It seems like it must be the year of the turtle. Lately, everywhere I turn I see something with a turtle motif. Last night the woman in front of me in Jazzercise had a T-shirt on that advertised the Green Turtle sports bar. Another woman had a tote bag with a sea turtle print on the fabric. Somehow, I caught turtle fever and got the idea of making a crocheted turtle needle case. I think it was partly based on seeing this cute
cross stitch set and partly based on this
cute potholder. I couldn't find a pattern that I really liked, so I kind of invented my own. Note the snap on the tail to close it.
Kirsten says it must be a snapping turtle!
The needlecase was a little birthday gift for a stitcher friend and I sent it with this card I made. It's an Archie Bear by Margaret Sherry from the UK Cross Stitcher Issue 210, done on an 18 count hand-dyed Aida from Enchanted Fabrics. After the rinsing, the fabric shrinks a bit so the count is really a little higher than 18. Those fractionals and back-stitching were quite the chore. But he's pretty cute, I think. He stands out better from the fabric in person.
Oh Annie, the turtle is adorable. A wonderful gift
ReplyDeleteWow! This is adorable Annie! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou are really something! But yea, you're absolutely right. There was a car in front of me this morning that had a pink turtle bumper sticker on it.
ReplyDeleteThe turtle is great, you did a wonderful job! Love Archie Bear too, he turned out cute.
ReplyDeleteYour needlecase is just too darned cute. I can't believe you came up with that yourself.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any turtle things around here, but I'll be on the lookout. Seems every year something makes an appearance.
That turtle is awesome. That is such a neat idea. The recipient is really lucky to be receiving that.
ReplyDeleteI love your turtle, and you did a beautiful job! Someone is going to be very happy to get this and the lovely card.
ReplyDeleteNow that is just TOOOOOO adorable!!!! GREAT job on coming up with your own design Annie! Do you know how seriously talented you are? Your friend should be very happy with her gifts :o)
ReplyDeletewow! You are very very creative! That turtle needlecase looks great as well as the card. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteAwww Annie that turtle and Archie bear are just way too cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the turtles, just way cute, Annie!
ReplyDeleteI love your turtle needlecase! You did a great job and it's oh, so clever!
ReplyDeleteThe turtle is so awesome. I have been gazing upon my new Prairie Schooler with turtles, dreaming of stitching it someday
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo adorable!!And what a great idea you came up with..
ReplyDeleteAnnie,
ReplyDeleteYour turtle is so cute, love the idea of the needle case too.
Ow what a beautifull card. And your needlecase is so cute...
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much for the compiments on my blog...
You're so clever! I love this and I'm sure your friend does too.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, the turtle is awesome! And I really like your birthday card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute gift!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea for a needlecase!
ReplyDeletewow...that looks adorable. this reminds me the needle case i got from yoou for EMS exchange...i'm using it right now...i always remember you when i see it..
ReplyDeleteAnnie - I just love, love your turtle! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend!
"Snapping turtle". Oh, teehee, har har! I love it! Too cute for words. As usual, you have done a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteOMG! How cute Annie :-) You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou have such great ideas! Your turtle is so cute! Happy stitcher friend I bet!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that turtle is just adorable and how very clever to "invent your own"! I love crochet and don't do it nearly enough!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun turtle!! Super cute. Maybe seeing all the turtles was a ploy by the stitching gods to send you subliminal messages. ;)
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ReplyDeleteSo you are on the turtle fever too? Welcome to the club lol
ReplyDeleteYou did an outstanding job Annie, did you wrote the pattern or just free formed it?
The card is very cute too!
Your turtle is wonderful! Job well done : )
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