There's not been a lot of stitching or finishing going on here since Colin arrived home. I've not spent a lot of time on the computer either, wanting to make the most of having him home, before he is off again for another 6 weeks towards the end of the month. I have managed at last though to finish putting together this needlebook. I had started making it up a month or so ago so it feels like it's been hanging around forever!
The design is another A Mon Ami Pierre freebie which can be downloaded from
here. I've stitched it 1 over 2 on 40ct Light Espresso R & R Linen with DMC 779 and made a matching tasseled scissor fob. The fabric for finishing is from Blackbird Designs Harvest Home.
Absolutely beautiful job...both stitching and finishing! That Blackbird fabric is a perfect match! Did you pick the thread to match the fabric?!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Your finishing is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnother exquisite beauty. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLovely Carol :)
ReplyDeleteI love this needlebook, you have finished it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteSimply divine. just gorgeous. Next time I'm sending you my finishing please please please. I am really bad at finishing - I must try hard. Or give it to you. Either works for me. Lots of Love Patti xxx
ReplyDeleteCarol, this is beautiful :) I think this is the first time I leave a comment, even though I've been reading your blog for a while now. You do absolutely beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLovely as usual Carol! I love the way you finish the needlebook, love the colours too!
ReplyDeleteYou do such beautiful work; both stitching and finishing.
ReplyDeleteStunning Carol, you've done a wonderful job in finishing this needlebook.
ReplyDeleteWow, Carol, what a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteStupendous!!! its so perfect, well done
ReplyDeleteSuperb stitching and finishing Carol!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Love everything about this piece. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Carol - your finishing is really superb!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Carol-I love those colours.
ReplyDeleteThat tassel is so lovely.
Congrats on the gorgeous finish!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Wow, that's just beautiful. You are very talented and your eye for color is good. I found your blog through Freebie Gallery. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteit's so nice!!!!! congrats for your job!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteHello, Carol!
ReplyDeleteIt is surely a very beautiful needlebook. It mixes needlebook and pinkeeper, what makes it very useful. "A Mon Ami Pierre"'s pattern is exquisit and I just loved the colors you've picked.
Sorry if I am being rude or inopportune, but, please, could you tell me where you have found the finishing technic for mixing needlebook and pinkeeper in just one piece? And I took a look at your blog and falled in love for a little angel in a pincushion that you said is a freebie by Ariane Jean Pierre. Where could I find here patterns? I thank you in advance and appologize in case of being annoying.
Scrumptious Carol! Your stitching & finishing is always flawless. Congrats on a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeletebeautiful needlebook.
ReplyDeleteYou have many beauiful finishes
I had fun browsing
Lovely finishing !
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDelete:)
raggedystitches,
Louise