Friday 25 January 2019

Smalls SAL - January

Hi Everyone,

Our first check-in to the Smalls SAL this year is with Mary from Mary´s Thread as our new hostess.
I am pleased that this group is to continue after Heather from Stitching Lotus made it a popular monthly no stress stitching group during years and wish Mary every success in taking over the group.

I chose to make a small credit-card holder this month and use one of the many metal purse frames that I ordered years ago and are still knocking about.



A small piece of fabric from stash, a couple of bullion stitch roses, lazy daisy and fishbone stitch leaves and stem stitch.



some contrasting fabric to hold the cards.



and the metal purse frame.



I´m not sure if I shall use this but it will make a useful gift, the first in my gift box this year.

Thank you for looking.
Sheryl

33 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous! (Like all of your creations). You have such good ideas and such pretty finishes!

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  2. Oh wow, that's a great part. What a nice embroidery work, and such a nice finish. Great idea
    Hugs Martina

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  3. Piękna robota! Niepowtarzalne etui na karty kredytowe. Pozdrawiam.

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  4. Beautiful - and so practical. It will be a lovely gift.

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  5. This credit card holder is so beautiful; one might even use it to hold those little packets of one's favorite tea when they are out and about. Your hand embroidery is as pretty as can be! What a perfect gift for someone special to receive.

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  6. What a fabulous finish! So clever and beautiful. Love how you pleated the inside for the cards!

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  7. You do such beautiful, intricate work. Very pretty!

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  8. It's going to make a lovely gift and thanks for sharing how you put it together - you come up with some wonderful ideas for small projects

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  9. This is beautiful. It is a very useful gift

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  10. Sheryl your talent keeps amazing me. I absolutely love it. What a gorgeous credit card holder. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever

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  11. Gorgeous Sheryl! I have not seen a purse frame like that one. What a great make. xx

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  12. Oh Sheryl , I love what you have made ,your talent is so amazing .

    Enjoy your weekend .

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  13. Hello Sheryl,
    it is so wonderful. I like the purse.
    Your stitching is wonderful.
    Have a nice weekend. Manuela

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  14. This little purse is beautiful, Sheryl. I love your sweet embroidery; the grub roses are perfect. Love the sweet little frame and clasp too. Another beautiful finish, Sheryl.

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  15. Beautiful and so useful too! I just love it x

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  16. Absolutely gorgeous Sheryl! What a clever idea, with the accordion inside to hold cards. Would make a lovely needle package holder too, with a needle pack in each slot instead of a credit card. Your bullion roses are so pretty and plump and your finishing is exquisite :)

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  17. Oh, it’s beautiful Sheryl! I’d love a wallet like that!
    That fabric really lent itself to your stitching. (Was the red fabric lined?)
    I can just imagine paying for my cottons in the sewing shop, and the admiring glances of fellow shoppers as they saw my wallet! Just saying, if I made a wallet like that, I’d want to use it myself.
    Well done Sheryl
    Hugs,
    Barbara xx

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    1. Hi Barbara, the red fabric is double with interfacing in the middle to make it stiff.

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  18. So lovely and delicate! Clever idea and delightful result!

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  19. That is gorgeous! Congrats on a beautiful stitch and an equally beautiful finish!

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  20. That has to be the prettiest credit card holder ever, Sheryl! Your stitching is just delightful (as always!). Hope you are enjoying a lovely weekend ♥

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  21. Delightful - someone will be very happy with their gift!

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  22. OMGoodness, it's so lovely! I don't think I'd want to give it way. But it's a treasure for sure, you'll make someone very happy.

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  23. I am so impressed with your talents Sheryl, this is stunning.

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  24. What a clever and very pretty finish Sheryl! Love it and it is the perfect gift! Have a lovely week! Christine xx

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  25. Thank you SO much for joining the SAL! This piece is gorgeous! The recipient is lucky indeed to have something so beautifully handmade!

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  26. Oh wow, I love this! The fabric and stitching go so perfectly together.

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  27. Oh, I love this idea. Love love love! This is approximately how I store my cards but nowhere near as beautiful. When you made the "accordions" to hold the cards, is it just very stiff fabric (like upholstery) or is it over cardboard...? I will have to watch for tiny purse clasps like that.

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    1. Hi Rosey, I cut the pleated red fabric double its required length, folded it in half and with interfacing in the middle, sewed round leaving a gap and then turned it inside out.

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  28. Wow! Such a gorgeous treasure. Your specialty stitches are amazing.

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  29. What a beauty! lovely fabric so delicate!

    Have a nice stitching time

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