I took part in a mystery SAL last year. It was my first SAL, and Carol at iStitch did a wonderful job designing and monitoring the projects.
My project was fraught with high drama (I might be slightly exaggerating...). As I’ve said in previous posts, I had misgivings about the variegated floss color I chose. Even so, I forged forward and finished the stitching.
For the past couple months, I’ve been trying to finish-finish it. Finding a coordinating fabric that I
Next, I started out staining the box a nice maple color. The
Then, I sewed together the pin pillow. I inadvertently stitched it on a piece of linen slightly smaller than I should have. When I “installed” it into the box, there were gaping trenches around the entire thing. Gawd! What to do, what to do? Cover it up, that’s what! Cover it up, I did.
As an afterthought, I went back to Carol’s tutorial that she so graciously put together. Ack! She said not to overstuff the pillow. Guess what I did? Yep, I overstuffed. Since I’d already glued the thing in the box, there was nothing to be done to resolve the case of the chubby pillow.
I’m glad I stuck with this project because I really do like how it turned out. Behold...
Fabric: 22ct Zweigert Linen
Fiber: Anchor 1315
Embellishments: Ribbon Trim
Despite the trials and tribulations, an awesome finish emerged!
Until next time,
74 comments:
Beautiful finish Meari!!
What a lovely project! Theresa
Absolutely gorgeous!!
OH Meari- What a very lovely finish !
Joan
Oh wow! Your box finish is very breath taking. You are very talented.
It is really nice, like the idea of putting it on a box, that will be another new technique that I will have to learn.
WOW! No wonder you are happy dancing Meari. What a beautiful piece.
K.
that came out beautiful! nice job!
That box is SUPER awesome! Good job!
Tina
Wow that is beautiful Meari!
Nice job Meari and I love the color!
Debbie
OMG, Meari!!! It turned out beautifully! I Love, Love, Love the variegated thread you used despite your misgivings, and the paint on your box is the perfect background for it! The cheap @@s thing, LOL!
It's beautiful!
ohh!! I like
It looks perfect to me
WOW! That really turned out great! The dark colored wood is really nice with the variegated floss on that linen and the print fabric. I can't tell you had any problems with the finishing.
How long did it take to put that all together and where did you find the box?
What a wonderful job - it's beautiful!
You did a great job and love the way you finished it.
Marl
The box looks great finished, Meari. It's a well-deserved happy dance!
Sandy in NM
Fantastic finish. Love the fabric you chose to finish it with. Everything looks like it belongs together and was made to go together!
You amaze me with your finishes =)
I love the piece. The floss you chose was perfect. The finishing of the box is beautiful.
Beautiful Work!!! Looks perfect!
Love your finish Meari. Hard work is most often rewarded. CJ in OK ;-)
Absolutely beautiful finish. Congratulations on such a wonderful box.
great finish! really pretty finish!
yeahhhhhhh you did it ... it looks fantastic girl .... love the fabric you found and the colour of the box is just perfect :)
sooo are you going to do another one ???? love mouse xxxxx
All I can say is beautiful.
aww it is so beautiful xxx
Absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could get you to help me with perfecting my finishes...I don't know how you do it. Keep up your wonderful work:)
That is beautiful ! You did a fantastic job on it ! hugs..Linda J.
That's a lovely project!
Meari - a wonderful SAL - love the finished box!
Tara
nice job Meari..very pretty
Your stick-to-itiveness sure paid off. You now have a great box to hold all your stitching goodies!
Tobie in So. Cal.
Your finish is gorgeous!!!! It would make a great gift.
Betty in AZ (ILCS)
It's gorgeous, Meari! Where did you get the box and supplies? You did a wonderful job!!
Meari, that turned out so wonderful. Very beautiful!
Beautiful work Meari!
Karin in CA
That's quite lovely and useful too--congratulations! Whenever I read your blog, I think of the unofficial Marine motto: Improvise, Adapt, Overcome!
Congrats on a gorgeous finish.
Dottie K
It's gorgeous!! Love that you used the dark brown espresso!! It's perfect! The chubby pillow is cute :D
WOW Meari, what a stunning finish.
Hugs
Louise
Gorgeous! The paint job looks perfect.
You are right, it turned out awesome! I love it!
Chris G
Really cool! Now you can host one for those of us 'untalented' stitchers who would love to have one too! It came out really pretty - well done! Judi in Phx
Oh that turned out wonderfully Meari!! I love it!!!
Happy Trails,
Pam K. :o)
Beautiful finish Meari!
Meari
Congrats on the major finish!! It looks absolutely beautiful.
Annette
Such drama, you poor thing, but oh so worth it! And drat it, meant to find a box for mine while I was in the States. Deep sigh. Lovely finish, Meari!
It turned out gorgeous! You did a wonderful job on the finish & stitching.
I think you did a great job. If you decide to give it as a gift the new owner will be wowed. If not, it is a prized treasure.
It is gorgeous!!!!! You did a wonderful job on the finish & the stitching.
Meari, your needlework box turned out lovely. I like the espresso color, really sets off the floss color. Very smart! Thanks for sharing.
Shirley / KS
Amazing ! Congrats !!! :)
What an incredible finish. You've done such a fantastic job with it.
I keep meaning to mention but I always forget: your signature pictures are just gorgeous.
Wow, that came out super awesome!
Happy Valentine's Day.
We made cards at the teen/tween craft hour today. The cards you received are soooo creative. More ideas for when we do card making again.
Nice job! Congratulations on the finish :)
glenda
It turned out really well and if you hadn't said how much trouble it was, no one would know. that's a very useful way to finish a project.
Cheryl
What a gorgeous finish, Meari--I just love every thing about it! I'm sure it took a lot of time, but it was well worth the effort :)
and awesome it really is, congrats!
You are one amazing woman! Your box looks wonderful, congratulations on a great finish!
It looks wonderful, Meari. You must have a lot of patience to overcome all those problems. Maybe I should get inspired to sort out three little boxes I bought at a $ store in Montreal a while back. Now, where did I put the woodstain... .?
Jenny from Derby, UK
Absolutely fabulous, well done!
I love, love, love that little box. What a crafty person you are. Th unfinished wood isle in Michael’s never held much interest for me, but I may have to take a stroll thru there tonight when I go pick up some yarn. And here we go – another project. It is really lovely.
Alicia
Beautiful! You did a great job on that!
It's a beautiful finish despite the trials of making it. I'm sure you learned a lot of new things Not to do....on the next one! LOL Those boxes are so cheap aren't they?? But it doesn't look like it when you are done.
That's a gorgeous finish.
Very pretty, Meari! You're always so creatively crafty! I love it!
Betty W
Glad it is finished and you are dancin' for joy. :) Keep dancin'
CC
I really like that floss color! The entire project looks fabulous!!!
- Lisa N. in Cambodia
Meari
I love your Mystery box , looks gorgeous , so lovely work
You made great work with your ribbon too
Tinna
Meari your finish is absolutely gorgeous!
Absolutely stunning!!
So how much are you going to charge to make these for your dearest friends...?
What a beautiful box!
Wow! just...WOW!
the stitching turned out beautifully.
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