A couple finishes

When I did the ORT report this month I realized I hadn't shared a couple finishes.  One of them being my finished Kindred Spirits Sampler Guild nametag.  I decided I wanted to get this done before I went to the Margriet Hogue class.  Besides, the guild was nice enough to give me a welcome packet with the pattern in it, the least I could do was stitch it up. 

Design: KSSG Nametag

Designer:  Kindred Spirits Sampler Guild

Fabric:  32 ct. Natural Light

Floss: DMC as charted

Started:  5/11/13

Finished:  5/14/13

Completed:  6/6/13

I like the sawtooth border on it and how it frames the design so well.  My first name isn't the same length as my last (under the post-it note) so I decided to add the two little hearts to balance it out.  I'm not sure what the hands with the flame symbolize.  I forgot to ask when I was at the meeting.  I also added the year in the lower right corner so I would always remember when I joined the guild and made the nametag.

It's been a while since I'd put twisted cord on the edge of a finish.  I like how it finishes off the edges so nicely.  I also decided to do a pocket on the back too.  I like having a place to put a note, money, business card, keys, etc.

I also decided to put a neck strap on it like you would see on the nametags they give you at conferences/seminars.  There are times when you just don't want to pin something to your sweater or shirt and this solves that problem.  Overall, I'm pleased with it.  I should make something like this to wear to the local guild too.

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Design:  ???

Designer:  ???

Fabric: 28 ct. mystery linen

Floss:  WDW Linen

Started:  6/9/13

Finished:  6/13/13

Completed:  At the retreat

 

I know it's a bit hard to see in the picture, but I finished stitching the front and back pieces for the purse project some of us are going to do at the Russellville retreat.  The mystery fabric and floss were sent together with a page of motifs to choose from along with instructions to pick one and make sure to initial and date the back.  It's all very mysterious at this point.  I'll tell you more about it when I find out.

Speaking of the retreat, I had several people ask about this retreat.  It's a private gathering of far flung friends.  When I say "far flung" we truly are.  We have some that come from Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico and of course, Ohio.  We get together once a year for a long weekend together.  We eat, stitch, shop, stitch, eat, stitch and repeat for four glorious days!  We have a ball and have even been known to be a bit rowdy at times.  LOL!  I can't wait!

Well folks, I hope you all had a great weekend and have a wonderful week!  Thanks for visiting with me today.

Until next time,

The Inspired Stitcher