Hi,
I am scheduling this post as I am away, This is a pair of pillow cases which I was given as a kit by a friend, she did not think she could do it justice, it was not an easy kit and although I did simplify the flowers a little bit, I completely changed the leaves. They originally were in cross stitch, but I felt it looked wrong so one the first pillow case I did unpick those I had done, re designed them into more of a rose leaf. I think it worked
The kit was by Bucilla called florentine border no 63328 and designed by Terry Bertone. I kept to the same colours as the kit.
There was a variety of stitches, mainly stem stitch, French knots, blanket stitch and satin stitch.
Hope you are having a good week.
Margaret
Beautiful work Margaret,
ReplyDeleteVery pretty 😍 I agree that your leaf embroidery choice is better than cross stitch.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that’s gorgeous, you’ve certainly done the kit justice.
ReplyDeletea gorgeous pair now you have them finished, we used to embroider all our all linen didn't we, have a nice holiday Tilly
ReplyDeleteStunning work My Blog As I do Rodos
ReplyDeleteBeautifully embroidered Margaret, fab stitching, Kate x
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of my mum Margaret, she loved embroidery and taught me as a child. You have made a beautiful job of these pillow cases, you don't really see them anymore and I still love them.xx
ReplyDeleteLovely! I remember getting embroidered pillow cases as a wedding present. We used them until they work out.
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty Margaret, beautifully embroidered.
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