Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Ssshhh!

I've recently been wanting to incorporate some more hand embroidery into my stitchings.
The Jessie Chorley workwork I went to a few months ago at the glorious Hope and Elvis really got me into blanket stitch...I just can't stop blanket stitching around everything!

But then as I was flicking through the 'Granny Chic' book I noticed the kantha stitching used by Dottie Angel and I thought that that would fit nicely into my little garden of stitch as it looks a bit like rain!
So I've made a little wall hanging from a vintage anti-macassar and lots of scrips and scraps.

I could never abandon my trusty sewing machine completely, as I love the scribbly quality of the machine stitched line, but it's so lovely to just sit with a bit of embroidery on your lap!



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11 comments:

  1. Murgatroyd27 August 2013 at 05:23

    You can't beat a spot of handstitch magic Mrs B. A very interesting piece. :D

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  2. Ashley cramp27 August 2013 at 05:44

    Ha! I love tulips.....nice stitchery there....her feet are adorably funny too....
    mwha mwha xx Daisy!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus28 August 2013 at 12:25

      Thanks Miss Jones, I love stitching feet!
      That sounds weird!
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  3. cecie27 August 2013 at 06:48

    OH I LOVE This one!!! She is Fabulous!!! Are you planning to sell her? - let me know. Thanks! Cecilia

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  4. cecie27 August 2013 at 07:02

    Hmmm, my last comment didn't show up. Just want to tell you how much I LOVE this piece. Are you planning to sell her? Let me know...would love her.
    Cecilia
    PS - sorry if this shows up twice (not sure how comments work. Is there a delay in posting?)

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    1. Mrs Bertimus27 August 2013 at 07:17

      So sorry Cecilia, the comments have to be approved by me first, so there is a bit of a delay.
      Thank you so much for your enquiry, it's top secret but I made it for a competition.
      No idea if it will be accepted so I'm afraid at the mo I can't sell her.
      If I do put her up for sale on my Esty shop I give you all a notice on my Face Book page.
      Please keep your eye out though chuck, because I am going to make some more.
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  5. ShabbyChicShaz28 August 2013 at 02:25

    What a fabulous piece, here's to blanket stitching! Lovely composition and colours. Looking forward to seeing more in the future, good luck for the competiton.

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    1. Mrs Bertimus28 August 2013 at 12:27

      Cheers chucks, will need lots of luck but you ladies have made me feel much more confident whatever happens!
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  6. The Faerie Factory28 August 2013 at 09:42

    Hello m'dear, the postman left me a lovely parcel today... Thank you so much, it's so sweet of you I love the toadstool it is already sitting in pride of place amongst my collection and the brooch is just gorgeous. Your work is amazing thank you again. Seem to have lost my blogging mojo but as soon as it returns I shall be showing off my goodies ...oh err .. that sounds a bit rude.... you know what I mean ... thank you - Sarah x

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    1. Mrs Bertimus28 August 2013 at 12:24

      So pleased you like your surprise chuck!
      Hope a little faerie makes the mushroom her home!
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