Rosemary Pinkeep

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I was very happy to hear today that Barbara had received her gift from me and that she really like it. You may remember in an earlier posting that Barbara was the very very kind friend that bought me the new BBD book and sent me it by way of a RAK. Well I wanted Barbara to have the first piece I stitched from the book, so I opted to stitch Rosemary pinkeep, though mine is stuffed with lavender and yes Barb it was from my garden LOL!!.

The whole piece including the backing fabric I tea-dyed after stitching but before I put it together. The perle round the edges was also put in the same tea-dye, this gave the fabrics and threads a much more muted colour, I stitched it on 28ct natural linen and used the recommended DMC colours.

This was a real sweety to stitch and finish and I have lots of others planned from the book to stitch and finish.

38 comments:

Пушистость said...

красота!

Kim B said...

It's beautiful!

angelasweby said...

Su,
The first piece from the new BBD's book is so pretty. The tea dye has finished it off perfectly. It must smell absolutely heavenly. I really love its country simplicity. Barbara will be thrilled with her lovely gift.
Hugs Angela
PS Sorry if this appears twice I'm having a bit of trouble :>)

Karoline said...

It's lovely Su, congratulations and Sail Away is looking gorgeous

Becky K in OK said...

Love it, and love the edging you did. I may have to steal that idea!

staci said...

Beautiful and oh-so-creative! I can imagine Barbara adores it!

CindyMae said...

That is just beautiful!!

Deb said...

Your pillow is so pretty. And I love your progress on Sail Away.
Deb

Deb said...

I love your little pillow and your progress on Sail Away is looking wonderful.
Deb

Anonymous said...

It's just beautiful! I'll probably have to get that book...

Brigitte said...

This little pincushion is so beautiful - and shows me that I'll have to buy the new BD book. Thanks for inspiration, lol.

zetor said...

That is so pretty!

Sheila said...

It looks lovely... I wonder if it could also be stuffed with real rosemary?

Vaida said...

It's perfect! I love the subtle matte finish after dyeing.. Lovely gift

BeckySC said...

Just gorgeous, Su :)

Márti said...

Wow! It's beautiful!!!! :)

mainely stitching said...

What a pretty project!

mainely stitching said...

What a pretty project!

Julie said...

This is so beautiful

Carol R said...

That's gorgeous Su - I am sure it smells gorgeous too!

Alma Allen said...

Hi,

Your stitching is just beautiful. Love your photograph also.

Alma

Melissa said...

I just received the book myself and love it. This is a very pretty pinkeep!

Theresa said...

This is so pretty!!!!Love it!!!

Julie said...

This is very sweet and lovely! I have the same book and cannot wait to get started on some.

Von said...

Such a sweet thank you! I'm sure Barbara loves it. :)

Yuko said...

Oh Su! This is SO beautiful!!
I LOVE it! I should buy the book!!! lol

Elisa said...

So beautiful and delicate...love it!!

Unknown said...

Very nice! Congrats!

Dovilė said...

so cute:)

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

It's lovely, Su! Barbara must be thrilled.

Nancy said...

A very peaceful design with such pleasant colors! Simple beauty.

Andrea said...

Very pretty, lovely colours.

Patricia Lessell said...

It is very very pretty. Lots of Love Patti xxx

Solstitches said...

What a lovely gift. It really is pretty. I have the book and want to stitch everything in it!

Margaret

Solstitches said...

What a lovely gift. It really is pretty. I have the book and want to stitch everything in it!

Margaret

Jane said...

It's really lovely, Su. I've got this book recently and it's wonderful to see some of the items stitched up on people's blogs. Beautiful work!

Natasha said...

How lovely. I am sure she will think of you everytime she looks at and smells the great gift.

Take Care
Natasha

Annemarie said...

Oh, how sweet!!! I wish I could have seen a clearer picture of this book on the internet, then I would certainly have splurged on it as well. Gorgeous finish, as always, Su!

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