The first is a thimble purse to be worn as a necklace. The design is by With Thy Needle and Thread. The pattern came with the purse frame. I used a scrap of 40 count linen and overdyed threads I had on hand. It is stitched with one strand of floss over two threads of linen. It is lined with a coordinating cotton print fabric. The pattern suggests using waxed hemp cord for the necklace, but I thought a chain would be more comfortable. As you can see, the purse from the closure to the bottom measures about three inches. I like the tree and the scattered alphabet. And, yes, I put a thimble inside.
The other finished project is a small sewing set by Little House Needleworks from the pattern called Fresh from the Garden. The quilted sewing case and pincushion are presewn items from Impie, Hattie & Bea. I attached my cross stitched piece to the inside of the case. I used the called for 32 count Weeks Dye Works linen in the straw colorway with Classic Colorworks overdyed flosses.
I don't know why, but some stitched items may sit around for a couple of years before I pluck up the courage to do the finishing work. The thimble purse was that way - the dread of sewing tiny seams and putting it all together with the purse lining and then gluing the thing into the purse frame. Will it hold? Will I glue the purse closed?!?
In the end, it's always a good feeling to get things truly finished, and I tell myself I won't wait so long the next time.
