I mounted this tiny piece that I stitched up in April of 2009 on a little box that I picked up at the craft store. I was trying to find a way to mount it on a larger fabric covered box but in the end just took the easy way out. I painted the box with cranberry colored paint. I am going to start experimenting with covering boxes with fabric as well as paper.
Blackbird Designs
Platinum Belfast
over 1 with Thread Gatherer Silk
This piece was a freebie offered by Blackbird Designs. I'm sure many of you remember it since you also stitched it! The stitched area is only 2 x 3 1/2 inches. This is a little gift for my daughter Claire, whose birth year is stitched next to her name.
I also made friends with my sewing machine again and stitched up this cover for my ereader since I couldn't find a pre-made cover that would fit. I always want to have a "do over" when I finish something! I had a little trouble interpreting the pattern I purchased off of Etsy. If I make another one I probably would leave off the smaller pocket on the inside but for the most part I am happy with it.
No other stitching photos to share at the moment. I'm working on a little La D Da piece called Leaping Cat. Shouldn't take long to finish this one. I pretty much abandoned the Christmas ornaments I started as well as another little piece I want to give to my daughter.
Cheddar kitty
Now, if I wasn't so warm and cozy as well as lazy I'd get myself to the nearest Redbox and rent a $1 movie. Maybe tomorrow...
21 comments:
Very pretty finish. You make me want to spend some time finishing this weekend.
Sandy (www.obsessedstitcher.blogspot.com)
Barb, great post and perfectly charming finish for that box! Your daughter will be charmed. Love the kitty picture.
Enjoy your alone weekend! Sounds like fun!
I'm counting the days until my husband goes skiing in February, Barb! It is so nice to have a few days all to yourself just to stitch and read, isn't it?
I love your sweet box for your daughter--it's perfect for storing little keepsakes!
Have a relaxing weekend :)
Love the box finish...I know your daughter will love it. Happy stitching this weekend...
Your box finish is sooo pretty~~~ And that cover case is so clever!!! Lovely finishes~~
That kitty photo is toooooo cute~~
Enjoy your alone time! Love the finish of the little box top and the case for your reader. Coffee fabric...love it!
Your box turned out great and I love the E-reader cover, nice choice of fabric!
Great job on your box finish! I have got to try one of those. They look so nice! I bet your daughter loves it.
I love your ereader cover too. The fabric is so cute.
Isn't it nice to have some time to yourself? Keep warm!
The box looks to sweet and the cover came out really nice. Good job on both. Can't wait to see what else you accomplish this weekend.
Pam
Very nice finishes...the box is beautiful; I am sure that your daughter will treasure it! I love your ereader covers, what a wonderful idea! Looks like it is going to be a very productive weekend!
Take care
What a great finish, Barb! You did a great job on the box - couldn't be better. Love the e-reader cover as well. As for the exercise ball - that's about where my equipment usually ends up, too. ;-)
What a wonderful finish. The box is so sweet with that design on it. I just love your eReader cover too.
Oh, I love that photo of your kitty. That's not only funny but she's so cute!
Your finishing is awesome. Stitching over one? Such a pretty box for your daughter!
That was a fun dateless night! ;-)
What a perfect way to display a sampler. Love your box finish! Looks like you have a great start on finishing up some of your unfinished finishes.
I have a cat that loves to sleep on my ironing board too. DH thinks it has to do with the heat reflecting cover, which makes sense because cats always find the warmest places to nap!
Great finishing Barb, the box is gorgeous.
Love the picture of your kitty
Very nice finish with the box! And the e-reader cover is nice too! Your kitty is so cute on the ironing board. Funny how they adopt their favorite places.
Great little box you finished - it's fun seeing all the great things people are doing with their finished pieces. I'm always glad when husband decides to take a weekend away - i sew and stitch all weekend and watch 'my' movies LOL.
Love the cover on your ereader. I am going to try adapting a pattern as well. Let's hope it looks as good as yours.
Your box is gorgeous! Great job! I love the e-reader cover as well, it looks perfect to me.
What is it with cats and the ironing board. My old Alix loved to be up there and now little ROy seems to have taken a liking too it. Mine is really unstable, which cats usually don't go for. I guess it's the height and the "forbiddeness" of it all that makes it so interesting for them.
Would be interested to hear more about your local source of woolfelt. I'm sure there's someplace around here....maybe Waynesville...but the weather has been too bad to shop-hop lately.
Hi Barb, I'm new here but can I say your plans sound heavenly, enjoy! Nice stitchy and sewing finishes:)
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