Hello people. While I'm working on Kitpin, I thought you would like to see Ann's finishes on her latest wallets. Her finishing is superb! I asked Ann to share her thoughts and work because I don't see many stitchers focusing on wallets. I would love to do them! And one day I will. They make beautiful displays and don't need wall space. I really like being able to move stitchery to different rooms without worrying about the perfect spot or more holes in the wall.
Here's Ann...
As a lover of counted stitch I must admit I
so enjoy reproductions and right now my focus/obsession is on wallets. I have
just completed the finishing on these two and am so glad I did each
one.
The first is A
Work'd Pocketbook (I changed thread colors) with LOTS of queen stitches using
Needlepoint silk. Thanks to Ellen Chester (With My Needle) for the wonderful
adaptation and the superb instructions. Her design can be seen at http://www.withmyneedle.com/WPocketBook.htm
The
second is my adaptation of a New England Flame Stitched Man's Wallet, using
Textile Reproductions vegetable dyed wool, wool tape and linen
lining.
The
last is a small crewel piece to be taught later this year by a member of the
EGA, Dayton, Ohio Chapter. For this year our Chapter is doing presentations and
programs on wool. As a co-chairperson for Programs, we like to have prototypes
to show/encourage members to participate. I decided to finish my piece as a
coin purse.
For me, the EGA is a great way to expand my knowledge and skill in
all types of needlework and the best part is to be around such talented and
wonderful ladies who encourage and share.
I so enjoy seeing needlework that is reproduced from an earlier time, goes well with a wall of reproduction samplers, and is completely different for a change. So many designs are wonderful and I love them, but don't want them. Samplers are my main interest but these projects work so well with them and offer a unique display, that I must order a few. Along with the sweet bags, these are choices for those of us interested in early or colonial style, and tiring of samplers.
Thanks again Ann!
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7 comments:
Wow, Ann is so talented! Such beautiful work! Thanks for sharing to both of you!
Thanks for posting these wallets from Ann. They are very pretty. Just to let you know. I love your blog and I am always reading it. Have a wonderful day.
So gorgeous! Thank you both for sharing. I love that little coin purse -- so dainty and pretty. I used to do crewel work -- decades ago -- this makes me want to do some more.
How inspiring to see these finished pieces. They're simply lovely. And as another member of EGA, I love seeing what other stitchers accomplish, partly because of their association with the guild.
Thank you for sharing. I have always wanted to do. It's on my bucket list. Years ago I found a site that had a free pattern for one in Bagello. If I find it will let you know.
Found it. It's done in Irish Stitch which is another name for Florentine Stitch or Bargello. http://interweave.com/needle/projects/pocketbook.asp
Also, there's an interesting article on Mens Pocketbooks by Gregory Lefever. Tried to put a link in but my previous comment with the above link disappeared. Some beautiful examples shown.
Simply beautiful! Wow!
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