In Progress: One quilt. Not much to show yet but this really must be my project of the month…
Finished: One handkerchief, requested at short notice for the wedding of my daughter’s friend. I was given a picture, which was clearly machine embroidered, and the handkerchief…I did attempt to hand embroider straight onto the hanky but it was such a mess I had to unpick :( I eventually resorted to stitching onto even-weave fabric and sewing it onto the hanky. The fabric has 22 threads per inch and the letters are 5 threads at highest by 3 threads at widest. Luckily, I found a cheap magnifying glass on ebay! It is certainly not amazing but it was the best I could do and I hope the bride will like it.
I ran out of this wool felt a long time ago and never managed to find more the same colour so, rather than let it languish for a few more years, I thought perhaps a little anthropomorphia…For a while, I’ve been thinking I really should start using my collection of vintage linens (which I am afraid to cut into even though they are mostly damaged beyond their intended use) so, to kill two birds with one stone, I plunged in and used a tray cloth for her body, upper arms and legs and skirt and a doily for her scarf/shawl.
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| the tray cloth |
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| button joints |
I tried to use colours that I hope keep with the vintage feel. It’s nice to have an unexpected finish :)
Now I had better get back to that quilt!
Happy Sewing!
RAINBOW HARE 
Julierose
Oh I think your little hare is just adorable–I have never tried anything like that….looks like fun…beautiful little crocheted sweater–perfect….hugs, Julierose
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Heidi
Your have lovely projects going on this month Janine! That little poem is so sweet – what a great treasure for the bride.
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Sandra :)
Oh she's just beautiful – that's a very spectacular plunge, to say the least! The hanky made me cry, just so you know – so sweet :)
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Leslie
What a wonderful gift – the hanky!
Love Miss Hare in all her beauty
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liniecat
Love your bunny, so very pretty! And what a lovely idea to make the hanky for the future like that. Great finishes : )
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FVITH
She is so cute.
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Hilacha (loose strand)
Ohh, Janine! that hare is so cute! I only miss the rainbow! :)
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Laney
Your bunny is so sweet! I love how she turned out. ;)
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Linda @ kokaquilts
Such a cute hare… I love her cardy, and her buttons! And those pretty Dresden Wedges look interesting, a quilt in the making perhaps?
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Elaine
Love your hare! so pretty, and I love the little cardigan you crocheted for her :)
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Carol- Beads and Birds
A new quilt to start…cool. That bunny is fantastic!! How in the world did you know how to stitch a cardigan in just the right size. I'm amazed. I have always had a respect for your talent but you just stepped up to the next level. I LOVE that bunny!!
xx, Carol
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Soma @ whimsandfancies.com
Those stitches are tiny, you did a great job with the embroidery. What a lovely unexpected finish! She looks fabulous in the pretty outfit you made for her.
-Soma
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Benta AtSLIKstitches
You did a great job with the embroidery, I think it looks much better done by hand, but if you ever want any machine embroidery doing just let me know
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Pam @Threading My Way
Your little hare is just adorable, Janine!!! It's amazing the things we find, while searching for something else, in a craft room.
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Wendy
What a lovely hare and a clever solution. I'm still making my Luna Lapin but now windering if i'd be able to crochet her a cardi
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Wendy
What a lovely hare and a clever solution. I'm still making my Luna Lapin but now windering if i'd be able to crochet her a cardi
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Celtic Thistle
What a brilliant upcycle of those lovely vintage linens Janine, you have definitely made something wonderful from them.
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Archie the wonder dog
I love your new hare!
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Craftycreate
Love the hare the cardigan and the handkerchief very neat and pretty.
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Kim
AND….aren't you glad you plunged into your vintage lovelies and stitched a few pretties for Miss Hare. She really is very sweet. Her cardie is adorable. Your hankie is sweet too, and your new quilt is looking a treat.
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