"Don't wish me happiness I don't expect to be happy all the time....It's gotten beyond that somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor. I will need them all." Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Wednesday 11 January 2017

Not counted cross stitch

This design I created as I went along. In doing this for the most part I avoided counting. First I outlined a leaf or flower in backstitch and than I filled it in with cross stitch using my chosen colour's. At times I found graph paper helpful as a general guide for the lettering. The source of my inspiration were the morning glory's I grow every year on my back deck and a pillow case embroidered by my great grandmother. On it was a bluebird and I merely copied the shape and added it into my own design. I love this fusing of the old patterns while creating new. The pale blue border on the pillow was a pair of corduroy pants my daughter wore when she was a baby. It was actually kinda tricky to find enough fabric on those itty bitty pants to make this border work. The back has an envelope closure sewn from a creme corduroy dress she wore several years ago. The bible text on the pillow is, "Fill us this morning with your constant love that we may sing and be glad all our life. Give us now as much happiness as the sadness you gave us during our years of misery. Let us your servants, see your mighty deeds; let our descendants see your glorious might. Lord our God, may your blessing be with us. Establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands." Psalm 90:14-17

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5 comments:

  1. Ronda!!!! That is fantastic!! You did just a phenomenal job. You are a true artist! I am so glad that you were able to use two pieces of your little girl's clothing to complete the project. What a perfect memory keepsake. xo Diana

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  2. Hi Diana Much of the time I was assisting my daughter with her cross stitch while doing this so it was a necessity to simplify and skip the counting. The downside is after doing it this way I don't think I can ever do counted cross stitch! Thanks for your visit. I always enjoy them. Ronda

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  3. I had to get a better look at your unbelievable work, Ronda. I enlarged the picture and it is truly outstanding. You are an artist and truly so talented. I love that it's a generational piece. Parts inspired by your grandmother's work, crafted by you and finished with your daughter's clothes. Amazing...

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  4. You truly are an artist! To create this beautiful pillow without a pattern is a work of art! And how awesome that you used pieces of your daughter's clothing, and part of it is your grandmother's pattern. I think that is just amazing. What a treasured verse you chose too! This piece of yours is one of my favorites yet! Hugs to you my friend!

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  5. Very pretty! Talented! I love embroidery and always trying to learn a bit more. Thanks for sharing.

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