Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Gail Pan Patterns: March Show and Tell

Hello, today is the next link up for the Gail Pan Patterns Sew-a-long hosted by Martina at Sunshine Quilting.

My project for March is not the project I originally said I was going to make when we linked up last month as, between now and then, Gail published a really sweet little free embroidery project on her blog as part of a blog hop she participated in.  As it is called 'Welcome Spring' it is really appropriate for this month and, I just couldn't resist making it.

I used some beautiful Stef Francis variegated silk thread to stitch the embroidery. I added a border made with one of the fabrics from Gail's 'Baskets in Bloom' collection and stretched the finished block over a canvas to hang in my sewing room. When I added the border, I used mitred corners in an effort to reduce the fabric bulk when stretching/folding it over the canvas. I think it helped and, I am very pleased with the finished picture.

The 'One Red Flower' needle case will be my project for next month instead.

 To see what everyone else has made in the Sew-a-long this month pop over to visit Martina.
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35 comments:

  1. Martina25 March 2015 at 12:26

    Oh wow, this silk thread adds really even more sweet touch to the lovely stitchery.! I love the border and such a cute idea to make them on canvas! I look forward to see more of the flower basket..
    Hugs Martina

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    1. Christine B25 March 2015 at 12:46

      Hello Martina! Thank you! I was really pleased with the finished picture! :) x

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  2. Magpie's Mumblings25 March 2015 at 14:01

    I just got some Steph Francis variegated thread and this has given me an idea of something I might be able to do with it.

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    1. Christine B25 March 2015 at 16:29

      Hello Mary Anne! You will love working with Stef's beautiful threads... they are so pretty! :) x

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  3. Unknown25 March 2015 at 16:23

    Hi Christine, your stitchery is so beautiful and perfect! The idea to make them on canvas is fantastic - I love it!
    The flower basket looks great - lovely stitchery and fabrics.

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    1. Christine B25 March 2015 at 16:28

      Thank you Deborah! I have made a few canvasses recently... they are nice to give as gifts! :) xx

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  4. Cattinka25 March 2015 at 16:35

    Your welcome spring is just in time. We have had beautiful spring weather the last few days.
    KATRIN W.

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    1. Christine B25 March 2015 at 18:10

      Thank you Katrin! So glad you are finally getting some Spring weather... I know you were looking forward to it! :) x

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  5. Valomea25 March 2015 at 19:28

    Hello Christine,
    what a nice embroidery. The "Welcome Spring" is my favorite.
    Hugs
    Valomea

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    1. Christine B25 March 2015 at 23:32

      Thank you Valomea! It was a pretty little design to stitch! :) x

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  6. Christine M25 March 2015 at 19:50

    Hi Christine. Your Welcome Spring is gorgeous.

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    1. Christine B25 March 2015 at 23:33

      Thank you Christine! It was fun to stitch and nice and quick! :) x

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  7. Kunzfrau25 March 2015 at 20:00

    Ganz wunderbar ist dein Motiv geworden. Und vielen Dank für den Link. Ich wusste nicht, dass das Muster frei ist. Jetzt habeich es mir auch abgespeichert!

    Gruß Marion

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    1. Christine B25 March 2015 at 23:35

      Thank you Marion, I am glad you like it and I hope you enjoy stitching one too! :) x

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  8. Janet Pring25 March 2015 at 20:00

    Very pretty design, the variegated thread gives a lovely effect xx

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    1. Christine B25 March 2015 at 23:33

      Thank you Janet! I love using the variegated threads, they are such fun to work with! :) x

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  9. sunny25 March 2015 at 23:42

    I stitched that design, too. Your thread colors are beautiful!

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    1. Christine B26 March 2015 at 10:09

      Thank you Sunny! It is such a pretty little pattern and such fun to make! :) x

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  10. Leanne26 March 2015 at 05:01

    Your framed stitchery looks beautiful Christine, The variegated thread makes it look so pretty.

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    1. Christine B26 March 2015 at 10:10

      Hello Leanne! Thank you! It was a really fun project to make! :) x

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  11. Katharina26 March 2015 at 06:40

    Eine supergute Idee von dir, die hübsche Frühlingsstickerei so als Bild mit perfekten Ecken zu fertigen. Toll auch mit diesem herrlichen Stickmaterial!

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    1. Christine B26 March 2015 at 10:12

      Hello Katharina! Thank you! It was such a cute little design it was hard to resist stitching it! :) xx

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  12. Flickenstichlerin26 March 2015 at 07:47

    Dear Christine,
    how cute, love the little pattern, your stitching with this wonderful thread and your corners. Beautiful making.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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    1. Christine B26 March 2015 at 10:10

      Hello Sylvia! Thank you! I really enjoyed putting this project together and I am pleased with the corners this time!! :) x

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  13. Utili26 March 2015 at 19:08

    Wunderschö die süße Frühlingsbild, so zart, ein schönes Projekt.

    Liebe Grüße
    Uta

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    1. Christine B26 March 2015 at 21:03

      Thank you Uta! I really enjoyed making it! :) x

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  14. Shelly26 March 2015 at 22:28

    Oh how I've missed you, I'm so glad to be catching up and seeing what beautiful things you are making. I love the varigated thread choice that you made. Really sweet.

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    1. Christine B27 March 2015 at 00:27

      Hello Shelly! How are things? Thank you for your sweet comments... they always make me smile! :) x

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  15. Monika Kunstnadel27 March 2015 at 18:05

    Liebe Christine,
    ein sehr schöner Frühlingsbote ist Deine Stickarbeit. Gefällt mir sehr gut. Auch der kleine Korb ist schön. Danke für den Link.
    glg
    Monika

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    1. Christine B27 March 2015 at 20:15

      Thank you Monika! I really enjoyed making it! :) x

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  16. Anonymous27 March 2015 at 19:17

    Hi Christine i love both your projects,well done xx

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    1. Christine B27 March 2015 at 20:14

      Hello Shez! Thank you! The photo of the needle case is from Gail's book... you will see mine next time!! Have a lovely weekend! :) x

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  17. sigisart29 March 2015 at 13:13

    Dear Christine,
    that´s a really lovely, little stitchery. Thank you for the link.
    Hugs
    sigisart

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    1. Christine B29 March 2015 at 22:25

      Hello Sigrid! Thank you! I hope you enjoy stitching it too! :) x

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  18. Christine B29 March 2015 at 22:24

    Hello and thank you Astrid! I really enjoy using these beautiful threads and the project was so much fun. Can't wait to show you the needle case next time! :) x

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