Monday, October 24, 2011

Bits 'n' bobs

Well last week was one of 'those' weeks. You know the type....nothing goes right and you feel like you're running around like a headless chicken. It was so manic that I didn't even get time to update my blog...or get around to reading and commenting on anyone else's blog. So this week is going to be a kind of catch up with all the little bits that have been left unfinished ...including some stitching projects.

So the first 'bit' is that I have had my Samurai framed. And here he is...


I was really pleased with how it came out with regard to the matts and the frame. I chose two different shades of green for the matts and they are very close to the greens in the tree.

As some of you may remember, this was supposed to be an anniversary present for my hubby but since I didn't get it finished in time it then became a Christmas gift.... last year!  Ah well, better late than never eh?!!And if I do say so myself, it was worth waiting for!

And my second 'bit' would be the follow up to the Christmas stitching - you remember the one with the metallic threads? Here it is made up in to a card. I had a really hard time trying to photograph this so that the metallics sparkled the way they do in real life.

It doesn't look very sparkly, does it?

Here it is again from a different angle.

Still not sparkly!

This is about as sparkly a picture as I could get.


It's such a shame as it is really beautiful. It's stitched on a very pale sage green coloured aida called 'Light Seafoam'  (the middle picture is about the closest to being the correct colour) and the metallics thread is DMC Jewel Effects E135. The nice thing about this design is that it could be stitched using different coloured fabrics and threads for a very different and dramatic look. Can you imagine it on black aida with gold metallic thread...how christmassy would that be?!!

I'm trying to pluck up my courage and make it into an ornament, but as you know, that would involve some sewing with sharp needles. For the record....sharp needles are not my idea of fun!

And for my last 'bit' (or should the last one be the 'bob'?!!)

Here's a delicious calorie free cupcake!


I decided to do a couple of things differently with this design. First, I decided to make the card a top fold - for no particular reason other than I wanted to make it like that! Secondly, I decided to use some slightly more masculine colours for the card. The browns and blues were already in the design so worked wonderfully. Made using these colours, this would be a great card to give to either a male or a female, and we all know how hard it is to get designs for males! For the sprinkles on the cupcake, you could easily use up all those little odds and ends of threads you have in your thread box.

Or......
Use some coloured seed beads! 


So here's wishing you all a week (not just a day!) sprinkled with fun!

Until next time...happy stitching!

Rhona

6 comments:

Poppypatchwork said...

Samurai was well worth the wait, he goods good in his frame, hope you plan to hang him where everyone can see, Love your christmas card.

Mouse said...

wooo hoooo .. he is framed and looking absolutely FAB :) love your ornie .... if all else fails send to mouse house .. am ok with sharp needles ;) love your card too that's the kinda cake I should eat hahahah :) love mouse xxxx

cucki said...

yipeeeeeeee mr.samurai is framed and looking so lovely..perfect frame for him..
i love the christmas card and the cup cake is so yummyyy..
love and hugs for you xxx

Carol said...

What a handsome finish, Rhona--perfect gift for your husband!!

And the cupcake and card are darling as well :)

Lynn said...

Samurai looks incredible! I love the mats you chose. I'll bet your husband is thrilled with this even if it is a little late!
That cupcake is adorable!

Lija Broka said...

Samurai is just like a painting ... all smooth and glorious. Well done!