The first one has had a title added to the top since I took this photo. It is called "Abandoned At An Op Shop" which I have hand stitched in chain stitch on a calico background. I have collected all those little embroidered items at opshops over the years (some have been given to me by friends who found them), and rather than frame them all separately which would cost a fortune and I haven't got the space on our wall anyway), I decided to put them all on a wall hanging. I've had this project on the back burner for a few years, but it was the item selected for a monthly UFO challenge I am participating in, so it had to be done!
The tie quilt now has a border. I used the remainder of the ties on the quilt by cutting them into lengths, joining the strips and cross cutting them. I've very happy with this, and have the backing ready to complete it soon.
This is an awful photo unfortunately. The standard lamp messed up the colours for the camera and no amount of fiddling has fixed it. I'll have to take another photo outside in daylight. I was going to donate this quilt to the aged care home, but I really like it on our couch, so am going to keep it.
4 comments:
The tie quilt is stunning! And such a great idea for the wall hanging
Thanks Jane!
Love love the quilts.......what a great use for the ties. I love your idea for the linens you have found at the op shops! How pretty it will be for a wall hanging.
I have been slowly embroidering pieces that will fit in square holes of a wall divider.
I found a wooden wall divider and I think the spaces are meant for photos.
Of course, I saw the potential for embroidery.
There are quite a few spaces.....but after I finish, it will look wonderful......I hope!
You are so amazing. I am totally speechless. Looking at all these delicate masterpieces done by you, I felt like I just got transported to a more serene and calm world, free of any stress. I can never do all this. This requires so much patience. Hats off to your work. I am so inspired. I wish I will be able to invest time in learning the art of stitching. I truly loved this Blog. Thank You :)
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