Linen Strawberry Sachet - Queen Anne's Lace...

Brynwood Needleworks - Linen Strawberry Sachet - Queen Anne's Lace

 

I completed my prototype linen Strawberry Sachet yesterday. I chose my favorite Queen Anne's Lace as the flower for this one.
 

I have so little of the original fabric I was using for these strawberries, and I can't get more of it. That's the motivation for me looking to different fabrics to use as an alternative. Linen was my obvious next choice.

Brynwood Needleworks - Linen Strawberry Sachet - Queen Anne's Lace

 

I'm happy with the way the flowers show on the ground fabric. I also like the organic feel of my blossoms on this color.

Brynwood Needleworks - Linen Strawberry Sachet - Queen Anne's Lace

 

Now it's your turn. I'd love to know what you think of this fabric as a choice. Do you like the color of the fabric? What about the texture as a base for my thread and silk ribbon creations? Do you think it works, or it's too rustic? If you have a moment to let me know in the comments, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

Back To This Strawberry...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet - Queen Anne's Lace Detail

I completed my project from yesterday, but I can't show it in full yet. It's part of Primitive Gatherings' latest Wool Box (11), and we agree not to show projects publicly until we know that everyone has received their box. I can share it in about a week, so be sure to check future posts so you don't miss it. (It's very cool!)

After finishing that project, I decided to go back and complete the Queen Anne's Lace Strawberry Sachet I began before my latest surgery.

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet - QAL Flourish Detail

One of the things I know I'm going to need to do is attach a backing to my linen before stuffing it, so the organic wool doesn't show through.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Needlework for the Strawberry Sachet - Queen Anne's Lace on Linen

 

My embroidery is complete now. I'll be putting it all together today, and then finishing it with the leaves and stem. I can't wait to see this one done, and find out what you think about it. Come back tomorrow to see it all done.

 

Working On A New One...

Brynwood Needleworks - Hydrangeas In Progress

I'm working on another Strawberry Sachet. This one will be "Hydrangeas". I'm having so much fun creating the stumpwork blossom heads.

Brynwood Needleworks - Lots Of Hydrangeas

 

Now that I've stitched all the blossoms, I'll be turning them into a beautiful hydrangea bush with silk ribbon leaves. I'll show you my finished Strawberry Sachet tomorrow.

"Bleeding Hearts & Bumblebee"...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet "Bleeding Hearts & Bumblebee"

 

Well, finally! I was able to sit and embroider for a while yesterday. It's uncomfortable to sit, so I stitch in bed. I completed a new Strawberry Sachet, "Bleeding Hearts & Bumblebee" in silk ribbon.

I'm planning to do a new flower today, so you'll have to come back on Wednesday to see which one I've chosen to make. Tag will be here tomorrow. Who knows what's on his mind these days! I'm as curious as you are. We'll have to see together. 

 

I'm off to get a cuppa tea. I'm a bit off coffee right now. I'm looking forward to getting back to normal...soon! See you Wednesday.

I've Been Waiting...

Brynwood Needleworks - Silk Ribbons

 

Most of my ribbons arrived from The Thread Gatherer yesterday. I'm loving every one of the colors! There are a few more that are backordered right now, but I have what I've been waiting for to start my next Strawberry Sachet.

I'm baking today - bread and monster cinnamon rolls! - but I'll get some stitching time in, too. I can't wait to show you my next creation.  Coffee, and then I'm off to the races!

Forget Me Nots...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet "Forget Me Nots"

 

When I was a preteen - umpteen years ago - my dear Aunt Ethel taught me to tend her garden so I could take care of it when she went on vacation. She showed me how to dust her roses, which plants were weeds to be pulled, and how to water her treasured flowers. It was a task I never quite appreciated at the time, but I did remember some of what she taught me all these years later.

One of the flowers that I loved the most in her garden was the sweet and unassuming forget-me-not. I knew I'd need to do a Strawberry Sachet honoring that flower - and my Aunt Ethel. This is the result.

I'm really enjoying the process of making all these sachets focusing on my favorite plants. I'm looking forward to beginning a new one next week. Today, I have errands to run with Handsome, and tomorrow is yard work. Dad will be laid to rest with my grandparents on Saturday. Handsome and I will be driving up to the private, family, graveside service. It seems appropriate that I should complete this particular sachet a few days before we say goodbye to Dad's remains. I know he's no longer there. He's watching over us from a beautiful place. 

I hope you have a lovely weekend, dears. Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers.

Daisies & Dragonfly...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet "Dairies & Dragonfly"

 

I completed another Strawberry Sachet yesterday. This one is called "Daisies & Dragonfly", and it's already claimed. 

 

Embroidered with silk ribbon daisies, I also used perle cotton, metallic thread, and cotton floss. It's my first effort on one like this, and it is a one-of-a-kind. 

I'm making one more, with forget-me-nots. Another flower from my younger days. Needle dancing. The very best pursuit on a steamy, hot day. Perhaps it will be finished, so I can share it with you.

A New Strawberry...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet  "Lavender & Ladybug"

 

The weather was wonderful this weekend - and I'm still reading my book(s) - but I managed to steal some time to make one of the two Strawberry Sachets currently on my drawing board.

Introducing my "Lavender & Ladybug" design. I admit, I still need to put the stem on the top of the piece today. This one is already spoken for, but I'll make similar ones as a custom orders. I'm really happy with how it turned out.

 

I have another that I'll be working on this week, when I'm not playing with Tag, Bella and Carly Puppy, or finishing my book(s). Tag will be here tomorrow, and I'll be back again on Wednesday. Off to grab my coffee! I hope you have a great week!

