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Sunday, 6 December 2009

Cross-Stitch Needle Case


I’ve just finished my latest cross-stitch project ..... and it’s my first attempt at a needle case. It’s based on this ‘Bent Creek’ sampler




I liked the style of the alphabet and the vines, but I wanted to do it in nicer colours that would match the fabric I wanted to use, which is ‘Blackbird Design’ fabrics. This is at the construction stage



And this is the finished needle case - front and back!


I wanted it more oblong in shape rather than the square ‘Bent Creek’ design, so I extended the pattern and then added my initials.



Quite a nice finish, even if I say so myself!!






6 comments:

  1. Anonymous6/12/09 10:05 pm

    Very cute! That is a very nice pattern and I love the colors you used with it.

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  2. Karen7/12/09 7:48 pm

    Very well done. I like the colors you used.

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  3. Heckety9/12/09 11:37 am

    That's lovely! I agree that the letters are attractive, bit different to the usual style of cross-stitch lettering.

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  4. Simone10/12/09 1:52 pm

    Aren't you clever adapting the design?!!! I like the springlike colours that you have chosen.

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  5. Solstitches10/12/09 2:09 pm

    You've done a beautiful job on the needle case Julia.
    Very creative and I love your choice of colours. The BD Harvest Home fabric line is so pretty.
    Hugs,
    Margaret

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  6. Patricia Lessell13/12/09 1:25 am

    Julia, It is not quite a nice finish ... It is a STUNNING finish. So tell me when are you starting your finishing service? Lots of Love Patti xxx

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