In the lack of expecting any expression of romanticism concerning St. Valentine´s Day, I decided to treat myself to a session of nostalgia and sorted through a battered suitcase storing a lifetime´s assortment of greeting cards, letters, invitations and postcards, Nothing better to lift one´s spirits than to wistfully reminisce about the passage of time - sigh. I decided to make a holder for some special treasured letters.
I had unexpectedly found a needlework shop nearby that stocked a few Zweigart linens AND Coton a Broder threads, amazing. So I happily bought two different linens and a few threads and couldn´t wait to get home and start working on my letter holder.
I didn´t follow any design, just embroidered a few rows of different stitches with DMC floss, added a touch of lace and a couple of drawn thread patterns using my new coton a broder thread, which I found just perfect. So pleased I found a shop here that stocks lots of colours.
A little pocket inside to hold the romantic nostalgia. I trimmed the holder with some lace from my stash but didn´t have any that I really liked, all too wide, but anyway, what I used will suffice.
I do hope everyone spends a very happy romantic day tomorrow and don´t forget to save those cards and letters as they will be so happily looked upon one day in the future.
Linking to Supermom-no-cape stitchery link party.
Until next week.
Sheryl
Very pretty. What a great way to store cards.
ReplyDeleteSheryl, this is such a romantic, frilly, beautifully pink special memento holder. I love the lace you used to trim it, I think it works perfectly. I'm more than impressed you didn't have a pattern and designed it from scratch. You are incredibly talented! I hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day. Mary
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I need to figure out something like that for some of my favourite letters too.
ReplyDeleteNow that is so very pretty and personal. You did a great job Sheryl, it's stunning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish Sheryl, you are so talented to stitch this without a pattern! It's so pretty and perfect for romantic letters.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful stitches.
A beautiful letter holder Sheryl,I absolutely love the colours and stitches you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteAn exquisitely romantic and perfectly designed cover which is in itself a celebration of love in the broad sense and in a more restricted sense the love of creating beautiful things. Anyone who sees your creations receives a little bit of this love in some way and is grateful to you for the inspiration and dream you offer.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheryl,wow what a beautiful holder ,i love the work you have done on it,happy Valentines day my friend xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is just such a lovely, lovely piece you've made, Sheryl. Not only beautiful, but useful. I love reading old cards and letters. Alas, with the advent of email, true letter writing seems to be a thing of the past...
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Valentine's Day! ♥♥♥
Hi Sheryl,
ReplyDeleteThe small bag looks especially beautiful, so enchanting stitches, all under it, but the whole looks perfect.
Hugs Martina
Oh, how beautiful your embroidered holder of all things romantic and reminiscent is. Each row of exquisite embroidery is a delight to the eyes, Sheryl.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely charming - well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea for making a case for keeping the treasures of cards and letters.
ReplyDeleteOh so very pretty
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to care for your special treasures. So many good ideas on that one and I love the delicate, romantic color scheme. I've never heard of coton a broder. I wonder if they even sell it in the US. I looked on Google and didn't see much in the way of vendors. How lucky to find a supplier in your area!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
Simply beautiful, my friend! It's perfect for holding sweet treasures.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day to you. Hugs!
Sheryl your work is so amazing. Each of those stitches are so perfectly done and your folder is gorgeous! I absolutely love it. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Sheryl! And lucky you finding a coton a broder stockist - I tend to bulk buy white then add some to any dyeing I am doing. Hope you are keeping warm - cooler than usual here in Almeria but still sunnier and warmer than being at home. xx
ReplyDeleteYour letter holder is very beautiful:)Great idea! I like how you work neatly with laces. I was also thinking of making a small envelope kind of thing instead of turning one of my embroidery into a card. I hope I have sufficient fabric, more than that, I need courage and time to cut around the embroidered piece.
ReplyDeletehow lovely! Just like everything that you make, it's beautiful
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stitching Sheryl!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
Such a beautiful way to store treasured letters and photos x
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, Sheryl. And a perfect little pouch for all the dear letters and cards of the past.
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