I have been doing quite a lot of stitching for Christmas, mainly small gifts and I started by covering a dull cream coloured box with a bit of embroidery and a bright red fabric.
I don´t think I have ever used fabric glue before but needed to use it on the insides and at the bottom of the box. I used Gutermann creativ ht2 textile glue
and I added a bow and a couple of silver beads.
Twelve Days of Christmas update.
I have also been working on this free design by Paulette Stewart. This is slow work as there was very little fabric choice at my local shop and I ended up with 40ct linen. My favourite is 28 or 32 because stitching on 40 reminds me that I need to change my glasses.
We are now up to the Eighth Day, so I will take more photos for my next post.
Thank you for passing by. Hope to see you next week.
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Sheryl
Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous little gift box !!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect for Christmas !
Have a nice day !
Anna
Super gift box!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week,
Evelyne
Such a beautiful Christmas box and heart.
ReplyDeleteThe box and sachet are so beautiful! I love how you changed the heart shape on the sachet. Those will make wonderful gifts.
ReplyDeleteIs fabric glue 'tacky' so you can move the fabric around after you apply it or does it stick immediately? Did you choose that glue so it wouldn't bleed through?
Dear Sheryl,
ReplyDeleteit is always amazing how detailed and delicate your stitches are. Wonderful present, somebody will be happy.
Greetings,
Sylvia
Beautiful box finish and lovely progress on your 12 Days!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little box and matching heart Sheryl! The 12 days of Christmas is coming along nicely! Christine x
ReplyDeleteYour box is simply lovely. Perfect for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteŚliczny kardynałek. Pudełko wyszło świetne! Pozdrawiam :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wondeful box that you made and I love your Days of Xmas!
ReplyDeleteThe box and the heart are so lovely!! Great progress on your Christmas stitching!!
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful especially the robin.
ReplyDeleteYour baby cardinal is so sweet! Love the box too, and your Christmas stitching is looking great!
ReplyDeleteBarbara xx
Your little heart box is so so pretty! I think most stitchers would struggle with 40 count. Your ornaments look perfect.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheryl, I love your little birds! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteThis little Christmas box is gorgeous and it would be delightful to display all winter through Valentine's Day. You always do such creative things. Always look forward to your posts!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty box and matching heart - someone is going to be very happy with that. xx
ReplyDeletePretty little box!
ReplyDeleteOh my, your little heart box is darling and the little cross stitch of the little bird is so very sweet. Such a beautiful Christmas gift. Your stitching is always exquisite, Sheryl!
ReplyDeleteYour heart box is truly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beatifull!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for visiting my blog.
Greeting 10eke
What a sweet box, Sheryl--I just love the little bird on it and know the lucky recipient will treasure it! Your SAL is coming along nicely--hope your Christmas preparations are moving along nicely :)
ReplyDeleteI love this little cardinal in the heart shape. Great finishing ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove the little cardinal box. It is so pretty and such a lovely gift for someone. I have all kinds of little boxes around the house and I tuck little treasures inside them. We have cardinals here and at this time of year it is such a treat to see them in the trees which have lots their leaves. The pop of red is quite startling against the grey skies.
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