Completely inspired after reading about Crystal's redwork project, I really wanted to get back into handwork. It had been years since I picked up needle and floss and indulged that part of myself! One afternoon, I started scavenging my house and came up with: a plain white muslin sheet, a skein of deep red floss, my embroidery hoop, and a needle. A quick web search yielded a cute pattern by Barbara Parrish.
I'm very pleased with the result! More than that, I am utterly delighted to have spent no money out of pocket and been able to enjoy several quiet evenings of stitching and talking with my husband. He loved watching me work and, though he insisted on calling it "Redline", thought it was a wonderful project. He has now asked me to complete one for his mother, a project I will be happily beginning later today.
My first redwork (or redline, for my hubby) project-- my apologies that I hadn't pressed it yet in this photo-- appears above. I am so thankful to have rediscovered this hobby... and to have been able to do so for free!
Edited to add link to pattern.
I'm very pleased with the result! More than that, I am utterly delighted to have spent no money out of pocket and been able to enjoy several quiet evenings of stitching and talking with my husband. He loved watching me work and, though he insisted on calling it "Redline", thought it was a wonderful project. He has now asked me to complete one for his mother, a project I will be happily beginning later today.
My first redwork (or redline, for my hubby) project-- my apologies that I hadn't pressed it yet in this photo-- appears above. I am so thankful to have rediscovered this hobby... and to have been able to do so for free!
Edited to add link to pattern.
5 comments:
It is so cute. And I love that pattern! Could you post a link to it?
I just finished a bath towel for my niece, and would love to start something new. :)
Thanks, Jennifer! I've added a link to the pattern. It's actually from a whole series of patterns that cover the months of the year. The one I chose is for September. Have fun with your next project!
Thanks! They are all so cute. I have always loved this style of artwork.
Now to the hardest part, choosing which one to work first. lol.
Oh, that is beautiful! That will be my next skill that I need to learn!! Thanks for the inspiration and links!
Good for you.
It is really adorable.
Those will make great gifts or keepsakes.
What will you do with it? frame it?
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