Sylvie's birthday gift!

As promised, here's a picture of the gift I stitched for Sylvie. I wanted to do something a little special because Sylvie was not only in my birthday exchange group, but she's my adopted stitcher too!

I knew Sylvie had the Tudor Knot Needlebook on her wishlist, so I stitched her the Tudor Knot Sweetbag by Nostalgic Needle (I sent the other chart as a gift with a few more bits and pieces). It's on 32ct Willow Green linen and uses Silk 'n Colors Summer Shadows (remember when I bought the thread a while ago?)

I didn't realise until I got the charts that the Tudor Knot pieces are stitched using chain stitch. It's probably a good thing because I might not have got them if I'd realised, but it was easy to do and stitched up fast (well, the black outlining took a while, but the chain stitch was quick). And the bag was easy to finish off too.

I left off the sequins and the beads, and I did all the knotwork in the silk instead of half in silver as instructed. I was going to follow the directions exactly but couldn't find all the bits and pieces. Then I decided the silk shading was so pretty I'd rather it was plainer anyway.

I was sorry to part with it! I wish you could see the colours of the silk properly - it really came out nicely.

The other big stitching news is that Petal Fairy is finished!!! Pic to come tomorrow when I've ironed her!

And sadder news of Steve Irwin. What a shock to hear of his death. He was a great wildlife and animal supporter. I'm so sorry for his wife and young kids.

Comments

  1. oh, this is so cool - those celtic knots look amazing,Sylvie must be just thrilled with her gift Nicki.

    look forward to seeing Petal now :)

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  2. Wow Nicki, that is so beautiful. It's wonderful and Sylvie must be delighted.

    Again, just wow!

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  3. Dear Nicki, you already know how much I love this bag (and all the goodies), but I want to thank you again, my dear friend.
    (((hugs)))

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  4. This is truly stunning Nicki!! What a great, great gift for Sylvie - not mentionning the wonderful stash you sent her as well! What a work of love.

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  5. That is SO beautiful, Nicki - I'm absolutely speechless. I wish I could finish like you!

    Congratulations on finishing Petal Fairy too, I can't wait to see it. :) Do you have any more Mirabilia's planned?

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  6. I saw this on Sylvie's blog last night and was amazed - this is truly a gorgeous piece of needlework. What a wonderful friend you are!

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  7. I saw your bag on Sylvie's blog, it's wonderful! Truly beautiful.

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  8. Oh wow, your sweet bag for Sylvie is absolutely exquisite - words don't express well enough ... just stunning! :D

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  9. Stunning stitching and finishing-Lucky Sylvie!

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  10. WOW! That bag is soooo beautiful!

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  11. That is stunning!

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  12. Gee Nicki, that sweetbag is drop dead gorgeous! I am in awe, you did such a beautiful job, as usual! I don't know if I would have attempted it. Were the instructions with the chart?

    Love it!

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  13. Wow Nicki, this is absolutely stunning! You did a fantastic job. I love it! Congrats on finishing your Petal Fairy. Can't wait to see her!

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  14. What lovely pieces all round. Anne has made a beautiful job of the needlwroll and you have made a lovely job of the sweet bag. Very impressive.

    And I love the bag Anne got from Hong Kong too. I am not a red fan either, but just love all that you got.

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  15. Gorgeous bag, Nicki - an amazing accomplishment. :D

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