Illustration Friday - Stitch


This is one of my favorite things, to stitch. I turn a lot of my paintings and drawings into cross stitch designs - of flowers - but i'm sure you guess that already! I also admire quilting and sewing of any sort. Takes such talent and patience. My grandmother has given my family many beautiful quilts we display in our home and use all the time. Love their color and cozy feeling they give our home. Have a great weekend.

Comments

Teri said…
Just beautiful!! I am happy that you appreciate your gram's quilts-those things are so special.
January 11, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Roberta said…
This is wonderul.
I love your palette of pink!
January 12, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Willie Baronet said…
Making me miss my grandmother...
January 12, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Unknown said…
Hi Cathie...love the colour and cheerfullness....very nice stitchery...

Cheers,
Diana
January 12, 2008 at 12:44 PM
imwithsully said…
What a great idea to turn your works into cross stitch designs! I wish I could do that...
January 13, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Kim de Young said…
This stitches at the bottom of the quilt look like kittens and rabbits!
January 13, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Dot said…
i like it! I attempt sewing and other crafty projects, but i'm not very good at the whole stitching in a straight line thing !
January 14, 2008 at 6:23 PM
get zapped said…
Precious and it looks so soft and cuddly. Thank you.
January 17, 2008 at 8:41 AM
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