Trinity Green
was in need of more thread so before I could make any quilting progress I had to buy some reels of
green Dual Duty.
For
World Embroidery Day
I completed the stump work carrot and two pods of peas.
Then I stitched the embroidery to a card and inserted in a frame, gift wrapped it, wrapped it in brown paper, took it to the postoffice and sent it flying across the Globe.
"... we go together like peas and carrots..." - Forrest Gump
ReplyDeleteLove it.
Diane
sorry if this appears twice...
Ha, ha!
DeleteThe person I made the card for grows those vegetables in his garden so they were appropriate.
Hope you are well, Diane.
Very nice gift! Perfect project for WED.
ReplyDeleteStumpwork takes a bit of time, but this project was easy and straightforward so, yes perfect for WED.
DeleteWhat a great finish for World Embroidery Day!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was just the perfect size for a one-day project (although I did the mounting, framing, packing and posting on another day).
DeleteThat stump work is lovely. What a great idea for a gift.
ReplyDeleteThe 'gardener' whose birthday I am celebrating have these in his kitchen garden. I made a card for him last year, too, and he had it framed so I thought I would do the framing for him this time.
DeleteA few vegies that won't spoil ... neat!
ReplyDeleteYes, aren't they perfect for having at hand! Stews, salads, nibbles, roasts, tempura, stir fries....
DeleteShopping definitely counts as progress, window shopping especially as it's often a great springboard for ideas. Your stump work is lovely, if only all home sown vegetables didn't need washing before use.
ReplyDeleteToo many people think that window shopping is a waste of time. But it is as you say a great source for inspiration and it doesn't cost you a penny, either.
DeleteNo washing for those carrots!
Your vegetables are beautiful and so well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Den were fun to 'grow/sew'.
DeleteWow! very beautiful and neat work for WED.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I had a good time on World Embroidery Day!
DeleteBeautiful Embroidery on a special World Day. At least you don't have to wash the vegetables.
ReplyDeleteand they will last for a LONG time before they end up on the compost, or elsewhere.
DeleteGreat finish and tastefully framed.
ReplyDeleteEmbroidery is a good thing to celebrate.
There are so many days to celebrate so many things. Of course embroidery has to have its own day!
Deleteveggies look so tasty a very nice picture
ReplyDeleteand not a speck of soil on them either!
Deletebeautiful work, the vegetables look very good in the frame, a lovely present!
ReplyDeleteWell, YOU know all about birthday gifts and cards.
DeleteIt was fun to stuff the carrot with wadding, too.
Great idea for a gift to a gardener. Love the stumpwork vegetables which look perfect in the frame.
ReplyDeleteThe frame is long and narrow so a carrot would fit, I thought!
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