Friday, June 21, 2013

Strawberry Hill Scissor Keepe picture walk....

Greetings friends...thanks for stopping by~


First off, I'd like to thank everyone for your overwhelming response to my last post featuring " Dame of the Needles..." Wow! Looks like I'm not the only lover of all things by Brenda Gervais! And, a special thank you to those who have emailed about finishing your piece...... Thanks again for confidence in me~ it's all so inspirational~.....

For me, the past week has meant fellowship and gathering of stitching lovers! It can be so refreshing to bond with others who share our craft... And when like minds come together... Well, one thing leads to two more, on and on and on.... I love it! Which brings me to my strawberry story.......

Recently I cross stitched Strawberry Hill Huswife and I really REALLY wanted to make the Scissor Keepe afterward.... I had all the necessary supplies, so.....
Strawberry Hill

Strawberry Hill

Strawberry Hill


Strawberry Hill.

The directions are very easy to follow and it didn't take too very long.... I did add a blanket stitched edging to the piece and added blanket stitch along the edge of the pocket so as to not stretch or distort... Now I hope to sew up the Huswife.... They'll make a nice set....

Speaking of strawberries, I'll end with a few photos of handmade strawberries of mine... My practice pieces of sort...

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I hope you enjoyed your walk with me through the berry patch~~~


Faye
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37 comments:

Merry Wind Farm said...

Hi, Faye,
Your little Strawberry Hill scissors keep is beautiful! You do such wonderful work. I also stitched Brenda/s strawberry Hill sewing box (made out of a Whitman's Box) and the Huswife but have yet to put it together.
Melinda

Catherine said...

Love your strawberries!!!!

butterfly said...

Lovely strawberries, they all look great ,thanks for sharing.

Michelle said...

Oh they are all beautiful xx

cucki said...

Aww they all do sweet..
Big hugs x

Jackie's Stitches said...

I love your bowl of strawberries! They look like they could be addicting to make!

Anonymous said...

Hello Faye

Your strawberry finishes are beautiful!

I wish I had someone to stitch with and share ideas.
Happy weekend (:

Mouse said...

love your scissor keep ... just realized said about the strawberries and they were on this post too *doh ...lol love mouse xxxx

josette.272@gmail.com said...

splendides vos fraises merci

Chris said...

I love the scissor keeper and all your strawberries. So Sweet. Have a lovely weekend.

Mary said...

Once again your work is such an inspiration!! Can;t wait to see how the huswife comes together.

Marilyn said...

Too cute!
Marilyn

Jonette said...

Beautiful! I have this pattern and your pictures make me want to start it soon!

Nan ~ Threadwork Primitives said...

So sweet Faye. Love the little initial fob too. The Dames of the Needle piece is awesome. It's all in the details, isn't it?:) but now I think I'm in love with blue strawberries :DDD Enjoy your summer, my friend! ~Nan

denise said...

love the strawberries! who doesn't love Brenda Gervais.

CJ in OK ;-) said...

Very cute finish. I love all the little parts that make up this set. Your work is beautiful. CJ in OK

Margaret said...

Lovely! I love your strawberries!

Vickie said...

Oh yes! I loved your berry patch today. Have a great weekend Faye.

Peggy Lee said...

ohhh...love your berries! Now why is it mine never turn out to look like that? I must be doing something wrong. Love the scissor keep. Adorable!

Ricamo a Doppio Filo said...

Love your berries!!! They are very nice!
Naty

Shuttle, Hook and Needle said...

I love making strawberries! Yours are great especially the little blue checked one!

Giovanna said...

How pretty - a wonderful finish, congrats.

llknbillburg said...

You are so creative!! I have the that pattern too but it is not near the top of the list yet. But seeing what you did with yours has sure moved it up!! Laura

Loraine said...

Darling Faye! I love your Strawberry needle case, and your Needle roll from the last post! Seeing yours is really making me want to add it to the stash.
Isn't Brenda amazing? I LOOVVEEE her too!
Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

Penny said...

Lovely work, Faye! I love your little collection of strawberries. :)

linda said...

Hi Faye,

I just came across your blog and love it! I have cross stitched for many years and just started wool applique.

I love our strawberry scissors keep and am a big fan of Brenda as well.

Just signed up for your posts by email.

Jodi S said...

Love the scissor keep! Those strawberries are so cute! I may make an attempt on one some day - if I get the nerve up.

Annette-California said...

Darling!!! Great bowl of strawberries you made. Yes I did enjoy my walk thru the strawberries - lol. love Annette

Charlene ♥ NC said...

What's more summertime than strawberries? Love all your new pieces.

Patty C. said...

Well done Faye ;)

Anne said...

Love your strawberries Faye!! They are wonderful!!

senarah said...

I love your strawberries, they are beautiful !!!!!

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

I love all things Brenda too!! I love the Strawberry scissor keep and all your strawberries are so cute!! I'm catching up on my blog reading.. lol Have a great Day!!

Tatkis said...

Such a lovely scissors keeper, and wonderful strawberry fobs and pincushions!

Hugs,
Tatyana

BrendaS said...

Beautiful finish Faye! Such wonderful inspiration:)

Sherry :o) said...

Your strawberries are so cute...I love strawberries and have quite a collection, myself (I sent you two of four items with strawberries) LOL! Your finishing is stunning...

Love the bird pics in your next post too - especially the "in flight" pic - cool!

Sherry :o)

Lynn said...

Your berries are adorable! I'm really taken with the scissor keep. It turned out lovely! Well done.