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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

A Couple of Quickies

Hi there!  I am writing a quick update before hitting the road to work!
My cheating this weekend paid off!  I did finish up The Dragon of Hope for my LLS and I like the result.  The chart comes with two options for the globe, so I thought that one of them can be used as a really cute fob, so that is the plan as of today.  ;-)  
Since I am pretty bad at posting progress pics, you get both one of those and the finished stitch.  As you can see, I started with the easier part and saved the confetti stitching for last.  I would say that this is a very quick stitch either way.  It was also almost fun to back-stitch.  I haven't had to do that for ages!

 

And here below is the finished DT Pumpkin pocket.  The finishing was pretty easy and I would almost say clever.  Oh, and see that pretty polka-dot pumpkin colored lining fabric below?  Well, it is reversible and is a Gingham on the other side.  Too cute!  I made sure that I cut it very carefully, so now I have a snippet left to use for something fun!  I am thinking that I may try to make a tiny pumpkin pin-cushion, kinda' like a tomato pin-cushion, but with pumpkin colored fabric.  
I opted to go with a silk ribbon instead of a Hedebo-ring, because the finished purse does not really want to close.....  I am not real pleased with the thickness of the ribbon - I think that it needs to be several times thicker, both for looks and for practical reasons.  If I find something in the future, I'll probably "update" this piece.
So, if I were to sum up; fun stitch, easy finishing, great material, and a pretty cute result!  (I have no idea what to use it for, though...  ;-))

Well, that's it for now.  Have a great Tuesday and talk with you in a bit!  Happy Stitching!!!!

6 comments:

  1. great stitching
    love your pumpkin pocket Jenny, really lovely

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  2. Så söta båda två!! Så Draken är super! Vad du är fin som kommer ihåg att jag önskade mig en drake :) stor puss till dig!

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  3. Great minds must think alike. I loved the pumpkin design when I saw but thought the same thing. What in the world would I use it for. :0)
    Very pretty when finished. Well done!

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  4. Cute dragon!! Your sis is going to love it. The pumpkin pocket is adorable!!!

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  5. Your 'cheating' did pay off. Isn't it great to have a few finishes in between the BAPs?

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  6. Nice pumpkin purse! Love the dotty, checky fabric. Pumpkin pin cushion is a great idea. That little dragon is too cute, in my favorite colors. I'm off for some fun and sun.

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