Some finishing


I thought I would do a little finishing this weekend and decided that I would finish this pretty design by Danybrod  which she designed in 2008. The design is called 'Ancien filet crochet'

I made it into a scissor keeper/thread holder, and I also made a scissor fob.


I edged it all with an ivory beaded trim and used a Kelmscott Designs thread ring.

This is the back of the scissor holder/thread keeper, I used a moda fabric and some 1/8" ribbon for the holder, and its the most perfect size for a pair of the Kelmscott 'Little gems' scissors.

The fob I trimmed with the same trim as the scissor holder, I also used the same ribbon. I finished it of with a MoP heart button so that it matched the MoP thread ring of the thread holder part.

Its all stitched it all on 32ct linen - colour unknown and I used silk thread - Belle Soie 'Vanilla Pudding'. I wanted it to have that soft vintage cameo look to it all and I am really pleased with how its turned out.

I do like Danys designs and have recently treated myself to a couple of them, I am looking forward to starting another soon.

I hope that you are all having a good weekend? The weather here yesterday was really nice - the sun was shining and it was very warm, but today we have had lots of thunder and now its raining quite heavily, but it still feels warm, I did a bit of work in my garden again yesterday for a while, and I am getting excited about my plants blooming in the next month or so, I really think its going to be quite pretty this year.

42 comments:

Natasha said...

Su, what a beautiful finish. It is so pretty. I love the beaded trim. Great job you did.

I love a good thunder storm. Where I live there are very rare, we might get thunder and lightning about once a year. It is suppose to be sunny and warm here today. I hope to get some stitching done but might head to the pool instead.
Take Care and enjoy your day!

Margaret said...

Such beautiful stitching and finishing!

Deanne J said...

It's lovely Su

Hazel said...

Beautiful Su. x

Deb said...

It's such an exquisite finish! Just beautiful!!

Katrina said...

Gorgeous Sue!!! I just purchased a couple of Dany's designs too, they are so perfect for smalls.

Carol said...

Ooh, I've just checked my Dany folder and have these which I'd forgotten! I absolutely love how you've finished them Su and the colours too! I've purchased quite a few of Danys designs too and have a finish I that must make up! :o

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

That is so beautiful, Su - absolutely gorgeous!

Nancy said...

Stunning Su! These accessories are beautiful, and I love the ivory thread on the color of linen. Dany's designs are lovely, aren't they? I have several to stitch.

I hope you share more photos of your garden!

The French Bear said...

That is STUNNING!!!!!!
Love the blue and the vanilla......gorgeous!
Hugs,
Margaret B

Diana said...

I really like how you finished the scissor keeper! Very pretty.

Blu said...

What a gorgeous finish! The colours are lovely and your finishing is just incredible!

Dovilė said...

fantactic:)

Maria said...

beautiul work!!!
i love it ;)
ciao Maria

Amanda said...

Beautiful! It looks so delicate! Great finishing too!

Tricia T said...

Oh, this is just lovely! What a beautiful, beautiful finish!!

Laurie in Iowa said...

Beautiful... I love the soft colors and trim finishing.

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

Each and every piece you finish is a work of art. Just when I think - that's it - that's the prettiest thing ever - you do it again! Truly beautiful, Su. You are amazing!

Karen said...

That is so pretty...love the softness of the white and blue. Beautiful finishing job.

Adriana Ortiz said...

So delicate work.
It is just beautiful.

Regards,
Adriana

Nina said...

Such a fabulous finishing, Su! I adore them :))

Christine said...

How lovely Su! It is so delicate, and the colour combination is really pretty

Szentpyr said...

I LOVE it sooo!:)

Rita

Carol R said...

Stunning finish Su and beautiful pictures too!
I love Dany's designs too - she is very talented.

Barb said...

You are such a talented lady Su, your colour sense is just so pretty and I really love those little pieces, just seen the previous post too love the sea horse flip flop.

Moreen said...

This is absolutely fabulous Sue - I also adore Dany's charts and am stitching her forget me not at the moment.

Julie said...

A very delicate and beautiful finish, just perfect!

Jane said...

They're so pretty and feminine! Simply fantastic finishing too!!!

Rachel said...

So delicately done - it looks lovely!

Giovanna said...

Absolutely exquisite! So pretty. Love the flip-flops too - I think the seahorse is my favourite.

Vaida said...

I'm afraid I'll not be original - it's a wonderful finish! I also like designs by Dany, and this one is so subtle stitched on blue... Great!

Andrea said...

Stunning, I love how delicate they look.

angelasweby said...

What a lovely little matching pair, Su, exquisitely stitched and finished in your clever imaginative way. I love the rich clotted creamy coloured silk against the pale blue linen. It really looks like lace.

This weather is amazing for the gardens! After weeks of being way behind this rain and sun has given them a huge boost. I can just imagine how lovely yours is looking :>)
Angela xx

From the Attic said...

These are so pretty and you have certainly achieved the cameo look as they look very delicate. Very creative!!

Chrissie

Siobhán said...

Beautiful stitching and finishing! I love your flip flops, too. ;)

Karoline said...

They're gorgeous, congratulations

Sally said...

They are beautiful Su :)

dany said...

J'adore !
Les teintes et les finitions sont absolument merveilleuses !
Belle fin de semaine

Gladys Creativa said...

Simply Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

Rêve de fil said...

Absolutely lovely...

Kim B said...

I like to imagine that when you're finishing something a little angel is perched on your shoulder admiring your beautiful work and nodding in approval. Another stunning finish.

Karan said...

I just love the delicate look of these Su - perfect colour choices & finishing. Beautiful! :0)

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