sullivan's floss I have never seen it but the project I'm doing now is using DMC floss and it's not that great!
Wonderful project bag! The colors are beautiful. I have a skein of the Sullivan's black but haven't used it yet. Friends that have tried it, love it.
Gorgeous new project bag! Love it!
I think that is the prettiest project bag ever, Barbara--it's almost too pretty to use!! Love the pretty tassel and the fabrics you've used, too...
The project bag is so pretty! I just bought some Sullivan floss last week. I have used it, I love it! To me it has a sort of silk feel to it. I find it doesn't tangle as much as DMC. I have stitched 2 small projects. I have to say the white and black do cover an area better. just my opinion... lol
what a beautiful bag. Lovely!!
absolutely stunning :) gorgeous colours ... going to have a peek at that chart ....
btw ...sometimes your blog seems to have been over taken by something called 50cent and I can't get on ... this is the first time in about 3 weeks I have actually seen your work ....
love mouse xxxxx
I have the same problem as mouse =(
I'm redirected towards a page called 50cents and it's very difficult to access your blog =(
But this piece is amazing ! a very pretty bag indeed, and thanks to you I discovered another great blog (in French =D)
I agree with you with the DMC black. I find it's the same with the white !I hate when there's too much white because the floss goes fuzzy too
have a great weekend and a happy Labor Day =)
xxxxx
Just a gorgeous Bag!
Everything matches perfectly.
Great job.
I too get the 50 Cent thing when I try to log on. Weird.
Marilyn
What a perfect bag Barbara. Such attention to detail. You know that I told you about the 50 cent thing already. :(
Oh wow Barbara, just when I think you're finishes have gone over the top, here you go topping them again! Hope you're really pleased with this one, you should be:)
What a simply beautiful project bag!!
Your work is beautiful. I was wondering if you did sewing of ornaments, etc. for other people.
Rebecca
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Thank you for the link ;)
Such a lovely bag - perfect combination of stitching and fabric!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Gorgeous Barbara!
I love the colors of the silk floss against the Jobelan, and how it all compliments the fabric and that tassle...omw I am floored by your work.
Enjoy it!
My hero
Hugs
Ma
Beautiful stitching. such a lovely choice of colour
Very pretty with this thread, thanks to have stitch my little heart!
fred
That looks gorgeous! I have that freebie saved, but I never would have thought to do it in that color scheme and I never would have expected it to be so beautiful stitched up!
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