My poor sewing machine has been down for a while and my dear hubby helped work on it last night. Thank goodness! I have been handstitching like a mad woman but we all know things move A LOT faster with a machine!
My first project was a trio of pears. I love primitive pears with their skinny shapes so I decided to draw some up and get to stitching! I made 3 different shapes and sizes to look more natural in a bowl. I thought these would be great pin cushions or just to stick out of a basket or bowl! I am going to grubby them and add old rusty pins, bells, and raffia. I also have to add leaves to each of them (I hope to finish that tonight!)
My other project was a bowl of primitive cherries. I wanted these to fill a small bowl that I had at the shop. It just looked so empty so I had to fill it up with these cute cherries with their little stems and gingham leaves! 
Seems I am in the mood to make fruits this week! I am going to start some fabric apples this evening so I will try to get them posted by the weekend! I hope everyone is having a great day!
I love your fruit! Can't wait to see the apples. I don't know how to make them but I know I would like some to fill up a bowl or something. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cherries and the pears! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI remember the days of hand-stitching. I once made a tiny, tiny little curtain to put on the small window on my front door. That thing took me forever. Once I got a machine, I didn't look back! LOL I don't mind doing stitcheries or making yo-yo's by hand but that's about it!
Have a great day!
Leslie
I think the pears and cherries are really neat...love the gingham on the cherries, great idea!
ReplyDeleteI made one of my black cats that I sewed by hand I couldn't see doing alot of stuff though.lol
Rondell
Love the pears! My daughter is a cherry collector, she would like those! Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute fruits! I especially love the pears.
ReplyDeleteI love the pears & the cherries. If I had to depend on hand sewing I probably wouldn't get much done, though I enjoy a little in the evenings when I'm watching TV. Good luck with your show & Happy October to you.
ReplyDeletePam
Great Job!!!! Love them.
ReplyDeleteMary
Oh,My... hand-stitching to me is the... BEST! I love to nestle up w/ a ole, warm quilt in front of the tv & STITCH, but you are right... machine is alot faster. Love the pear trio... the shapes are prim-perfect.
ReplyDeleteBlessings 2 you on this AuTuMn DaY, Pamela