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This past weekend was one of those perfect weekends with rain. Why is that perfect you ask? Well, I am not a fan of hot weather but also I think there is no better excuse to sit indoors on a summer's day and work on your needlework than a rainy day! This weekend, I took a small free chart by Glory Bee to stitch at our weekend cottage for a 4th of July pinkeep. This really is a quick stitch! You can find this and more great freebies at http://www.glorybeestitch.com/freestitchingdays.shtml.
I used a plain blue satin ribbon around the sides attaching it with a series of red, white and blue glass pins. Don't forget to click on the photos to view larger. I then combined red, white and blue satin ribbon for the bow. I am really pleased with this pinkeep which I have placed in a tray with some of my lace, a blue candle and cherries. This completed the festive look!
The perfect July pinkeep. I like how you have combined those skinny red, white and blue ribbons, it is such a nice touch! What a display, too, makes me want some cherries! The back fabric, well, it's just perfect!
Heidi, I adore this cross stitch design as well as your finishing. I love red ticking fabric and it seems the perfect match for the patriotic stitching.
This past weekend was one of those perfect weekends with rain. Why is that perfect you ask? Well, I am not a fan of hot weather but also I think there is no better excuse to sit indoors on a summer's day and work on your needlework than a rainy day! This weekend, I took a small free chart by Glory Bee to stitch at our weekend cottage for a 4th of July pinkeep. This really is a quick stitch! You can find this and more great freebies at http://www.glorybeestitch.com/freestitchingdays.shtml. 
I used a plain blue satin ribbon around the sides attaching it with a series of red, white and blue glass pins. Don't forget to click on the photos to view larger. I then combined red, white and blue satin ribbon for the bow. I am really pleased with this pinkeep which I have placed in a tray with some of my lace, a blue candle and cherries. This completed the festive look!
7 comments:
Pretty as always Heidi, and I love how you have it displayed. I like the red, white and blue pins.
Another beauty, Heidi! Your backing fabric is wonderful and the display is so fun for this piece. I agree about rainy days :)
The perfect July pinkeep. I like how you have combined those skinny red, white and blue ribbons, it is such a nice touch! What a display, too, makes me want some cherries! The back fabric, well, it's just perfect!
Beautiful! I love it! I love the font you used! I may have to try this in a frame for my home. :)
That pinkeep is a beaut, Heidi!! Love the backing fabric!
Your July pinkeep is just perfect Heidi.
You always manage to find the perfect backing fabrics.
I love the way you have it displayed.
Margaret
Heidi,
I adore this cross stitch design as well as your finishing. I love red ticking fabric and it seems the perfect match for the patriotic stitching.
Suzann
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