A Country Garden for Nicki


This is an exchange piece I have just stitched for Nicki
Now I knew that Nicki loved Blackbird designs and that she liked Autumnal colours so as it was a House with a Landscape and the landscape that Nicki had asked for was very large flowers, I thought that this design was perfect for her, so I just changed the colours to more autumnal ones - I think it works and Nicki has told me she loves it so I'm pleased about that. The fabric I used is 32ct hand-dyed linen called Douglas fir. I finished it very simply as a small cushion.

A couple of you have asked if I am going somewhere or stopping blogging - The answer is NO!! I'm still here and am planning to still be here for ages to come.

39 comments:

Meari said...

Very pretty, Suz!

Nicole said...

It's beautiful! I love this design, but I never really liked the colors. I love the changes you made! I know Nicki will love it! :)

Cheryl said...

That is a gorgeous little cushion and the colours look great to me!

Anonymous said...

It's really pretty! I love the colour changes you made.

Carolyn said...

Awesome work, as always! I just love your blog and seeing all your wonderful finishes. You are one talented lady!

Hugs,
Carolyn :)

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Oh so beautiful, my dear :) And I think your finish is smashing...love the red-colored beads on the corners :)

Annemarie said...

This is such a lovely gift, Su. You even make a 'simple' cushion into a work of art!

wot said...

Hi, I just found your blog. Your stitching is so beautiful and delicate! I will keep an eye out for your pictures from now on.
hugz,
Jade

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

So very cute! Congratulations on another lovely finish.

Barbara J said...

That's lovely stitching Su...real nice :)

Lennu said...

What a beauty! The autumn colours look wonderful, congratulations!

Ulla said...

This is really beautiful! I like the finishing.

Nancy said...

This is very beautiful, and I love the bead accents in the corners. Your candle holder is pretty too!

Nancy

Iris said...

The gift you stitched is wonderful, love the fall colors !

Unknown said...

The cushion looks great. Glad your not going anywhere. :)

Nicki said...

I do love it Su - thank you again ever so much. It's on my bedside table at the moment so I can admire it every day :)

tintocktap said...

A beautiful little cushion in lovely colours - licky Nicki!

ollie1976 said...

Great little exchange gift.
-Jen

Sally said...

Another beautiful finish Su. IS this from one of the Blackbird Designs books?

Anonymous said...

It's gorgeous, the red beads in the corners are very pretty!

Sharon said...

So pretty and I love the little beads attached!

Deb said...

Oh, my...I love this!! All I can say is...I love this!! Nicki is so happy to be getting your beautiful piece!
Hugs,
Deb

Carol said...

Oh Su, I keep saying the same things, but I can't help it - wow, fantastic!!

staci said...

What a lovely finish! I love the colors.

Katrina said...

Sweet finish! I love the beads too.

Dani - tkdchick said...

What a fantastic piece... I love the idea of using beads at the corners!

Carla said...

Beautiful finish...love the colors!!

mainely stitching said...

You've got the touch, Su! You're an artist!

Why did people think you were going to stop blogging? Did I miss something?

lena-lou said...

Love your pillow for Nicki, it looks great :-)

Anonymous said...

Su, you manage to bring everything you touch to life. Your work really has an originality all it's own - a magic touch :>)
It's a real pleasure popping ito your blog to see what's new :>)
Hugs, Angela

Tanya Willis Anderson said...

Gorgeous and I love the accents in the corners - elegant!

Julie said...

such pretty colours in this one Su

Kitty Couture said...

It is gorgeous, and perfect for Nicki!! Great job as always, Su :)

Anonymous said...

It is stunning! I love the way you finished it. Simple and elegant!

Anonymous said...

your country garden for Nicki is lovely ... I guess you remember I love Blackbird too ! lol

Carol said...

This little pillow is really lovely Su. I love the autumnal colours you've used and the beads finish it off just perfect! :o)

Anonymous said...

Oooh this is so pretty! I love the colors :)

NIKY said...

It's really so pretty, Su, well done.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad to hear that you will stay with us, and congratulations for this lovely cushion :-)
hugs
argone
http://argone.over-blog.com

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