Thursday 18 March 2010

Souvenir de France 1889

My latest make in this Souvenir de France lavender sachet. The chart is a freebie from Black Bird Designs and I used Caron Wildflowers thread on 32 count evenweave that I dyed myself.

The fabric started out cream and I used pink Dylon, randomly, to create an aged effect. The Wildflowers thread is Rainforest, no. 168 and I think it is my favourite from their palette as there are a lot of short changes in pretty muted colours.

6 comments:

  1. grazie per gli auguri
    sai che andrĂ² in vacanza a Parigi!
    vedrĂ² anche la tour Eiffel
    Bello il tuo ricamo

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  2. So, so pretty, Shirley! You're right, that thread choice is perfect for the piece :) Who knows, some day, I may actually see the real Eiffel Tower!

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  3. The colors are gorgeous and it is a lovely design.

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  4. Hello Shirley, thank you for your random visit !!!!! You are very good with embroidery, and your works are very very nice and elegant!
    Good creativity!
    Ciao
    Cathy

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  5. What a beautiful lil sachet. It's been a while since I've worked on any needle point/cross stitch. Love your blog. Looking forward to following it.

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  6. I come to you thanks to your comment on my blog.
    It is true it is a great idea to have finished your embroidery as you have done.
    Have a nice week-end

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