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I have moved to Stage Two for Doors and Windows, morphing it into a Needlebook. Hopefully it will be a doorway into the many windows of stitching joy for its new owner. The Exercise in Patches from last post felt so good in my hands - sturdy, textured and substantial - definitely a tactile piece - that I wanted to do something with it that would maximise the 'feel-good' aspect which is perhaps the best part of creating storycloth. Afterall it is in the mutliple feelings that story becomes story. So, considering its dimensions and feel, I decided that a Needlebook would be best. I am no expert on making tassels and if anyone has any hints I would be MOST grateful.
At close of weekend needle I was holding this in my hand, opening it, closing it, turning the 'pages', passing it to my husband to open it and feel it. Looking at it open, looking at it closed... gently squeezing it - well you get the picture. It was just great!
Happy Stitching everyone, Gilly
I love this! but sadly have no idea about tassels!!
ReplyDeleteI've only recently 'found' you but I'm so enjoying your posts!
beautiful needlebook. love the colors in your tassel. if you google "making tassels tutorial" you will find lots of info.
ReplyDeleteI loved this embroidery as it was, but love it as a needlebook too. Beautiful stitching, and a great idea. x
ReplyDeleteA lovely idea, and a delightful little book. Good luck with the tassels. You might search youtube too; there might be some video tutorials.
ReplyDeletethis is just perfect.
ReplyDeletethis is lovely Gilly, the colours are so soft...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Gilly. And those tassels ....! the thread is so good with the colours of the "doors and windows" !
ReplyDeleteI think this was "simply meant to be". I can't think of a lovelier use for your wonderful stitches.
ReplyDeleteLove the conscious thoughts about touching what you make....and the memories it brings ...
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Thank you all for your generous, encouraging comments. I have researched a little on how to make tassels and I wasn't too far wrong. I think a needlebook would be better with broader dimensions but actually this size is very good as it fits so well into the palm of a hand. Now I am looking to find an outlet for thread that I can purchase by mail. Where I live has a fabric store but no embroidery threads. I think I have found one in Victoria. Also I am looking for somewhere to purchase linen - I think I will try Dharma Trading to start with. Thank you again for leaving a comment. It means a great deal to me. Gilly
ReplyDeletejust love the subdued tones and the usefulness of this. Its beautiful gilly.
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