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My Latest Embroidery - A Floral Heart
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This project was so enjoyable. I free-embroidered flowers on linen ground fabric, and then sewed it into a stuffed heart. It measures approximately 6" at the widest part, and about 6" high, fitting perfectly into my vintage ironstone bowl.
I'm thinking I'll create more of these (with different flowers) that can be used as a spring/summer bowl display throughout the warmer weather. This design might also look nice mounted on a finished dowel stand.
I may also add a border of handmade colored cord around the outside seam. I'll make up a length of cording, which I can preview by pinning it in place to see how it looks. I do like it as is, though, too.
I'm working on something new right now. Our younger daughter-in-law contacted me to ask if I'd teach her how to do a specific project. I was so tickled she asked! Of course, I will, but I want to try her idea a few different ways to see what might work best, before I try to show her. It's going to be another fun process, and I'll look forward to sharing it with you in future posts.
Along with that, I'm also pulling fabrics and choosing items that will leave here this month. I'm finding this declutter thing to be very freeing. It's nice to have more breathing room, and I'm looking forward to seeing how different it feels around here next December.
Are you participating in the DeClutter Challenge with me? Are you focusing on a specific room, or do you have loftier goals? I'd love to hear how you're doing!
