Almost a shame to open it, but when my partner, Laurence, did open it, this is what she found inside.
'Good Things' by Lizzie*Kate, stitched on 28ct evenweave with DMC floss.This is my first finish of 2009. WooHoo! Here's a little look at the side. I was lucky enough to have the ribbons to match the floss in my stash already. I have a bit of a 'thing' for ribbon!
I had the fabric I used for the backing already in my stash too! I used to work in a fabric shop, so have a little stash of bits and pieces of fabric squirelled away in a cupboard upstairs. I have a bit of a 'thing' about fabrics too! It's like Aladdins' cave in there!
I wanted to personalize this piece, but didn't want to stitch on the front. So, I stitched our names on the back, as well as the group name and the year.
Shame I had to give it away, but Laurence loves it so at least it is in a good, loving home.
I had the fabric I used for the backing already in my stash too! I used to work in a fabric shop, so have a little stash of bits and pieces of fabric squirelled away in a cupboard upstairs. I have a bit of a 'thing' about fabrics too! It's like Aladdins' cave in there!
I wanted to personalize this piece, but didn't want to stitch on the front. So, I stitched our names on the back, as well as the group name and the year.
Shame I had to give it away, but Laurence loves it so at least it is in a good, loving home.Happy Friday!
Sadie x
28 comments:
Wow, what a wonderful exchange! Beautiful work. Laurence must be thrilled with it.
What a gorgeous piece - love those colours (and the ribbon!)
A very pretty finish and exchange :)
That's another reason I quit exchanging...couldn't part with the things I made anymore!
What a wonderful finish! I love the colors! You did a fantastic job!!!
That is a wonderful exchange. I love how you put it together and signed it.... you are so creative.
This is lovely! I sometimes make two because I can't bear to part with them!
That is fantastic. What a lucky partner you have.
I LOVE those colors and your finishing is great! Lucky her!
Nice job!
It'e beautiful, the ribbon is perfect and a lovely idea to add the names and date.
Just beautiful and so well finished!
Oh! What a beautiful finish, love the fabby and the colors.
Lucky Laurence!!
This is absolutely beautiful. I can see why your partner loved it so much.
Love this - fabulous job!
It's beautiful! Love the colors.
That is just beautiful!!
Everything in your blog is lovely!!!!!! Love all the exchanges!
That's a darling exchange :) I'm sure the recipient loved it!
Fantastic piece - yes I agree it would have been hard to part with. cheers from Oz
Jacinta
How pretty!! Don't worry...I have a thing for ribbon and fabric too! LOL
Great finish! Isn't it grand when a plan comes together? I love having finishing stash on hand. It's always so much nicer than having to run to the store for everything!
Sadie how cute, you did a great job. I know I would be happy if I received it.
This is such a wonderful ornament. You did a great job. The finishing is absolutely lovely
Gorgeous finish! Love, love, love your finishing on this and the colors you used.
Wonderful stitching & finishing. A great exchange : )
You did a great job on it!! Pretty packaging,too. :D
Oh, how pretty in pink, Sadie! I love it! Gorgeous stitching and finishing and I love the way you personalised it on the back... I know Laurence is over the moon upon receiving such a wonderful exchange giftie! :-)
I have a 'thing' about ribbons and fabric as well... Oh and buttons... love those old antiquey ones.. and lace.. oh my! Oh, well I suppose I have a thing about most all stitchy, crafty stash! lol
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I love it!!! You did an awesome job!!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Lovely stitching.
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