I finally finished my wool mat, though I took a few short cuts to make it go faster and get it done. I did not add the bugs or spider web, I just wanted a flower piece for my table. The problem is, it doesn't look good on my table so I need to find a place for it or maybe it will be a gift.
I finished it off by adding a linen backing and a blanket stitch. The original was done with a nice edge, but I am too lazy to make a binding.
Not perfect, but not bad. Pattern is Flower Garden Crazy, by Primitive Gatherings.
For the back, I used a linen that has the feel of wool. I found it in a thrift shop and I thought it would be nice for a backing. I cut out the design and left about a half inch of excess so I could tuck it under and keep a nice edge on the back. I pinned it and turned the edge under as I did the blanket stitch, not perfect, but not bad;) The crooked edge came about when I did the stems, I was a bit tight on the stitching.
22 comments:
Really pretty. Would make a nice gift for someone but try it in different places in your home. You worked so hard on this not to keep it.
Debbie, I love that! You did a great job and I really like the prim colors you used.
its gorgeous... such a lot of detail... and the back is great too... I do love finding uses for preloved fabric/items...
Hugz
It's looks beautiful. I love the shape of it. So much nicer than just a round.
Gorgeous finish!!
Love the beautiful flowers on this mat. Lovely finish.
Rose
GORGEOUS piece!!!!! Love the shape too!
Absolutely gorgeous! I really should get started on mine...
Your flower mat looks wonderful! Congratulations on getting it finished! :0)
I think it's beautiful!
Magnificent!! You are WAY too hard on yourself!! AND I bet it looks wonderful on your table!! How could it not!
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Absolutely perfect.y
What's not perfect? It sure looks that way to me.
it is beautiful! You might want to save it to display in the middle of winter when a few flowers would be nice to see...
Oooh, I love how it turned out. You brought it together nicely. You are an artist!
Blessings,
Carol
Beautiful! Who's pattern is it?
Oh, that is gorgeous.
That a lovely flower mat, someone is going to be very lucky if you decide to gift it! Deb
I can see this in a cottage somewhere :-) :-) Calling in to say as always your a star x x x
I love, love, love it!!!
Love your appliqué! Spectacular. RI huh, close to me. xox
Ohhhh, that turned out lovely!
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