This design is from the August, 2005 issue of Stoney Creek magazine.
And while I was at it, I finished up the little mousie as an ornament:
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Boy designs
Does everyone have as much trouble as I do thinking of things to stitch for males? I mean embroidery is inherently a girlie thing, but you would think there would be more suitable subjects for designs than what's available. I wanted to make a luggage tag for a guy. Not sure if any self-respecting guy would use an x-stitched tag, but I was hoping I could find the right thing. I looked through a gazillion mags. Found some things if the guy goes for stereotypical themes like fishing and golf, but not more general designs, at least not in the right size. I finally settled on this sailboat and lighthouse scene. I think the intended recipient will graciously thank me, but I don't know if he he will actually ever use it.
This design is from the August, 2005 issue of Stoney Creek magazine.
And while I was at it, I finished up the little mousie as an ornament:
This design is from the August, 2005 issue of Stoney Creek magazine.
And while I was at it, I finished up the little mousie as an ornament:
Annie,
ReplyDeleteI think you've found a great design for men, I am wondering where.
And your Mouse ornament is just fabulous! Great job on both pieces!
I love how you finished the Mousie ornament and that's a wonderful design for men. Great job, Annie!
ReplyDeleteAlovely finish and a great deisgn for a male. I stiched a boat and river scene for my father once
ReplyDeleteI know my DH would use it :o) I think you picked a great design Annie.
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable!
It looks masculine enough to me!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of your luggage tags the other day when Lola, our puppy, chewed my leather tags off the suitcases during the approximately 90 seconds I was busy looking elsewhere. :0
What kind of man wouldn't want to be in this place - a boat, a nice view and great nature? I think it looks great Annie! But I agree, it is hard to find something nice to stitch for boys/men. Your little mouse is really cute and I love the fabric Miek has dyed for you.
ReplyDeleteI think that is a good one. Men are hard to stitch for. if SO didn't like lighthouses, I'd have nothing to do for him.
ReplyDeletePerfect design for a man! I love the scene too.
ReplyDeleteOh, I adore how you finished miss mousie! Really nice, Annie!
I have the same problem. All my patterns are so girlie. The tag is nice -- I hope he uses it -- and your mouse is cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Annie,
ReplyDeleteThe lighthouse looks just right for a boy!
Wendy
Lovely pieces Annie!!! I find the lighthouse a very appropriate design for a boy. The mouse is darling!!!
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