Sunday, April 17, 2011

Rooster Stitchery Mat!

I finished my mat today, one project at a time.
I found the pattern for the rooster at NeedleCrafter.
There are a lot of wonderful stitchery patterns that you can use for free and they make great gifts too.
After I added the border, I realized there was empty space, so even after I cut it down a little, it just had to be filled with more stitchery;) I used designs that I found on another free site, Broderie d' antan. It is in french, but you can find a library of designs and the site is updated, regularly with new ones.

I was going to make it into a hot pad, for a gift, but it was too pretty to get spills on.
So, I made it into a table mat, so it can be used that way or hung on a wall. Now if I can just part with it;)


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19 comments:

  1. pauletteApril 17, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Debbie this is stunning!! Is this a Woodensails original?
    Love it!
    P

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  2. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Debbie - it is beautiful!

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  3. BubzRugzApril 17, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Your rooster is fantastic.... I think he is too beautiful for spills too!!
    Hugz

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  4. TheCrankyCrowApril 18, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Gorgeously creative as usual! Love it! Smiles ~ Robin

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  5. AllieApril 18, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Oh my gosh no he's too gorgeous to get spills on - I love how you added the elements to the corners, just brilliant! I love Needlecrafter, one of the first stitchery sites I found.

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  6. StaciApril 18, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    What a wonderful rooster! I love your new creation!

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  7. SilviaApril 18, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    That is sooooo beautiful

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  8. Linda April 18, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Gorgeous! Yes, way too pretty for a hot pad!

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  9. moosecraftApril 18, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Oh my goodness, Debbie!!! What a fabulous piece! Although I would LOVE to have it in my home *wink* I don't think you should part with it... you would miss it for sure! Definitely a piece to display on a nice table or hang on the wall

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  10. Sassafras and WinterberryApril 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    It's just beautiful. I love all the fancy stitching in the corners. The whole piece looks a bit French! Love it!
    Courtney

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  11. primitivebettysApril 18, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Very pretty! :) And yup, too pretty for spills indeed.

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  12. Angie PadillaApril 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Very, very pretty. If you're ready to part with it... I'll accept it! :)

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  13. LoriApril 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    That is so sweet! I agree, I woulnd't want food spills all over it!!

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  14. TerryApril 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    That's just beautiful! :0)

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  15. ~Madalynne~April 18, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Such a fancy fellow! Roosters are one of my favorite motifs . . . yours (as always) is so unique!

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  16. CaroleApril 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Very sweet! You are so great at antiquing your fabrics! I love it! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

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  17. Carrie P.April 19, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    What a great design. And yes it is way to pretty to use. Great job. thanks for the link.

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  18. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I love this! How did I miss this post?!!! Thanks for the website as to where FREE patterns are. I've marked it...unsure if I will ever find the time but it will be fun to check out all the designs and dream.

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  19. Joanne LendaroApril 22, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Okay, so when do you sleep?? You are crankin' them out girl! LOVE this one too, and it is too cute to use as a pot holder! (and congrats on the 500!! I'm behind and trying to catch up a little...)

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