Saturday, July 3, 2010

2 Stitched Pincushions


2 Easy little projects that I have stitched (not 'finished' yet).  This is right about my speed for the week- with all the antique shopping taking up most of the time.  Both finishes are from the Blackbird Designs Book 'Thank you, Sarah Tobias' which has 7 projects included.  2 of which are stitched, and far from completed as a pincushion.....Maybe I will be inspired this summer to 'finish' them??!!

I used 40ct Vintage Woodsmoke from Lakeside Linen for both pieces.  This top on Sarahs ABC Pincushion was stitched with a Limited Edition Silk n Color thread-- Caravan Road.  I added the bird after my name.  The silk is just beautiful.


The 2nd finish is the other half of my Homework assignment and this is Pins & Tulips.  Of course the colors have been modified from the original.  It is so much fun to switch things up dont you think?  I am pleased  with the way it turned out.


I used a combination of the Silk n Colors Caravan Road along with Belle Soie Old Crow and Fibers to Dye For from Amy Mitten.  I have always been attracted to these threads--- simply because of their names.  For example 1 of the 5 colors that I used is called 'Rigor Mortis' .  Can you even?!!  The others that I used was 'Old Lace' and 'Candle Stick Bronze'.  Amy has lots of great other colors i.e Casket, Arsenic, Alibi, Killer Eggplant, Dirty Rat etc. etc.  I have never stitched with these threads before yesterday-- (I have owned them for some time now) and I must say, they were fabulous to stitch with.  They are 100 % silk, hand dyed threads and I used 1 strand for 40ct and the coverage was perfect.  If you have a chance or are looking for something new and fun, try these Fibers to Dye For, you wont be sorry :)   (Ask your local LNS for them or leave your email for where to buy them.)

Have a Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!

8 comments:

  1. Nice pieces! Looking forward to seeing them "finished." I like Amy's fibers as well. Never bought them alone, just had them in her kits. She does wonderful designs!

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  2. Good for you...two pieces stitched this month. LOL I'm not sure I've heard of these fibers...love the names! Happy 4th to you also.

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  3. Oh those colors are too yummy!!

    And from your last post, I love those oil cans. They're so cute!

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  4. Gorgeous colors! Love your finishes :-).

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  5. Those are both great pieces. Those BBD books can definitely keep you busy for a while, can't they. And love those fiber colors - Rigor mortis! How cool is that.

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  6. Nice pieces! I have some of the Amy Mitten fibers but haven't used them yet. I love the names on them!

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  7. Amy's fibers are fabulous (and I love their names as well!!). Both of your stitched pieces look amazing - great color choices!

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  8. Great finishes! Awesome fibers and you gotta love the names!

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