Sunday, April 03, 2011

For My Pinkeep Collection

Bet you didn't expect to see me back again so soon...lol!



This is a little angel I stitched a couple of years ago for my Mum, and have been wanting to stitch it again for myself.  I've used Orchid Belle Soie Silk, 1 over 2 on 48ct cream Gander Linen, so she's turned out a lot smaller this time.  I'd thought of a few different ways I would like to finish her, but eventually decided on a quick pinkeep for my pinkeep collection.  I attached the pretty ivory ribbon down the side, with tiny pearls that I found while rummaging through my stash!  The pink ribbon trim is some gorgeous taffeta ribbon which I've recently started collecting from Stampin' Up.  It won't be long now before I have all the colours they do in the ⅛" width.

When I last stitched this angel I thought it was a freebie, but I'm not so sure it is now, as I know it can also be found in the book Rouge published by Marabout. If anyone out there has any other information about this little angel I would love to know.

Thanks for visiting again, I love to read your comments.  :o)


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32 comments:

  1. That is an absolutely gorgeous pinkeep! I love it! Great work!

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  2. Beautiful finish! So elegant.

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  3. What a beautiful finish Carol, I love the colours..
    Erna xx

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  4. Beautiful finish!!!!! Love the pink~~

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  5. Keep posting, I love your blog! Wish you lived nearer so you could show me how to do such gorgeous pieces.

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  6. So beautiful...i may have to find this pattern!

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  7. Love it in the lovely shade of pink. after you posted that design the first time I just had to stitch it.

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  8. How pretty... your finising always suits the stitching perfectly!

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  9. perfect and so lovely work:)

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  10. Carol,

    Your stitching is absolutely beautiful! You are so
    talented. I'm glad you've blogged so soon after your last presentation. Thank you for sharing your lovely
    stitchings.

    CaroleZ

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  11. This one is so delicate and pretty Carol, the ribbon is gorgeous

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  12. I really don't like very much angels.. but your work is lovely!
    :)

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  13. What a cute design. And your finishing is just lovely! All that white and pink. So cute!

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  14. This is so beautiful! Lovely stitching and finishing!

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  15. Your pin keep is beautiful Carol. So delicate. I love the trim.

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  16. fantastic...very beautiful!
    Pat

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  17. It's so delicate looking! What a lovely finish ;)

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  18. That is the most beautiful pinkeep I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. cannot leave without telling you how much i love your works they are simple but so elegant. Thank you for all the beauty i saw in your blog. paola (italy)

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  20. With finishes that lovely post away! Even if you don't have finishes that lovely I enjoy reading your posts and seeing your pictures so don't let anything stop you. I adore your little pink angel she's just so sweet. Congrats on the beautiful finish.

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  21. It is lovely. Thanks Mª José (majogonga)

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  22. Hi Carol thought I recognised that little angel. I did the exact one and made it into a heart. At the moment I can't remember where I got the idea but as soon as I remember I will let you know. Yours looks lovely in pink , mine is white. Come and have a look I have photos on my post today. Ciao Alison Italy

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  23. Just Carol - Just Beautiful ;)

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  24. How very pretty. I love everything about this. It's just perfect.

    Margaret

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  25. tutto veramente perfetto e bello...complimenti

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Carol :o)