Before I started stitching,
I wanted to age my linen.
Pam from
Ourpioneerhomestead.blogspot.com
gave a wonderful tutorial on aging fabric.
Check out her blog if you would like to learn how.
I decided to age mine using walnut ink.
What do you think?
I am using 32 ct linen.
I am using 32 ct linen.
Threads are stitched 1 over 2,
which means I am using one strand of floss
and skipping a hole.
(I made a bowl full of strawberries like this above)
Will share in another post...
As you can see this will be a strawberry sampler.
The pattern is from Betty
Primitivebettysblogspot.com
As you can see from Betty's wonderful pillow
that I changed up the color a little bit.
I am still using the red and green,
however I decided to add two shades of purple
into the mix.
that I changed up the color a little bit.
I am still using the red and green,
however I decided to add two shades of purple
into the mix.
There is a method to my madness...
Will show you why I choose these colors later on.
What do you think of my work in progress?
Strawberry Blessings to all!
Janice
What do you think of my work in progress?
Strawberry Blessings to all!
Janice
I have not seen that pattern--thanks for sharing! That will be a wonderful piece! ~Roberta
ReplyDeleteDid I know you were a stitcher??? Hmmmm....You got me pondering now. Obviously you are, as it's looking great!! I thought that pattern of Betty's was so pretty when I saw it....can wait to see your "changed-up" version! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
ReplyDeleteHi Janice, love the new stiching, so pretty. Thanks for the tid-bit on ageing material,great. Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely, you aged and stitched it so delicately- and with such care, it is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great so far...very sweet pattern.
ReplyDeleteRobyn
Hi Janice, I love the way you aged it. You did a beautiful job on the stitching!!
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