Jan 24, 2017

A place for my ponies

Finally!  My ponies have been wandering around for quite some time, not able to find a good resting place.  The bag wasn't working, too large for a hanging pillow, what to do?  Well today I was working on the final few boxes I found, and while searching the new computer for the old files, came across the ponies circled.  ????  What the hell, give it a try. 
So I made the label and I was gobsmacked.  You have no idea how long I've waited to use that word.  And this is the time.  WHY did I not think of this before?  The poor ponies have been hidden in the dark, waiting, and it never occurred to me to try a padded round lid finish. 
 I will lose some of the stitching but that's fine with me. 
Then I remembered the stack of tall rounds waiting for labels and tried the larger size.  Bingo.
 
I don't want to use this very tall box and it belongs to a set I plan to label, so I will check HL for this size in the short series and if not, will use the smaller short and lose more of the stitching.  But at least I finally have a solution to displaying my ponies.


Whiskey for me and beer for my horses!!! 
Black Velvet Roasted Caramel will do just fine.
 
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28 comments:

Carmen Sutton said...

Love it. Didn't you also make these into a pocket?

CathieJ said...

I like your pony solution.

Mary said...

Perfect solution to hidden ponies.

Joanie said...

Time to let those ponies out of the barn!!! I LOVE your idea!

capecodgirl565 said...

Brilliant!

Rugs and Pugs said...

Perfect!
Gobsmacked. I like that word, too :)

Lynda (Granny K) said...

Gorgeous! the ponies look perfectly at home.

Penny said...

What a great place to display those beautiful horses!!

Janet said...

Very nice finish idea 😊

Cricket-bug Corner said...

That looks great!!

Theresa said...

What a grand idea!!!

Jacqueline said...

Beautiful finish for your piece. You got it going girl.

Barb said...

A great way to use the ponies!!!!!

Marlene said...

That looks great! I've always loved that piece.

Ms Peppercorn said...

Aaaaaw how cute! They have one white hoof.

C M Designs said...

Love your ponies in the round !
Charlotte in Va.

Annmarie said...

OK Marly....you're good. I never would have thought of that and it will be on such grand display. LOVE ponies and LOVE your idea.

Anonymous said...

Your idea is fabulous! I've always thought your pony sampler was one of the prettiest finished pieces in your collection of beautiful samplers. kelley

Vickie said...

Oh this is fantastic! :D

Pam in IL said...

WooHoo! That is fantastic and will look awesome!

Karen said...

Absolute perfection!

Primitive Stars said...

Love your ponies Marly, so very sweet.Blessings Francine.

Krissy B. said...

Again, this is going to be wonderful! Love the round shape. Your brain, fueled by Dove Chocolate, is constantly creating. So fun.

diamondc said...

Marly: I love this design, it is so sweet and vintage looking.
I like the idea of the round box's. I hope you find just the right size.
We only had two Hobby Lobby's in Minnesota until last year, now they are popping up in many small cities.

Blessings
Catherine

Julie - My Primitive Heart said...

Hi Marly,
What a wonderful idea!!! The perfect spot for two sweet stitched ponies!!!
Looking forward to your finish!!!
Now go reward yourself and have some chocolate!!!
Enjoy your week!!!
Heart Hugs~
Julie

Heritage Hall said...

What a great application for those beautiful horses.
Hope you find the large round to preserve all the
edge stitching. A case of Doves to our Marley,
the creative one!!!

Margaret said...

Hooray hooray! I love your ponies. They deserve the best of displays and this looks wonderful! Can't wait to see the whole finish!

Carol said...

Oh, that will be just perfect for your ponies, Marly! Great idea--I should use box finishes more, too!

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