The new year unfolded here with a day that presented all weathers from sunshine to rain and thunder, and so with a good day to be inside it gave me time to think about stitching in 2014.
Any one wishing to know how to cover a retractable tape measure will find the here's how on my other blog Other side of the mountain link here
This little one with violets is the newest addition to my needle work accessories set. Quite some years ago I was asked to write the cross stitch section for the book Exploring Embroidery that was publish in 1995, how long ago that seems. I was asked to design a set of needlework accessories and chose violets as they come in several shades adding to the versatility of the design, the one problem that arose with this project was the limited space for the layout, charts and instructions The photo below is what finally made up the set and this photo was taken before the set was sent off to the editor.
For many years I kept the set as new in a box now I have decided to use it and add to it the items I was unable to do at the time because of lack of space. The original tape measure was not a retractable on as these it was considered at the time not plentiful enough for others to find and so the little bag above holds the tape measure, I have now filled this with lavender to give fragrance to my stitching.
I cannot share the charts for this set because of copyright but I will add the charts for the newer piece that I plan to add.
Threads used for the purple violets were DMC 550.552.742.3346,3347. alternate colours Blue violets 333/340 Pink violets3687/3688 and yellow violets.743/744
13 comments:
How pretty. Happy new year.
Your violet set is beautiful Lee.
Thank you for the pretty violet chart too. Off to read your other blog.
love Annette
Happy New Year Lee! That tape measure is lovely. I am looking forward to seeing all of your beautiful work in 2014.
beautiful set!
So lovely!
What a wonderful post! And beautiful work.
What a gorgeous set of trinkets Lee that you created!! Violets are so sweet! Thank you for the chart! Happy New Years!!
The violets are pretty ... they remind me of my grandmother she grew them and always gave the girls a bunch when we visited her.. you have also inspired me to try the Toblerone needle case ... starting today by gathering the requirements. Happy New Year.
Your violet set is gorgeous
Oooo this is so pretty Lee, I have always wondered how to do this, I will have a go at naking these.
Thanks for the instructions.
Thank You Lee!
Such beautiful violet´s set you have created and the tape measure is so victorian, love it!
Thank You kindly for the sweet violet chart, will use with great thankfulness in my Victorian Spot Roll-Up Sampler.
Hugs!
Thank you Lee for this lovely violets chart!
I wish you a good and creative 2014 and a good health!
Hugs, Evelyne
The violets are lovely - if anyone is interested there is a copy of Exploring Embroidery on Trade Me at the moment.
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