I was late joining in with the February stitch along from Crabapple Hill Studio. The good thing about stitch alongs is they don’t have to be done immediately but can be stitched at your own speed. This is a free patterns so that is another thing I love about them.
I downloaded the pattern, transferred it to material and was ready to start stitching.
This is another project that is great for trying out new stitches or refreshing your mind on previously used stitches.
I joined the Facebook group and found the details for each day and jotted down details on one of the pattern sheets I had printed out.
Naturally I customized the stitching to suit me, as I chose the colours I like and adjusted some of the edging on the small squares.
I’m just as proud of the back as I am of the front. It won’t be seen as I pinned it onto my embroidery project bag on one side.
On one of the side pieces I pinned a teacup embroidery that I did awhile ago and am working on another piece for the fourth side.
Here is the finished upcycled bag with the embroidery piece stitched in place with my sewing machine. I just might embellish it with some hand embroidery around the edges.
This makes a fantastic project bag for my embroidery projects.
I get lots of inspiration from other stitchers at Slow Sunday Stitching and appreciate all the visits and comments from there. Visit them and gather some inspiration for yourself.
Jennifer A. Jilks
You are so crafty! Inspiring!
Kim
I wish I could say the back of my embroideries were as neat as the front. =) Such lovely embroidered pieces.
Angela Grasse
That is so pretty!
Gail
A perfect bag to hold your embroidery projects
Crafty Gardener
Thanks Gail, the project bag will get lots of use. Have a good day.
Diann@LittlePenguinQuilts
That’s such a pretty design! I participated in her February stitch-along a few years ago, and enjoyed it very much. Another fun addition to your tote bag!
Crafty Gardener
This design was lovely. I wonder if the previous projects are still available? I’ll have to check. Have a good day.
Karrin Hurd
Great finish, and great idea to put it on the front of your bag!
Crafty Gardener
I’m pleased with the bag and it will get lots of use. Enjoy the day Karrin.
Jenny Benton
I love it!
CathieJ
Your embroidery is beautiful. What a great way to upcycle a bag. I am thinking of doing something similar to a travel bag that has a logo that I would like to cover. Thanks for the great idea.
Crafty Gardener
I love upcycled bags and have made a few to cover up logos that come on the bags. Enjoy the day.
Debbie- Dabble
Linda,
Once again, your embroidery is spectacular!! Thanks so much for taking the time to visit…
Happy April!!
Hugs,
Deb