I thought I might join Jo´s new SAL called `The People´s Choice´ celebrated the first Saturday of each month and with this month´s theme being birthstones.
Looking through my stitched items, I don´t seem to have embroidered anything at all to do with birthstones or gemstones in general or even a peridot in particular which happens to be my August birthstone. However I found a Hardanger piece which I had finished with a sparkly gem.
I stitched the pattern on 28ct. antique white fabric using Anchor perlé thread #8 and #12 and a dash of Anchor floss Nº 93 for the dove´s eyes. Other stitches include button hole edging, kloster blocks, wrapped bars, maltese crosses and a blanket stitch flower in the centre.
I didn´t want to make a bookmark as such and hunted about for a suitable frame. I hardly ever frame embroidery.
and apparently this wasn´t going to be the exception either as none of the 20 odd examples knocking about in the basement were suitable and the above example just too small. So how about a fabric frame?
linen from stash, a bit of lace, some beads and buttons.
Thank you for looking.
Linking to Wen for Simply Neutrals
Sheryl
What beautiful stitching ,I love how you finished it .
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and elegant .
That's a charming way to finish and mount it - well done!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! You are very creative to finish it the way you did!
ReplyDeleteJust adorable!Congrats!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sheryl and I love the frame, perfect. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stitching, and what an imaginative finish Sheryl!
ReplyDeleteDid you use card in the backing, and did you make the lace? I only ask because the lace does look similar to some I made from a kit.
Hugs,
Barbara xx
Such a beautiful cross. AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo creative, I love the way you finished it!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheryl,
ReplyDeleteWow, a very nice job. The Hardanger Cross looks really great, and you have a very special finish. I am enthusiastic.
Happy Weekend. Hugs, Martina
Beautiful and elegant finish. hardanger always looks so pretty and complicated.
ReplyDeleteIt’s super pretty! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us this lovely work, the finish is perfect and I really miss hardanger work, not enough time! xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching x
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with the SAL this month. Your hardanger is beautiful and I love the way you finished it too.
ReplyDeleteI hardly have any frames at all knocking about anywhere! A fabric frame is the perfect way to show off this lacy piece. I like the tiny wooden hearts too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty finish! There are a few pink birthstones, so we can always claim it's one of those.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Sheryl, so happy to see you joining Simply Neutrals again! Your stitching is sublime, such a gorgeous cross you created. And what a great idea to make a beautiful fabric frame for it. I love that other frame too. Wishing you a beautiful day, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work Sheryl. I love how you finished it. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
ReplyDeleteOh, what a stunning piece of handwork, Sheryl! And such a creative way to finish it as well... It really showcases your lovely stitches!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend!
Your hardanger embroidery is exquisite and as for the fabric frame you fashioned, just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheryl wow what a beautiful finish,this is stunning my friend,well done.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful delicate embroidery work, and the linen pocket frame is the perfect setting to display it.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
What beautiful stitch work, so neat in design. So many possibilities but I love the end results, a beautiful way to display it. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCreative wishes Tracey
Beautiful hardanger!! I have that same bracelet. =)
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