Monday, February 28, 2011

Carrot Bookmark

My next bookmark for the Stitchers for Literacy Challenge is complete. I knew when I saw the 2010 Carrot by Cross-eyed Cricket that I would eventually make it into a bookmark. I stitched it on some white linen from Vikki Clayton that she offered at an irresistibly low price some time ago. It's 36 count and nice to stitch on. I should have used some stiff interfacing though. The grosgrain ribbon I used on the back still leaves it a bit floppy. But a floppy bookmark can still mark a page. It would have been cute to finish this up in a carrot shape, but I didn't think I really could pull that off successfully. So when those two little bunnies caught sight of the white space at the bottom of the rectangular bookmark, they just jumped right on! I added the border too to give a nice finished edge. I think I'll stitch one more design for this project while I wait for an online order to arrive with a new pattern to stitch for Love Quilts.

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31 comments:

  1. Rachel S-HFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    That is so darling. I'd never have thought to use that design that way. Great job!

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  2. MargaretFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Ok, that is adorable! I love it! Great finish!

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  3. barbaraFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Annie, it's fantastic! You are so clever!!

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  4. ♥ NiaFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Adorable Annie!! :D
    Hugs&Smiles

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Annie, it's beautiful. I love that design so much. Great job!

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  6. RanaeFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    That's the best carrot design I have seen so far, love it!
    Nice finish!

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  7. JanFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    OMG that is so cute! Great finish.

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  8. imnvertedFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Wonderful bookmark! Great finish

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  9. VinnieyFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Beautiful bookmark you've made, Annie. This carrot design is too cute. Especially love the top part of the design. :)

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  10. mbroiderMarch 1, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    That is very cute Annie!! You in a bookmark stitching spree??!!!

    Have fun

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  11. JaneMarch 1, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I love it, and there's nothing wrong with floppy bookmarks

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  12. KarenVMarch 1, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    I love this! The border and the bunnies finish it off perfectly!

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  13. NickyMarch 1, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    What a gorgeous design. I think your bunnies really make it!

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  14. Vonna PfeifferMarch 1, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    That is darling, darling, darling~!

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  15. NancyMarch 1, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I love that carrot! I think it makes a beautiful bookmark.

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  16. CarolMarch 1, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    You have a good eye, Annie! I would never have thought to use that design for a bookmark, but it works perfectly. And the little rabbits look right at home eyeing the carrot of their dreams :)

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  17. PumpkinMarch 1, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Adorable Annie!

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  18. staciMarch 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I LOVE this one! Soooo cute!

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  19. MelanieMarch 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Super cute!! :)

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  20. AnnetteMarch 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    What a cute bookmark.
    Beautifull white fabric

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  21. KarenMarch 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    It's beautiful,I love it!

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  22. TammyKMarch 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    It's such a cute design. Great finish :)

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  23. UnknownMarch 1, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Just Darling. I love your ideas!

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  24. UmintsuruMarch 2, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Very, very pretty. I love this bookmark. Such a delight!!

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  25. LaineyMarch 2, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Aww that is just gorgeous Annie!

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  26. MyleneMarch 2, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    A beautiful design and perfectly finish. Well done!!

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  27. AnneMarch 2, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Hi Annie! Yummie carrot! I love carrots and yours is yummie to the eyes. good work!!

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  28. AlisaMarch 3, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Love the carrot bookmark...really nicely done!

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  29. SiobhánMarch 5, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    That is SOOOO cute! I just love that carrot, and the idea of adding the bunnies--too cute.

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  30. PattyMarch 5, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I love it!

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  31. NimaMarch 7, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    lovely bookmark..beautiful finishing

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