My thanks to Yuko for designing such a pretty freebie and to
Vero for providing such wonderful instructions for making a mattress pinkeep. This is the 1st mattress pinkeep I have made and I'm pretty pleased with the results, I stitched this using DMC 816 on 36ct natural linen, I was going to x-stitch it but it looked too heavy for the result I wanted so I stitched it 1/1 as petit point.
My next stitching finish is by With My Needle - Busy Bee Sewing case, as you can see I have still to add the bees (didn't have enough so will have to order some), and do all the finishing. I changed everything thread wise, I did stitch it on 32ct Amsterdam Blue 2/2 but all the threads are those wonderful Kaalund Yarns silk threads I bought at Jaynes Attic stall at the show I went to last month and I used a gloriana silk for the tree and the wee cat. The writing is done in Finch (wonderful colours), her dress and flowers are stitched in Poinsetta and Jacaranda, the grass is in Moss and the skeps are Silky Oak, these threads are wonderful to use and have such wonderful names - they were made for knitting very fine work, but divideed they are the same weight as stitching yarn.
38 comments:
Oh Su, these are all stunners, as usual! I SO want to make one of these mattress thingies myself. How do the French keep coming up with such brilliant finishing techniques? Of course, it's all in the execution, so bravo, Su!
Lovely finishes, not seen a mattress pinkeep before! It's really sweet and such tiny stitches! You certainly have been a busy bee! ;)
Wow Su, all this is so beautiful... Great colours, lovely designs, and above all, impeccable stitching and finishing!! :) ((((hugs)))) to you!
I love your mattress piece and
the freebie link did not work for me. Your busy bee sewing case is so pretty and you have made great changes.
Lovely finishes! And I've been meaning to comment about your wonderful photos. The detail that you show in your stitching photos is remarkable. It's one of the reasons that I love to visit your blog!
They're both gorgeous as always Su, congratulations
Oh, I'm so jealous of your precious needlework! You have divine techniques (that petit point is beautiful) and such wonderful ideas for finishing....that green eyed monster pops up in my head everytime I read your blog! LOL!
Really Su, you give me so much inspiration!
:D
congrats for your first mattress, Su ! i love angels too, specially Casamia's
Very nice :-) I like the cherub design he is cute!!
Oh Su, I love your pinkeep! I recently bookmarked Vero's lovely mattress tutorial as well ;-) And that WMN project is one I simply must go out and buy for myself! Taht is so sweet! Thanks for the enabling. I look forward to seeing your finish.
Amy emailed me her photo today - she is gorgeous!
Looks wonderful Su, and a perfect design for a mattress pincushion. This is one finishing technique I've yet to try so its definately going on the 2007 list :)
That mattress is just gorgeous! I must give that technique a try too - thanks for the inspiration :)
Well Su,
You've done it again, girl - produced something to make us all gasp. It really is so pretty and the dainty stitching suits the design perfectly. I couldn't get the link to work either and I would love to find that pattern. Vero is an excellent teacher and you, a prize student :>)
Hugs, Angela
They are both gorgeous! I love the pinkeep. :)
They are both gorgeous! I love the pinkeep. :)
They are both gorgeous! I love the pinkeep. :)
I found your blog thru someone else's and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work! I've really enjoyed reading your entries and seeing your incredible pieces.
Su, all your work is beautiful and these are no exception!
Gorgeous work! I'm amazing at you over-1 stitching - its awesome.
you always pick such nice projects and your stitching is so neat.Love the redwork.
Beautiful stitching and finishing Su! :)
Both of those finishes are nice. I love that first one especially. Great stitching on both!
Gorgeous work in beautiful colors. This is the first time I've seen a mattress pinkeep - love it!!
Margaret
Lovely works and very enjoyable site. Congratulations from France. If you enjoy a short visit to France, you'lre welcomed to my French/ English site. Bye for now.
bello susi, asi que usaste el diseño de Casamia y aplicaste operacion maletas... ha quedado bellooooooo
Good heavens, Su! Can I borrow some of that magic juice so I can whip through my stitching this fast???
Seriously, they're gorgeous finishes!
Very neat mattress pinkeep-have not ever seen that before. I love the colors you chose for th sewing case-very pretty.
THe pin keep is lovely. Love the beehive stitching too, its brill
hugs xxxx
Oh wow, everything is so pretty! I especially love the mattress, I tried the link for the freebie and it didn't work? I am going to bookmark the mattress finishing instructions. The WMN piece is great too, love your thread colors. Hugs!
Oh wow, Su, these are beautiful! I have been and picked up the freebie as I'd love to stitch it up. Your finshing talents are fantastic!
Lovely! I want to try and this type of finishing, too. Now that Vero posted instructions, maybe I can make one! Nice work!
The mattress pinkeep is very interesting. I have never seen one before.
I love that matress pinkeep, very kewl! You did a lovely job on it. :D
The pinkeep is great!
OMG, both are beautiful but the mattress pinkeep is to die for!
The matress pin keep is lovely Su, I haven't seen one of these before.
Also belated anniversary wishes to you and Mark, may you have many many more happy years together.
These are beautiful!
~Lana~
Wow, your latest pieces are exquisite - but then I'd expect nothing less ;) Seriously beautiful :)
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