Size: 2×3″
Stitches: Algerian Eyelet, Detached Chain, French Knot, Running
Materials: verigated silk floss, linen, ribbon
Status: Sold!

This design was inspired by the TAST stitch of the week last week — the Algerian Eyelet. I started with the 1/2 eyelets in the corners and then the large on in the center. I did the accents in detached chain stitch, as it was a TAST stitch a couple of weeks ago that I missed. French knots are always good for a little fill accent. I loved playing with the subtle change in tone of the varigated floss with the flowing running stitch patterns, which I created organically as I went. The handle is a pretty piece of ribbon that had been on a gift I received.

I was feeling a bit sad when I worked on this, which is probably why I gravitated towards the watery colors.

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Size: 2.5 x3.0″
Stitches: Satin, Running, Chevron, Stem
Materials: Linen, Cotton Floss, Vintage Cotton Floss, Metallic Floss, Linen Floss
Status: Private Collection

The second in my on-going series of tiny bags. This design based on an Art Nouveau book plate. I really liked the overall shape of this bag, it has more depth to it than the Valentine’s Pouch. The cord is a braid of the metallic floss from the border and the vintage floss of the dress.

It’s perfect for herbs, crystals, cellphones, iPods, or other small objects — or all on its own. The image makes it look a little duller than it is.

I did the border in Chevron stitch,as it was the “Take a Stitch Tuesday” stitch of the week.

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