I finished the wedding pillow for Alison and Joe!
Remember the table runners and ring pillow I made for Erin and John Paul's wedding? The coral and white fabric is from Sis Boom and Jennifer Paganelli. I still love it so - especially with that jumbo rickrack trim. (There are more of this motto sampler design in the shop now.)
A few notes about stitching these samplers up.
* I generally use perle cotton size 8 and randomly pull colors from my stash as I work. (As you can see, this one was simply white thread.) I experiment with stitches old and new depending on my sense of adventure. Love the short back stitch!
* The printed designs do not wash away. The lines may show a little after stitching, but that thread weight covers them pretty well.
* Also - I really recommend that before stitching you cut a slightly larger piece of muslin or cotton and use that as a second layer to stitch through. It hides the backwork and also makes for a sturdier finished piece. And if the margins around the design are a little tight for your hoop needs, it helps to stabilize the design and make it a little bigger all around.
Although I haven't seen it yet, the new issue of Mollie Makes has a feature about my Josie's Garden sampler design. I'm so excited and flattered to be included! On their site just now to grab a link- oh, my goodness- they made the cutest ever promo video!!
I love the pillow! Have never tried embroidering with perle cotton.
I just read the link to when you stitched everything for your first baby's nursery. Brought back memories and a couple of tears, as I did the same thing. And now, I am stitching myself into my first grand-baby's life too. So much fun!
Posted by: Susan M. | June 14, 2011 at 09:12 AM
You are so talented!
Posted by: Jend222 | June 14, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Lovely! And such a sweet sentiment.
Posted by: jenny b harris | June 14, 2011 at 03:28 PM
Well, the pillow is magnificent!
What a glorious gift to give a new couple.
WHEN can we find time to get together!!!
I feel like even a week will not be enough time for me to absorb all the inspiration that I know I'll feel being with you!!!!
...whew! I am exhausted and exhilarated thinking about it...
one day...soon, I hope.....
xoxo
Posted by: jone | June 15, 2011 at 01:04 AM
Love the whole thing...your pillow, their video, and the darling shop shown in Molly Makes! Congratulations on being included. Wish we had a shop like that in St. Louis...right in the neighborhood!
Posted by: Nicki | June 15, 2011 at 08:42 AM
A big, beautiful *sigh*! That pillow is just darling! And what fun to revisit your girl's nursery and wedding via the links. How lovely to see that stunning fabric and your talents making memories for another happy couple. Congrats on Molly Makes! You will fit right in with all that British creative charm...how cute was that video?! xox
Posted by: linda warlyn | June 15, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Absolutely gorgeous pillow, Charlotte! Btw, I've never seen Molly Makes! here, but will definitely look for it in England when I go there this summer.
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | June 16, 2011 at 04:41 PM
Just got a copy of the first edition of Mollie Makes. Wow! Fantastic magazine. Can't wait to see number 2.
Posted by: Susan M. | June 17, 2011 at 08:53 AM