Saturday, March 13, 2010

Finish or Fling? - Patchwork Garden

 

I think I started this in 1998, when I moved back North and lived with my parents for a while. The design is by Elaine Cosier and was published in Cross Stitch Collection. It features a number of specialty stitches.

Pros:
  • Stitched on linen
  • Specialty stitches

Cons:
  • I've lost the chart - that's a pretty big one!
  • Don't like the colours I've chosen

So - Finish or Fling?

Verdict: Fling. Or at least, recycle the linen.

5 comments:

riona said...

I saw an interesting post recently ... can't remember where ... about taking such pieces and [gasp] cutting them up and then sewing them together again, crazy quilt fashion, to make small pillows, sachets, pin cushions or other oddments. Just something for your consideration!

Anonymous said...

Oh, that's such a shame you lost the chart, as it's a really pretty design. I agree with Riona, perhaps cut up what you've done for a pillow or similar.

Carol R said...

Shame you lost the chart - it's very pretty! Maybe you should put out a request to see if anyone has it and is willing to lend/give it to you.

Kathy A. said...

Well, now that's a good reason to fling. No pattern LOL.

Marthann's Musings said...

Oh, I love your work. I can't get enough of needlework and my art work. All of these wonderful blogs like yours are such and inspiration. I think my biggest accomplishment was finishing Drawn Threads piece 'Sanctuary".
Thanks for your inspiration. Hop on over to my blog sometime and take a peek.