Well.....I just noticed I had not posted my Country Cottage Needleworks "April" cottage....I got so excited and posted it on the CCN Cottages blog, but not on my personal blog... So, here you go....
Of course, I had to put a little different spin on things and tone that purple down a tad...
Here are the color conversion I used...not that the original colors weren't lovely, just a little bright for my taste....so, here is my toned down version....
DMC Conversion
420 Crescent Colors-Brown Sugar
422 GAST-Caramel Corn
553 CC- Purple As
604 Weeks-Chablis
722 GAST- Melon Patch
744 GAST-Buttercrunch
3021 DMC 3021 (no thread change)
3840 GAST- Dunagarees
C/C Amethyst GAST- Moonlit Path
GAST Chives GAST- Dried Thyme
Weeks Artichoke Weeks- Gucamole
These are just choices I made since I had them on hand and the color palette was softer.... I also altered the roof and made it a little "thatch" roof by incorporating small satin stitches...I am choosing to frame my months in a small frame where I can pop out each month....
Hope everyone is enjoying this series of designs as much as I am!!!
As for this week and most of today....I have been....well, you get the idea~~~
Sewing in the craftroom......!
If you have project pouches on order or a finishing order in to me, it will be shipping out Monday...
I even sewed up a couple extra project pouches today...more photos and details to follow...I will be offering them to you soon....hints I can offer up; wool, wool penny, homespuns and a couple summery ticking fabs....
Hope everyone has a fantastic rest of their weekend!
Smiles.....
Faye
42 comments:
April is lovely, like your toned down version and thatched roof.
I like your conversion -- very pretty! Looking forward to seeing your new stuff!
So sweet! Love your color choices and special touches!
Your conversion looks wonderful and I love the thatched roof.
Busy, busy, busy...you are amazing.
Summer ticking?? I will definitely stay tuned for that!
Bobbi
April Cottage is gorgeous, love your toned down version!
Great pouches, love the fabrics!
Hugs,
What a lovely house. Your colors look just gorgeous.
Faye - Love your color conversion - and the thatched roof is charming! Perfect!
April cottage looks great Faye. I love the way you did the roof.
Linda
Beautiful conversion of April Cottage you used. Gorgeous April:) I'm looking forward to seeing your latest new pouches and other goodies.
Its lovely I did think about toning down the colours also x
Oh c'est magnifique !!!!
Beautiful my friend,
bisous de FRANCE
Such a lovely April cottage! I love your colour choice and the roof looks great!
Pouches are very nice :)
Hugs,
Tatyana
Cute cottage - and I love how you thatched the roof, well done!
Love the changes you made to your April cottage. Your project pouches look great.
I just love the thatched roof, it looks brilliant!
Best wishes.
Lovely cottage Faye , love the thatched cottage just like here in Devon.HUGS
Ooooh, your April cottage is a delight...and looks to be a perfect abode for wee fairy-folk! The thatched roof and softened colours are ever so special.
Wishing you happy, peaceful stitches Faye!
Sending hugs from my beehive...
Judy
Very nice changes Faye. It makes it special and all your own. :)
Faye, those fabrics in the current posting pic of project posts are absolutely delicious! Your roof is really cool - I have done changes similiar to that with sampler roofs before, adds just a bit of dimension.
I love the finishing hanger in your previous post and plan on visiting Aunt Ju's today. A great alternative to framing, quicker and less expensive (although I am a very novice finisher)...I may need your advice on how you finish for hanging. And what a smart way to hide your coffee kick! I love having things in my sewing studio to gaze upon, makes me smile!
Pretty! I like your "toned down" colors.
I like your color changes so much, Faye--beautifully done :)
Sometimes a girl just has to change something; right? Love your choices! Can't wait to see your new goodies...
Beautiful colors on your stitchy. I'm loving those pouches too!
Faye it is absolutely stunning. I love the color changes and the thatched roof. Beautiful!!!
Faye it is absolutely stunning. I love the color changes and the thatched roof. Beautiful!!!
Great new finish on your April cottage! The thatched roof is wonderful.
Those cottages are cute...can't wait to see how you will finish them.
hope you have another crafty day!
I love the softer colors you chose and the thatched roof too! So pretty! :)
April is very pretty. I love that thatched roof!!
April cottage looks fantastic and I like the change you made to the roof -- great idea:)
Lovely finish! I like your toned down version so much better and the thatched roof is a great detail.
I really like the way you did the cottage. What a great idea for the roof!
I think the thatched roof looks so much better than the original. I prefer the softer colours as well. It's a really lovely finish Faye!
So pretty Faye! Love the soft look you gave it. Did you do the March cottage?
Faye, I think that your change to the roof is marvelous and certainly adds tremendously to the overall appearance! As always, your work is just lovely...
Wonderful little cottage! I really like your idea of a pop-out frame.
And your pouches ... very cool.
Love your version of April, too sweet!!!!
I love your thatch roof. April looks fab with the purple you picked.
Hugs,
Veronica.
Your cottage looks great, nice conversion.
LOVE what you did to your cottage!!
Love your colors -great progress :)
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