Monday, 5 May 2014

Hearts on linen

 
This weekend, I really wanted to work on a simple, relaxing sewing project. I had some spare linen which was originally the back of a pair of curtains and some fabric scraps left over from making Miss M's little skirts. So, using a couple of embroidery hoops that I've had for ages and some sunny yellow embroidery floss, I made these two little pictures....
 
They are very simple, but then sometimes simple can be just right! I enjoyed making these and they look pretty and homespun on the living room wall...
 
Hope everyone is enjoying the bank holiday weekend? G is working today and I have to go into work later for a few hours, so this morning Miss M and I are just relaxing with books (her) and crochet (me!)...
 
Thank you for all the lovely comments recently and for the kind birthday wishes. They made me very happy :)
 
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31 comments:

  1. They're really lovely and effective! I bet they look wonderful on the wall :) xx

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  2. These are so simple and very effective the red pops on that lovely crisp fabric. enjoy the rest of the day

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  3. They're simple but lovely. I'm hoping to make a couple of embroidery hoop pictures too. Hope they'll turn out as pretty as yours. x

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  4. No bank holidays here unfortunately! The little hearts in the hoops are adorable and a perfect weekend project. Hope you enjoy your day together ... love the striped blanket you're working on :) Wendy x

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  5. Simple projects are my favorite. The little hearts and hoops turned out great. Best wishes, Tammy

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  6. Such a sweet little project. They turned out really cute.

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  7. These are just lovely and would go in any room in the house, well done you. I love the colours and the sheer simplicity of the pattern which really allows the fabric and colour to blend and shine together. A pair of gorgeous creations - love them! Have a wonderful day, sending you big hugs and loves
    Dorothyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  8. They are such a delight, simple but effective.

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  9. They're really pretty Marianne, I love the contrast of the pattern against the plain linen.
    Have a good week,
    Kate x

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  10. They really are pretty and simple but very effective. Glad you enjoyed making them. Jo x

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  11. These little hoops are ever so pretty Marianne, I would happily hang them up in my living room. I am winding down after a surprise Birthday afternoon tea, enjoying the rest of a lovely Bank Holiday weekend. I hope work was not too tedious today. Have a great week. x

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  12. They turned out beautifully, Marianne. I love the red fabric, it's so cheerful and pretty. I should make something like this for my daughter's room. I'm glad you liked working on them.

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  13. the hoops look really nice Marianne, love the folky twist and the simplicity in them
    nothing like an easy relaxing project

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  14. Aww these are very pretty
    Clare x

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  15. So glad that you have been having a nice time! Your sewing projects are very pretty and a great use of what you had to hand as well which is even better in some ways isn't it! Hope that the rest of your week is fun. xx

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  16. These are lovely - simple, yes, but pretty and effective too. Sometimes simple is just right. x

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  17. so simple yet pretty :) Lovely idea :)

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  18. You've made very special pictures there Marianne - I think it's always so nice to see hearts around the home - nice little prompts to remind us that that's what life is all about. LOVE! Well done lovely! With my love, Joy xo

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  19. These are darling, i love them.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  20. These are absolutely beautiful! Sometimes simple is all it takes to make something pretty!x

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  21. Such a simple yet effective bit of wall art! I love the fabrics you've chosen, and the contrasting thread is just perfect! Cx PS Watch for a little belated pressie in the post later this week... ;-)

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  22. Hello
    Your hearts on linen are so beautiful. The colours are so well suited together x

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  23. So pretty, a quick and rewarding project xx

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  24. These are cute and homespun x

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  25. These are lovely ... sweet and cheerful in their simplicity. Nice work :)

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  26. Beautiful, I love to see decorated embroidery hoops. X

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  27. These are very sweet, Marianne! I love embroidery hoop art, and your hearts look so pretty with the contrasting stitching!
    Helen xox

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  28. So pretty. Hope you've had a lovely week. x

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  29. So pretty Marianne...your hoops are perfect!
    Hope you have a lovely weekend,
    Susan x

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  30. These turned out so pretty and sweet Marianne, I bet they really brighten up the home. So simple yet so affective. xoxo

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