Thursday, June 9, 2011

Creative Space : A Stitch or Two

As mentioned in yesterday's post, I'm enjoying myself with a bit of stitching. This one is a 'Melly & Me' design, to be used in a sewing project - hopefully I'll have the finished project to show sooner, rather than later.


And here's one I prepared earlier.. :-P

This was started and finished on Sunday at The Daylesford Craft Experience. The original design is by Kristen Doran and is designed to become a brooch, BUT I quite like it in the hoop, and I think I might hang it on the wall, in my little craft nook.


Just one thing though - should I paint the frame or not? I'm leaning towards painting it red, as it really makes the design stand out, or I could just leave it raw...hmmmm...

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14 comments:

  1. lamina@do a bitJune 9, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    What beautiful work... it looks really lovely! I like the natural frame... I think red may over power the delicate work a bit... :)

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  2. FaeryfayJune 9, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Your embroidery is so beautiful. Gorgeous design!:-)

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  3. CatJune 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Your embroidery is beautiful. I love it in the natural hoop frame. :)

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  4. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I agree, it's gorgeous as a framed picture and I think the natural wood is perfect - toning well with the fabric. I think red is too much.

    I adore the design... I like doing doodles a bit like that and hadn't thought of embroidering them.. you've given me some food for thought there :)

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  5. Naturally CarolJune 9, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    They are both beautiful. Perhaps the natural is best as it doesn't detract from the embroidery. I am sure whatever you choose it'll look stunning on the wall.

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  6. NotchkaJune 9, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Red red - paint it red. That would be cool I think!

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  7. MaxabellaJune 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Your embroidery is just so lovely. I do like it against the red... a brickish red as I'm seeing on my screen looks marvellous. x

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  8. sylviaJune 9, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    stunning Kelly, what a beautiful pattern!

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  9. ChantalJune 9, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Gorgeous handwork! I do like the raw wood colour of the frame with the linen but I think the red would make it pop really well against a wall. I think the design in strong enough not to be overwhelmed by the red. Why not colour the frame red in photoshop first and see what you think?

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  10. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Lovely embroidery! I love a bit of colour, so I would say go the red frame!

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  11. jacintaJune 10, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    what a lovely piece of artwork your finished embroidery in the hoop is.

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  12. midgeJune 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    beautiful embroidery, love the colours

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  13. MargaretJune 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I would agree that red might overpower the work a bit. How about a red embroidered border just inside the frame? I love the design, just gorgeous!

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  14. UnknownJune 12, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I would paint it red....I think it would really make the center "pop"! But that;s just me...

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