BBD Pinkeep Drum...DONE!!

Ever had one of those finishes where you just need to do this tiny little thing and it would be complete but for some reason you procrastinate it?  Yep, that's me on the BBD Pinkeep Drum.  I've had the stitching completed for a while already.  I'm happy to say I finally completed it last night.

Progress as of July 20th, the last day of the Russellville Retreat.

Stitching completed July 27th.

Then I started the construction on July 27th too.

I have to say that putting this together was a lot easier than I'd anticipated it to be.  I followed the directions that came with the chart pretty closely.  The only thing I changed was I left the cardstock circle inside the drum and added a couple layers of batting between it and the linen for the top and bottom.  I didn't want the drum to pooch out.  Yes, that's a real technical term isn't it?!  I like the way the top is relatively flat now.  I also filled the bottom with about an inch or two of poly beads for weight and used fiber fill for the rest of it.

Design:  Summer in Bloom - Pinkeep Drum

Designer:  Blackbird Designs

Fabric:  28ct. Silkweaver Days Gone By

Floss:  GAST as charted

Started: 7/18/14

Finished:  7/27/14

Completed: 8/14/14

Our retreat kit came with silk ribbon to ruche along the edge but I really wanted to work with chenille again.  I really enjoyed using it last time.  I had ordered some from the LNS but got to rooting around in the stash and came across this.  I love how it matches the fabric perfectly.  I had another option that was more of a rust color but it wasn't wide enough.  This chenille came from Victorian Motto in case you are wondering.  I know not all LNS carry this stuff.

So there you have it, friends!  I'm so pleased with how this turned out.  It's the first drum finish I've attempted and it won't be the last.  I really love working with the chenille too.  It hides a multitude of stitching sins.  LOL!  I'd highly encourage you to give it a whirl if you get the chance.

I hope everyone had a good week and I hope your weekend is just a nice.  The Tiara Club is getting together for an all day stitch tomorrow.  I'm looking forward to hanging with the peeps!  Thanks for stopping by for a visit today.


Until next time,

The Inspired Stitcher

Seasonal Exchange - Fall

Since I know my partner has received what I sent her, I can now share with you what I made and who I made it for!  Laura was my partner for this exchange.  You'll remember she was my partner for the Blackbird Designs Exchange in the spring too.  What are the chances of getting to stitch for the same person twice in one year?!  Here's what I sent:

Design: Fall Squared

Designer: Lizzie Kate

Fabric: 28 ct. Graziano natural/cream gingham

Floss:  DMC as charted

Started:  10/6/12

Finished:  10/16/12

Completed:  10/20/12

I decided to do a pinkeep finish this time so I could send it in a flat envelope.  The last time I sent something to Laura it took forever to get there so I was hoping the flat finish would maybe speed it along faster!

The fabric in the background is what I used on the back. I like how the sheer ribbon picked up the burgandy color in the pumpkins. I decided to do the leaves in the orange color instead of the charted color because the oak leaves in my yard are orange. Other than that, it's pretty much stitched as charted.

This is one well traveled piece too.  It went all the way to Utah with me but sadly never made it out of my stitch bag. I did, however, take it to the Tiara Retreat.  The stitching got started and finished there! You'll remember I showed you this picture from the retreat.

I'm glad Laura got it so quickly this time!  I really enjoyed stitching for her again and I'm glad she liked it too!  I can't wait to see who is stitching for me.  I'll be sure to post what I receive so you can see it too.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'll be back shortly to tell you about a mini road trip I took last Thursday and Friday!


More later,

The Inspired Stitcher