Sunday 15 June 2014

Cherries



This is a little embroidery hoop picture that I made the previous
 weekend. I've always wanted to make something like this
but I couldn't decide whether to use appliques or crossstitch.
 Then I came across a project in Prima Makes Magazine 
that gave me the idea to use red buttons for the cherries
and I thought I'll give it a try.


I found a couple of wooden ones amonst my button stash
that were just the right size and so with some green thread and
yellow fabric I happily stiched away.


I used satin stitch for the leaves and split stitch for the
stalks. It was simple and easy, just the sort of project I enjoy
working on while sat on the sofa watching tv.


I think the buttons work perfectly and they go really well with
the yellow background.


It's a cheerful little picture and I love the handmade
colours it brings to our home so I'm really happy. Hope you
like it too!


Have a lovely week!





9 comments:

  1. Beautiful! I love the bright yellow fabric you've chosen - it really sets off the red of the buttons.

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  2. So pretty yet so simple! I love it!

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  3. I love this! Simple but so sweet and pretty. There is something so lovely about cherries isn't there?
    Marianne x

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  4. That is so sweet. I too am mad about cherries at the moment! Sarah xo

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  5. I love it! Actually, I think I'll do one up for my daughters' kitchen area, they have a cherry print fabric for their sink skirt. The yellow fabric is really fun and pretty!

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  6. Simple but very effective, so sweet.
    Caz xx

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  7. So bright and jolly! Bet your girls love this!

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  8. I really like it, the colours and simple design are so fresh yet retro looking. It has a real vintage appeal. Gorgeous. x

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