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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Aug 13 2007 :  2:06:45 PM  Show Profile
Ok, I went with wedgwood blue for the basket (a darker and a lighter for contrast). On the basket it self (the container part) I put white french knots as the criss crosses.

Now my question is, should I put them (the white french knots) at the criss crosses of the handle too?

Here's a pic to refresh, I will post when done-

janetinva123
True Blue Farmgirl

363 Posts

Janet
newport news va
USA
363 Posts

Posted - Aug 13 2007 :  2:33:57 PM  Show Profile
I would, it looks like the handle would be made of the same basket material so i would put them on the handle also.

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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl

1438 Posts

Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  01:30:24 AM  Show Profile
Hey gals! I agree with Janet, and she is one embroidering mama from what I can see (Janet I read your blog, it is top notch, and loved the "have needle and not afraid to use it" story)! The pillowcase is coming along so nicely; I may have to "borrow" this pattern; thanks for sharing it with us. Nance
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  07:43:37 AM  Show Profile
Thanks gals, I think I will do that.

As for the pattern it's a cheap one, it's from Aunt Martha's. I think I paid like 87 cents for it. lol :)
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  08:38:01 AM  Show Profile
I thought I would real quickly show a updated pic
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mkmomus
True Blue Farmgirl

248 Posts

Merle
Greensboro NC
248 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  08:40:32 AM  Show Profile
Heather,
That looks beautiful! I love it. It doesn't look to me like you are going too slow.
Merle

Edited by - mkmomus on Aug 14 2007 08:41:07 AM
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  08:48:10 AM  Show Profile
Thanks Merle! :)
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl

1014 Posts

Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  09:36:29 AM  Show Profile
Wow that is so pretty!

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mommatracy
True Blue Farmgirl

490 Posts

Tracy
My. Olive NC
USA
490 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  11:10:28 AM  Show Profile
Your embroidered pillow case is beautiful. When I saw the topic about embroidery I had to look! I love embroidery. I have most of Aunt Martha's patterns but I don't recall that one. I will check it out. I have recently stamped a set of pillowcases that I made out of linen and can't wait to get started. If I could just master emailing pictures I would send a photo of a set of pillowcases that I have finished. They are done in an Aunt Martha's pattern.
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

1940 Posts


Portland Oregon
USA
1940 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  12:55:34 PM  Show Profile
Those French knots really set it off beautifully! Good choice. It's coming along and will be a treasure!

Farmgirl hug,
Patricia

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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts

Posted - Aug 14 2007 :  1:43:07 PM  Show Profile
Magnolia Whisper...Oh, it is soooo pretty! I saw someone mention a blog showing embroidery..Is it your blog and what is the link?

...til next time ~ queenofdreamsz

"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Aug 15 2007 :  07:41:32 AM  Show Profile
Thanks girls, I'm realling liking the french knots as well. And yup it's a Aunt Martha's. I love almost all the Aunt Martha's.

Sorry Stephanie, I don't have a blog of embroidery, hopefully some day! :)
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl

919 Posts

Cheryl
Magalia CA
USA
919 Posts

Posted - Aug 15 2007 :  08:06:06 AM  Show Profile
Heather, Thanks for the updated picture. You have done a beautiful job!
Cheryl

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Aug 15 2007 :  09:43:31 AM  Show Profile
Thanks so much Cheryl! :)
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl

1438 Posts

Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts

Posted - Aug 15 2007 :  09:57:08 AM  Show Profile
Spectaculous!!! See, your handiwork inspired a new word out of me! At least I think it is new... You really HAVE been hustling right along. They are going to LOVE this gift, and all the love that went into making it shows. Great job!! Nance
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Aug 15 2007 :  4:31:21 PM  Show Profile
Thanks Nancy! :)
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mommatracy
True Blue Farmgirl

490 Posts

Tracy
My. Olive NC
USA
490 Posts

Posted - Aug 17 2007 :  09:49:19 AM  Show Profile
Heather, I have looked through my patterns and Aunt Marthas online and haven't found your beautiulf basket of flowers yet. Is it a recent pattern purchase or have you had it for awhile. Is there any info on the envelope that could steer me in the right direction to search for it? Again, your work is beautiful! Thanks.Tracy
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl

756 Posts

Annie
Custer S.D.
USA
756 Posts

Posted - Aug 17 2007 :  10:27:48 AM  Show Profile
Really great job! Wish I could embroider like that - but I'm in the early learning stages and doing not doing that great of a job. But with time and practice maybe I could do as good of a job as you are doing.

When it's all done, your in-laws are going to be so pleased with their gift - something that you worked long and hard on and with a lot of love.

Great job.

Peace and love.
Annie
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Aug 17 2007 :  11:42:31 AM  Show Profile
Thanks Annie, yours will come along!

Tracy, here's the one I think it is.......
http://www.colonialpatterns.com/product_info.php?products_id=577&osCsid=f68156111823bdc27b23c25bee4d8a33
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