Thursday, June 24, 2010

A few days to spare

I'm back again with the needlebook saga I'm afraid to tell you.  I'm feeling a bit disappointed with this one as I have not given it the time it deserved.  However, I am really pleased that it is done and I have some of June to spare.  Originally I intended for this to be Jacobean embroidery, but due to several circumstances, I've had to re-phrase and re-think my approach.  I feel I can really only call this 'Just Embroidery', sorry ladies.  I very much wanted to use the William Morris print for the lining, and as you will see, it has very few colours in it.   I found lots of lovely designs, but I really couldn't use them, as in my mind, they just didn't do anything for the overall look of the needlebook.  I was also handicapped by not having a great assortment of shades in my desired colours.  To settle on something, I drew this simple flower/stem/leaf design, and embroidered it using basic stitches, ie stem stitch, padded satin stitch, portuguese stem stitch, fly stitch, seeding.  

I have become used to making these needlebooks by simply placing the outer and lining together, and then binding.  I did use several layers of Shapewell, but the whole feel was still a tad soft for my liking, so I inserted two pieces of template plastic between the pieces, prior to attaching the binding.  Template plastic or overhead projector film always leaves the book feeling much more stable.


One more photo to show how pretty this needlebook is inside and we're done.  I love this print, actually purchasing this piece of fabric to use as a lining for pink wool blanketing...............one day!!!!  I'm quite happy with the navy wool felt, it is a bit darker 'in real life'.  And so ends June's needlebook adventure..........

7 comments:

Karyn said...

Well, I think it is the prettiest one yet!!! I am not sure why you would be disappointed. The flower matches the material perfectly.
Give away or not, I would happily take this one and give it a good home, where it would be appreciated LOL!!!!

JulietteCherry said...

Me too! I think it is really pretty. I like your interpretation of what was originally going to be Jacobean embroidery. The shape of the flower is right and the colours are lovely.

Tracey said...

Linda
I definitely wouldn't be disappointed with this needle case, it is stunning and I love the flower you have worked on the cover. Looking forward to the rest of the year in needle case!
Tracey

michelle said...

Hi Linda,i love this little needle case and i really have enjoyed seeing you create the other 5 each one special on its own. Too choose a favourite would be too hard but i an partial to february's red one. but then again i could easily find a home for any one of these as i still have not got round to making myself one lol ! looking forward to seeing the next six
hugs
michelle

Shirl said...

Linda this needle case is so nice. I really liked your tip about placing a plastic insert for support.

Radka said...

I just adore the embroidery on your case!

Radka said...

For some reason I can't enlarge your picture when I click on it, which is a shame.