What really caught my eye in this design is the asymmetrical curve on the front pocket and the way the lavender and bees above balance that curve. I might have been able to resist if not for that!
As with the pincushion, the scissors keeper is embroidered with Chameleon hand-dyed perlé threads. Because dye lots vary, the threads that came with the scissors keeper are a little different from the threads I used on the pincushion. I would prefer that the two items match as much as possible. I have enough green left over from the pincushion kit and possibly enough purple to stitch the scissors keeper. If not, I can mix a little of the new purple in with the old.
There isn't a lot of embroidery on the scissors keeper so I expect it will stitch up very quickly. It's primarily composed of many, many bullions, stem stitch, and a few lazy daisies. This would be another good project on which to learn and practice bullions, just like the pincushion.
Here's the lavender spray at the top:
I wondered if I would have enough of the pincushion lavender thread to stitch the bunch of flowers on the front.
I expected the lavender bunch on the front to turn out more airy and I didn't like it at first. I left it alone for a few days and it grew on me. I'm happier with it now.
I still have a fair amount of the pincushion lavender thread left after stitching the bunch, so all is good!
Once the bees showed up, the front and inside back were nearly complete:
This is most of the required stitching and if one stopped at this point and did the finishing, it's a very quick and easy project. However, I'm going to make more work for myself.
I want to figure out some sort of tie for the lavender bunch on the front, how I'm going to sign the back, and what to do about a fob. Then, I can get to the finishing. Fortunately, I think I have enough original purple left.
References
- Lavender and Bees Scissors Keeper Kit (Lorna Bateman Embroidery)
Your lavender is beautiful! I'm still not confident with Bullions, although this would certainly be a good project to practice them on :) Maybe a stitched bow on the stems? The ribbon on the original is a lovely touch but I'm not sure how well it would wear with you. You'll have a gorgeous set!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It would definitely be a good project for bullions. The great thing about using lavender as the practice item is that the bullions don't have to be perfect. Since it's a plant, some randomness looks good.
DeleteI, too, liked the ribbon, but I know that if I were to use the scissors keeper, having something loose on the front probably wouldn't hold up very well. I need something stitched that stays in place.
I quite often leave something I'm doubtful about for a few days. It either crystallizes what's wrong, or tells me it's right!
ReplyDeleteYes, 'walking away' is one of my favourite embroidery techniques! It solves a lot of problems, or things you think are problems, but aren't. ;-)
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