March Meadowflower Tote

Introducing the March Meadowflower Tote!  The cross stitch was so fun and relaxing to do.  The tote itself came together in just a hour or two.  As you can see it's actually not quite a tote yet as it's missing some handles.  I'm on the hunt for the elusive 1/4" leather lacing.  Next to try is Michael's then a leather store downtown.  If both those fail to produce the leather lacing I have another trick up my sleeve.

I was out taking Daisy for a walk this afternoon, grumbling to myself that I had made this beautiful tote and couldn't carry anywhere.  Suddenly inspiration struck the leather leash in my hand seemed close to 1/4" wide!

Once at home I pulled out my trusty ruler and checked.  Sure enough a smidge over a 1/4 inch.  Don't worry Daisy I won't cut into your leather leash.  I'll go buy a duplicate to chop up but hopefully it won't resort to that as those leashes are expensive.    

Looking forward to checking into the flickr group to see your waste canvas cross stitch projects!

Tuesdays Treasures: Weaving

Do you remember my great grandmother's work basket?  This is one of the many treasures found within, a little sampler of Swedish Huck Weaving.

What treasures to you have hidden away?

Curtain Call

April's project for the Embroidery Companion Sew Along is....

drum roll please...
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CURTAINS!!!

In case you couldn't tell from the title of the post!  The curtains won the poll by a nose although only three voted but the curtains have it either way.

Here are some options for you this month.  One is cross stitch and one is decorative embroidery for which ever mood you're feeling.

Option One: Karin Curtains

A lovely cross stitch pattern done as a ode to Karin Larsson wife of Carl Larsson.  This is the set that I'll be making for sure.  They're to be hung in our studio once completed.  I thinking I'll try and work on the two panels at once instead of finishing one entirely before starting the other.  This way hopefully both panels will be completed instead of one sad little panel without a companion.  Over on the flickr group I'll try and post in progress photos and give people rough weekly goals to help get them completed.

Option Two: Dot and Daisy Curtains

A quick, simple lazy daisy stitch done over dot pattern fabric.  I tempted to make these just because it has Daisy's name in the title but I fear I'll have my hands full with the Karin Curtains.  They'd hang either downstairs in the laundry room or maybe in the kitchen so more could see and enjoy them.

Not to worry we will come back and do the pillows here real soon.

Happy Stitching!!!