Saturday, 13 December 2014

Something rather special....



Hello my wonderful friends :)

 I am THRILLED and really proud of myself as I have finished my Robin Christmas design.

 I made it into something I have never made before after a brilliant idea given to me :)  Ha ha I thought YES!! I can do this... hmmm well let me tell you I literally have been at it all day!  And seeing as it was my first time ever of making this I am over the moon with it.

 Here is my journey...

 The finished stitch..

Let the making commence...

Do you like me new gadget?  Its magnetic and sits on the bottom plate... it basically guides me so that I will have straight lines :)

First the red fabric.. but then I had to decide how large I wanted it...

And here it is.. with the outer fabric...

I was thinking of adding some of my own hand made buttons.. as a 'special' touch?  What do you think?


 Close up..
I have not sewn them on yet as I wanted to see what you all thought?

Here is the finished design...

Yes its a wall hanging :)

 The first one ever I have made!

 I had to visit B&Q and Hobbycraft the other day for supplies.. ha ah a the wooden poles and ends!

 Looking at it I feel it 'needs' something else...

 Ideas welcome :)
I still cannot believe I made this!!! ha ha a really! :)

 Please feel free to leave a comment :)

 Thank you :)

 smiles :)

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31 comments:

  1. LindaSaturday, 13 December, 2014

    You did a fantastic job Jacquie. I think the buttons would look great and finish it off perfectly.

    Linda

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  2. KimMSaturday, 13 December, 2014

    Oh, Jacquie - it's beautiful! Well done! I love the buttons - they will add a special "Jacquie" touch.
    xxx

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  3. Pam in ILSaturday, 13 December, 2014

    You did a wonderful job! I think the buttons will be just the right embellishment for your finished piece.

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  4. MouseSaturday, 13 December, 2014

    ooooooooooooooooooooooo love it and those buttons will be perfect for it :) love mouse xxxxx

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  5. Caitlin DSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Oh its beautiful!!!!! Love the buttons.

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  6. FeliciaSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Oh that is beautiful and the buttons add a special touch, I think you should keep them!

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  7. TheresaSunday, 14 December, 2014

    This is so nice. Love all the buttons.

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  8. ShellySunday, 14 December, 2014

    Very nice and the buttons would look great on it!

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  9. Jennifer M.Sunday, 14 December, 2014

    This turned out so nice! Great job on the sewing. Love it. I say sew those buttons on. :)

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  10. HeatherSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Cute design! Buttons would add but certainly not detract from the design! Great finish!

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  11. ChristinaSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Congrats!! You did a wonderful job!!

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  12. JoySunday, 14 December, 2014

    The buttons are nice although I would go for red, maybe, to echo the robins, or perhaps a border of felt holly and sequin berries to sparkle a bit?
    It is a beautiful hanging.
    J x

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  13. kiwikidSunday, 14 December, 2014

    It is so beautiful!!! Well done you!! You are a whizz with the machine now! I like the buttons on myself.
    xx

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  14. butterflySunday, 14 December, 2014

    I love what you have done with your beautful Christmas Robins I think yes the buttons look great .

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  15. Peg - Happy In QuiltingSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Beautiful

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  16. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameSunday, 14 December, 2014

    It looks amazing!! I think the buttons would look lovely as everyone has already said!

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  17. Chookyblue......Sunday, 14 December, 2014

    oh it looks great.............love the robins..........well done...........

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  18. ChristineSunday, 14 December, 2014

    It's beautiful, and yes I'd definitely add the buttons

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  19. VickieSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Good for you! Have fun adding a bit more to it. :)

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  20. AntheaSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Definitely do the buttons Jacquie - & like the way you've set them out, just as they are!
    It's a beautiful hanging, so beautifully sewn, no wonder you're chuffed with yourself!

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  21. Daniela BencúrováSunday, 14 December, 2014

    I thought it would be a pillow and suddenly hung on the wall:-))
    I think it's a great idea !!!
    And your buttons there kind of cute!

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  22. Purple Pixie DustSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Job well done and I would add the buttons, very good you go girl. hugs Lynda Ruth

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  23. gracieSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Love the new wall hanging. I also have one of those magnets for my machine. It is always nice to add a little something to a design to make it more personal...buttons would be nice.

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  24. The Knitting Cross StitcherSunday, 14 December, 2014

    It is a lovely finish.I really like the buttons idea.

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  25. LindaLeeSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Hi Jacquie! Beautiful piece and it makes a perfect wall hanging. Seeing it with your buttons and then without,,,,,,,I think the buttons should be added. It would finish it off so nicely. Lovely.
    LindaLee

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  26. LumiruusuSunday, 14 December, 2014

    Very beautifull wall hanging and you did a amazing work with sewing it !! With my Best greetings from Finland,Maija

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  27. Mii StitchMonday, 15 December, 2014

    Looks great!! A lovely hanging, you did a fantastic job :)

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  28. TerriMonday, 15 December, 2014

    Very pretty!!

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  29. JulieMonday, 15 December, 2014

    Stunning hanging, well done.

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  30. AnonymousTuesday, 16 December, 2014

    Hi Jacquie

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog.
    This finish is beautiful x

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  31. Summer Tuesday, 16 December, 2014

    Beautiful stitching! it makes a lovely wall hanging.

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