When I started this project back in August 2023, it was on the back of finishing the 'Virgin Queen's Stitching Wallet' , from the first ‘Willing Hands’ book.
There were so many
beautiful Etui and Sewing Box projects in there, and I wanted to stitch them
all.
Then I saw somewhere on line, a photo of the ‘Bee Contained Etui', in the Willing Hands Book 2, and knew I had to stitch it too!
I can really recommend these two books if you are looking to stitch a sewing box because there are so many beautiful designs in them.
I collected all the materials together and started stitching, but what I hadn’t realised at the time was that the designer, Betsy Morgan was inspired to design it by my wonderful and very talented ‘on-line’ friend Stasi Buhrman, who is a long time friend of hers.
Stasi is better known in our community on Instagram as #stasibee and she has a blog, Bee-mused and Bee-stitching.
I stitched the larger piece for the box itself first
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and put it away for a while, but then in February this year I decided that I needed to get it finished and quickly finished all of the remaining pieces.
After that, it was put away again because I was worried about the detailed finishing that was needed, but this past weekend, I took the bull by the horns, so to speak.
The Etui consists of a six sided box, topped with two sweet Bee charms.
A Needle case
And last be not least is the cutest little Pin Cushion, in the shape of a tiny Bee Hive.
All that remains to do, is to acquire a couple of 'Bee' counting pins and I'll be extremely happy!
I already have another Sewing Box in progress but it’s not from either of the books.
This one is from Jeanette Douglass, so I’m going to start working on this one again!
Happy Crafting!
Sue
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Chart – Bee Contained
– from Willing Hands 2
Designer – Betsy
Morgan
Fabric – 32ct Linen –
Lemon Squash – Nicholas Flamel Designs (Etsy)
Threads – Gloriana
Florimell Silks
My Sewing Box
Started 29/2/2024
Designer - Jeanette Douglas
Fabric – 32ct Murano
Linen
Threads – Called for Classic
Colouworks Belle Soie, NPI Silk, Gloriana Silk & Rainbow Gallery Splendor
Beads – Mill Hill
What an absolutely gorgeous set you've stitched and finished, Sue! And thank you for the background information on Betsy and Stasi--that is so interesting. Congratulations! ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol. When I started stitching this I had no idea that there was a connection to Stasi, so when she said to read the intro in the book it made it all the more special. Happy Stitching! Sue xx
DeleteSue, you really did a fabulous job of stitching and finishing this project!!! Betsy's designs are the best and include so many fun smalls.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out; I was honored, and humbled, when Betsy told me about the dedication to this project.
I agree Stasi, I want to stitch all the projects in the books! I wonder which will be next?
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