Last year at the FQ Retreat I signed up for the Sample Swap. I enjoyed it so much I have put my name down for round two this year. I need to make four of the same item to be swapped with my group at the Retreat. So today I got down to designing an embroidery for the hoops I plan on giving.
I decided on using the Underground symbol as inspiration as I wanted the hoop to reflect the London roots of the Retreat. I also decided I would go with embroidery floss instead of perle cottons for a change. I rounded up the necessary supplies and got to tracing out the pattern.
And then I started stitching.
One down. Several more to go. But at least I have made a start.
Susan
Creatively clever.
ReplyDeleteDamn if you're making four then I'm not in your group - Sad face
ReplyDeleteChocolate is, of course, a necessary
ReplyDeletetool! These are going to be terrific.
this is so perfect. I hope I am lucky enough to be in your group
ReplyDeleteThat chocolate looks amazing, never mind the hoops!
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect-I opted to make cushion covers, so I definitely won't be in your group
ReplyDeletePerfect!
ReplyDeleteOooo yay I hope I am in your group!!
ReplyDeleteWot?? No French knots?? Sorry to tease!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great and is a fab reminder of what will be a fab time! Am still pondering my effort!
I'm also not in your group, damn! :o)
ReplyDeleteohhh damn I'm not in your group either :(
ReplyDeletebugger, seems I won't be in your group either :( Great hoop design!
ReplyDeleteI feel a bit of envy coming over me. Pleeease may I be in your group? Pretty please! Di x
ReplyDeleteWhat, no million and one knots this year? Are you sure you don't want to fill that red circle in? ;o)
ReplyDeleteThey're fab! Am still pondering what to make for my swap (I plumped for crochet - eek) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I saw your design and thought 'If she's doing French/colonial knots I hope that's a really small design and a really big pen/bar of chocolate!' but it turns out you've been sensible this year ;o) Are you keeping one for yourself?
ReplyDeleteThey are brilliant, very cool design!
ReplyDeleteIs there a way I can block everyones posts about the FQR?? :(
Love this idea, fab design! I bet I won't be in your group either :(
ReplyDeleteThat chocolate is AMAZING
ReplyDeleteWhere are the french knots Susan??????
ReplyDeleteAnd not a knot to be seen!
ReplyDeletePerfect.
ReplyDeleteAre your threads always so tidy? Could you tidy mine please?!! The design is brilliant! You could always make a fifth..wink, wink!!
ReplyDeleteLove this design. What a great keepsake for the people in your group. (of which I am obviously not part because Im going to be stuck in Australia - working !)
ReplyDeleteHappy to have been 'supply fairy'!
ReplyDeleteLooking good without the knottiness!
Your group is a very lucky one!
ReplyDeleteThese will be a brilliant memento of the w.e. for whoever gets them. Jxo
ReplyDeleteSuch a fab idea Susan - they will be perfect!
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic design, love it! =)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it. Absolutely fab idea.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea and, of course, brilliantly executed.
ReplyDelete:drools over the pretty hoop:
Oh, that´s a fun idea - looking like the tube sign. Maybe I get one of those ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, but sadly if you're making 4, it's not for me!
ReplyDeleteWoah! You have such patience (not to mention skill!) I am not a natural embroiderer so this is worst nightmare for me! I would happily home one, though. *g*
ReplyDeleteLove it's originality, it's London-ness.
ReplyDeleteit's important to have the chocolate there in case of emergencies, or to boost energy, or to spark creativity, or to provide the opportunity for reflection, or to.....you get my drift?
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