I joined in the Swap with Nina, which has been such good fun, this is the first of what I hope will be many 'swaps',
Enza was given to me as who I was sending too, and today she emailed to say that she had received it safe and sound.
I chose to stitch and finish a Needlebook for Enza as after reading her blog I saw that these are very much her favourite finish, and she does some really beautiful ones, so I hoped that mine wouldn't disappoint, which I have been very much assured by her that it didn't, which is great.
This is the inside of the needlebook, I added the magnet so that scissors could be attached without losing them - I didn't have the right scissors when I took the pictures so used a pair of my own, but I add the Fuschia Pink handled Kelmscott little gems, which were perfect when I sent it.
I have stitched it on Sand 32ct linen and used a mixture of Carries Creations thread and WDW, the design is one of the new Nashville releases called 'A small token'. Instead of finishing it as a pincushion I did the needlebook, and as I wanted to make it a little different I used the style of the other new BBD design, 'Wild Rose Journal' but instead of using rings I used ribbons and I used the same ribbon for the needlebook fastener. I also added Enzas initials.
58 comments:
This is so beautiful Su, I'm sure Enza adores it! I love how you used the eyelets and put the ribbon through them to join the front and back. And how clever to use a magnet inside for the scissors!
It's really beautifull, your finishing is perfect too.
Thank you very very much, for the wonderful needlebook!!!!!!! you are fantastic!!!!! Kisssss Enza xxx
So, so, so beautiful. This is such a great idea to finish it with these things (don't know the English word for it) that are used for floss tags. Very creative.
Su, I cannot say enough how fantastic is it! Great finishing, congratulations!
Hugs,
Nina
What a beautiful little thing!
I like the colours!
Beautifully stitch as always and what a lovely finish Su.
Great idea to use eyelets and ribbon for joining, I may have to steal this idea in the future :o)
Gorgeous as always dear Su :) WOW!!
That is just absolutely fabulous!!! You done an amazing job on it! If I am ever in a swap with you, I want one! LOL Seriously though, you done an amazing job and I love the magnet for the scissors, that is a great idea!!!
How lovely, I do like the colours you chose.
Your idea of finishing ia absolutly beautiful!
Simpy, absolutely gorgeous. I love the touch of adding the magnet inside to hold the scissors and adding her initials to it. Beautiful! hugs, di
This is so beautiful and I'm sure that Enza loves it. I'm looking at this for inspiration! I love the eyelets and putting the ribbon through it too.
Fabulous! Enza must be thrilled.
Amazing work! Very very nice finish :)
It's BEAUTIFUL!!
I love this finishing
Whoa, that's simply gorgeous! Lucky Enza!
Wow, Su, that's an absolutely incredible needlebook that you created!!!
Its gorgeous.
Wow!!! ^^
LG, *Manja*
Oh WOW! That is stunning. I love the way you have finished it . . . truly gorgeous!!!
Oh my - that is Stunning! Congratulations on another outstanding finish!
Just STUNNING! I love the way you finished it - in fact I just love the whole thing full stop. Lots of Love Patti xxx
Another amazing finish Su - just gorgeous.
I LOVE it! What a fantastic and clever finish. I have no doubt that Enza was/is THRILLED!
You do such a beautiful job with everything you make! I really look forward to seeing all your gorgeous finishes!
Love the needlebook (I ordered that chart too) and all your other finishes! very inspiring.
Oh wow, Su, this is so beautiful. Not only is it beautifully stitched but what a great finish! (I think I'm repeating myself!)
AMAZING!!
That is just so gorgeous. I love your idea of adding the magnet!
It is always a joy and inspiration to see your finishes!!!! This is absolutely beautiful!!!!!!
How beautiful needlebook this is!!
I love how you finished and choice of the fabric for inside!
It's so lovely and as always great finishing!!!
Su, I just love reading your blog! You always have the most gorgeous stitching and finishings. Such an inspiration!! Beautiful work. :)
Beautiful!Great finishing!
Absolutely beautiful!
Oh, just look at that beauty! It's stunning, well done, Su!
amazing present:) you did wonderful job Su:)
This is just gorgeous Su, and such a creative way to finish a needlebook! I love this! Maybe you could give us a tutorial on this finish some time?
Beautiful work!! You should be proud of this, it's absolutely gorgeous. Your finishing is perfect!
I think this is one of the nicest Blackbird Designs finishes I've ever seen.
So very pretty. I love the ribbon annd eyelet idea and the magnet for the scissors.
A truly magnificent finish!
Margaret
The needlebook is absolutely gorgeous Su. The design is so pretty.
It's a gorgeous needlebook Su, congratulations
Oh I love it!!! You always come up with the greatest finishes - I love visiting your blog and seeing your stitching.
I saw this pictured on an exchange blog and loved it...I did not realize that it was stitched/finished by you Su! You are amazing and very, very talented.
WOW Su, this is so beautiful!! I love it!!!
What a stunner Su! Gorgeous!
Oh wow that is gorgeous, I love it. Lucky Enza
Hugs xxxxxxx
Hi Su!
Just stopping by to admire the perfection of cross stitch here. I swear you should be doing photos for a magazine. Thanks for sharing!
Wow Su, thats gorgeous. The finishing is really different.
What a perfect, beautiful gift. You should do a tutorial, Su. I love needlebooks (they're my favourite way of finishing things too!) and this one you made is gorgeous!
Su,
What an amazing needlecase. I love this design and you've made it so special with this unique and beautiful finish. No wonder Enza is thrilled with it.
Such pretty colours too.
Love Angela
A wonderfully adorable finish!
Lovely!!!!
Pretty needlebook with this finish :)
Enjoy your Saturday xx
very pretty Su
Wonderful pattern, yummy colours, perfect finishing - it's almost a piece of art! Love it
I'm new to your blog, but I wanted to say that I thought your needlebook was beautiful.
Wonderful finish! It's so pretty!
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