April and May have been pretty busy this year! Thankfully, over the last week or so I managed to get both some stitching and some finishing done! I finished stitching the Barbara Ana design "Frogscornu" and also finished it off into it's biscornu form. The fabric is a 32ct Silkweaver solo from my stash, as were the buttons. The back side is plain. I love the expression of "frog scorn" on the face of the frog prince!
Last Saturday I also finished up the Hummel pillow for my mom's birthday (it's displayed on her sofa now!). The kit came with backing fabric, but I used the blue floral you see for the back to match her decor.
This last little thing is from Elizabeth's Designs, a chartpack that came with the charm. Stitched it over the weekend and framed it in a small frame I had on hand. The fabric is from my stash as well, 28ct platinum linen.
Now I'm back to working on block 4 of Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow. More to come!
Wow - great stitching and finishing! Love the biscornu and the pillow looks gorgeous! Love that saying, too! You coming this way anytime soon?
ReplyDeleteThose frogs are gorgeous! Your mom will love the pillow you made. The fabric is a perfect match with the design. Happy stitching on CaHRH!
ReplyDeleteThe frogs are adorable, I love it! The Hummel looks lovely and that backing fabric is very pretty. Hang in there is great and a wonderful reminder to just hold on because things will get better soon.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching!
You've been busy! The frogs really have me giggling! So fun! The backing fabric you chose for the Hummel is perfect for it. I can imagine how pleased your mom is to receive such a beautiful gift. Great work, all!!
ReplyDeleteThe Frog Prince looks very scornful! I love the Hummel pillow too. Great stitching!
ReplyDeleteThey're all great pieces, well done Kathy!
ReplyDeleteJust beautifyl finishing, Kat! I love the biscornu ~ really funny!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful biscornu and I also love the little charm you've used in the "Hang in there" piece. Lovely stitching :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kat, I saw your reply to my query on the Peacocks Stitching blog, and came over to visit. Love your blog - you are so productive. You make the neatest things!
ReplyDeleteWhen I read your reply about your Just Nan's peacock, I was ready to go to the nearest needlecraft shop and look for it. Then I checked where you are, and scotched my plans...no way would we have it in Australia yet. Maybe 10 years down the track, lol.