September 14, 2014

Crafting Crossover

Two weeks and two finishes!  It has been a slow year for me stitching-wise but I am happy to share my latest finish and I have 'finished' it.

This is Penny America from Tree of Life Sampling.   This piece particularly holds a spot near and dear to me and I wanted the finish to be something special.   One day last fall a package arrived from 1-2-3 Stitch and I thought is was some random floss I have ordered.   Imagine my surprise when I found the pattern inside and the packing slip listed the sender and sender's info as "Anonymous".    That was one of those times when I wish I could bottle the feeling you have.   So I have my theories on who my benefactor may be narrowed down but it matters not who the giver was as much as what a wonderful thing they did for me!    So without further ado...


This truly was an enjoyable piece to stitch!  I headed up to my craft room this morning after enjoying a Sunday breakfast out with a friend.  There I putzed a bit pulling different fabrics.   First up the patriotics.    I could have sworn I had some homespun fabrics in my stash.   It is kind of what I envisioned for completed the project.   But there you have it.......there is often a major disconnect between what I visualize and how the project actually turns out.    No homespun?   Well all the more reason to head out to the Mancuso Quilt Show is Oaks, PA new weekend!



I finally pulled out my civil war fabrics since that is a quilt I will probably be forever getting back to.

I tried pairing different fabrics for different looks.


I almost went with this one because the circles in the background I thought tied to the 'pennys'.

 I got my quilting rulers out to pull threads one inch away from the outside edge of stitches.


Duh! The pull threads were lost after I ironed on lightweight interfacing!  Out comes the quilting rulers again and a pencil!

Here's what I decided on for fabric.  hmmm.... but something is missing.

I added little cross stitches between the border and fabric with WDW Straw.

All laced and ready add a couple of stoneware mugs and a plate of cookies 
and I am ready to have a cup of tea with a friend.  




For now, I think I need to go outside and enjoyed this beautiful weather we are enjoying yet again!  Maybe a nice afternoon bike ride is a good idea.

9 comments:

  1. Great stitch and great finish. Love the tray. The only thing I would change: mugs for wine glasses and the cookies for chocolate covered strawberries at your fire pit...just sayin. Second thought mugs would hold more wine and keep it colder.
    Have a great time at the quilt show dear friend.

    Shirley in CT.

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  2. Wow! The piece itself is beautiful but the way you inserted into the tray is gorgeous!

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  3. Wow! That design is great and the way you finished it is awesome. Love it!

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  4. What a fabulous way to finish your special piece! I like the fabric you used to create the border and the little x's. Curious about where you got your tray.

    Robin in Virginia

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  5. Wow such a pretty finish
    I love it so much x

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  6. Your stitched piece is lovely, but what a finish, gorgeous.

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  7. That is such a fabulous finish, Robin--really perfect in every way!!
    And I love the fact that it was sent to you by an anonymous friend--makes it even more special :)

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  8. What a great finish! I love the fabric you 'framed' the stitching with! What a good idea. I don't think I would have thought of doing that. It made a beautiful tray.

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