A lovely reminder email arrived from Cheryl this week about the looming posting date for the Little bit French swap.
I panicked a little and thought I should get going with another item.
I must admit I don't follow patterns overly well for some reason so I haven't found these little items easy, the stitching and embroidery are a breeze but the rest...
Each one has been a little disaster all it's own.
I made the little doily but couldn't manage the beautiful binding that I have seen on other people's makes. I tried but unpicked and improvised a way to finish. Secondly I attempted the sun glasses case and had the same issues with the binding-unpicked twice but by then I had ruined the fabric and it was sadly relegated to the rubbish. I thought the jewellery roll would be easy. I tackled the zipper successfully but when it came to putting it together that was another story. It was unpicked once and I was dreading having to throw out another of my stitching projects. Again I improvised the finish and thankfully it worked.
I seem to be the only one that is so remedial!
So I apologise in advance to my swap partner but I have included a little pincushion as compensation.
Only two swaps to go.... the christmas swap and a little purse swap that I have signed up for at Mrs sew and sew.
The weekend is only a few days away and this week is Craft group. I missed the last one so it will be lovely to see the girls.
Cheers
marina
I panicked a little and thought I should get going with another item.
I must admit I don't follow patterns overly well for some reason so I haven't found these little items easy, the stitching and embroidery are a breeze but the rest...
Each one has been a little disaster all it's own.
I made the little doily but couldn't manage the beautiful binding that I have seen on other people's makes. I tried but unpicked and improvised a way to finish. Secondly I attempted the sun glasses case and had the same issues with the binding-unpicked twice but by then I had ruined the fabric and it was sadly relegated to the rubbish. I thought the jewellery roll would be easy. I tackled the zipper successfully but when it came to putting it together that was another story. It was unpicked once and I was dreading having to throw out another of my stitching projects. Again I improvised the finish and thankfully it worked.
I seem to be the only one that is so remedial!
So I apologise in advance to my swap partner but I have included a little pincushion as compensation.
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The weekend is only a few days away and this week is Craft group. I missed the last one so it will be lovely to see the girls.
Cheers
marina
I feel your pain. I seem to be having similar problems - binding on doily-fail, same with the glasses case...arghh. I am now like you, hoping that my parnter can understand. Your items do look lovely and I now wish I added the ric rac to my doily. I would be more than pleased to be the recipient of your beautiful items. hugs
ReplyDeleteWe are our own worst critics. I think your projects look lovely and your swap partner will be happy to receive them.
ReplyDeleteYour finishes are gorgeous - Lovely little cross stitch pincushion.
ReplyDeleteThe colours are very pretty and your stitching is beautiful.
Enjoy your craft friends.
Das sind wunderschöne Dinge.
ReplyDeleteTolle Stickerei.
Liebe Grüße Grit
Marina i think that you have done a wonderful job,dont be to hard on youself,they look so pretty.xx
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty.. and of course I know the stitching is perfect .. i love the lace insert with it too... I haven't tried that one yet... how lovely to get a special cushion too....
ReplyDeleteHugz
I think you have done a beautiful job of your set..
ReplyDeleteYour gifts look lovely and very elegant from here. You have changed them just a little to make them uniquely yours.
ReplyDeleteYour projects look just fine to me and I am sure your artner will be thrilled . Hugs sheila
ReplyDeleteMarina - I love the Eiffeltower but it all looks cute!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks lovely to me! Enjoy your craft group.
ReplyDeleteIf it helps, you are so not the only one who has had ups and downs with these projects, in no way due to Cheryl's instructions. I love your jewellery roll, your stitching is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely things you made for your swap partner.
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful, I thought that I was the only one having problems. I am new to hand embroidery.
ReplyDeleteFantastic Marina...lucky swap partner??
ReplyDeleteYou do fantastic stitching Marina. Love the pincushion...tempted to do one!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so pretty to me, I love your stitcheries and your finishing is lovely. The pincushion is gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous and arrived today - Thank you so much I totally love it all xxxxx I feel very spoilt. Love and Hugs - Fee XXXX
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Marina, They arrived today and I love it all. I feel very spoilt.
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs - Fee XXX