Saturday, March 29, 2014

My most recent needlepoint piece, a Pillow

I have found an alternative way to post photos on my blog. I'm not sure if I should be doing it this way but I am going to try this. For those of you viewing my blog for the first time, I have for several months now not been able to post on my blog because of what I think to  be an automatic security update on my computer. Since I haven't found how to fix this issue I have now tried to circumvent the issue. I even started a new blog elsewhere but was not happy with it so I have continued to try to work on trying to work on the issues preventing me to blog on my original blog since I do love blogging here. Having said all of that, read on to my most recent blog post.
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One of my favorite hobby's is needlepoint. It is therapy for me not to mention that I always need to have something to do with my hands even while watching TV in the evening. I had been working on this particular piece for a very long time. Needlepoint can often be very time consuming. I was so pleased when I finally completed the needlepoint of  this piece. I had intended it to be a gift for my daughter but OOPS, I liked it so much that I decided to keep it for myself.
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 I was thrilled at what I had made when I had it made into a pillow. I simply couldn't part with it. So much of the enjoyment for me is deciding how to put it together with trim, outer fringe and of course, a fabric to back it with. It can sometimes be a daunting task but I was very pleased with my choices. It kind of reminded me of a piece that you might find in a MacKenzie-Child's collection. I do collect MacKenzie-Child's pieces so this worked so well.

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This photo really does not do it justice, the fringe around the outer edge is a lime green. Since I wanted to make the pillow a little bit larger I decided to outline the needlepoint piece with a cording that picks up the colors of the piece itself, a red and green. The fabric is a black and white houndstooth and the same fabric was used on the back. I am very pleased with the finished look and there is always a feeling of accomplishment when you come to the end of a project.

Do any of you do some kind of needlework. If so you do know that feeling of accomplishment. Thank you for visiting my blog. I have been so unsure if I would be able to continue blogging.

I will soon be sharing more of this room since I have been busy doing some redecorating in this room as well. A few changes here and there always lifts ones spirits. Change is a "good thing". 

Carolyn 




7 comments:

  1. I really enjoy coming to your blog. Your needlepoint pillow is very, very pretty. I love the black background.

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  2. I am doing needlepoint now for a while. I think I have chosen a project that will take forever but I love the "new" look of needlepoint with the fancy stitches and beading.

    I love the way you finished yours!

    Carol

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  3. Carolyn -- your needlepoint pillow is fabulous! As to the pork -- it was SIL -- he smoked it over hickory and pecan for 13 hours. I'm sure he used a rub but not sure what. THAT (the pork cooking) was all done before we came. Lucky me, got to bring some home, however! And I'm thinking for gluten-free people that Moomie's buns would be terrific. Thanks for visiting!

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  4. Carolyn, your needlepoint pillow makes my heart sing. I do know the feeling of accomplishment you mention. I've been an avid stitcher since childhood. My love is needlepoint, but counted cross stitch, embroidery, and quilting also make me happy. I also live with a lot of MacKenzie Childs pieces, so we have that in common too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pillow. Happy Stitching!

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  5. I am not the least bit handy or crafty (sigh). Your needlepoint is pretty. I can see why you decided to keep it for yourself.

    Sorry to read about loading photos the blog. Seem slike you worked out a pretty good alternative.

    Happy spring.

    Velva

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  6. I used to do bargello and have a couple of pillows I made watching Watergate. That's how long it's been! I often think of starting again but unfortunately I now have arthritis in my hands. We'll see.

    Your pillow is beautiful. I'm pea green!

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  7. Have you thought of Googling your problem? It has helped me through many a problem on blogger.

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