I like to have a bit a hand sewing on the go, something I can just pick-up for 10 minutes whilst the tea is cooking (do have to be careful on that one, time just disappears…) or for half an hour before I go to bed. A little cross-stitch project is perfect for this and I’m really enjoying stitching this bee pincushion from Jardin Privee. I started it last week, so it’s growing pretty quickly, which is fortunate as I am entering it in a local show in May and I’ve still got about another 10 things to make…
I’ve completed the top and two of the sides so I’m over half way, particularly as there isn’t much cross-stitch on the bottom.
I’ve been reading the instructions about how to make up the finished item. It’s quite clever I think (presuming it all works out as good as it should!!) Nathalie from Jardin Privee recommends interfacing the cross-stitch with Jeffytex, having exchanged e-mails I think Jeffytex is like pelmet interfacing.The linen is folded on the green line then ladder stitched through the back-stitches, making a nice crisp edge. Fingers crossed it all goes together nicely!
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This is soooo cute! I can’t Waite to see it when you are finished.
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Thank you Gail, hopefully this time next week!
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This is so pretty!
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Thank you, I’m really pleased with it.
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Thanks Gail, I’m really enjoying stitching it.
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Love the design! Have never seen a pin cushion made in this fashion and look forward to future posts.
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Thanks Carla, I think it’s a gorgeous design, have a look on Jardin Privee, she’s some lovely designs, I’ve got a few more lined up!!
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Wow! Can’t believe how much you’ve done in a week! It’s lovely, and just had a peek at the finished one on the link you added – stunning!
I hope Amanda reads your post….she should make one of these, after all she’s a Bee!! 🐝
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Have to admit though, not much housework has got done! Just had to have a mad tidy up as we’ve a visitor this afternoon!
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What a great little project. I’m looking forward to hearing how the finishing process goes.
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Thanks Deb, I think the phrase is ‘watch this space’ 🙂
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Beautiful stitching… hope it comes together easily for you!
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Thank you Kathy, I’ve got my fingers crossed!
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I am looking forward to seeing that pincushion. It is really cute.
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Thank you Cathie, hopefully this time next week!
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What a very pretty little project!
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Thank you Sarah, I’m enjoying stitching it
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It’s lovely. Good luck with the assembling part. 🙂
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Thank you Chantal, I’ve got my fingers crossed for that bit!
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Beautiful stitching! It’s going to be a lovely pin cushion.
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Thank you Kate, I think so too.
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