My first 2007 project finished



This is the project I started that has grew and grew. The design is by Aux fils des Reves and I have wanted to stitch it for ages, but I didn't want to do it in the colours given in the kit, so I finally decided to stitch it using soi d'alger silk thread in soft pinks and blues and greens on 36ct linen fabric and I was happy with how it looked.



I already had a biscuit tin and I knew I wanted to finish it as a padded tin lid, but thats when my idea just sort of grew a bit. I lined the inside with co-ordinating material, the darker pink I received from Annemarie and the lighter one I already had in my stash. I then padded the inside of the lid using the darker fabric and made a pocket with the lighter colour and added some thread rings.



Then of course the tin was empty so using parts of the design I made a wee pin keeper and a small scissor fob, the pin keeper is edged with the same crochet white lace I had used for the tin top - I just had enough left to do it. I used small glass headed pins in pale pink and white around the pin keep. On the back of the wee fob I have stitched my initials.



So this is the finished project Atelier de Brodeuse by Aux fils des Reves

58 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a great way of finishing of your stitching Su; your project is beautiful!

Leah said...

What a wonderful set! Your finishing ideas and talent never ceases to amaze me. Bravo!

Anonymous said...

Well that is amazing for a first project of the year and this being ONLY the 7 day of said year.
I, once again, am ASTOUNDED with your creativity, style and powress with needle and thread :)

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! What a way to start the year! It's all so pretty, lovely photos too, you're v.talented and inspiring.

Anonymous said...

Another gorgeous piece! I love what you've done, very creative.

Anonymous said...

Wow what a fantastic set Su! It is all so pretty.

Anonymous said...

What a stunning set! congrats on your finish!!

Stitcher said...

Beautiful Su. Another stunning finish.

Anonymous said...

Su, your first projet is fantastic
i love all ! fabric and lace match so well
did you stitch fob and pinkeep one over one ?
hugs, Eva

Anonymous said...

That's just lovely, Su!

Anonymous said...

simply stunning Su, very pretty and delicate

Anonymous said...

hermosisimo Su...

Anonymous said...

This is really pretty! I love the sewing tin you made for it!

Nicole said...

Wow, wow!! That is so beatiful! Congrats on such a wonderful finish!!

Anonymous said...

This has to be one of the loveliest finishes I've ever seen. These are all just stunning.

Anonymous said...

beautiful!! very delicate

Tracy said...

Your finishing is always so inspiring Su

Anonymous said...

Su, it's absolutly gorgeous. You are my idol :-). The finishing is stunning.

Anonymous said...

Just gorgeous!!! Congratulations!

Carol said...

Aw Su, that is just amazing!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow Su! It's just stunning. I'm lost for words :)

Anonymous said...

Wonderful ... I love, love, LOVE what you've done with this project!

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic first finish for 2007.
Can't wait to see what the rest of the stitching year holds for you :)

lena-lou said...

Beautiful!!

Barbara J said...

Oh my...that is absolutley beautiful. I just love it! Very delicate and meticulous work! Lovely and so creative!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Its so pretty! Fabulous first finish!

Annemarie said...

Gorgeous, Su! I'm honoured the fabric was used for such a stunning project!

Kitty Couture said...

Wow Su, I'm totally speechless... If you start off 2007 like this... How is it going to end? Wow!! *Hugs*

Anonymous said...

It's wonderful!! The finish is really delicate.

Claudiaxstitch said...

It's a wonderful first project! I love the colors you used: they are perfect! And the inside... ohhh and those little accessories! They are really cute!!! Well done!!!

ollie1976 said...

beautiful work!
-Jen

Anonymous said...

Awesome, Su! The finishing sets off your stitching just beautifully. Your work is so inspiring :-D

Cathy said...

Su, your stitching is so precise. I love the colors you chose!

Anonymous said...

So gorgeous !!! In French I'd say very "raffiné"... but what's the word in English ???

Anonymous said...

WOW!!! Spectacular!!!! i'm gobsmacked by your talents. This turned out to be a beautiful set. job well done : )

Anonymous said...

Whaouhhhh it's "sublissime" Su, and very very romantic ! Congratulations !

Anonymous said...

Sue it is absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations on your finish, I would say it was well worth the time. :)

Take care.

Anonymous said...

Wow, it is so delicate! Just gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

It's very cute Su !! I like !!
Bravo à toi pour ce travail tout en finesse!
Amitiés!

Meari said...

Very nice, Su.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful finish Su, you are just so clever at things like this.

Erica said...

Wow!!! Gorgeous! I'm in awe........ :-)

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful! Any idea where I can get this kit from?? It's really great :-)

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Su! congrats on your finish.

Anonymous said...

Lovely, CJ

mainely stitching said...

I am totally blown away, Su. This is INCREDIBLE!

Anonymous said...

Su,
This is such a lovely idea. I can see how it just grew as I love little co ordinated sets too. You've finished it all perfectly, as usual.
Hugs, Angela

Anonymous said...

How do you do it, Su? Each project you make is such an exquisite work of art. To top it all off, your staging and photography are first rate. What a gift you are to the rest of us stitching bloggers! :D

Anonymous said...

Su your project is just really beautiful!! How nice that you got something stitched already!! If I ever get rid of this cold I want to catch up on mine!! Great job!! Debby

Anonymous said...

Its beautiful! I love the way you finished it, wished I was that creative...and good

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Your finishing talent is just amazing!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

That is just gorgeous! You are too clever lol

Anonymous said...

That is the most charming set of needle accessories I've ever seen! I may need to steal this idea, though how you managed to do the box...no idea.

Anonymous said...

congratulations it is such a beautiful set !! I love that design too ..
hugs
argone
http://argone.over-blog.com

Anne S said...

Oh wow, that AfdR finish is exquisite! I hope you sent a copy to the designer - they'd love to see it, I'm sure! :D Seriously exquisite! :D

Anonymous said...

really wonderful!! tu as des idées excellentes et trés élégante!! Bravo, congratulations!

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