Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Valentine Finish

I stitched this Valentine Freebie by Primitivebettys this week and finished it into a pincushion. I first saw this design on Mylene's blog and thought - "now there's a must stitch".

It is stitched in DMC 777 and 3799 on self-dyed fabric.
The red border around the design is worked in chain stitch - I wanted some more red around it to "frame" the design. I am so happy with the way it turned out :)
Now it is back to Girl from Alhambra - I can't wait for that big finish!
Enjoy the rest of the week and Happy Stitching!

16 comments:

Mylene said...

You finish it beautifully, Michelle!!

Annie said...

Really nice finish.. I love that chain stitch border idea. Expect some hugs from whoever receives that one!

Michelle said...

Oh that is so pretty - well done. Its my wedding anniversary on Valentines day. Michelle x

Daffycat said...

Oh my! What a perfect finish! I just LOVE the red chain-stitched border. That is a wonderful accent!

Blu said...

Lovely finish! The colours are gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Michelle, what a lovely, lovely finish. This is such a sweet little piece.

Edit said...

So lovely :)

Paula C. said...

This is a lovely project and that chain stitch border you did adds that something extra that makes it really special! What a great idea =)

Vinniey said...

Beautiful chart and finishing, Michelle!

Siobhán said...

You did a great job, Michelle! Both with the stitching and the finishing. YGG!

Berit said...

Love it! I also really enjoyed looking around your blog; seems that you have great patience for big projects! Beautiful work!

Carol said...

What a great addition the chain stitch is, Michelle! Your finish is so pretty and one I hope to do myself at some point...

Marion said...

Beautiful job on the stitching AND the finishing!!
Good morning from Nova Scotia, Canada!!
Take care
Marion

Maggitle said...

Michelle, you did an outstandig job in your stitching and the finish!
Also, thank you very, very much for all your wonderful comments in my blog.

Jackie said...

Hello Michelle,
I like the way this turned out and the added chain stitching around it also. Very nice.
hugs. Jackie.

Solstitches said...

Very, very pretty! I love this.
Margaret