The embroidery part of this project is complete I think so here it is...
And here are closeups ....
This afternoon I hope to put it together
so there *might* be a reveal on
Wednesday (don't hold your breath tho')
Here's a quote I found that bears thinking about...."Handmade gifts are NOT cheap. If someone has given you a handmade crocheted (or knitted) afghan, the average cost to them (not including time spent) for materials averages $45-$50. Each skein costs about $6 and each afghan pattern requires approximately 8 skeins. If someone made you an afghan, it took them a month or more to make. They love you"
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat quote is spot on.
Thank you! As for the quote - it's definitely true. Very few people (unless they are also a crafter) truly 'get' the cost of a handmade gift, nor do they value your time.
DeleteOhmygosh--this is gorgeous--you really do beautiful work--just stunning colors, too..sigh..so pretty
ReplyDeletehugs, Julierose
Thank you Julierose - purple is one of my favourite colours so it's easy to work with.
DeleteLovely embroidery finish. The purples are gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janie!
DeleteLovely embroidery Mary Anne! Looking forward to seeing what you create! Christine xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine. It's done now, so my post tomorrow will show you the completed 'thing'.
DeleteDo true about valuing the effort and skill that goes into handmade. There's a reason the word knitworthy came to be!
ReplyDeleteYes, knitworthy is most definitely a thing. Not everyone fits that criteria.
DeleteI like the quote you posted here. Your block fabrics and stitching are gorgeous.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Thank you Carol. The quote is something that really hits home to those of us that are trying to sell some of our work.
DeleteSo glad for the close-up pictures that I could embiggen further. Such pretty embroidery, Mary Anne. Looking forward to the final reveal! And that rosette pincushion is a fun twist (pun totally intended) on a pincushion.
ReplyDeleteHee hee - fun twist (love it!). Final reveal coming tomorrow.
DeleteI can't even begin to tell you how beautiful that is to me. Right up my alley! So well done~
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it - thank you.
DeleteGorgeous CQ embroidery. Your choice of the purple fabrics is rich and royal! I love how you create and complete your projects dear. Amen to the Handmade Gifts and their more than monetary value! I grew up and still believe handmade gifts are more precious than store bought mass manufactured gifts. Blessings Dear!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry! I've always thought handmade is far better than store bought, hence the reason I make most of my gifts and have done since I was in my early teens.
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