A Pattern(that has since been chewed up by Ripley). I made it for my Mom a couple of Christmas's ago. I loved it-- Bought it as a kit. But it was small by my standards.
I got this great Idea about blowing it up to 125% size and making one for myself. That's what I did. But when it came time to up a 16 x 24 pieces of wool for the background-- I just couldn't do it. Call me cheap...but I couldn't. Plus I was afraid my version may fail... So I took another approach:
I really like it. It gives me hand stitching at night when I'm too tired too work on the machine. I haven't decided whether I am going to cut, curve or scallop the ends-- but I really like the difference.
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I love your background... how creative! Enjoy your nights of hand stitching!
I know exactly what you mean about those large pieces of wool for background. Can be a bit pricey. You can also use flannel for the background. I have a big quilt kit (which I haven't made) which uses flannel. And I like to use cottons for the background depending on how I will use the piece.
I love it!!!! That is such a great idea!!! Smart girl! :-)
It looks wonderful! I know what you mean about the wool. I usually end up using flannel!
Very creative!
Very creative!
Cute, cute, cute!!! I have such trouble with my ideas and not following a pattern (or a recipe). I lack confidence in myself, I guess. But this is a nice switch-up, and I think you've come up with a winner!
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