The center rose was cross-stitched on black fabric using the Leisure Arts Pamphlet "A Regal Rose and Distinctive Floral Alphabet." (There is a link to the pamphlet under "My Favorites" at Amazon.com on the sidebar to the right.)
The round robin began in July of 2012 and ended in January of 2013. This is how it looked when it returned home. Absolutely stunning! What a talented novice group.
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| Embellished by Crystal S., Hazel T., Shannon C., and Mardeen L. |
I believe Shannon mailed it on to Crystal S. in OH. Crystal added the lovely wisteria and the dragonfly among other lovely details.
Hazel T. in MO received the block next. She added the amazing Brazilian embroidery in the upper-left, along the top, and (if I remember correctly) in the lower-right corner.
Mardeen L. in CO completed the block with the delicate hanky, the lovely button cluster flower, and leafy vine with flowers along the right side of the block.
Until now, the block has been tucked safely away, waiting for me to transform it into a 12-inch pillow. I used this pillow tutorial (again) at lemontreecreations.blogspot.com to transform the block into a pillow cover. (It was a little tricky, as the embroidery pulled the 12-inch block in to about 11.5-inches, but I made it work!)
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| Embellished by Shannon C., Crystal S., Hazel T. and Mardeen L. |
Please stop by the 1 Xmas Item a Month blog to see more lovely gifts and Christmas projects!
9 comments:
Wow, this turned out beautifully! I love the cross-stitched rose in the center, it reminds me of my CQJP2012 project (that I only have 1 block left to do on). Wonderful job of putting it into a pillow. It will surely be a treasure for the lucky recipient. Hugs’
It's beautiful! I have a similar block which I have from one of the Novice RR's and I am too scared to do anything with it because it is so gorgeous. I was thinking a cushion but now I think I will put it in a frame behind glass and display it.
Well done to everyone involved in your block. It is truly a work of art.
This is simply BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for sharing......what an inspiration! :-)
Very pretty! Nice to have a finish!
This block has grown in beauty through all the hands it has passed. So much eye candy to enjoy. Now you have turned it into a fantastic cushion, the greatest show case.
Santa will not want to give this away, but keep it!!!
Hello Renee! The block has made the most beautiful cushion.... not surprised you are tempted to keep it! ;) xx
What a good idea! I wish I had thought of that years ago! I don't decorate for christmas anymore...no fun without kids but a christmas project a month...good idea! GOod luck!
Cheri
www.fabricandmemories.blogspot.com
This has turned out so pretty, don't think I could part with it when all my stitchy friends have helped make it. A real treasure
You KNOW I love this, don't you!!
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