It is if you are wondering what I'm blethering about, it is the pretty little freebie by Blackbird Designs, Alma and Barb are currently offering this little lovely and a competition to boot.
Mine I have stitched to keep with the French theme. I have used 28ct Brittany evenweave 1/1 (well Brittany is in France isn't it!). I have used a Victorian red colour overdye, which I think is an Atalie colour (again a French thread), but I have lost the label and so not sure if it was Atalie or not.
I have kept mostly to the gifted design, but had to change the X and Y round as it just didn't sit right in my eyes, and I have added a bird and a heart and my own name and year, its been great looking at how everyone else has interpreted this design)
I have it in the photograph nestled in a bed of French lace and ribbon, with a scattering of Mother of Pearl buttons. Underneath that there is a red and cream miniature toile (very very French)fabric, (gifted to me by a very dear friend from her precious stash), now you might ask why have I done it this way, well.....
.....its because I want to frame this in an oversized frame, and I want to use all the things you can see in the photo, inside the frame, but as yet I haven't found the frame, but I will soon. I have really enjoyed stitching this little piece, and when I have been doing my blog tours, my my, there are some incredibly stunning finishes of it out there in blogging land, and I know which is my favourite totally finished piece and I think it should win, but I can't say here of course which one as hat wouldn't be fair LOL!
Hope everyone has a great weekend (or at least whats left of it)
38 comments:
Su, it really is beautiful. Love your interpretation of it and when you get everything inside a frame it's going to be stunning!
A lovely finish, Su!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Su,
A lovely interpretation of this pretty design. I love the way you plan to finish it too - so chic :>)
You have been a busy bee :>)
Hugs, Angela
Beautiful job! I can't wait to see how you will incorporate everything together to finish this one!
Beautiful!!!
I reeally like because of stitched 1 over 1 ;)) Simply beautiful work, Su!
Yes, this little freebie was hard to resist! I'm about two-thirds finished...
Yours look lovely Su what a shame you couldn't find the frame! Nice tidy room instead though ;-)
I am still trying to get mine done in time in between all the jobs of today like laundry, ironing, kids baths , walking the dog and cooking lunch then dinner! I've even had DS doing a few xxx's down the side for me whilst I hung the washing out , really ! lol
Have a nice afternoon
It's beautiful Su! I love the color you chose!
Oh, it's beautifully stitched. And I know it will look wonderful once you found the perfect frame and used all the nice little things on the picture.
I also have a favourite piece so far. But there will be a lot more finished samplers during the next days ...
That is so pretty..wow...I sure love that...beautiful stitching too...I just love your Blog.
I added you to my list of Followers.
Take care & Happy Stitching
This is very pretty Su! Wasn't this so fun to stitch? I love how you will frame it with the lace, buttons, and toile. I hope you will share a photo when you find just the right frame.
Wow! It looks so beautiful!
Yet another scrumptious offering, I just love what you are planning to do with it...it will be lovely indeed.
Gorgeous! Nothing more to be said. love Patti xxx
Su, it look's very pretty.
Eva
Beautiful stitching Su, I look forward to seeing how you incor[porate all those items in your finished piece
It's beautiful. I love your ideas for framing it. I have some toile fabric in my stash. Never thought of using it, but it would look wonderful with this design!
I just knew that if you did this, it would be utterly fabulous, Su! WOW!
Love your interpretation, shame you couldnt find a frame in time
It's beautiful, Su.
I can't wait to see it framed - your description of the framing technique sounds heavenly!
This is beautiful!!!!!
Love your interpretation of PLR Su! I managed not only to finish mine but to hem-stitch it too! I will be posting a picture tomorrow so don't forget to come have a look!
I knew, I just knew you would stitch this! It's beautiful, Su!
It looks great! I love the colours, and the lace is so nice. It's so interesting to see so many different versions on the web, isn't it :)
Very elegant finish! :)
Beautiful finish! That was quick work. x
Lovely version, Su, such a pretty colour - congrats!
classic elegancy
Lovely!!
So pretty! The tinier, the better in my mind.
I love your version Su. It is absolutely gorgeous.
I couldn't resist either but I haven't got mine finished yet!
Love what you have done with this Su and can't wait to see it framed - it's going to be beautiful!
It's gorgeous Su, congratulations. I look forward to seeing your completed quilt
LOVE IT!! I stitched it to in honor of my grandma.
Hi Su!
That is just beautiful! I love the way you stitched it, and the explanation of all things French!
I've finished mine, (the stitching) and have posted it to my blog, if you get a chance to take a peek. :-)
Have a great day...
A beautiful finish.
Hi Su, it was great meeting you at Fobbles. Your work is amazing and I love your blog.
See you at the next meet up, hopefully my little chicken will be started by then :)
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