Before It Flies Away...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet - "Hollyhocks"

 Another Strawberry Sachet is complete and winging its way to its new home.
 

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet - "Hollyhocks"

 You can understand how this one with the hollyhocks might be a favorite.
 

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet - "Hollyhocks"

 I chose colors to match the beautiful blossoms that grow right outside the farmhouse.I'll be making more sachets again soon, using the natural linen fabric. (I only have a very small quantity left of this offf-white fabric. Gosh! I wish I could find more!)

Ready For Finishing...

Brynwood Needleworks - Hollyhocks, Ready For Finishing

 

I completed the ribbon embroidery this weekend, and now the hollyhocks are ready for finishing into a custom Brynwood Strawberry Sachet.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Hollyhocks Detail

Here's the detail on the embroidery. I love how the hollyhocks turned out, and the ribbon embroidery always makes me smile. I shared a sneak peek with the recipient and she loves it, too.

 

This is what I'll be working on today. By the end of the day, I'll have a completed Hollyhock Strawberry Sachet to mail out. I'll be sure to take a photograph before I wrap it up!

Also, I've been waiting for my packaging to arrive for the Floral Pendants to list them up for sale. The gift boxes arrived on Saturday, so I'll get those listed up today, too. Check my Etsy shop (link in my sidebar) to find them later today. Thanks for looking!

Working On A Strawberry...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet Hollyhocks

I began work on this last evening. I'm embroidering a strawberry sachet for a friend who loved the hollyhocks (as much as I do). I'm hoping to have it completed over the weekend, and then I can send it on its way early next week.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet Hollyhocks Detail

 

I'm not finished with all the details on this yet, and there will certainly be more stems as I've only begun the embroidery. I have centers to stitch for some of these blossoms, and then I'll move to the left to start more plants. 

 

I think my best gardening efforts involve thread. The hollyhocks outside have taken on a life of their own and they're thriving in spite of me, but I like that I really don't have to weed the flowers I stitch. It's definitely easier on the knees. lol 

 

Speaking of knees...I think my injection is helping. At least I'm not suffering the reaction I had from the cortisone! I believe the swelling prior to the injection is actually diminished, and I am having an easier time getting around. The doctor said it could take up to a month for me to see and feel the effects, so I think I'll just pamper my knee to be safe. Thanks to everyone for their prayers, thoughts, and concern. I really appreciate it!