I pulled my Let Freedom Ring sampler out but had a little trouble getting started back. Not only the circumstances of the past week, but I am better stitching long term on a piece to get it finished. I want this sampler done, but I have lost a little enthusiasm for it currently. I did get those borders around the wording finished this weekend. I am going to go ahead and get the words all done this next week.
I have a sampler in my mind I want to do. I am really thinking I may design my own. I am nuts!
I have an ornament and an Easter small that I want to do this month, so that is my March plan.
I did something I haven't done before. I found a pattern on Pinterest and stitched it for Lindsay.
I spent as much time looking for the designer to purchase as I did stitching on it!!!!!
I have finally decided it is a Veronque Enginger pattern and it is no longer in print. Much of it can be found on Pinterest. I hated to do that. I always feel a need to make sure the pattern is bought and paid for, but I simply couldn't find anything I liked better.
Lindsay said she would like an egg shape, so I also found this link to a way prettier finish than mine. It was what inspired my finish and was the place that I finally decided figured out it was a VE pattern. I looked for the book online to no avail. Well actually I saw a long ago link for a listing on a site for $450. Nope. Can't do that.
I had to put together all my own colors.
There is another bunny under that I did that is calling me. I'm torn between that one and one in the current issue of Just Cross Stitch, so we will see what hits me when I start on it.
I also switched from mat board to some pressed board after watching a video. They also mentioned this wonderful fabric glue pen. The pressed board is much easier to cut than mat board, but I still felt it was sturdy. Don't you love my scissors that puppy Gus chewed on a couple of years ago? I also love the new glue pen. It is great for doing corners and gluing fabric down. Now, I did lace the bunny, but I used the blue on the fabric backing and ric rac. I did use my usual to glue the two pieces together, but I love the glue stick. That will be a repeat buy.
Jeff was able to get his first vaccination yesterday because he is in the school system. He is freaking out about me, but I know I am going to be soon. I think our state and specifically my county has done a good job, so I will hunker down a while longer. If the weather will keep moving towards spring and I can take long walks all will be good.
I am headed to church, so enjoy the day everyone.
Sandy
What a darling bunny you created for Lindsay! Your plan for March sounds good, Sandy. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteI love it..looks like a Beatrix Potter bunny!! Where do you get the pressed board? I got one of those glue pens for English paper piecing but now I realize I can use it in cross stitch too. Go for it on making your own sampler. Hey if 8 and 9 year old girls created their own back in the day, we can do it too.
ReplyDeleteI loved that glue pen. I used it for the cloth edges around the curve without lacing. That was a win. I got the pressed board from Amazon. Here it is... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JL93BZH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I will email it to you later, b/c I can't get it to work. I am just thinking about a verse and a hymn with some alphabets and a little white church and a deer that would tie in the church and the verse. Now, if I can chart it out. WE will will:) Not going to happen right away. Need some time to think. I am keeping Tucker today.
DeleteAwww... Linday will love that bunny, Sandy! What a darling finish... I love your basket filled with your small pillows on your worktable, too! Glad Jeff got his first vaccine--I think FL is really opening up from what my sister told me, so you should be able to get yours soon. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol. I feel like I will get my vaccine in a month or so. I am really glad the teachers that want it are getting it. That is very good for them.
DeleteSandy: Your Bunny is adorable as is the finish.
ReplyDeleteYour work table is nice to see, I like the designs hanging above on the valance.
Have you looked on Amazon for Veronique's books many are not that expensive.
Have a wonderful week.
Catherine
Such a cute bunny!! That is really sweet, and especially the egg shape! You are creating such wonderful treasures for generations to come! I admire your creativity and talent!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam. I hope my stitching will be treasured. I know my mom's sewing is treasured by me.
DeleteThat is the cutest little bunny you've just stitched up. And what a pretty spot you have there to work. I have to tell you... reading your post today sent me to look again at subscribing to Just Cross Stitch magazine. I need a subscription and incoming cross stitch patterns like a need a hole in the head, but I've all but placed my order. We'll see if I can cool my heels long enough to get over the urge.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I don't get them all, but the actual individual magazine is more expensive than a subscription. There is a cute bunny in the current one.
DeleteVery cute the little bunny.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day. Manuela