A bit of an experimental finish, I cut it out about 1/4" away from the stitching, glued it down onto the fabric tag, leaving the edges free, did a quick running stitch around the outside, and frayed it back a bit to the glue/running stitch.
The "tag" is a furnishing fabric swatch from that well known British store where we all buy our underwear. It's "Bowen Chenille" in red if you're interested.
I'm just wondering if it needs a little ribbon bow under the heart. What do you think?
I've been having another bit of a play with paper cutting as well. This one is from a purchased template (from Stacey Sansom - here). It didn't quite fit the frame I had so I've had to improvise a bit but I quite like it.
Beautiful stitching, I like how you adapted the chart to turn it into a Robin. Pretty picture too.
ReplyDeletebeautiful stitching xx
ReplyDeleteSo cute! So little changes and it shows another bird. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think a bow unter the heart would be nice!
Kissy
Very cute idea, Christine, and I love the idea of putting a little ribbon under the heart. Your paper cutting is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe paper cutting is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSuper challenge finished, the little box looks fabulous and a great idea to use the fabric swatch, will have to look out for those when I'm next in that store.
The tag is extremely nice.
ReplyDeleteI also vote for the little ribbon bow. Paper cutting is nice but I think I will pass on that, leaving it all to you.
Christine your challenges are always stunning. I need to get my finger out and get them stitched. Hopefully I'll have some time during half term whenever it gets here - it's dragging on this term. Love your paper cutting too. x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty finish Christine. Love your paper cutting.
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