Today I wanted to share a little something I purchased while shopping in Williamsburg with Shell. This is a tiny scissors fob designed by my friend, Maureen Appleton of The Hearts Content.I first met Maureen years ago when we would travel to trade shows to sell our counted thread designs. Maureen lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin - only an hour and a half north of where I used to live. She's a wonderful, beautiful woman, and her designs are fabulous. If you aren't familiar with her designs, go to her website and have a peek. Her one-over-one samplers are simply elegant!
This scissors fob features a squirrel which will be stitched onto 29 ct. Glenshee linen - one thread of floss over one thread of linen. The result will be the most perfectly detailed design as the centerpiece of the fob.
In addition to including everything needed to stitch the fob and finish it as shown in the photograph, Maureen also included this special pair of embroidery scissors. I'm sure you've seen embroidery scissors with animals on them before. Shell gave me a beautiful pair with a rabbit on them (which I adore), and it's not unusual to find them with a stork, but look at these...
A Squirrel!!! Not acorns, but a variation on a theme, don't you think? I showed the kit to Shell. It was so perfect to find the little kit, but to discover that the squirrel scissors were also included... We decided that this kit just had to come home with me!I'll definitely need to break out my magnifying light to stitch this, but rest assured, it's on my short-term To Do list!
PS. I found out yesterday, when Francie left a comment for me, that the acorns in the previous post are boxes. BOXES?? Who would have thought? I can't wait to stuff them and use them on our tree this Christmas! Thanks again, Francie...both for the acorns, and for letting this rube know that they open up! ;-)
Oh, that is simply adorable! I'm sure you will have your little squirrel finished in no time and he will be just as perfect as all your work is!
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Hi Donna. Isn't that the cutest. Teeny, tiny work and your so good at it.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week. oooxxx's...Tracy :)
Donna, it is a beautifull little jewel,you will have many happy houers working with it.
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Donna, how beautiful! I love things like that!!
ReplyDeleteDonna, this is a lovely project. And we sure wouldn't have as many oak trees, thus more acorns, without squirrels. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Diane
Love the scissors fob! I feed the squirrels peanuts on my deck so that my cat has something interesting to watch. Or maybe it's because I like to watch them. LOL
ReplyDeleteHow delightful to see this variation, I always love to see acorns and now squirrels, they remind me of you!!!! I sometimes think people must think I am crazy when I let out a whoop if I see one! The first thing I say is," Oh Dee would love this!!!" I love the cross stitch and the scissors, perfect for you.
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I'm laughing at your magnifying light comment! I am soooo there with you...I'm using 4.0 readers to do such close work now. LOL
ReplyDeleteThis item had your name ALL OVER IT & I'm glad you didn't pass it buy.
I have the gold stork scissors from my former neighbor & friend, Janet in Naples. I think of her every time I pick them up. ;-)
My family loves squirrels...we have an old elderly squirrel who lives at our cabin...Charlie is his name. Love the Kit & scissors. susan
ReplyDeleteI love finding a needlekit while on vacation. It will bring back memories while you are working it and for years to come. The scissors are a real treat, I have never seen a pair with a squirrel before.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
What a cute pair of scissors!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I never knew you had something like embroidery scissors but these sure like darn great!
ReplyDeleteI bought two big silver accorns for the crhistmas decorations........can't see an accorn anymore without thinking of you. Isn't that something?
Indeed there are so perfect for you! What a fun day we had. I wish it could have been longer! Miss ya bunches!!!!!!!!!!! Love ya more!!!!!
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Oh my goodness... was that really a squirrel on your scissors?? AHHH!!! SO CUTE!!! :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteOh, that is SO super cute! I adore squirrels. :) Theresa
ReplyDeleteYour scissors are adorable. I have been playing catchup tonight. We have been having such beautiful fall weather. Cool in the morning and warm in the afernoon. I will be anxious to see your finished project. have a great day. Your Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteDonna, this is adorable! I'm phoning in my order for this kit tomorrow. This will be a perfect Christmas gift for one of my stitching friends. Thank you for sharing this little delight. Happy stitching! ~ Sarah
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