Sunday, April 27, 2008

Today is reveal day...

...on the Jayne's Attic forum and my finish for this month is a floss ring tag. I've been wanting to make one of these since seeing them on other blogs...finished with either an eyelet or ribbon to hold the floss ring. I was going to use the eyelet finish following Staci's tutorial but then last minute when I came to make it up I decided to use ribbon instead of the eyelet to hold the floss ring. I must make one with an eyelet soon though, because I really like these too!

The design chosen this month is The Caron Keeper a complimentary design by The Drawn Thread which you can find here. I used the same 40ct Light Espresso R & R Linen that I used for the March challenge, stitching 1 over 2 with GAST Highland Heather, Mountain Mist, Ohio Lemon Pie, Tin Bucket and a WDW in Whiskey (not using the DMC you see in the photos).




After my previous post on the Madeira Jelly Roll tin, I thought I would contact Jane Timmer's to ask if she would one day be releasing the designs for the Madeira Tin Project. It's going to be a while but yes she is...WOO HOO! She has a couple more classes to teach, the last one being September next year so it's not going to be until after that! Looking at the photos Jane has on her blog there were a couple of the Madeira fabrics I still needed for finishing the accessories. I've at last managed to track them down here in the UK and have received confirmation that they are in the mail. Will have to wait patiently now for the release date! :o)

I have another finish but can't show you that just yet. It's a little gift for a friend but I still need to get to a post office to mail it. Hopefully I'll pass by one this week and will post a picture once I know she has received it.

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21 comments:

Sally said...

Oooh I love your finish Carol. I'd never have thought of using ribbon. It looks gorgeous.

Mel in Dubai said...

Just lovely, Carol, and beautifully finished!

Karan said...

Oh, lovely finish Carol, such pretty colours. :0)

Stitcher said...

That is lovely, I love your choice of colours

Kim B said...

Your floss tag is beautiful! And that is wonderful that you will (eventually) be able to get the chart for your tin!

Carol R said...

Beautiful stitching and stunning finishing - love it!

Carol R said...

Beautiful stitching and stunning finishing - love it!

Stitchingranny said...

like this idea as the rings are handy for small projects.

Becky K in OK said...

It's absolutely gorgeous. I think it will be on my to do list.

Lelia said...

Beautiful stitching & finishing! I like the colors you chose -- awesome : )

Sharon said...

How gorgeous Carol! Love it!

Julie said...

Love you choice of finish and the coours are superb too, very dainty and pretty

Anonymous said...

Oooh! That is so sweet!!

Yuko said...

Hi Carol,
I saw this at World Largest... blog, and just came here to leave you comment!
This is really stunning, Carol!
I love how you finished very much!
And your stitching is awesome, how can you stitch so beautifully?!
I really love this!
((hugs))
Yuko

Mylene said...

It's beautiful!!

Anita said...

I love the soft colors that you picked. It is so pretty and excellent finishing.

Susimac said...

Its really lovely Carol.

Marie said...

Thanks for the link to this freebie design.
Your Floss Fob finish is beautiful. I made a floss fob using the eyelet, it was difficult because I mounted my design on thin cardboard which made the piece a bit thick. Next time I will use your ribbon technique.

Janaina said...

Hi! Gorgeous piece here! Congrats!
Question: did you used some cardboard piece in the middle of it?

flom said...

It's beautifull
and the finish is very lovely!
I discovered your blog and your wonders, I will return
sorry for my bad english
a bientôt
flo
http://mes-petites-lubies.over-blog.com/

angelasweby said...

Carol,
I really love this and keep coming back to look at it. Your finishing is amazing and the little ring tag is such a wonderful idea :>)
Warm wishes Angela

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