Strawberry Sachet - Lilacs & Butterfly...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet - Lilacs & Butterfly - Detail

Today, I'm sharing photographs of the Strawberry Sachet I completed on Thursday. I'll show you the latest Wooly Strawberry Pincushion I created on Friday next week.

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet - Lilacs & Butterfly

This piece was so much fun to make. I created all the silk lilac blossoms in shades of purple, and then embroidered the leaves and branches. The butterfly was fabricated completely out of my head, and isn't of any specific butterfly. I just thought purple blossoms needed a yellow butterfly to compliment them.

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet - Lilacs & Butterfly - Flowers and Flourishes

I just stitched to my heart's content, adding elements until I felt it was complete.

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet - Flourishes

More silk ribbon flourishes and leaves.  

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachets - Packaged

 

When I complete the strawberries, I package them in pretty tulle bags. These two are now ready to go to new homes, and are listed in my online shop: www.BrynwoodNeedleworks.com (or you can click on the Etsy link in my right sidebar to jump over to my shop.

Which is your favorite? Pinks or purples?

Next Up...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strawberry Sachet Materials

 

This is my next project. I have a custom order for a pink silk ribbon Strawberry Rose sachet. I adore making these, so I'll likely make more than just one, and I'll make them in other colors to stock my shop while I'm at it.

Laurie from Tales From The Henhouse requested that I share photos of each of the Wooly Critters quilt blocks, now that I'm finished. I'll share those tomorrow for anyone who's interested. (Thanks for the request, Laurie!!)

I'm on my way to my salon for a haircut today!! She's going to get to fix my self-inflicted "Corona Cut". Then, I'm meeting Kathy D. for lunch - socially distanced and outdoors. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to seeing her again!

So, time for a quick cuppa coffee and then...Off to the races!! See you tomorrow.

(Needle) Dancing In The Moonlight...

Brynwood Needleworks - Silk Roses

 

I'm working on other projects during the day, so I needle dance at night (actually while watching the Milwaukee Brewers play baseball). I've completed making the roses, so I'll work on the next part - the flourishes. 

More painting on my agenda today. We'll see how far I get on the strawberry tonight. What day is it again? See you tomorrow!

Embroidering With Silk Ribbons...

Brynwood Needleworks - Silk Threads

 

I spent the day yesterday with girlfriends in Menasha. Kathy D and Jodi M were there, along with the other ladies who participate in our monthly Sit & Stitch at Primitive Gatherings. 

I'm always inspired when I see the lovely things (quilts, wool pieces, etc.) they create, and I'm also able to share what I've been working on.

I took along the pieces I've recently shared with you from the last Wool Box, and then I worked on a Strawberry Roses Sachet that's been commissioned. The blossoms are silk ribbon, and the stems and leaves are cotton floss. I managed to do quite a bit while I was there, and hope to finish it by the weekend (working on it between other commissions and painting hand rail parts so they're ready by next Monday).

The weather has been gorgeous since Monday, so I'm going to enjoy as much of that as I'm able before the weather turns toward Autumn. The days are warm, and the nights are perfectly chilled. It's my kind of weather. More blessings from the farm.

 

Royal Purple...

Royal Purple Strawberry Rose Sachet

 

Filled with crushed walnut shells, and stitched in three shades of royal purple, this sachet is complete and awaiting adoption. You can see it in my shop,  HERE.

Silken Ribbons and More Guests...

New Silk Ribbons For Brynwood Strawberry Sachets

Part of the new silk ribbon colors I recently ordered arrived yesterday. These are so beautiful, and they'll make for lovely Strawberry Rose Sachets (pincushions and other pretties). I still have another package which should be arriving soon, but I'll have fun starting with some of these.

Ribbons, Threads and Seed Beads

 

I've chosen the two colors shown here, along with the floss colors (and possibilities for bead embellishments) for my next strawberry. I'll choose the final bead color(s) after the stitching is done. I'm itching to start this one.

 

Mourning Doves

 

I guess our bird guests told their friends about the new neighborhood buffet. We had new birds join them yesterday. Joining the other birds at the feeders were juncos, purple finches, bluejays, and mourning doves. 

 

We got more snow, too, but we have plenty of seed, suet, fruit and feeders, so we'll clear off those feeders right away this morning, and they'll be right back in business. I'm telling you, I was beginning to feel like Snow White. Wherever I turned, there were happy, singing birds, a squirrel and a bunny enjoying the banquet. I would have started singing, but didn't want to scare them all off! hee hee

 

Appointments for Handsome and me (in different directions) today, but I'll definitely get some stitching time in. I hope you find time for something (or someone) you love today. 

 

It's Blooming In The Studio...

Creating Roses

 I'm still stitching, so I'll just share a few images of what I'm working on.

Beads, Ribbons and Threads

 I love looking at (and using) my seed beads.

Doing What I Love

 I always use my mother-in-law's embroidery hoop when I do these sachets.

Blooms, Foliage and Flourishes

Progressing nicely.  

Two More Completed...

"Blue" is finished, and

"Yellow", too.
One more to go and then, I'll assemble the finished pieces for my client. Today, I'll finish "Peach". 
I'm loving all of them. Which is your favorite so far?

In The Pink...

  I completed the pink embroidery over the weekend.

So, I was in the pink.  Perhaps, considering it's Monday, I'll be blue next?  (giggling)   You'll have to wait until Wednesday to find out. Tuesdays are for Tag!