Thursday, May 2, 2019

Hello Summer and Featured Shop


Hello Friends!

I finally got around to FFOing "Hello Summer" by Plum Street Samplers. Because of it's size, I had to use one of the large rustic plaques I bought at Michaels as the base, especially since I wanted to add some coordinating fabric as a background. The backing fabric I chose is a remnant I found at Hobby Lobby that reminded me of denim and I liked it for this piece because it complimented the piece without being too busy.



Both the stitched piece and the fabric are mounted to this plaque and then I just made some bows out of patriotic ribbon and twine and made a cover button center out of the faux denim fabric. I didn't stitch the words at the bottom of the chart because I didn't want to limit this piece to summer. This piece is large (over 12 inches wide) but it was a joy to stitch.

STITCHY DETAILS:

Pattern: Hello Summer
Designer: Plum Street Samplers
Hello Summer - Cross Stitch Pattern

Fabric: 32 ct Platinum Lugana
Colors Used: DMC 3721, 931, 422, 3781, 3021, 3011, 224, White


I also finished these butterfly gift tags as part of a custom order from Shelly over at Shelly MARIPOSA Design.





Shelly MARIPOSA Design features jewelry for the mind, body and spirit. She has amazing, beautiful pieces you will love and she accepts custom orders.  If you love unique jewelry or are looking for a special gift, make sure you check out Shelly's shop. You will love her handmade pieces!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShellyMariposaDesign


Thanks for stopping by!



1 comment:

Robin in Virginia said...

Oh Alissa, I love your Hello Summer finish. That denim fabric is perfect for it along with the bows and covered button. I like your version without the words. Well done!