Saturday, March 9, 2013

Tulip House companion pieces...

...Greetings fellow stitchers....
What a glorious day this has been here in the Carolina's!!!! Milder temperatures.... Slowly signs of spring are popping up... Thank goodness... I'm tired of being cold!....
Last night I had the opportunity to attend preview night of the Spring Open House at Lonestar Mercantile in
FuquayVarina NC.... Not only was it pure prim eye candy, the warm smells filled the shop while friends gathered .... Such an enjoyable event....
I've had a design swirling in my head about a unique finish I wanted to introduce... I just needed time to get the thoughts out of my head into a hands on end product.... My previously stitched Tulip House Companion piece from Blackbird Designs " A Stitchers Journey Book" was a perfect fit for the 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 opening.....




...a pin pillow tray.... A distressed, painted and waxed frame with unique handles for a padded insert..... The under side is fully covered with felt....




I also finished the small accessory pillow to match.... I so enjoy using antique lace and old bone buttons as embellishments.....




..another view of the unique distressed handles...
I will be offering this as one of my finishes upon request... Please email me if you have a design approximately 3x5 in size that you want to be uniquely finished...It would be perfect finished as a pin pillow tray... ( my email is found in my Complete Profile...)
Here's hoping everyone has a fantastic Sunday!!! Don't forget to turn those clocks up by an hour.....
Smiles,
Faye

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39 comments:

Margaret said...

So beautiful, Faye! I have to think about something that is the right size. lolol!

Jeanne said...

Way cute and inventive Faye! Another winner from your hands.
:-)

MoonBeam said...

Beautiful, Faye. I love those little pieces from that era of BBD and you really made it even more special.

Bobbi

Laurie in Iowa said...

I love your pin pillow tray! I think I need to stitch something small. :-)

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

Fabulous finish, Faye! Bet you'll be getting lots of orders!

Catherine said...

Great finish!!

Deborah said...

Very nice finish!

Beth said...

Sp retty Faye - a finish that is 'true' to the style of the stitch.

Eszter/SubRosa said...

Your pin pillow tray is wonderful♥ What a great idea!

butterfly said...

Love the finish, also love the design I enjoyed stitching this one . hugs.

Carole said...

So clever and unique, Faye!

Michelle said...

Beautiful x

Krista said...

Lovely finish! You are so creative!

Giovanna said...

Lovely finish, congratulations!

Nicola said...

Your concept and the finished result are amazing Faye, you are so gifted.

Anna van Schurman said...

Different! Very nice. {Runs to check fuffy pile}

Vickie said...

That's great!

Deborah Schander said...

What a beautiful finish!

Myra said...

Neat idea Faye and oh so pretty too! Isn't it nice to have a weekend without snow/sleet/rain?! Whoo hooo, bring on spring!

Carol said...

Such a lovely idea, Faye--your BBD piece looks beautiful in the little tray :)

Anonymous said...

Oh my....what a beautiful finish!

Charlene ♥ NC said...

That is just adorable, Faye!

there are a few mini hyacinths poking up in the corner of my driveway/walk, and a glimpse of purple from the tulip tree! I'm ready for spring, too! Thanks for the Spring Forward reminder!

Vicki said...

How lovely! A very unique finish. I'm feeling inspired...

Shuttle, Hook and Needle said...

Just beautiful! I love Lone Star Mercantile. I wish I could have gone to open house but it is a little too far to drive from the mountains. I always stop when I pass through that area.

Kathy said...

Beautiful work, beautiful finish and I love your tray!

Poussy Stitches My Love said...

c'est vraiment superbe !
bisous bisous

Nan ~ Threadwork Primitives said...

Faye, it's wonderful. I love the added lace and buttons. So appropriate for the design. Love seeing everything you create.
~Nan

Deb said...

Such a wonderful idea. I love it. Wonderful finish!!

Peggy Lee said...

You are so creative...LOVE it!!

Mary said...

How cool is that!
Spring is in full bloom down here.

Maggee said...

Whoa--really ingenuitive finish there Faye! Like I said previously... I just visit your blog to get inspired! I just got back from a weekend visit to Durham--and it was gorgeous! Went hiking yesterday and today! Lovely lovely day... only to come back here to 50 degrees and windy! Bummer! Hugs!

Ellen said...

Very creative finish, love it!

Hugs,

cucki said...

it is so sweet x

dixiesamplar said...

Another masterpiece, Faye! Lovely!

Carolyn NC said...

Love it! And the tray is so cool!

Karoline said...

It's gorgeous Faye, congratulations

Nicole said...

Beautiful finishes Faye!! You are so talented!!

Michele said...

wow how beautiful Faye! I'm going to have to find something that size :)

Fiona said...

What a lovely and unique way of finishing a really pretty design.