Oh my goodness!!!! Get ready for a giveaway.... I have gone over the 1000 followers mark!! This giveaway will have to be very special~
Thanks to all who emailed about the nasty tornadoes that hit North Carolina~~Fortunate for us, they were about an hour away... Those poor folks! But, we are fine....
I was able to sneak in a couple finishes for myself this past weekend..... I had stitched both of these pieces in the fall, but had not had time to actually sew them together..... When I met Stacy Nash at the Dyeing to Stitch retreat last Fall, I knew I would have to stitch Mustard Seed Manor sewing book....
The finishing is really quite easy.... You hand stitch you stitched piece onto wool that has been mounted to a repurposed book board..
By stretching the hand dyed linen, you can really see the nice color variations~ I stitched this on R&R 18th Century Rook linen.... 30 ct, 1 over 2...
I thought the Valdani Pearl Cotton edging added a little something...
Rather than attaching the other part of the sewing book to a separate book board, I put everything on the backside of my board..
I liked the selvedged edge so I used it for my pocket...
And, the mottling in the hand dyed wool from Lonestar Mercantile really added character and depth...
I have really gotton so I enjoy stitches and finishing recommendations by Stacy Nash.... This is a very nice project...let me know if I can help any of you with suggestions~
I also put together a long awaited completed stitch.... Little House Needleworks & Shakespeares Peddler collaborated a few years back and designed this drum.... I loved getting creative with it....
You may remember the Heart they designed to go with it... I stitched this in April 2012..
But, it was the little subtle touches that made it special...
From the top...
To the bottom....
Well..... It's about dinner time...... Hope everyone has a great week!!
Happy Stitching
Faye
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57 comments:
Faye, those are just simply amazing! Love them, but especially the needle book!
Such great designs and your finishing is wonderful.
Beautiful finishes Fay!
Really some lovely finishes. I love the creativity in your finish work.
I love the pin keep drum... Thank you for including close-ups ;-) Your work, as always, is meticulous.
Great jobs on finishing--love the drum you assembled! And the little touches on the needle book. Congrats on having so many followers! Hugs!
Love that needle book! So pretty.
What beautiful finishing! I LOVE the needle book and the little extras you added. Thank you for sharing!
Pam
Oh my goodness Faye, they are all gorgeous! I have had the LHN heart on my list to do for awhile - you may have just provided the inspiration to get me going on it!
I'm in love with your finishes! Oh my! Gorgeous!
Such amazing finishes! All the little details are so sweet!
Congratulations on 1,000 followers Faye. Very well deserved. Your finishes are always wonderful and inspiring. The newest ones are no exception!! Beautiful!!
Excuse me. I need to go get a hanky to catch my drool.
Beautiful stitches and finishes! Stacy Nash designs and stitches way faster than I can stitch! lol! Mustard Seed Manor is on my list of "must stitch"... along with a couple of her Christmas releases too... glad you are safe from the tornados!
Wow, those are gorgeous Faye!
very pretty faye.
Your finishes are beautiful! I just bought the Stacy Nash pattern and am anxious to stitch it and attempt this finish.
Congrats on more awesome finishes Faye.
Linda
Both are just gorgeous,Faye!
congratulations, Faye! It's easy to see why you have so many followers. Your blog is not only beautiful but also inspirational. Looking forward to many more wonderful posts.
Beautiful finishes! I especially love the drum .
I always love the special touches you add to your finishes...beautiful work as always.
ooooo well done on the followers ... its not surprising really with all the goodies and eye candy you keep showing us heheheh ... love the SP one ... I am at that stage of thinking how to finish this one and I think I have come up with a way I am happy with ?? ..lol love mouse xxxxx
Beautiful work and finishes hugs
Great finishes!!
Marilyn
I love so much your finish of Mustard Seed Manor sewing book I love the linen you choose and also the drum is simply perfect!!!
Both finishes are just lovely, congratulations.
I didn't know there were 1000 people reading blogs! Congratulations. I love your drum, especially the small pile of buttons on the top.
Oh my, those are so beautiful. I love Stacy Nash's work and your finish is wonderful. What an inspiration.
Congrats on reaching over a 1000 followers ;) I'm seriously impressed, but not surprised when I see your mesmerising finishes!!! That little drum is so precious... Very well done!
Beautiful work for beautiful pieces:) I love them both...well all the pieces you do. The pinkeep drum just speaks to me though. I tend to love those drums. I did one for myself, a BBD piece and it sits next to my stitching spot so I can admire it! Your a wonderful inspiration-keep it up Faye.
Congratulations on your 1000 followers.
Your stitching and finishing is beautiful, love them.
Wonderful! All of it. The pinkeep drum is fabulous.
Congrats on all your followers. Your blog is so full of amazing stitching and finishing. Always look forward to a post from you.
Judy heartland stitcher
All beautifully stitched and perfectly executed! Lovely, just as you say, top to bottom!
Beautiful projects. Love the extra touches.
Congratulations on the many that follow you! You have "people"! I think these finishes are so beautiful, especially the drum. So unusual. The stitching at the bottom is so delicate and right for the piece. And the idea of a book board for a needlebook is exciting. I have tried once to go to Lone Star Mercentile when I happened to be off from work on a Thursday. But they were closed due to a pending open house! And I couldn't come back. It is a hour and 45 minute drive from Greenville so I rarely go over that way. Hope to make it soon though. Happy stitching!
Karen C. in NC
OMG Faye -- I LOVE LOVE LOVE these finishes! I want to go pull them out right now and get them stitched so I can send them to you:) LOL!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Dear me! Your creativity and quality finishing never ceases to amaze me. Beautifully done! Congrats on exceeding 1000 - but no wonder!
Congratulations on reaching 1,000 followers. You did an awesome job finishing those pieces. I love, love the Mustard Seed Sewing Book. Such pretty colors :)
Glad you were spared form those nasty storms up that way. The weather has been crazy, I am hoping we have a mild spring storm wise.
Take Care
Beautiful finishes! And congratulations on reaching 1000+ followers!! :)
Beautiful finishes Faye!! Can't wait to see you in a few days! :)
I love all your stitch work.
Congrats on the 1000 followers! Love your stitching!
Wonderful and great finishings!
Such beauties, Faye! That drum finish is exceptional :)
Beautiful work! The drum is amazing.
Beautiful work! The drum is amazing.
Beautiful, love the drum. Have seen quite a few of the heart but not so much the drum. The book is just wonderful.
Faye: Positively beautiful love them all.
Catherine
Fantastic finishes Faye! Love them all, hope you are having a great start to the new year! Melody
Gorgeous finishes, congratulations
Gorgeous finishes Faye! Your stitching and finishing are always so beautiful and creative!
Simply beautiful finishes, Faye!
Beautiful finishes!Love and admire the talent you share.Hugs,Jen
Faye~Love all your lovely stitched goodies, especially the SN piece, Was that a special one for the retreat you went too, as I have not seen that pattern? Looks so nice on that 18th century rook. The project bags are awesome too!!!
Kim~
Faye, these are beautiful, what a wonderful gift this would make for all my Knotty Needlers group!
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