The never ending finish

 

Every few months I come across the ponies and try to line it properly, and attach the sewn straps.  This wool is not felted, but still heavier than my usual finish.  The blue ticking lining I chose would add even more bulk so I planned to use the dark brown silky stuff.  Which is no where.  I must have included it in the fabrics I donated.  Then again, it could be hidden in a pile.  Stiff fusibles on front and back still allow the pouch to open so much the lining is visible several inches down and it sticks out far enough to hit it when passing.

 

A leather closure, a button, small buckle, I don't know.  Attaching the straps to the inside back makes it fall open more, the sides cave it in, and the inside front makes for a wonky hang.  I even made a second strap which would solve the problem but it looked like my mom's old needlework purse.   I wanted to sell this but I don't think it will be a good enough finish to do so.  Maybe if I sewed the opening shut!! There 'ya go!  A pouchless pouch!  For now, I will set it aside while I get the sewing room in order.

 

How long has a not quite finished finishing project hung around for you?

 

Have a great weekend!

 

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Something like this...

 

 

Chart will reflect changes from removing the 646 and reposted later today.

 

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Much better

It was the 646 that was offending Henry.  The 730 does very well with the 632 and I like the center wording one color so I did not correct my error.  The next line (my crown) will be 730 and the bottom area will be the 3371 used in the top.  Or do you think the bottom should be the 632 and not another color change because of its small size?  Stitching is slow because of another flare up with my eyes.  But I'm getting there!!

 

Have a good day!

 

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Hmmmm

I think I like the original better, but still a few changes.  The crown with red rubies looks better than the first burgundy velvet one, but I also think the 730 in the crown should be the 832.  I made a mistake in the color of the second line.  I mistook the x for a + but I don't think I would like the charted 730 in the body either.  I will remove those few words and use the 646 instead. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am stitching this lengthwise instead of two separate pieces.  The fabric (which I am having difficulty seeing) is either 30 or 32 count and the second chart will be a continuation.  This will be a narrow band, probably fringed at the bottom and a top hanger.  The first one I stitched may be … what's it called?  Flat fold?  Slightly padded with a fabric covered backing that can stand, the second piece will be attached with two center ribbons to make a standing open book.  Maybe.  One of them will be a giveaway and the other probably sold.  First I should finish them!  And the finishes may not turn out to look like what I am expecting so why even mention them?  Isn't it terribly irritating when I get ahead of myself? 

 

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More changes

I should never offer a chart that I did not stitch.  Made a few more changes.  So do I change the charts to reflect this?  Or not.  Sorry.  But maybe my original colors would be better?   The more I look at it, I'm still not sure.  I think all words should be dark brown.  Time for the Paint program to show me.

 

 

Petey was IN the box this morning!  Here is Bud watching him eat from the back,

 

and Nit watching them both from the yard.  He won't get any closer without an attack.

 

 

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Right from the beginning...

I changed colors.  In my defense, this was quickly worked on back in February and I just went with my standard go-to floss and had not stitched it.  But once I started working on it I wasn't happy and thought a deep rich purplish something or other would be nice.  And what goes better with that than bronze and blue-gray?   I guess the others will change as I go along.

 

And ….  Petey's back!  He is checking out the set up, but Bud and Nit have decided it's pretty damn nice and have taken up residence.  We're working on a plan for better protection with a condo feel so no one feels left out. But we need to give him time to adjust to the first phase.  Old man Bud always spent the majority of his time inside, but now looks for Petey and prefers being outside within sight of him.

 

Hope your weekend went well.   Mine was spent canning hot pepper jelly and hot pepper mustard, but neither were a success.  One was completely my fault.  Oh well.

 

Thanks for visiting!

 

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