Peace and Love to Thee
March 18, 2006 at 2:10 PM
by Ashleigh
(c) Homespun Elegance 1997 Holly Hair AngelSo, she's on my dresser ready to join the other 2006 ornaments when they get stitched. I ordered some Mushroom 32 ct Lugana from Silkweavers to do the latest two Lizzie*Kate ornaments on, so when that comes I'll slot those in. I bought the charts at the Handwerkbeurs here a few weeks ago.
I'm still busy with the applique for my quilt. I've completed the four corner blocks with their roses and the centre block with its single rose. This weekend I will start on the Rose of Sharon squares. I've cut the pieces already and staystitched them with the machine, now just to applique them! I can't wait to see this quilt finished and its really spurring me on to work on it. My big quilt on my bed still needs its binding stitched down and some quilting on the centre squares before I can show you.
Cross-stitching has taken second place for the moment, but my current 'take-along' project is Blackbird Designs Sunflower Charms, a Loose Feathers design from last year. Its so springy and pretty!
Thanks to everyone for the comments they've left for me! I do read them all, but don't always get time to respond.
Comments
This is cute! Not my usual taste but it's something different. Nice job on the finishing too.
How adorable! I love your ornament.
Great job on the ornament, Ash! Very interesting finishing technique they tell you about with the jute. It really goes well with the ornament and completes the whole look.
Oh, this is great! What a neat ornament!!
So are you beginning to feel better? Slowly...? Been thinking about you and hoping for the best.
I like how you finished it especially with the contrast of the whip stitch on the jute. Something different.
Wow, I really love your Homespun Elegance ornament - it looks awesome, and the jute and whipstitching is fantastic ... it really sets it off :D
Very cool! It is an interesting process used for this ornament.
March 18, 2006 4:34 PM