Friday, March 18, 2011

Spring Finishes!

I made a new needlebook and pincushion set for spring from a design by Dany.  She has wonderful designs that you can buy from her blog, which is a gorgeous blog, too!  I really love her designs, you should check them out, you might, too!
Here's the inside view of the needlebook and the bottom of the pincushion.  I chose my own colors of Gentle Art Sampler threads for the stitching instead of the DMC that Dany used, and stitched it on a very light pink linen.
The other side of needlebook.
This is an ornament for my friend Melanie who collects beehives and things with beehives on them.  When I saw this pattern I knew I had to make it for her.  If you're reading this, Melanie, Happy Birthday!
The next two pictures are of two of my co-workers--Josh and Cynthia-- in their St. Patrick's Day finery. 
How fashionable!  All the rest of us were green with envy that day!
I want to say thank you to the recent followers of this blog, it makes my day when I see some one new on the list!  And thank you also for the kind comments you leave, that makes me very happy, too!

7 comments:

Annie said...

So perfect for spring! I love Dani's designs and your finishing really shows them off.

Love the beehive with that perfect satin stitching!

Nancy said...

I agree about Dany's designs. They are such a pleasure to stitch, and you did a beautiful job with them. The designs look so pretty on the pink linen! Her blog is such an inspiration to us needleworkers.

The beehive is a beautiful gift for your friend, and the satin stitches make it even more so! I know she will enjoy it.

Your co-workers look like they had a fun day!

carine said...

Aren't they wonderful. greetings from Bruges Carine

Sheila said...

Beautiful finishes, the design is really cute.

Sally said...

Your finishes are gorgeous. I love the needlebook and pincushion. I'm going to take a look now on Dany's blog!

danybrod said...

Merci, merci !!!!

J'adore les teintes et les finitions superbes

Je t'embrasse Karen et te souhaite une belle journée

Dany

danybrod said...

J'ai fait un montage de tes photos que j'ai mises dans l'album

Encore merci Karen !