Brynwood Needleworks - Inspirations Magazine Issue 109 |
My latest issue of Inspirations Magazine arrived last Saturday and I've been enjoying paging through it. The cover design features a gorgeous butterfly designed by British needleartist, Emillie Ferris. I actually have a few of her designs.
This was just the first of the designs that caught my eye. There are a few lovely designs with crewel embroidery tutorials, and so much "inspiration"!
Brynwood Needleworks - Inspirations Magazine Issue 109 Baby Blanket |
You have to know I fairly squealed when I turned the page to see this project. It's a beautiful wool blend baby blanket with a wee opossum front and center!! This piece was designed by Jenny McWhinney of Australia using a technique called threadpainting.
Brynwood Needleworks - Inspirations Magazine Issue 109 Opossum Embroidery Project |
I have a brand, spankin' new great-niece, born yesterday (her name is Wynter Carol), and she's gorgeous. I think I may have to do this blanket project for her. I know I'm absolutely going to make the project, at least once!
I have to locate the blanket fabric first (the kit from the magazine is a bit pricey for me at $276.25.) I have lots of supplies (threads, needles, hoops) but I need to purchase the blanket and backing. I don't think that will be a problem. Once I locate that, I'll be ready to work on it in no time.
Isn't it just adorable? I've come to really love the Hickory Hill opossums, and this little critter will be a perfect tribute to them.
That Butterfly is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Opossum blanket, so cute.
Hope you can find your supplies easily.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteI may end up using something other than a cashmere/wool blend blanket fabric. Man! That's expensive stuff! I'll keep looking. I love that butterfly, too.
xoxo
Donna
That magazine always has such inspiration and so many beautiful projects. I never would have thought of putting a possum on a blanket but this one is certainly adorable. It was a design created just for you!
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI love that little opossum. Am I too old to carry a "bankie"? lol Thanks for the note.
xoxo
Donna
Never too old!! And there's always something else you could do with the design I'm sure.
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