I embroidered each of the titles. Penney wrote it out with her sewing machine and that looked really cool. I just need a lesson on how to do that.
I still need to look up what exactly crewel means! Lol! Penney just had it on hers so I put it on mine!!!
It is meant to have strings hanging off and have a Ruth Rae tattered look! I love it and had so much fun making it!
I made this ruffled rose with a hand died velvet ribbon that I bought in San Diego from Paper Tales:) If anyone knows a good site to get hand died ribbons please let me know!!!:)
This is super cool!!! I love it and the rose is TERRIFIC!! The cute little bee is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh Shelley I LOVE this! I bought 3 needle keeps from Holly Stinet who is one of the instructors for Les Sirenes (Mermaid) Event. They of course are mermaid based. But, this is such a great idea since so many of us are doing hand/sewing work. This does have a Ruth Rae look. I sure wish I had taken Ruth Rae's class at ADORN ME last year. Hope she is teaching this year. I think the ADORN ME 2011 stuff is open now. Keep up the good work girl. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! Girl, you did well! This looks fabulous and the ribbon rose on the cover is to die for!If you ever think of selling roses like this, count me in! You did me proud.
ReplyDeleteMiss Shelley you are a riot. I love what you have made and I think you need to start classes. The only place I have seen hand dyed ribbon is at Red Lead. That was a few years back but I am sure they might know or still have some.............it's worth a phone call.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend whatever you are doing...........sewing I'm sure in between this and that.
WOW, this is great! Glad that my mom was able to inspire you!!!
ReplyDeleteYou've got 5 little blessings on each hand: The thumb, the pointer, the middle, the index, and the wee little pinky! Incredible what they can do!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I came across your blog. I love that book! It's so creative and fun. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Janet
Janets Creative Pillows
That is so pretty, makes me want to make one too!
ReplyDeleteOh, Oh, Oh Shelley O! This needle book is gorgeous! I'd love to have one of these babies! So much work you put into it, I've never seen one so vintage sweet and detailed. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th my friend!
Smiles-
Melissa
Can I just say....YOU ARE THE BOMB!!! (love it!)
ReplyDeleteI thought that ribbon looked familar! The book is gorgeous Shelley.....how was your time up in Laguna?
ReplyDeleteOooooh! I have to make one for myself!
ReplyDeleteOh Shelley - The detail in your book is amazing! Beautifully created!
ReplyDeleteThis is just GORGEOUS!! Wonderful job! (Crewel is a form of needlework)
ReplyDeleteOh this is so very creative and lovely! I just love every detail you put into it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Terri
shelley,
ReplyDeletelove your new blog look-it is you. and the needles stitch book is pretty wow. i would love to find some hand-dyed ribbons, too. hope you had a fun 4th. we were in dallas for the week-end seeing friends and, of course, shopping, so yeh we had fun, too....! franc
First, I love your blog makeover. It's beautiful! When I need work done I'm going to contact the same designer. Second, I think your needlework creations are fabulous! The velvet flower is charming. I might have a source for that type of ribbon.....if I can find it, I'll let you know.
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Hey again!! My email is : hungryhippie@live.com
ReplyDeleteI'll try your button again...I didn't see the code to copy last night...will try now. :o)
soooo cute!!
ReplyDeleteLoving this!! I am in major need of catching up on blogs! You have been so busy with fun things!!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelley,
ReplyDeleteLove your needle book. It is quite charming. FYI Crewel is a technique that involves surface embroidery with wool thread. Crewel needles have large eyes and sharp points to make it easier to stitch with the heavier thread. While I love this technique, some think it is aptly named ;o) -Audrey
Fabulous needle book!!! Very creative + Unique : )
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