Sunday, April 11, 2010

Purple House on the Hill Altoid Tin

Nail biting time is over. My gift for Wendy arrived safely. For this tin, I chose part of the House on the Hill sampler by Barbara Ana. One of Wendy's favorite colors is purple, so I changed the color of the house and one of the birds to be more to her taste. This was done over one on ivory Monaco.

I find that I'm always on the lookout lately for suitable patterns for tin tops. The fixed size makes it a challenge sometimes. Over-one allows for a more detailed design in a small space, so that means designs that fit in 56X90 stitches are always on my radar. I was just lucky to spy Barbara's design and discover that the motif is just perfect. Luckily, Barbara's designs are light on fractional stitches which is critical for over-one stitching.





Wendy may decide to store a tatting shuttle in the box if one fits, but I tucked in a little scissors she can store in it if she likes.

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33 comments:

  1. CarolApril 11, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    YAY! A new tin finish, Annie! I always look forward to seeing these. Love the purple house and the little sheep--there is so much detail in this design on such a tiny space. You did a wonderful job :)

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  2. KarenVApril 11, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    You really are the queen of the Altoid tin finishes! This is gorgeous; I love all the detail in the design and the colours are so bright and, well, colourful! ;)

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  3. BeckySCApril 11, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    It's BEEutiful Annie :) LOVELY work :)

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  4. AnnetteApril 11, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Wow Annie, wat a lovely tin. The design is so lovely...

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  5. DaffycatApril 11, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Oh my! This tin is wonderful, Annie! Wendy is really lucky to receive that!

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  6. PumpkinApril 11, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Annie, that is incredible! Your work is so perfect and I can't believe what you get to fit onto such a tiny space :o) I'm sure Wendy loves it!

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  7. Paula C.April 11, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    You really did an amazing job with this! I also like that you put ribbon on the top and bottom edge. You do really nice work =)

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  8. TheresaApril 11, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    This is adorable!!!!!! Your finish is perfect!!!!! Love it!!!

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  9. MyleneApril 11, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    What a beautiful design for the Tin. You finish it off perfectly. Wendy is sure very lucky to receive this.

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  10. DebApril 11, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Annie - it's beautiful! Wendy is one lucky person to receive this great gift!

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  11. NancyApril 11, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    I think this is my favorite tin top I have ever seen! The design is so fun, and the colors are just beautiful! Your over one stitching is perfect!

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  12. RanaeApril 11, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    Wow! I love everything about this little tin. You do such an awesome finishing with them. Lucky Wendy

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  13. Vonna PfeifferApril 11, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    That is gorgeous Annie, nice job top to bottom and side to side!
    That stitching is the beauty of it all :) Gorgeous!

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  14. LaineyApril 11, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Annie that is just beautiful, being a purple nut I just love the colours!

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  15. Jackie's StitchesApril 11, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    It's gorgeous! I love the way you finished the inside as well. I'm glad she received it safely.

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  16. JaneApril 12, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    I love these, you are getting quite an expert.

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  17. UmintsuruApril 12, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Dear Annie,

    Thank you so much for the specially stitched altoid tin. I simply adore it. Such beautiful details and care to change to my favourite colours. I will love and treasure it.

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  18. The Redhead RiterApril 12, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    I love this tin box all covered. Very pretty and so happy!

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  19. mainely stitchingApril 12, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    UTTERLY amazing. What a gem!!

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  20. Rachel S-HApril 12, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    That is gorgeous!

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  21. MichelleApril 13, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    It is so beautiful - I love it!

    We do not get Altoids in
    South Africa :(

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  22. SiobhánApril 13, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Oh my gosh!! That is just exquisite. Perfect choice for a tin top finish. Great job!

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  23. NimaApril 13, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    wow...awesome finish...i love it

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  24. Dani - tkdchickApril 13, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    That is just adorable and beautifully finished!

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  25. VinnieyApril 14, 2010 at 3:31 AM

    Another beautiful Altoid tin finishes you have made. Lucky Wendy! It's so pretty and I love the colors, purple color is one of my favorite color too. :)

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  26. ShariApril 14, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    gorgeous piece!!!! Wow!!!! A small tin project is one I haven't tackled yet!!!

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  27. AnneApril 14, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful work! What a great idea to put this design on a tin. I thank you for some motivation as I have two tins waiting for designs! lol Happy Stitching.

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  28. ♥ NiaApril 15, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Perfect work!! Adorable piece :)

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  29. BeautifulDeesApril 17, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    That is one of the cutest thing's I have ever seen. How clever. Come on over and visit between stitches.
    Love ya,Debbie

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  30. OlgaApril 19, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    One more pretty finish of the Altoid tin! Both your stitching and finishing are just perfect!

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  31. LunaApril 28, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    How cute!!!! I just love your little tins! You do such a great job with them!

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  32. AnneJuly 11, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    I loved so much your altoid tin with the House on a Hill on it, that I had to find an altoid tin. Well, it took me a while but I found one at a store, so I have started the design over one. I did the house in original colour, but will do the rest of it all as you did. Thanks for the great idea!! Anne

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  33. UnknownNovember 30, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Your Altoid tin covers are gorgeous!! Do you take commissions?
    Shannon

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