Remember this?.......

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...........Easter Parade basket stitched it on 40ct R & R alabaster linen using the recommended GAST threads.

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..........Its now finished liked this..........

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....I lined an oval box both inside and out with a soft lavender coloured silk fabric. The inside I also padded around the inner edge and the base prior to the silk fabric. Trimmed the inside edge with cream cord and along the top of the base and the base of the lid.

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Added a very soft peachy pink ric rac-braid to the top edge of the lid and around the outer edge of the base and then cream cord.

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Padded the Easter basket and placed it on the lid top, added more cream cord and ....voila my pretty little box, which I am very proud of I think its one of my better finishes and its sitting on my drawers in our bedroom, looking for all the world like its always been there.


64 comments:

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

Oh, my, Su - that is adorable! You have every right to be proud - the finishing is absolutely stunning!

Nina said...

It is W O N D E R F U L !!!
Really adorable and great finish!
I love it :)

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

That is so gorgeous! A beautiful finish :)

Anonymous said...

Wow! It's just perfect finish, just perfect!!!

Kim B said...

OH SU! It's incredible!!!

Deb said...

Oh my goodness! What an absolutely beautiful box. Your finishing is beyond superb!!! Stunning!

Margaret said...

Wow! Wonderful finishing work!

Diane (di) said...

Wow!!! Beautifully stitched and finished. Your blog/pictures are such eye-candy Su. I love it. Congratulations!

Шnu/\bka said...

Very beautifully and so delicate! Wonderful sweeeeet colors!!

angelasweby said...

Definitely worth waiting to see Su. It's really gorgeous. The silk lining is beautiful. It's such a pretty design it needed a special finish and it got one ~:>)

doris said...

Oh, my goodness! You're absolutely amazing.

lena-lou said...

Superb finish on your box, I love the colour of the lining :) Well done you !!

Sheila said...

Oh wow - it is gorgeous... such delicate colours. BEAUTIFUL!!!

Unknown said...

Very impressive! I keep going back to look at it again. :)

Christine said...

Oh my goodness Su, that is just wonderful!

Natasha said...

what a beautiful finish!
Natasha

Patricia Lessell said...

WOW oh WOW that is just something else. I LOVE IT! Lots of Love Patti xxx

staci said...

Oh my Su! I am amazed by your continuing creativity~~you never run out of fabulous finishes!

This is absolutely stunning! Perfectly stitched and perfectly finished.

argone said...

Lovely as always ... you did a great job !
hugs

geeky Heather said...

Oh my that is pretty! The finishing looks just perfect!!!

Julie said...

Words fail me .... its splendid!

Karen said...

What a gorgeous finish! All the trims set it off perfectly :)

mainely stitching said...

It's breathtaking, Su!

Theresa said...

WOW!!!! This is absolutely beautiful!!!!!!

Jan said...

Oh that is beyond precious!! Love it and I love your finish of the box too. Wish I was sitting on my dresser drawers!! Love your blog, just now discovered it, I will be returning often!

Hearty Bakes said...

This is so pretty! Love the sweet colours used.

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

Gorgeous!!!! Absolutely Gorgeous!!!

Stef said...

You always have the neatest finishes! I just love your little box - it's so sweet!

Nancy said...

So beautiful Su! What a creative and very lovely finish. I love the lining color and all the trims. What a beautiful little box for a bedroom. You have every right to be proud!

Anna Zont said...

Beautiful! Beautiful finish!!!

Georgie said...

OMG!!! This is so beautiful! Congratulations

Karoline said...

It's gorgeous Su, congratulations

Brigitte said...

I'm speechless, Su. I have always admired your creative stitching and your finishing skills, but this is one of my favourite pieces. Absolutely stunning. Why don't you offer classes?

Carol said...

Oh my word Su, that is absolutely beautiful! You really are ever so clever! :o)

Anonymous said...

What perfect finishing, Su! Congratulations on creating such a beautiful object!

Jane said...

So you should be proud of it, Su! It is so breathtakingly amazing!!! Your finishing is impeccable and what a pretty thing to have in your bedroom. Be proud!

Karan said...

Oh WOW! All your work is beautiful but this is so gorgeous! :0)

Sheril said...

Your basket is very pretty. I have a question for you. How do you write on your pictures?

Barb said...

Hi Su that is absolutley stunning,a beautiful finish and the colours are simply oohh words fail me .
Hugs Barb

Andrea said...

Gorgeous finish.

Unknown said...

Absolutely lovely! Congrats!

Von said...

I do remember that little design and you've found created the perfect setting for it!

Kielrain said...

That is a really amazing finish! So perfect.

Milly~ said...

Oh my that is gorgeous! You did a beautiful job finishing it.

grace said...

It's so sweet! I love the finish, it looks just perfect~ :)

Yuko said...

Wow, how beautiful this work is!
I LOVE IT!!!!!
Ahh can you hear my heavy sigh, Su?
I'm just speechless.
Your works are always so perfect as I ALWAYS say!!!!
Lining silk is so beautiful and perfect match!
It must be treasure of you!!
Great job!!

Enza said...

Wowowowow!!!! Wonderful finishing work!!!!! Brava!!!! :) Enza xxx

Vaida said...

Wow... the result is stunning!

Julie said...

WOW! Su this is ABSOLUTELY stunning! So so elegant I must say. You do such amazing work, really you do! You need to post on the BBD blogspot.

Hazel said...

Oh my goodness Su - it's lovely! Your finishing techniques are wonderful. Love all your easter stitching too. x

Maria said...

It is BEAUTIFUL !!!
Really adorable and great finish!
BRAVA
ciao
Maria

Carol R said...

Su - that is absolutely stunning! I love the way you pleated the silk lining too but .. it would look much on my dresser than on yours!!

Sally said...

oh wow, Su, that is just incredibly beautiful:) Your stitching and finishing are so beautifully done.

By the way Barb sent me the Love Letters chart and I promised her that when I've finished with it I'll pass it on to you. I'll email you when I'm finished for your address.

CindyMae said...

That is just absolutely gorgeous! You done an amazing job on it, stitching and finishing!!

Michele said...

Su, that is a wonderful box you created! you must be very proud!

Márti said...

Oh Su!!! It's Beautiful!!!

Vee said...

Very, very beautiful Su. It's a creative and fabulous finish.

Easter blessings to you and your family.

Tina D said...

Hi Susi,
I just adore all your Easter stitchings. A very Happy Easter to you.

Stitcher said...

Fantastic finishing, as always.

Dovilė said...

great finish:) very lovwly box

Anonymous said...

oh my! that is absoultely gorgeous, I love everything about it, well done Su, you are so clever!

Sharon said...

Absolutely stunning!

Zsófi said...

Beautiful!!!

Solstitches said...

This is gorgeous. You've done an amzing job on the finishing and it's beautifully photographed as well.

Margaret

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