I've been pretty busy lately. Really! The problem is that I've been working on Christmas gifts. Some of the recipients do read this blog - at least once in awhile! Since I don't want to spoil the surprises, I can't post very many pictures just now. Bummer!
So I dug around in my pictures from earlier this year. And I actually found something that I made for myself!
Remember this?
I showed you this a few weeks ago as a preview of what I would be working on. This stitchery was actually framed and hung on the wall at one time. Come to think of it, it was one of a pair. Hmmm. Wonder where the other one is? Well, times and fashions change - and in my case the houses change, too - and this piece no longer has a place on the wall. So I decided to "re-purpose" - a buzzword for today's crafter!
The idea and instructions for the portfolio is from Terri Stegmiller at Two Creative Studios (click on Free Projects, then Folder/Folio). It is fun to make and you can use your favorite fabric and techniques to make it your own work of art. A really quick project, too.
I'm off to work on Christmas again. I am about to start on some decoration-type projects, so I'll be able to post pictures of those. And the gifts? There will be pictures eventually!
3 comments:
The embroidery looks very detailed. I assume you did it by machine? Love the finished portfolio. Best wishes on the Holiday preparation. Once December hits, it always takes me a couple weeks to let that reality sink in and by then it's too late to get much done. (A method to my madness..LOL)
It's fabulous!!! What a great idea to re-purpose your no-longer-wanted wall hanging. It's such a beautiful piece of stitchery.
Terrific! That's a perfect fabric choice. This makes me want to dig up some of my old crewel work. Wonder what happened to my grape ivy? (by machine, indeed!)
Post a Comment