Thursday, May 27, 2010

Just a little progress.....

I have to confess I have fallen in love with designer, Barbara Bernard's patterns... Maybe it is because she incorporates Quaker designs or maybe it is because I love the unique finishing instructions she provides....None the less, I have begun her design, Quaker Motif Scissor Pocket , and I cannot put it down...



Quaker Motif Scissor Pocket
32 ct coffee dyed(by me) linen
GAST Apple Cider, Needle Necessities113 Slate Blue
(I am using floss I have on hand rather than that specified..)
I hope to finish the top motif this weekend and then focus my attention to my pile of Patriotic stitches that are patiently waiting for me in the craft room..... We will see!


Closer view of my work


By the way, the companion piece to this Quaker Scissor Pocket is the Anniversary Tool Pouch mentioned on my previous post.... Dont forget to post comments on that post for my giveaway I will be doing on Sunday May 30th..........It has been a fun year and I cannot wait to share some of my goodies with my friends!!

Enjoy your day everyone, Faye

29 comments:

Margaret said...

So beautiful! I have this chart but have yet to stitch it. I love your colors! Are they the ones called for on the chart or your own choice? And the tool pouch! Now I hope I win your giveaway more than ever! Is there a way to get the chart if I don't win? lol!

Hillery said...

Can't wait to see the finished piece. Love the colors.

Amy said...

Oh, that's very pretty Faye - can't wait to see it finished!!!

Patty C. said...

I can't wait to see our finish - It is looking lovely so far - great work on dying your fabric - beautiful color :)

Sweet Sue said...

Have never seen one of these classics finished I didn't love, yours will be no exception. Kudos on choosing Apple Cider, one of my all time favorites!

Katrina said...

Very pretty, love the colors!!!

Cindy's Stitching said...

Great progress Faye, so far looks like a wonderful design.

Joy said...

I really like this!! I am building a stash of Quaker designs to stitch in the near future...I may have to add this one. I look forward to seeing the finish!!

jayne@~an eye for threads~ said...

I just love to work on the Quaker designs simply because they work up so very quickly and are absolutely gorgeous.
Be always in stitches

Sharlotte said...

This is going to , well already is, turn out just lovely! Quaker designs are catching my eye these days.

Tricia said...

This is going to be beautiful! What lovely colors!!

Deb said...

I really like the browns and blues you're using for this design. It's really nice. I love Quaker's a lot also, but have yet to stitch one.

Michelle said...

A beautiful start! I love the colours and your fabric is really gorgeous!

Berit said...

I love your colour choice; the close-up really shows how lovely it is! :D

Myra said...

I love the colors you chose for this Faye. You just can't go wrong with brown and a beautiful shade of blue. Are you headed for the beach this weekend?

Nancy said...

I can't wait to see your finish of this stunning design!

Karen said...

That is so pretty....love those colors together! Can't wait to see all of your wonderful finishes!!

happy stitching and finishing this weekend...

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Oh my..yep...fabulous indeed. I can see why you love those patterns.

Jackie's Stitches said...

I can see why you love this so much. It's beautiful. You selected colors that really look well together and with the fabric. Nice choices!

Blu said...

Gorgeous start! Your colour choice is wonderful~

Karol said...

What a beautiful piece! Looking forward to watching your progress on it.

Moreen said...

Love your scissor pocket it's beautiful.
I have just recieved Barbara's chart for her Token of Love scissor pocket, I love her charts.

Sherry said...

Love the colors of this piece. I can't wait to see it finished.

Lois said...

Oh, this is lovely. I really like the colours in this.

Loraine said...

A beautiful Quaker piece! Can't wait to see more of it.
Have a great weekend.

Bekca said...

Very pretty progress, keep it up :)

Lauralee @ The Eclectic Stitcher said...

Beautiful ~ can't wait to see it finished. Love the Quaker patterns!!! Where are her charts sold?

Raven/Missy said...

This is beautiful! You are doing a great job!

Unknown said...

I love Barbara Bernard's patterns but I don´t know were are her charts sold. I like so much your colors. Lovely job!!!