I'm excited to share my project for this month's challenge at Le Challenge.
I decided to stitch this gorgeous cross stitch pattern from the book Anna Maria's needleworks notebook by Anna Maria Horner:
It is the 'Terrace Blooms' from the Four Tiles Collection. I didn't use the exact colours recommended but I think they're pretty close to her original choices. I love the brightness! The pattern was fun to work on, the symmetry made it really easy to do and I loved seeing it blossom!
I knew I was making this for a special blogging friend but at first I wasn't sure what to do with the finished stitching. Then I had a flash of inspiration, since she's getting married very soon wouldn't it make a cute ring cushion?! So I threaded two pieces of golden thread into the pattern:
I backed the aida with some cotton (don't want the stuffing coming out of those little holes!) and then made it into a small cushion.
And the threads can easily be snipped out so that she can use it as a pincushion and keep it as a reminder that (although I am on the other side of the world and we've never actually met) I wish her a wonderful and happy wedding day and so much joy in her marriage.
I backed it in Hugs and Kisses in Scotch from the Loulouthi line by Anna Maria Horner.
It couldn't be a more appropriate choice! Sending hugs and kisses and raising a toast ;)
Now head over to Le Challenge and check out everyone's geometric makes!
And we have announced the theme for May if you want to join in!
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What a lovely idea!! Great wee pattern that, too.
Gorgeous stitching and a wonderful gift.
Love it Lu!
That's just the sweetest idea Lucy - I really want her book and I also have an eye on her tapestry cushion kit. I love this though - such a sweet and thoughtful gift and stitch perfect.
Oh my GOD! It is so beautiful and (shock, horror) it is for me?! I am seriously balling my eyes out right now. You are beyond beautiful Ms Lucy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! xo
Beautiful stitching, and such a lovely idea too :D
Oh my golly , that is so beautiful!! And so thoughtful and clever to make a ring cushion, that will then be a pincushion. That is such a special gift!
Aw - that is such a sweet idea and the cushion is just beautiful. I'm sure it will be treasured. Looking forward to seeing the other entries. I was going to have a go but never got moving - maybe next month xx
It's wonderful!
It's gorgeous and what a lovely thought. I used to cross stitch a lot but haven't done any for ages. Perhaps it's time to pick up my needle again... Sarah x
This is so pretty! I am going to try to be in your challenge this coming month.
Just fabulous, love the colors.
Very pretty. Di x
This is so beautiful, Lucy. The colors are perfect!
Love it! I thought it was from AMH book. And such a nice ring cushion for Erin...
Love the colours you did choose for this, and great idea for the ring cushion
Lovely colours you used. Fun idea to use the hugs and kisses fabric as a back.
Its fabulous Lucy, and great idea to make a ring cuahion
Love it! Great idea to make into a ring cushion - and perfect to use later as a pincushion! Really sweet idea!
Well if you can't make the wedding - send a stand in! Great job!
What a great gift! I love all those bright colours :)
This is a beautiful cross-stitch design and I love the colours you have used too!
Very lovely and thoughtful!
I love your pincushion! How do you like the rest of her book? It is a gift she will alway remember because it is so special!
What a lovely idea for a combined ring/pin cushion. I´m sure your friend will be happy with this present.
Such a colorful piece and how great with the tie-in to a ring wedding and the back fabric. I'm going to go check out May's challenge right now to maybe get a bit of time to submit something for May. Love seeing all the great projects so far for April.
Gorgeous cross stitch and a great idea for how to use it!