Sunday, February 22, 2009

Sunday stitching


It seems like Sundays are my days for stitching and finishing.
I sat down today and in between laundry, watching TV and taking care of my mother & husband, I stitched and finished this.
Last week's ornaments were soft and feminine. This one is bright and bold. The fabric is a dyed Jobelin (28ct of course) called Pink Raspberry. I stitched it with Hyacinth GAST and used the 2007 Breast Cancer Awareness pattern (center of it).
In the very middle, instead of the flowers, I put a sterling silver ribbon charm.

The back of the ornament is finished in some pink ribbon fabric and the edging is just perfect for Oscar night. It is made in a ladder design with rhinestones every 1/4 inch or so. I tried to take a pic but the rhinestones gave off too much glare, much like the dresses some are wearing tonight! LOL.
Many of you have asked where I get the backing fabric I am using. It is from Allyndayle Awareness Fabrics at www.allyndayle.com They are wonderful to work with!
I have also decided to try and stitch some ornaments in honor of some special people. This one is for my friend Ashley's mom who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer right now. She works for a wonderful group, the Girl Scouts of America and she gives so much of herself to others. She recently lost her dad while having to deal with this disease. So maybe while she takes care of herself, this will brighten her day!
Thanks again to all!

9 comments:

GoldenAngelsWorks said...

That is so pretty!!!!

Rene la Frog said...

Another great finish.

Terry said...

Love the design and the fabric you backed it with. Very lovely!

Unknown said...

What a pretty design! Nice work. :)

Dawn said...

That is so pretty!!

Cindy F. said...

Congrats on a beautiful finish:)
Love the charm and the fabric!

Christine H said...

Love them, great finihes. Congrats

Nancy M said...

Really pretty and nice coordinating material too.

Karan said...

Another very lovely ornie. :0)
Sending lots of positive & healing thoughts for your friend.