Yesterday I finished off an embroidery I started just before Christmas. It is called a Strawberry Pot, it’s a kit by the Historic Needlework Guild which I bought for £3 from a Facebook destash page last year. I suspect it’s quite an old kit as the copyright date is 1997!
When I was packing my overnight bag to go into hospital for my operation I wanted a nice simple cross-stitch to take along. Looking at the photo I thought this fitted the bill, no complicated colour changes, a nice simple design…
…I didn’t twig that the centre strawberry design is stitched over one thread!! Nevertheless, I made a good start in hospital, it took my mind off things whilst I was waiting to go down and I even managed a little stitching the next day before I went home.
It was lovely to stitch as the thread is silk, it felt gorgeous to use, though I’m not convinced it looks much different to DMC once it’s stitched.
I finished the stitching a few days later and then it sat in my workbox as life went a bit pear-shaped over Christmas, until yesterday.
It was fairly easy to make up, though a litle fiddly at times. Having cut the embroidery into a fan shape using the template provided, I stitched a gathering line using a zig-zag machine stitch over a length of strong thread – I used hand-quilting cotton. Then it was a matter of machine-stitching the sides, stuffing and gathering up the top.
The top is finished using a big spiders web stitch with perle thread. I think it’s very effective as a way of covering the top. The stork embroidery scissors give you an idea of size…
As a final finishing touch I added a beaded loop using some tiny green beads from my stash.
I love it! It’s a pretty little thing, it was quick to stitch and easy to finish, a perfect project for convalescing!
thecraftycreek 
This is lovely — and your ability to manage to do this whilst either in hospital or convalescing is most impressive. Wishing you continuing better-ness and wellness.
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That is delightful. I have never seen an ornament done that way. Thanks for showing us.
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ever so pretty! and love the spiderweb embroidery in green that really does make it look like a strawberry!
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So cute!
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Sweet little ornament! I think it is ingenious to close the top with the spider web stitch! Very pretty! 🙂
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I hope you are feeling better now Margaret and what a beautiful little stitch to start the year off with. I love the idea of the spider web topping to this. xx
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That’s lovely. Is it a scissor fob or just a dangle? You’re so lucky with your de stash finds! The few groups I’ve joined have been awful and I’ve come off them.
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IThanks Amanda, it could be either really, I’ll probably just dangle it somewhere 🙂
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The spider web on top is a brilliant finish, what a cute little project! Glad you are feeling better!
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We will all be wanting strawberries soon…lovely piece.
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Such a delightful little project and I’m happy you were able to create as part of your convalescence. Creativity isn’t so valued everywhere, and I’m glad it’s appreciated over your way. Please take care and heal completely before you tear back into gardening or other such. xx 💕
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Thanks Del, my 20 rose bushes are going to have to be planted by someone else 🙂
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Wise decision, Lovely! 🥰
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That is gorgeous and beautifully finished as always. Hope you’re feeling better very soon
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Adorable first finish – feel better please
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Very, very pretty. I hope your recovery will be as perfectly complete as this little beauty. Take it easy, no weeding or digging or 12 mile walks until you’re fully mended.
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Promise! I’ll be good and just stick to sewing for the time being 🙂
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It’s another beautiful little thing you’ve created there Margaret.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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This is totally gorgeous. What a find, and beautifully stitched as always.
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That is so beautiful!
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Such a pretty thing! Best wishes for your continued speedy recovery. xox
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I have a much plainer strawberry I started a couple of years ago – now I know how to finish the top! 😀
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