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Wednesday 25 June 2008

Quaker tin topper

This is my tin topper for June's Monthly Finishing Challenge. As you can see I used my favourite black and white finishing. It's actually not completely finished as I want to put a tiny black bow where the pin is on the inside of the lid but I didn't have any narrow black ribbon so I will change this once I have the ribbon. On the sides I put the pins to hold the braiding while the glue set and decided I quite liked the effect so I decided to leave them there. The pattern comes from The Ackworth School Pattern book and is stitched on 35ct white Brussels linen with black Au Ver a Soie silk thread.

I made a start on a Christmas ornament yesterday afternoon. I am using the scissor fob pattern from the Sampler Cove's Rhapsody in Red III but I will make slight amendments to it.

I am reading Dead Sky by Tami Hoag - the synopsis reads "It was a crime so brutal it changed the lives of even the most hardened homicide cops...". So back to the garden I go to read a few more chapters!

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Christmas, Monthly Finishing Challenge, Quaker

25 Comments:

On 25 June 2008 at 15:11, Carol

I LOVE IT! You did a great job - the black and white is outstanding :-)
On 25 June 2008 at 15:12, BeckySC

OOOH, Carol! It's just gorgeous :) Congratulations!!
On 25 June 2008 at 15:25, Meari

That is so adorable, Carol!
On 25 June 2008 at 15:38, Edgar

That is a really prtty finish!
On 25 June 2008 at 15:45, Anonymous

That is just gorgeous Carol - great finish!
On 25 June 2008 at 15:46, Anonymous

It looks great and very impresive because of combination black and white! :)
On 25 June 2008 at 15:50, staci

Gorgeous finish! The black and white are so striking and I love the extra attention to detail!
On 25 June 2008 at 15:55, Deb

Gorgeous finish Carol! Can't wait to see the RIR3 scissor fob/ornament and the changes you make, I'm sure it will be fantastic.
On 25 June 2008 at 15:59, Katrina

Gorgeous! I love the colors.
On 25 June 2008 at 16:35, valerie

ohhh, I love it! It is so cute and I love the contrast on the sides of the tin.
On 25 June 2008 at 16:47, Michelle-ozark crafter

That is really nice! You did a very wonderful job!
On 25 June 2008 at 18:03, Vonna Pfeiffer

Its gorgeously finished Carol! I love it!
On 25 June 2008 at 19:07, Jane

Your finish is very inspiring! Love the look of the pins in the braid.

I enjoy reading Tami Hoag, too!
On 25 June 2008 at 21:25, Daffycat

Stunning, Carol! Such nice work...
On 25 June 2008 at 21:26, Karen

wow your tin looks great
On 26 June 2008 at 04:31, Michele

love your finished tin! lovely in black and white :)
On 26 June 2008 at 07:38, Rowyn

What a striking finish. Beautifully finished too.
On 26 June 2008 at 12:25, Karoline

It's lovely Carol, congratulations
On 26 June 2008 at 12:34, Stitchhappy

Very cute! I know it will look great with the black & white pinkeep you made recently - congratulations on another great finish!
On 26 June 2008 at 13:21, Yuko

What a beautiful tin topper, Carol!
I love black x white combination, too!
It's amazing work and gorgeous!!
On 27 June 2008 at 02:24, All things beautiful

The black & white piece looks great finished off on the tin. Good job! I especially love how you complemented it with the checks.
On 27 June 2008 at 07:48, Heidi

Beautifully done Carol! love it!
On 29 June 2008 at 03:58, Carla

wow!! this tin is fantastic....great job!!!
On 1 July 2008 at 02:03, Dani - tkdchick

What a great tin! You definately aced that finishing challenge!!!
On 2 July 2008 at 10:42, Hearty Bakes

Loves its colours and details for this. Absolutely gorgeous :)