DRESSER SCARF
I saw this lovely pre-printed dresser scarf at the thrift store and just couldn't pass it up. I have really enjoyed following Yesterday Embroidery and Stamped Linen Embroidery's wonderful needlework. You lovely ladies have inspired me to return to my first love, embroidery.
I choose variegated purple for the lady dress, umbrella and bonnet. I used 2 different color browns, light and dark, for the fence and a lovely scattering of colorful flowers. This was a fun project and will look well on the wash stand in the spare bedroom.
Now I need help. How do I finish the edges? Do I cut along the perforated opening? Someone help me!
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QUILT
My husband wanted a lap quilt that was long enough to cover his feet when he is napping in the recliner but not too wide. I had a mixed batch of small squares and I added 4 large blue one to break it up.
I used a diagonal pattern and worked around the large blue squares. I had to pay attention to make sure that I keep the pattern going, but I obviously wasn't on point all the time. In the upper right hand corner I mixed up the brown and off white square. I was told once that quilters always make a small purposeful mistake in their work. Has anyone heard of that? Well it seems, I have done that several times, but not on purpose!
For backing material I bought the same brown check that matched a few of the squares. I hand quilted using some parts of templates that I made years ago for another quilt.
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Hope you're enjoying the summer,
Cinder
Your embroidery work is beautiful! Hope you do more! I'm wondering if the perforations are for working a crocheted edging? Kathleen will probably know for sure.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure all my quilts have a mistake or 2 in them, but I don't make them on purpose either. I like that idea though. Your husband will love the "just the right sized" lap quilt. What a pretty dresser scarf. I have no idea what you should do with the perforated edge of the dresser scarf!
ReplyDeleteSquares do make the best quilts. Great colors, too. I love your dresser scarf...so nicely done! I grew up sleeping on embroidered pillowcases much like this pattern.
ReplyDeleteI think every household had embroidered pillowcases!
DeleteThanks for your suggestion on the crochet edge for the scarf. Unfortunately, I am not a crocheter. I will have to see if my girlfriend Teresa can help me. I do like reading other peoples blog, sharing in their creativity and yes, it does motivate me. I even, and this is a miracle, got my sister to start an embroidery project. I'll keep you posted on her progress.
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