I've seen it's finished as a needlebook before, and have always thought it would be the perfect finish for it. For mine I rotated the top half of the design by 180 degrees, so that when the needlebook was closed the alphabet would be the right way round. And, as I often like to add another little accessory I've also made a scissor fob and pincushion to go with it.
I've stitched it one over two on 40ct Creme Brulee Linen from R & R Reproductions, using the listed Gentle Art Sampler Threads. The fabric for lining the needlebook, the pincushion and backing for the scissor fob is Madeira from Blackbird Designs. I've used silk ribbon for the needlebook and a piece of Weeks Dye Works wool felt for the needles. The pincushion is finished with a little chenille trim.
I'm so thrilled that at long last it's finished!
Quite charming Carol!!! What a wonderful way to use the freebie pattern ; )
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful I love her work to, what a great finish, hugs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always, Carol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the accessories too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a beautiful finish! Very nicely done! I've had this one on my "to stitch" list for quite some time too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling finish, Carol! I lobe alll your accessories, too! This would be so pretty in my sewing basket!
ReplyDeleteIts just wonderful! I saw it on the Freebie blog also and just fell in love with it. Snaps to you for a great finishing job also!
ReplyDeleteCarol: Thisisadorable, the backing fabric works so well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
Catherine
Beautiful design and such lovely neat finishing too.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you rotated the alphabet, I would have done that too!
Beautiful...love the pattern and the finish.
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely exquisite, congratulations on a wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely finish! really wonderful.
ReplyDeleteEvelyne
http://eefsneedle.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous set! Love them!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Carol, This is lovely! Your finishing is always perfection-how do you do it? I love the fabric you put with it and your accessories are so nice. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLori
As is everything you do, it is lovely. So perfectly finished with just the right fabric and personalized touches.
ReplyDeleteC'est très très joli... Adorable.
ReplyDeleteGros gros bisous
Charline
Absolutely beautiful! Love it
ReplyDeleteDear Carol,
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern and this is the most adorable finish I ever saw for it! For a long time I want to stitch it too, so I thought about how to finish it ( I don't want to make a framed picture or so) now I have a wonderful inspiration,your little needlebook looks wonderful!
Have a nice weekend
Gabriele
Oh I love it - what a darling pattern !!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet finish. I just love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it, i have this chart and now i stitch it ;))
ReplyDeletethank you ;)
ciao Maria
What a beautiful finish! The fabric is just perfect too.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely finish Carol and I wish we could still get hold of her designs.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful needle book! Adorable stitching too!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
Bellissimo!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you've stitched and finished this Carol. It is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming set...so cute and elegant!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and pretty group of useful stitchy items. I would have had to swivel the design too to make it the right way round.
ReplyDeleteso lovely...very beatiful !
ReplyDeletePat
Beautiful finishes Carol! I love them all! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteune pure merveille !!!
ReplyDeletebisous bisous
So beautifull, I love them!
ReplyDeleteThat is so darn cute..I love it
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