I finished the secret stitching project yesterday just in time for Wez's 40th birthday celebration crop. I hope she likes it :) The stitchery design is taken from a friendship project by Helen Stubbings The original idea was that you stitched the centre design yourself and then 3 friends would stitch and add the borders. When I was thinking of what to make for Wez's birthday gift I wanted something special that celebrated friendship and this design came to mind. Instead of making a wallhanging, I've made the finished stitchery (minus the final border) into a pillow. I picked the thread colours from the fabrics that I chose for the little hexagons - I think they really add to the design, I'm always happy to be including hexies in something.
*Happy Birthday Wez*
Oh that is just beautiful. Lucky Wez :)
Posted by: Carole | 12 February 2011 at 02:23 PM
What a stunning gift.
Toni :o)
Posted by: Toni | 12 February 2011 at 05:16 PM
Gorgeous work...I am sure she will love it.
Posted by: cardygirl | 12 February 2011 at 10:14 PM
It's beautiful, I love the colours you've used. I really have to get mine finished up and sent on it's way!
Posted by: Nicky | 13 February 2011 at 12:14 AM
How lovely, what a fabulous gift which is sure to be treasured. I love the addition of the hexies!
Posted by: Wendy | 15 February 2011 at 04:08 PM
It is totally stunning tree hun, i could have cried when i first opened it! its sat in pride of place on my bed, and each night as i move it (well, would hate to lie on it and spoil it!) i am so thankful i have such amazing friends, luv all my roses! xxxx
Posted by: wez | 18 February 2011 at 12:01 PM