I've even made a bit of a start on the smaller one - fortunately, although I don't have the exact linen, I have something very close in colour so, waste not, want not!!and here's my 'bit of a start'cross-stitch is so difficult though under electric light, so I couldn't do any more this evening:0(
Anyway, that's only my first confession of copying!!! because recently, my lovely friend Wendy showed us a beautiful orange velvet pumpkin she'd made, which immediately reminded me that I too have some burnt orange colour velvet - so again, I spoke nicely to Wendy and asked whether she would mind me copying, and again being lovely, she said she didn't mind - she knows anyway I'll never be the pumpkin queen she is - very prolific she is! Soooooo; here's my lovely, touchy, feely orange velvet pumpkin ......... honestly, you just want to keep on stroking it, it feels so luscious and just look at the lustre!
I must admit, it's turned out nice - I used some green wool for the leaves, a cinnamon stick for the stalk and then added a few orange berries for a finishing touch
.... and it now has pride of place amongst Wendy's pumpkins (the ones she made for me a few years ago) and my other autumn bits & bobs
Is it worthy Wendy?!!
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ReplyDeleteLovely scrummy pumpkin Julia and as great Autumn display - Wendy will be proud of you! The pin keep will be so sweet - I love that pattern. I manage to sew in the dark winter evenings with a great spotlight beside my chair - otherwise the winter months would be wasted and I cannot just sit and watch TV, I have to sew and listen to TV! So lovely to see you back blogging again - hope you are keeping well and asll is good x
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, Love your pikeeps to be. Pineberry lane patterns are great.
ReplyDeleteYou need to get a daylight so you can stitch in the evenings:)
Great pumpkin dispay, I love the velvet fabric.
Hi Julia, how speedy of you to make a start on the wool pinkeeps already! The colour of the linen looks perfect too.
ReplyDeleteAnd oh but the velvet pumpkin is just beautiful.
Definitely worth it!
Christine
I haven't done any cross stitch for ages and that project looks like a great one to start! I LOVE your velvet pumpkin! If I had some beautiful burnt orange velvet I am sure I would make one too. Gorgeous!!! x
ReplyDeleteHi Julia,
ReplyDeletehow come I miss your posts ?? I'd like to blame the computer but I think we both know its me! lol
Your Velvet Pumpkin is divine! love the extra berries and leaves too ... very posh ;)
Enjoy your cross stitch but be warned Pineberry Lane patterns are very addictive ...haha
Hugs Wendy x x