Earlier this week, I finished stitching the center section of my Gail Pan project from her book, Tabletop Stitcheries.
6.5 x 9.5
The project in the book is made with matching sized pieces of fabric on either side of this center and then two narrower embroidered pieces on either side of those. I decided I wanted a scrappier look with variegated blues, to go with my variegated blue floss. So I dug out a bunch of blues.
And I added strips of these blues all around the embroidered section - kind of log cabin style!
Now 10.5 x 13.5
Meanwhile, I am stitching up the narrower sections to go on either side of this center. They'll be dressed up with some blue strips, too.
These will be trimmed to be 3.5 x 6.5 after I finish the embroidery.
Here's the book that the project is from - it's even the cover design! Mine will look a lot different when finished, however.
Sharing at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching.
And at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew and Tell Monday.
18 comments:
Oh I LOVE your spin on the table topper! Beautiful job coordinating the blue fabrics to go around it!
The scrappy strips were definitely the right finish. Very pretty!
Pretty! Love the scrappy blues surrounding the embroidery.
the blue looks nice and delicate
I like Gail Pan stitches. And your variegated thread looks great. Looking forward to the next parts.
I like your embroidery! Your idea to surround the basket with a variety of fabrics is very pretty.
Love this piece, and the blues you have chosen!
That is a sweet little project.
Your blues are the perfect compliment to your stitchery and I love where you are taking it!
Great tabletop design. I really like your interpretation of it!
Pretty blue stitching, and that book looks delightful.
Oh how pretty, Diann. I love the stitching in blue and adore how you framed the block. Beautiful job.
Your blues are beautiful. I'm eager to see how it all turns out!
What a cute design! I know you will do a great job on that.
That book has been sitting in my wish list for sometime. I might have to actually get it. I love where you are going with this cutie! :)
You will soon have a brand new design for your table, great idea!
The blues are so lovely. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
Your embroidery is so lovely. I really like the variegation in the floss.
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