When we moved from our country house to our town flat, I left behind or threw out a few of my cushion covers and so started to make some new ones .... well better said, I made one, and as I wasn´t too pleased with the result, I haven´t got around to making more. I love history and especially the Tudor Era. Here is Henry and Anne.
I very much enjoy embroidering cartoons and comic strips. This is a cartoon by Tyson Cole and I just added a castle behind the happy couple and also added a couple of guards.
I made this applique design using only my stash and added a few of my usual beads and sequins to decorate Henry´s attire and embroidered a few flowers for Anne the bride.
Thank you for passing by and see you next week.
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Beautiful AND comical! Have you ever tried the leather thimbles, Sheryl? I also disliked thimbles when I did hand-work, I always felt awkward :(
ReplyDeleteThis is great! What wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteYour Henry and Anne cushion is the best of fun! I love, love, love all the intricate details! 'Tis a very clever gal that you are. I hate thimbles....thus I have very callused fingertips, as I simply can't live without a li'l hand quilting.!
ReplyDeleteYour cushion is very cute!! I like bright and colorful design. Your stitching is not poor. You may rather call it as doodle stitching. Infact, it looks trendy. We cannot sew with hands like sewing machine and for such small pieces, it's very difficult.
ReplyDeleteI think that your cushion is lovely! I think I've said before that you're so creative! There is absolutely nothing wrong with your hand stitching and overall the cushion is fun and full of lovely quirky detils....love the headman :D
ReplyDeleteCapolavoro! Divertente e fatto benissimo, sei davvero bravissima
ReplyDeleteOh Sheryl, you are sooooooo creative. Looking at this wonderful pillow made me laugh about all the comical details you added. Absolutely gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your cushion! It makes me smile looking at all the comical details.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful work Sheryl. I am always on the hunt for a thimble that doesn't impede my sewing (catching thread, falling off, etc). The best thing I have found so far are these adhesive dots I found in the thimble section. Once you figure out the part of your finger you push the needle with, they work great.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute:) I love the executioner taking a break drinking a beer...lol
ReplyDeleteI can't use a thimble either. I find it so awkward. My finger tips take a beating as a result.
What an adorable cushion!!! You are amazing.
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I think it's brilliant, don't hide it away! I don't use a thimble, but it's not mandatory, you can hand quilt without one
ReplyDeleteOh, that is such a creative and fun design, Sheryl--you are so talented!! I just love the guy with his beer biding his time until this latest wife is executed!
ReplyDeleteThis is just incredible! Such a clever idea to stitch from cartoons. I love all the little details. You definitely need to find a place for it out in the open! And I wouldn't worry about the stitches not being exact. No one but you would even notice and they look perfect for the spirit of this piece. I have never mastered using a thimble either. Maybe you have to find the right fit, like with shoes!
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ReplyDeleteLove the cushion I find it cheerful, funny, it tells us a story so please do not hide it, otherwise I will take it for myself!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome pillow. Absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your Tudor cushion is great. I am a Tudor fanatic, too.
ReplyDeleteI think your Tudor cushion is lovely and you should display it...I never thought to embellish cartoon fabric before and I have some on hand, I may have to try that.
ReplyDeleteLove your cushion cover. It is delightful and I can see just how much work there is in it - so many tiny applique pieces!
ReplyDeleteThe pillow is wonderful. I particularly like the executioner. I have never been able to train myself to use a thimble either.
ReplyDeleteOh keep it out of the drawer! Its fun and looks smashing!!
ReplyDeleteOh Sheryl, this is darling! I love how unique and artistic your creations are :) Thank you for joining Roses of Inspiration. Hugs to you!
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