I finished the sewing sets, added some new needles and boxes of pins, and sent them off by Priority Mail. I forgot to add delivery confirmation. I really wish I would have insured them--at least I'd be paid for my time, if anything goes wrong. All of my packages sent via USPS have gotten to their destinations, so I believe these will also.
This is a matryoshka-themed set, based upon a biscornu freebie by Alexandrina.
and the backs:
The next set is a spring theme from Biscornu #509, by The Floss Box:
and the backs:
I'm ashamed that the motifs on the needle cases are not centered. Yes, I did measure , find the center, and count the threads, but I forgot to allow for the margin of fabric that gets turned under. The next time I will write down my plan on paper. Measure twice, stitch once!
The two "L's" are from charted design books by Dover Publications.
Oh, I learned how to make a humbug!
Happy stitching!
1 comment:
those sewing sets are lovely!
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