Wednesday, April 27, 2011

UFO #4

I tried really, really hard to follow the directions but when it was all said and done there were a couple of changes. I added Mother of Pearl buttons and moon rather than the brass charms provided. I was rumbling thru by box of goodies and they just called to me- maybe even screamed - use me instead. I do have quite a thing for the Mother of Pearl (even if it is plastic) I have loved it since I was little and would find pieces of it in my great aunts jewlery box. I am sure I drove her mad with my plundering. I just could not resist using them and they really pop on the fabric I think. The other thing I was really bad about was the assembly of the hearts. The pins and needles heart was meant to be in the center so you would see it when it was open but that was going to make it upside down.So, I moved the back cover (sheep and intials) to the center and they end up right side up when it is open. I really loved this piece, the sheep are fun, the lettering is great and assembly was realitively easy. It is Hillside Samplings 2002 heart box. Should have taken a picture of the painted box that matches the front of the piece but forgive me, in the midsit of the 5AM tornado warning it slipped my mind. We have spent more time in the basement this spring than I care to think about with the tornado warnings. I am down to 2 UFO's now - VS gingerbread tree etui and I sign not for beauty sampler. I am pondering this...How long does it take to go from a WIP to a UFO? Would you say weeks, months, or years? Maybe it is just when the piece stops calling for you to stitch on it any longer. Or, like this one,I hit a road block trying to figure out what wasn't "fitting" on the piece for me. (brass charms and upside down wording)

Thanks for stopping by,
Pam

9 comments:

  1. What a wonderful piece! You did a great job!

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  2. You and your tornado warnings. Keep safe. Love the finnish.
    Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

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  3. oooo very pretty :) keep safe and carry on stitching ... a UFO becomes a wip when you work on it frequently .. it becomes a UFO when you haven't worked on it for weeks + hope that helps ..lol love mouse xxxx

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  4. It's very cute! I love the finish with pearl buttons and the sheep :D

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  5. Very pretty! You did a lovely job with the finish!

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  6. Beautiful finish! The mother of pearl does add a bit of class to it!

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  7. What a pretty piece! I'm going to have to remember the mother of pearl substitution idea--it really does look wonderful :)

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  8. I am crazy about this heart box. The mother of pearl looks so great. Congratulations on the UFO finish!!

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