Tuesday 17 August 2010

Exchange gift arrived

Been very busy here this week as its the annual Village Show at the weekend. (I'm secretary, so there is a lot of paperwork to do for entries in the week or so before it)
This means there has not been too much time for stitching lately, but the exchange gift I sent to Clare has arrived so I can post pictures of that now.
This is a free design from Blackbird Designs finished as a standup scissor/thread keep.
I just love the sampler fabric I found to back it with, I ended up buying a full yard, so expect to see much more of it in the future ;)

9 comments:

Linda said...

And you have very nicely highlighted my initials on both the front and back even if I am not Clare. :-)
It is a lovely finish.

Daffycat said...

Wow, Christine! This exchange is just wonderful! Clare must be over the moon with it!

Brigitte said...

Wow, what a creative idea to finish this piece. Fantastic!

Sally said...

Christine that is absolutely wonderful! LOVE how you've finished it.

Julie said...

AS fabulous finish Christine, no wonder you bought lots of the backing fabric, its goegeous.

Good luck with the show, - i know the hard work that goes into it, our is in a couple of weeks .

Mylene said...

WOW! i love it. You finish it off beautifully! Well done.

Hazel said...

Wow what an excellent finish. I would have never thought of that. It is perfect. x

Maureen said...

How cool is that fabric!. Love your finishing.

Barb said...

oohh bet Clare was Thrilled Christine, it is a super duper finish.
Hope the show is successful and the weather is kind.
Your daughter looked the Belle of the ball in the last post well done her.