Each entrant received a package of fabrics and embellishments to use in a project to make a needlecase, phonecase or something else but I cant remember what that was now! Anyway - here is the package that I received.
There was a lovely piece of printed botanical fabric and silk in various colours, buttons, beads, ribbons, braids and a few threads. We were expected to use as much as possible from the package and only add up to 10 items from our own stash.
I was totally in love with the botanical fabric and having chosen to make a needlecase I contrived to use as much of it as possible. So here is a shot of my piecing.
Now a few shots of my embroidery as it progressed
And the finished needlecase
This was a fun project to work on but also a challenge to use fabrics and embellishments that I might not have chosen myself.
It's beautiful Lin! You have done such a nice job :-) I see what you mean about the botanical print fabric, it's really lovely, and quite unusual.
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Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful needlecase! I can't believe you did not win. Looks like a winner to me. Such detail!
ReplyDeleteYour needlecase, Lin, is a gorgeous piece of textile gorgeousness! All your sweet touches are magical; the sweet embroidery, the little silk flowers, the Fuchsia.....all the sweet little touches. The fabrics you were sent are very pretty. I agree with Susie....your needlecase most certainly is one where you should have run away with the prize.
ReplyDeleteYour needlecase is stunning. Love it. Hugs,xx
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ReplyDeleteYour work is incredible Lin - I'm in awe at your patience and attention to detail. The embellishments are so beautiful... well done :D)
It looks like you had a lot of fun using the materials you received. You did an excellent job tying them all together.
ReplyDeleteI love your needlecase! It's beautiful! I can see why you loved the Botanical fabric. Beautiful stitching Lin xx
ReplyDeleteoh wow that's so beautiful.... great use of the fabrics.
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Hi Lin wow I love your needlecase if I was the judge I would've picked you as the winner,I love it,well done .
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Clearly a winner in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely gorgeous - well done indeed!
ReplyDeleteThe botanical print you are using is so very pretty. You have put it to good use with embellishments.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful needle case, your stitching is amazing Lin.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You have made it with so much beautiful stitching on it.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I love what you have done with all the material and embellishments you received - I would have been flummoxed x
ReplyDeleteOh my! How clever are you! It looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, but challenging, challenge! I love your needlecase - it's beautiful. Clever stitching on the fuschia (and elsewhere!).
ReplyDeleteThat's quite lovely! I bet the challenge was a lot of fun, maybe pushing you out of your comfort zone a bit with fabrics/trim that you might not otherwise use. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, I like all the different stitches you have included and that botanical fabric is indeed pretty
ReplyDeleteOh I love this It is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteso beautiful Lin, love all the little details you have been inspired to add.
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