I love exchanges. It is so exciting creating something special and mailing it off! It is especially fun when your project turns out perfect. The worst thing about exchanges is being a stitching blogger and not being able to post pictures or chat about what you are stitching! I'm in the middle of a rash of exchange stitching so I can only rarely post. Grump! So...I decided I'd share one of my favorite exchange finishes today.
I repeat, this is an old finish!
This is from an EMS sachet exchange I did last year-before I began blogging. The exchange was recipient's choice and mine chose "cute bears." Well, the cutest bear I know is Margaret Sherry's Archie Bear from the UK's Cross Stitcher Magazine. So, I stitched Archie "Thinking of You" (sitting on a log) from the December 2005 issue. On the back of the sachet, I stitched a little part of the Archie design "Head Over Heels" (ladybugs and butterflies) from the July 2005 issue, and stitched our EMS screen names and the date. I loved the way this sachet turned out. I used the selvage edge for the hem and tied it up with a white bow. I really, really wanted to keep it for myself but I sent it off to Linda from Stargazer's Haven.
I have a couple of questions & such from recent comments to answer...Someone mentioned putting the eyelet through the stitching on the floss ring tag I made...yes, I did, although I put a dab of Fray Stop on where I cut the hole through. Regarding the rings; in the USA, Wal-Mart carries colored book rings. They are stocked with the office/school supplies with such things as push pins.
Several people have commented and emailed regarding how I finished the cube. Vonna has great finishing instructions on her blog The Twisted Stitcher. I followed those and it was super easy! And the bow? I googled "how to make a bow" and it came up with several links to crafts sites and Youtube videos. After watching a few videos that bow was simple to make, as well!
28 comments:
A very cute finish even if its an older one.
I know exactly what you mean about exchange stitching I've got a couple to do myself over the next month or so, that's when I start posting pics of framed projects!
I LOVE this! It's too cute!!
He's adorable!
That is SO adorable Sharon! No wonder you didn't want to part with it ;o)
Archie bear is cute and I love the sachet!
Cute work hun!
Sharon this little bag is so cute..
AND so are the little labybugs on the back he he
Linda will cherish this for sure.
I know what you mean about exchanges. There they sit, mocking you, "Look at me, aren't I lovely? You can't post me, nahnah na nahnah"...
I am a newbie on exchanges since I haven't sent/received any yet. I am taking part in two exchanges at the moment so soon I'll be able to enjoy them like you do. :)
I love that little sachet you made. I feel you when you say you would have liked to keep it yourself, it's so pretty! I bet Linda was over the moon when she received it.
Maragret Sherry designs are really sweet...and you have done a gr8 job!
That bear is such a cutie and he really pops out on that color fabric. I like the ladybugs and butterflies on the back too. Clever idea to to use the selvage edge for the top. Makes a very clean finish.
Oh Archie is such a cute choice, it looks great. I think I would have wanted to keep it too!
very cute. I'm sure your exchange partners will be getting something extra special...
I remember that one !! I love the bear. I want mine on another color because I'm not too fond of greens;-) Thanks !!! lol
Archie is adorable! I like the ladybugs on the back, too!
I agree - at times my blog looks like I'm not doing any stitching because it's all exchange or gift work - but I just love exchanges and can never resisit signing up.
As for the bear - I love him :)
That is so cute!
Archie is really cute you did a very nice job with the finishing too!
What an adorable bear!!! Isn't Margaret Sherry the designer of the "Daffycat"?? I just started my "daffycat" - hope you don't mind -I totally fell in love with it.
Cross stitcher is a great magazine. I've never seen it on this side of the pond.
The lady bugs make me just smile- it's those little touches that just make the project.
Very adorable indeed and a great idea for the back.
That is one cute bag. Although posting pictures has to wait don't you just love exchanges.
Pretty sachet - such a cute little bear and adorable ladybugs on the back!
I love the litle sack. It is so cute! Kathy from the Blig Blog
Who cares girl if it's on old one...it a cute one!
Thanks for your note of sympathies on my blog. I really appreciate it.
{{{HUGZ}}} back. :o)
I love all your work, Sharon, but the one at the top of your blog is adorable! Cheeky kitty all tangled up in the stitching - LOL!
Your little sachet with this cyte bear is so adorable! Great job!
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