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Sunday 14 October 2012

Embroidery Hoop box finish

The hinges duly arrived from eBay yesterday and I was able to finish my hoop box. I've uploaded a few pictures into collages:

I really loved both stitching and finishing this project.

For those of you who may have missed previous posts about this here are a few details although you can find the posts by clicking on either the 'Hoop Box' or the 'Blue' label below:

The pattern for the top is Grace & Virtue Sampler by Brenda Keyes. It is stitched on 48ct antique white Gander linen with HDF Mermaid Blue 2329. The inner cartouche I designed myself and is stitched on the same linen with the same blue silk thread. The lining is a French Navy silk fabric from my stash and the hoops are 5".

All of the pictures are clickable for a close up view.

Thank you to Vonna (The Twisted Stitcher) for her excellent tutorial.

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Blue, Grace and Virtue Sampler; Hoop Box

27 Comments:

On 14 October 2012 at 12:23, Vickie

It turned out positively lovely! I just love Brenda Keyes. I have stitched two of her charts. http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/
On 14 October 2012 at 13:37, Susan @ Real Girl Designs

It's gorgeous, Carol. Congratulations on a lovely finish!
On 14 October 2012 at 14:06, Gillie

Oh my goodness, I read hoop box in a previous post and wasn't too impressed to be honest but wow, Carol, not what I was imagining....just beautiful!
On 14 October 2012 at 14:16, Faye

It is just stunning Carol~~ I love the blue with the white...And, the interior is just as beautiful and the outside....A piece that will be cherished for many many years. Nice job, Faye
On 14 October 2012 at 14:56, Jennifer Ann Fox

Oh, how gorgeous is this! I LOVE IT! you did a great job.

Jennifer
On 14 October 2012 at 15:10, pj

Gorgeous is the word on this one!!! A great job and the pattern fits the piece so well. Love the blue color on white and the inside is pretty too.
On 14 October 2012 at 16:53, Grit

Wow this looks beautiful.
I love blue white.
Liebe Grüße Grit
On 14 October 2012 at 18:39, tangerinedream73

So gorgeous Carol, just stunning!
On 14 October 2012 at 21:00, Carol

Absolutely love this finish, Carol!! Congratulations on a truly special pieces :)
On 15 October 2012 at 04:09, Marsha

Very beautiful. Love the colors and the finishing is impeccable.
On 15 October 2012 at 05:52, SamplerNut

Wow!! Carol, this is very pretty!! What a great idea. I will have to try this for one of my designs.

Gloria
On 15 October 2012 at 06:21, Tatkis

Wonderful stitched motive and fantastic finish!

Hugs,
Tatyana
On 15 October 2012 at 13:19, Yuko

Dear SMIL Carol,
How beautiful this box is!!!
Amazing work!
You always make such wonderful things on small count linens.
This is perfect, and congratulations for you succeeded, I saw your patterns international online shop and it really made me happy!!
And I have to take some photos and upload my iStitch sew buttons bag!!
xxoo
On 15 October 2012 at 14:36, Anonymous

Sensationnel !
;-)
V.
On 15 October 2012 at 22:18, Brenda

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! Now I'm going to have to make one for myself too!!

But that would also make a perfect gift for someone in the future too!

Great job on the finishing!
On 16 October 2012 at 09:37, Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)

Oh wow, this is so gorgeous! Well done. :)
On 16 October 2012 at 11:47, Megan Chamberlain

It has turned out wonderfully. I love the design and your stitching is amazing.
On 16 October 2012 at 15:46, Charlotte

I could kick myself for not getting a box full of embroidery hoops at a yard sale recently! What a great idea. Found you through Craft Gossip.
On 16 October 2012 at 18:28, Dani - tkdchick

Beautifully designed and finished!
On 16 October 2012 at 19:41, stitchersanon

stunning, absolutely stunning xx
On 17 October 2012 at 07:41, Vaida

Oh my.. I have never seen such a finish! It's simply stunning!
On 19 October 2012 at 00:32, valerie

Gorgeousness Carol! You really outdid yourself. It's a stunning finish and I love the addition of the cartouche!
On 20 October 2012 at 14:24, Jo who can't think of a clever nickname

It looks amazing, the stitching is beautiful and the box is so well-made. You must be very proud of yourself.
On 25 October 2012 at 14:15, Anna van Schurman

Fabulous. I can't wait to try something like this myself.
On 28 October 2012 at 08:42, MoonBeam

Wow, you did a great job on this, and I love the design you chose for the lid. Really nice.
On 19 August 2013 at 17:01, Aurelas

It's so beautiful! I love how you can use your own work or rescue a vintage piece for the cover. Going to have to try this one!
I liked it so much I blogged it.

http://booksbowtiesandballsofyarn.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-stitchers-companion-embroidery-hoop.html
On 10 April 2022 at 13:09, Liz

Where did you get the hinge? Beautiful box. Love it