Hello Everyone,
Another finished project for the Fully Finished Gallery SAL, hosted by Rachel at The Ten Hour Stitcher.
This is a pattern that I stitched months ago and finished months ago too but never got around to making it into anything useful.
The pattern was a free one from the Yahoo group `The Stitch Specialists´ called Spring Basket and released some years ago.
As always I enjoyed doing the speciality stitches, namely the pansies done in Ray stitch, the primroses in Jessica stitch with modified Smyrna and basket stitch.
The pattern also included seed beads dotted all over the place but I left them out, Sorry about the unclear photos, they are ok until I upload them.
I thought to make a bag to fully finish this piece of stitching as it is ages since I made a zipper pouch - nearly forgot how to complete and turn the lining and had to look at a couple of tutorials on the internet.
I found a plain piece of purple fabric in my stash which would serve as lining and a scrap of yellow for contrast but I had to buy a prettier purple print for the main fabric.
A yellow zip completed the pouch.
I´m way behind with my blog visits and commenting as I have been away visiting my daughter. I hope to catch up this weekend and apart from answering past comments, see what everyone has been up to.
Happy stitching.
Sheryl
The purple and yellow is pretty. The pansies are cute. Love the little zipper pool.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThat's turned out very well indeed!
ReplyDeleteI do like your little pouch. Especially the charms hanging from the zipper pull.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to see your beautiful zip bag. I am always wondering what to do with some of the small pieces I stitch. This is a great idea. Then you can carry a cute cross stitch project in it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a such a lovely finish specially because the fabric used is my fav color.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous pouch Sheryl. And I always love the tags you make/find. xx
ReplyDeleteYour finish is gorgeous and I love how you turned it into a pretty bag.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful finish Sheryl! And the little spool and scissors zip decoration is just perfect! Christine xx
ReplyDeleteA wonderful finish. The zipper with the little charms are great.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Sunday, Manuela
A beautiful finish Sheryl! Love the scissors charm!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the colours!
I hadn’t heard of Ray or Jessica stitch ..... off to Google them now!
Love the zip ..... did you buy it on the Internet?
Hugs,
Barbara xx
Barbara, the zip is just an ordinary yellow one bought locally - those that you buy by the metre and struggle to put the puller on :-)
DeleteAnother beautiful stitch love the finish so pretty , love the colours too.
ReplyDeleteYou are one talented lady dear friend.
Thank you for joining in the FFG SAL again. Your little stitched piece is lovely and the perfect excuse for making an equally lovely and perfectly coordinating zipper pouch. It's definitely a good place for storing some little goodies! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty finish! I love the fabric you picked.
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing mauves and purples and yellows dancing together. They are perfect for each other, are they not?? Your little pansy stitchery is so sweet and beautiful and shines on the front of your darling little bag. Honestly, every time I visit your little embroidered place, Sheryl, you put a smile in my day.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a beautiful finish! I love the colours you chose and the added touches for the finish, perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful finish!
ReplyDeleteLovely way to finish a project. Hope you had a good time with your daughter too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bag you put together. Great finish, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The fabrics you picked really make the entire project sing (and I love the little zipper pull!). wonderful FFO!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love pansies and the colors you've chosen to make your pouch out of are just perfect for highlighting them, Sheryl. Your attention to the little details is always so wonderful. I'm behind on everything too with all of my travels. I finally should be home for the next two months--can't wait to just relax and stitch and read :) Enjoy your week! ♥
ReplyDeleteLove these colors together Sheryl. What a pretty stitch and it made a wonderful bag. Love how you trimmed the zipper. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
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