Monday, April 6, 2015

sewing up a memory.

Good Monday Morning.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and a blessed Easter. I had a very laid back day yesterday. I made our Easter dinner Saturday morning before I left for work. So I only had to heat up the "Cottage Ham" More about that in my next post titled "Foods of Cleveland" and make scalloped potatoes. Which ment I was able to work in the sewing room finishing a piece for a friend.

A few months ago my girlfriend saw a stitched piece I did in honor of my mother.HERE She asked me if I could do that for her boyfriends best friends Mother. This friend of his passed away in an ATV accident and she thought that his mother would appreciate it. I finished stitching it last month and decided I better get it sewn up into something quickly because she was going over there this weekend.

I am still learning when it comes to sewing. But you know what they say? "Practice makes perfect" I think for the most part this turned out great. Two things I noticed, the solid red fabric was sewn a tad crooked on the right and I wish I would have used a different color, like green or tan in place of that solid red. Things you don't catch until it's to late. But all in all I am happy with it. We decided to barter for this. I make this and she in turn is going to paint a canvas piece for me. I am not sure what it will be but I know I will love it.


This is fabric for the back

I have some pictures to share on my next blog posting of my trip back home to Cleveland Ohio. It was a balmy 25 degrees when we arrived there on Friday Evening and stayed chilly untill Monday where it reached 55 and sunny HALLELUJAH!!! LOL We only went for 4 days but next time I am staying for a week. I need more time :)

Wishing you all a great day today.
Smile and stitch on!!
Natasha

7 comments:

  1. It's a lovely finish -- I'm sure the gift will be loved and cherished. Sorry you had such a short time back home. And so chilly too!

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  2. How beautiful. I love the fabric and the finish. It's a true treasure.
    xxx

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  3. I think your pillow finish turned out lovely. Glad you were able to get home even for a short trip.

    Robin in Virginia

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  4. Congrats on the really pretty finish Natasha.

    Linda

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  5. Very beautiful! I think we are our own worst critics so I'm sure it's gorgeous. I have several pillow finishes I need to do. Just need to get over the fear and do them! They look so great done that way and it's cheaper than framing.

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  6. I think your finish turned out beautifully. I'm sure it will be treasured.

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  7. I'm sure you're not missing the northeast Ohio weather, are you, Natasha?! I'm about ready to move south myself :) I look forward to reading your foods of Cleveland post--wonder how similar they are to ours here in Pittsburgh?

    Your finish is so meaningful and so special--what a treasure for that mother! It looks beautiful :)

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