Wednesday, November 7, 2012

On a brighter note.....

.....I finished the Lizzie Kate!!!!  Yeah!!!!!  I never had a small design take so long to stitch but I guess that's what happens when you do too many things at one time.  I am certainly happy that this is now off of my frame and ready to be framed.  I think I'll wait until after the holidays to look for a frame....I'm hoping for some good sales.
 I stitched the design on 32ct. Cream Belfast using DMC floss.  It called for some overdyeds but I decided against them.  I really and truly dislike stitching with the cotton overdyeds.....Weeks, Sampler, Crescent....it doesn't matter which one.....I dislike them all.  I have quite a few of them and they will be going on the selling blog shortly.  

Now I want to tell you about the pincushion you see in the upper left hand corner of the above picture.  This was very simple to make and it actually has a double purpose.  I took a canning lid and glued the two pieces together and sat them aside.  Then I made a regular old tomato pincushion and stuffed it really tightly.  I then glued the pincushion inside the lid with some strong glue.  I placed rubber bands up and over and all around it to keep the pincushion tightly inside the lid.  I left this dry overnight and the next morning I glued a magnet in the center of the bottom lid.  Why did I do that?  I use magnets to hold my pattern to my fabric in the frame when I am stitching and this gives me a nice strong magnet to hold my pattern...but also gives me a really pretty pincushion that will hold my needle when I'm not using it.
This is a very simple to make so try it and send me a pic of what yours looks like.  I would love to see different interpretations.
That's all for now.....back to Christmas stitching and until we talk again, have a Blessed day,
Barbara

11 comments:

carol fun said...

Love the Lizzie Kate piece and thanks for the directions for the pincushion. As soon as I saw it I wondered how it was made -- off to find some jar lids - I have all the other makings in my stash - take care!

Barb said...

The Lizzie Kate is lovely. Thanks so much for the directions on the pin cushion. Happy Christmas stitching!

Carolyn said...

LOVE this, gf! You stitched this one up quick. I started to call you today but was afraid we'd burn up the phone wires. Maybe tomorrow. ;0)

LOVE the pincushion and thank you for the instructions. I'll have to make one for meeeeeee.

BTW, I'll buy your overdyes. Put them aside, figure out a price and let me know.

Love you more!
Thellie

Vickie said...

What a great pattern. Nice little pincushion project too. =)

Barb said...

What a pretty piece. Great job on it. This is first I've seen your blog and enjoyed it. I'll come back.

Nicola said...

The pin cushion caught my eye on my reader. It is such a good idea and the fabric is so fresh looking.

I love your finish too.

Patty C. said...

The LK is just beautiful - The pincushion is wonderful - such a clever idea !!!

cucki said...

the LK is so pretty and i love the pin cushion so much too..
hugs cucki xxx

Sally said...

Lovely L*K finish Barbara. I do love these little patterns that she does and have asked Father Christmas for one :)

Lovely pincushion.

Carol said...

Love the finishing idea for the pretty pincushion, Barbara!! Thanks for sharing that... And your LK finish is beautiful :)

Catherine said...

What a sweet finish and pincushion. I stitch with over dyed fibers and DMC both. I sometimes find myself looking through my DMC and enjoying all the colors!