Friday, June 17, 2011

SUE"S BIRTHDAY GIFT.

My niece Sue is the first in her generation of our family to reach the big 50. I decided to stitch something small that I hoped would be a real treasure.. Here is what I stitched.  I really enjoyed Ann B's resent workshop "Latvian Inspired mat"and with some help from Ann I used latvian designs on the piece I created for Sue. These rich blue tonings with the touch of rust came up really well, and it was a very enjoyable piece to stitch. I stitched on 40 count permin linen and the blues were DMC 3808 & 3810, the rust is 920.


The whole item is made in one piece and then folded up.


This last photo is one of Ann's sample pieces she stitched torecord patterns  when designing her mat it is not the mat we atitched at the workshop.
I an making good progress on my little list, It is interesting to read what everyones favourite colours is. There is still time to enter my blog anniversary give away see the previous post for details.


9 comments:

Catherine said...

What a beautiful piece for your niece!!

Lynn B said...

Ooooo Lee, I am sure your niece will just love this beautiful gift, it is exquisite!

Teresa said...

Your niece is lucky to receive such a beautiful gift. Love the blues you choose.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

Mary Joan said...

As usual, this is beautiful stitched and so very beautiful made. Sue is very fortunate.

Mary Joan
http://maryjoanstitching.blogspot.com/

Mouse said...

OHHHH that is beautiful :) I am sure she will treasure it always :0 the blues and the russet brown look really good together :) love mouse xxx

Carol said...

Oh, what a stunning gift you created for Sue, Lee! Such a lucky "girl"--wishing her a happy 50th, too!

Deborah said...

Beautiful gift! I am sure that she will love it.

Annie said...

Gorgeous piece for a special birthday gift. Love those blues!

pam said...

what a wonderful gift! lovely finishing