The design is by Monsterbubbles and it's from the 2007 JCS ornament issue. I stitched it on a Silkweaver linen (I've forgotten the name of the fabric). The ruching is done with some black silk ribbon. I made this piece in honor of my trip to France in 2007. No good excuse for the slow finish...just like stitching more than finishing, I guess.
This next piece is a make-do from Shakespeare's Peddler:
I made it into a pin pillow. I like the way the chenille she provided for the edging looks, but it was a bit of a challenge to attach it to the pillow (for me, anyway). I stuffed the pillow with crushed walnut shells. Not sure I'll be using the shells again, but I am happy with how this one turned out.
I also found some time to work on the Richmond Sampler:
What I did NOT find time to work on is any of my scrapbooking. I'm not really sure why, I mean, I have all these fabulous vacation photos to work with, and I know what I want to do with the first batch, but it just isn't happening. Sigh. Soon, though, I'm sure it will.
It's cold and rainy here today, and I may have to turn the heat on this evening. Right now, I'm sitting in my chair with a warm little Tigger curled up on my toes. Spike is a little jealous, and is giving us her Devil Kitty impression:
Hmmm, maybe I should sleep with one eye open tonight.
3 comments:
Great finishes! I love the chenille. I am curious....how exactly did you attach it? Did you hand sew it?
Great finishing Robin!! I think that we should both get our ruching merit badges!!
Do you put up your own tree?
Very cute! Is the chenille very thick? Guess that's relative, hu? It looks really pretty, though. And why didn't you like the shells? They make the ornie heavy, don't they? I like them in a pin pillow for the added weight.
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