Monday, January 30, 2012

Guardian angels!

I treated myself to a new pattern called Guardian Angels. I thought it was nice as a gift idea and they can be used for ornaments for next Christmas. The pattern is by Bird Brain Designs. She also has some nice free designs.

I made the first two, like the pattern, with batting wings. The thing I didn't like was, the stitching shows through the batting on the other side, so I don't feel it is a very neat finish. I antiqued them and put in the dryer, and I like how they held up and how they look, so maybe a double batting to hide the sloppy stitches on the heart.

I have a new computer, and the photoshop upgrade, so I can use my new camera now. I still need to practice with settings and getting the photos to look the way I want, so I hope they look nice on your computer.



The second pair, I went with extra colors and like how they look. I also used fabric and a piece of batting to make the wings. I also stitched the body using thread and running it along the outer stitch to hid it. I think it has more substance to them and a lot neat on the back side.



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16 comments:

  1. SandiJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Hi,

    I like both sets, but would like to see one more with a medium for the wings.

    They look like they are perfect angels to guard over someone special.

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  2. DorothyJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    They all look great with white or red wings.

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  3. Pam BJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    I like them both!

    Hugs,
    Pam

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  4. Pamela@ The Sampler Makers FarmhouseJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    Oh I like these!! I got a new camera too, and I can't get the lighting right. I am so used to my other one...

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  5. FionaJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    They are so lovely... I like both sets equally....
    Hugz

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  6. Susan At Glen Oaks PrimitivesJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Hi, Deborah:
    I like the style of the angels and I really adore the red wings.
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  7. antique quilterJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    these are adorable, love the second one with the red wings!
    the pictures are very clear, love the background :)
    Kathie

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  8. acorn hollowJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    what a sweet pattern both are very fun.
    cathy

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  9. AliciaJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Love the for of them!!!

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  10. cuckiJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    aww they are so sweet xxx

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  11. TerryJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Your little angels are all so cute! :0)

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  12. Ter'eJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Positively gorgeous. Positively gorgeous!

    May I ask what you use to do the transferring of the pattern? I say.........I shy away from doing patterns like this because it seems it would take me hours to trace the pattern.

    I am amazed over how fast you complete your projects.

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  13. AllieJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Well I love them both too - really darling!

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  14. frontporchprimsJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I like the extra colors too:) Great pattern. -Steph-

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  15. DebJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Your angels are adorable and I like both sets of wings!

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  16. KarenJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    I like the angels with the extra colors best.

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