Sunday, June 21, 2009

A New Start and Another Tote

I have started a new project. This Folk Art Fantasy Table Topper is designed by Lettie Eckberg. Design is found in June 2009 issue of The Cross Stitcher. I fell in love with the design the moment I saw it. Kit it immediately and I am ready to start. I am stitching it on 32ct cream Belfast and using all DMC floss as I do not have access to The Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Here is a picture of the little I have accomplished so far.



I have been playing with my sewing machine and have a few things to show. First, another tote bag. I just love fabrics and this tote was the result of a mix and match of fabrics (log cabin design). The cross stitched piece on the tote is "Peppermint Lane" by CCN.






Next, a cushion. These seasonal birdies are Mausimoms' freebies.


The stitching of Souvenir de France was completed and I finished it as a pincushion. I love the new thread (Japanese overdyed) that I used for this freebie.

I have been busy sewing and stitching the last two weeks. Here is another small project that I had completed. This piece is a combination of two freebies, the Needles is designed by Marie and the initial E can be found here. Marie named the design "Black Needles" using GAST Black Crow but I decided to use my favourite red color. I will finish this as a needlebook.


I also have been working on my big wips, will post pictures in my next update.

Take care until the next time!

Hugs,
Ellen

9 comments:

Myra said...

You have been busy! That table topper is gorgeous. I may have to look up that magazine. Your other pieces are so pretty - love the needle piece.

Dawn said...

Beautiful tote bag. I want to make one for my mom someday down the road.

Joke said...

I just LOVE your tote bags! And the cushion with birds is adorable, I have been looking for the freebies, but couldn't find them.

Joy said...

Wonderful finishes!! Now I want to try a tote bag! :-) Your stitching is wonderful!

Kathy said...

My goodness youhave been busy. Each and everyone is gorgeous. I love that tote bag. And the pillow is adorable. I'can't wait to see what you come up with next! :)

Mylene said...

Great finishes and i so LOVE your tote bag. Great job.

Lynn B said...

Hi Ellen

Thankyou so much for the lovely Prairie Schooler ornament for the Christmas in July Exchange, I love the ornament you stitched for me and you were very generous with the goodies! I received it in today's post but I did not get home until later this evening, hence the delay in informing you of it's arrival.
I shall post a picture on the blog when I get chance tomorrow or Saturday.

Thankyou once again Ellen, I am thrilled with it all!

Kind regards

Maren said...

Your tote bags are just so pretty! I like the pillow, too. Your work is wonderful!

Sherri said...

Your stitchery is beautiful! I used to do Hardanger as well...before I became addicted to quilting!