Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Sampler Finish

Finished stitching my sampler and sewing it up into a little pocket to hold small stitchy things. My local variety store had several nice fabrics that would work for the lining. It's a shame the lining doesn't show more.

I didn't do as much frogging on the second half, and I did remember to invert the pattern. Here's the second half by itself:


I really enjoyed doing so many different embroidery stitches. The little chain stitch button loop could have been more neatly done, but it works. Here are 3 views of the finished product. I might add a snap to each pocket to keep it closed, but it works pretty well as is:



14 comments:

Jane said...

Annie, this is a beautiful piece of stitching, beautifully finished

Nima said...

wow...beautiful stitching. awesome finishing...i love the lining fabric...it is so pretty

Anonymous said...

That turned out so cute!! Congratulations.

Nancy said...

Gorgeous stitching and finishing! Congratulations!

Daffycat said...

Wow, it's perfect! I really like that polka dot fabric. Your finishing is wonderful, Annie!

staci said...

Beautifully stitched and finished! I love it!!!

mbroider said...

Looks great. I wish i could do something like this myself!!

Pumpkin said...

Simply beautiful Annie! You do such wonderful work :o)

Liz in Kansas said...

I love those colors! As always, you've done a great job.

Kirsten said...

Great job Annie!
I was wondering how you will fold it to make the pocket. Very clever to invert the second half of the pattern.
Looks beautiful!

Kirsten

Art4Sol said...

It's a beauty!

Jenny said...

How pretty Annie! And what a good job you have done with the finishing :-) Pretty, pretty, pretty!

Olga said...

Annie, both stitching and finishing are very pretty. I just love your pocket!

Carol said...

What a stunning piece of work, Annie--just lovely. And I wish I had the skills to finish a piece like that...