Mattress Pincushion
Remember when I showed you my WIP a little while ago and I had also said I was going to try a new type of finish for me ? Well, ta da... VOILA :-)
From one of the new Prairie Schooler charts, this one being called 'Rain Rain'. My Mum bought this when we went to The Needlework Show at Newcastle back in March. I knew straight away I had to borrow it from her to stitch for my lovely friend Colette who if you remember has made me 2 gorgeous Pinkeeps that I showed you on here . It reminded me of Colette with her little dog and I knew I wanted to do it 1/1 so it would be a bit more special and I thought the design was perfect for that. You might not believe looking at this but it took me 10 days of my time to stitch it!! It is just a bit bigger than these photos and with the design being quite cross intense I took my time so that it would look lovely and smooth. I gave the little lady a face as she didn't have one but I am not sure you can make it out? It was a bit difficult to photograph up close with it being so small. I did a simple design for the back to personalise it.
For the finishing I used the dark brown in the design for the backstitch outline so that the design would be 'framed' with layers of 'Warm & Natural' inside. I had this very thin green silk ribbon and it matched well with the grass so I have used it all round the edge with a little bow at the top. I couldn't decide if it looked better with the pins or without and thought maybe without... but I put some in to send it and Colette can decide herself :-))
My package actually crossed paths with a surprise one on its way to me from Colette...I was very kindly sent the gorgeous new French Redwork Book called 'ROUGE' and will definately be using it, Merci again Colette :))
Thank-you for all the visits and comments on the beautiful gift Becky made me they were so nice to read :)) I shall be back quite soon as I have some more things to share. More on that another time but for now Happy stitching and hope you all have a great rest of the week!
From one of the new Prairie Schooler charts, this one being called 'Rain Rain'. My Mum bought this when we went to The Needlework Show at Newcastle back in March. I knew straight away I had to borrow it from her to stitch for my lovely friend Colette who if you remember has made me 2 gorgeous Pinkeeps that I showed you on here . It reminded me of Colette with her little dog and I knew I wanted to do it 1/1 so it would be a bit more special and I thought the design was perfect for that. You might not believe looking at this but it took me 10 days of my time to stitch it!! It is just a bit bigger than these photos and with the design being quite cross intense I took my time so that it would look lovely and smooth. I gave the little lady a face as she didn't have one but I am not sure you can make it out? It was a bit difficult to photograph up close with it being so small. I did a simple design for the back to personalise it.
For the finishing I used the dark brown in the design for the backstitch outline so that the design would be 'framed' with layers of 'Warm & Natural' inside. I had this very thin green silk ribbon and it matched well with the grass so I have used it all round the edge with a little bow at the top. I couldn't decide if it looked better with the pins or without and thought maybe without... but I put some in to send it and Colette can decide herself :-))
My package actually crossed paths with a surprise one on its way to me from Colette...I was very kindly sent the gorgeous new French Redwork Book called 'ROUGE' and will definately be using it, Merci again Colette :))
Thank-you for all the visits and comments on the beautiful gift Becky made me they were so nice to read :)) I shall be back quite soon as I have some more things to share. More on that another time but for now Happy stitching and hope you all have a great rest of the week!
46 Comments:
That's really pretty, love the mattress pincushion finishing!
Aw Helen, how sweet!!! Lucky Colette!!
Beautiful finish! Congratulatons. Looking forward to seeing more of your treasures.
Waow what a lovely pincushion I'm sure Colette love it and it will brings sun because it rains in Belgium. I love this design of Prairie Schooler
Another gorgeous finish! I love how you threaded the ribbon through the side - it's perfect :) I have this design and I've been very close to stitching it this week with all the rain we've been having.
It's beautiful! Prairie Schooler designs seem to work so well over one. Love the ribbon idea too - what an inspiration! :)
Hi Helen ! What a lovely small mattress !!! I LOVE it ! Your finishing is as wonderful as usual ! Bravo !
That is simply gorgeous Helen :)
Makes me want to grab my chart and get to stitching :)
How nice it is !!!Congratulations ! Colette is very lucky !
What a sweet pin cushion! Love it. I think the internet is so wonderful for bringing people together that otherwise would never meet :-).
It's really the most marvellous tiny gift I've received ! I simply love it, and haven't enough words to tell how I've been moved to discover it.
From the bottom of my heart : Thank you Helen !
That is one of the cutest things I have ever seen. :-) Bravo!
Lovely pinkeep! I think it looks great without the pins...well done!
What a gorgeous finish :) WOW!! Truly a beautiful gift :)
Its beuatiful H, I bet Collette loves it, great finishing idea for this too - its perfect.
It's beautiful! What a sweet piece. I love it done over one and I love the idea of making a mattress pincushion with it - wonderful!
A beautiful stitched gift. Congratulations Helen. :)
It's very, very beautiful, great work over one!
It's lovely, I like the different way that you finished it off.
Sue
This is beautiful - a lovely gift. I would love to learn this finishing technique some day.
Nancy
Helen, this little work is wonderfull, I just felt in love with him seeing it! Congrats!!!
Gorgeous finishing Helen, congratulations
How cute! That's a wonderful gift (and I love your doll).
What a beautiful finishing job for this lovely design, Helen! You've outdone yourself once again. :D
Your model is pretty cute, too. ;)
Ohhhhhhhh soooo lovely!!!!! It's a little cute masterpiece!!!! Nice gift!
Another beautiful finish! It looks great!
Oh My Goodness!! Another stunning gift!
Helen, you never fail to amaze me. :D
that is great, don't suppose you could to a tutorial showing step by step on completing the mattress finishing?
Samplershirl - Arkansas.
a wonderful gift for a lovely friend :)
Very pretty!! The finishing is gorgeous!!
That is so pretty and held by the doll, how darling is that!!!
Very, very beautiful ! This is a pretty designs from PS, in a stitching exchange I have received a little pinkeeper with this design ! I love your finishing touch !
Very pretty. I am thinking about a mattress pincushion finish for an exchange I am in. I think it will turn out pretty :)
Helen, I just love your little mattress pin cushion and how you have it displayed here is just so cute!! I love dolls, always have! I love the pattern you chose for this! I may have to try doing one of those sometime!! I have pressed so hard on my round robin that I am a bit behind on blogs, but I haven't forgotten you! You inspire me!!
Hugs
Debby :)
Very beautiful !
Helen I just can't believe I haven't left you a comment on this gorgeous gorgeous piece and your finishing is just superb as is your stitching of course - you are a true inspiration and many many stitchers will copy this way of finishing in the future of this I am sure. Lots of Love Patti xxx
Oh!Very cute!!Your nice work.
I love it !!!
This is a pure beauty Ellen , and the finishing is perfect...as always :-)))
Okay Helen, this is just awful. When will you learn not to show us such magnificent things? Now I want to try one myself! It's exquisite, girl!
What a lovely pinkeep you've made!
Congrats!
You and Su's works always make me happy to see!
Looking forward to seeing your wonderful works!
What a sweet blog! Love your work, ideas,colors, delicacy, small details, everything!!!
I put a link in www.casaalmare.blogspot.com
Congratulations!!!!!
That is so pretty. Love the finish. xx
This is soooo adorable! You are just too clever
My gawd! That's amazing!!!
Helen,
I went to Colette yesterday.
I got a chance to see this work, to touch it. I's just fantastic.
I congratulate you again
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