It still hasn’t got any legs or fine features yet, but things are moving on in the world of my little blue wren. I’ve got leaves and branches to do now, then the embroidery. And then I’m going to have to figure out what I’m going to do with this!
I am enjoying it, and am pleased at how quickly it is moving on. I still don’t think my stitching is very good! Room for improvement… 🙂
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What to do with this example of needle-turned work?
My personal choice would be to make a garment bag, say for holding a jacket, and place the wren patch on the front of that bag. I might make a special hanger to match. Each time I rifled through the wardrobe searching for something nice to wear I would see this delightful wren and smile inwardly. The garment bag would not be washed often so the wren would remain in excellent condition. If I began to think it was a ‘learner’ piece then I would probably feel that at least it was being used, as well as showing me my stitching progress occasionally.
Everyone is a learner sometimes. Do not knock your efforts. You are accustomed to doing work of a very high standard, but your daughters will learn from your example. I am sure they see that you are just like them in tackling something new and different. Your wren is definitely going to turn out better than that somebody else’s. And that person will still feel proud of their work.
I’m actually more inclined to make it into a cushion that can sit on the lounge and be enjoyed very day. I won’t mind if it doesn’t last as long because of that. I’m not knocking my efforts – just realising that I can improve! 🙂 And who would expect their first effort to be *amazing* anyway?!
May we have “show and tell” on Saturday?
Yes, but it’s not finished yet! I sort of got sidetracked with my book… I love my work too much. 🙂