At long last, here it is. Completely finished! This is the Ultimate Needlebook by Judy O'Dell. It was a SAL at my LNS last year. I really loved stitching it and even took the finishing class with hopes of doing it all myself. Talk about overwhelming! I gave it to the shop finisher and she returned it to me last week. I just love how this turned out and it is one of my most favorite things I have ever stitched.
I added the verse from the Just Nan Sampler Winter Blues. I have a piece of the same linen left over that I just might use to stitch the sampler.
Needle page covers closed. I don't know if you can tell but there are a few tiny beads sewn on and in person they look like little tiny snowflakes or ice crystals. Just the effect I wanted!
I added the nun stitch needle pages to the inside and filled it with the John James Ultimate Needle Collection, of course.I am currently working on a quick piece for the finishing class I am taking on Saturday, and then I will be working on the BBD stockings and another pin cushion challenge pattern from my LNS. Part 4 of Alla Turca will be out this week too and I am really looking forward to stitching on it again.
Have a great day!
14 comments:
This is beautiful stitching and beautifully finished
Wow that is so beautiful!
Great stitching and your finishing is really beautiful.
What a beautiful needlebook.
What a lovely pattern! The fabric is perfect, too. There are some very nice stitches when you look close - nice job. It's so nice to have something you enjoyed stitching finished into something as useful as the needlebook.
Your Ultimate Needle Book is ULTIMATE! Beautiful stitching and finishing. I like your needle pages - very professional.
You desrve a huge pat on the back, Paula, quite lovely!
Paula, the needlebook is absolutely beautiful. Well done.
It's breathtaking ! Beautiful stitching and finishing !
Oh this is beautiful Paula! Great job!
This is a beautiful piece of work AND it is blue which is my favorite - lovely stitching and finishing!
WOw! Paula, this is beautiful!
What a beautiful needlebook.
Such lovely work.
COngrats.
Paula, your Judy O'Dell needlebook is GORGEOUS!!! I am so impressed with your talent. :D
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