My friend Denise received them a week ago, but I didn't have time to post pictures before today!
Those gifts took months. Not meaning that I only worked on them for three months, obviously, but I had a hard time finishing them. First, Denise is a wonderful lady and I wanted to make her really nice gifts (well I'm not sure I succeeded, but at least I tried! 
) Secondly, she is a professional seamstress and this scared me out!
) Secondly, she is a professional seamstress and this scared me out!
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The embroidery on this took a looong time... Many details and colour changes. I used rickrack for the loops to hang the wallhanging.
A small seasonal heart.
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This table centre is made of 9 lace panels that I created separately on my embroidery machine and then sewed together using a zigzag stitch and invisible thread for the top thread. If I remember correctly, the finished doily measures 35 cm square (that's about 14 inches for you friends on the other side of the Channel/Ocean! 
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While I'm at it I might as well show you the little wallhanging I created for Becky last month (better late than never, eh?)
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I did take step-by-step pictures while making it, since some of you were asking for a tutorial on my mini-wallhangings... But I still haven't had a chance to write it up.
Sorry friends... I had every intent to write it soon, but work got in the way... 
).While I'm at it I might as well show you the little wallhanging I created for Becky last month (better late than never, eh?)
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I did take step-by-step pictures while making it, since some of you were asking for a tutorial on my mini-wallhangings... But I still haven't had a chance to write it up.
Sorry friends... I had every intent to write it soon, but work got in the way... That's all for now... Tomorrow is our fifth anniversary together for Seb and me... I would like to make him something special. We are not keen on celebrations (well, him especially) but still, I want to make him a memento of some kind.
Thank you all for your kind, kind words! They mean a lot to me... I treasure each and everyone of them. 
25 comments:
Isabelle
You did a really great job. Those are fabulous gifts and I'm sure Denise loves them all. And your gift for Becky is beautiful as well. Congrats!
WOW!!! That is just AMAZING, Isabelle!!! I am sure she loved them all - they are so beautiful!
Nice to hear from you, Isabelle! I love your autumn heart - the colours are fabulous! As always your finishing is fantastic. Thanks for sharing those pictures!
And Happy Anniversary!
OMG!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous , as always!!! Between you, San and Becky, you 3 could start a business with your wonderful crafts!!! And I would be your first customer!!!!
Hugs
All your finishes are really gorgeous! I especially love that seasonal heart!! Very nicely done!
Dear Isabelle,
All your gifts are beautiful. I am sure they will be treasured by their recipients.
Congratulations for tomorrow! Hope the surprise gift for Seb is ready by now and I am eagerly looking forward to seeing it.
Hi, I saw I was to fast in my last comment: it's always nice to hear you're fine...
You have been creative in a big way! It's always nice to see what you're creating for other ones. Don't you forget about yourself...
Congrats on your 5th anniversary. I'm curious what you have made him.
Everything is so lovely! The colors and fabrics are just fantastic. I am ever amazed at how many things you make with your embroidery machine. Every time I see them I have to hold myself back from buying one. ;D Congrats to you and Seb! Don't work too hard, you need some time for fun! :D
Isabelle, you silly woman! You did a beautiful job with all of Denise's gifts and Becky's wallhanging, as well. Happy 5th Anniversary to you and Seb! :)
Absolutely everything that you make is gorgeous. I am one of the lucky recipient of your gift. Thank you so much Isabelle...was not able to post the photos as thought I would be leaving Singapore. Thank you once again. I'm sure they all love your gifts too.
You must have one fantastic sewing machine. That machine embroidery is fabulous! And the Bless This Mess hanging is tto cute. It looks very professional, I'm sure your seemstress friend agrees!
You do such beautiful work. The wall hangings are lovely. I hope your find time to write your tutorial.
What lovely wall hangings and projects you've been busy with! And a big congratulations on your upcoming 5th anniversary (we recently had ours)!!!
Congratulations on your 5 years anniversary!
All of the projects are lovely.
I feel motivated to learn embroidery after seeing them. :)
All your gifts are fabulous, as always Isabelle! Congratulations on your anniversary :)
Isabelle and friends, I have posted a sewing problem at 25 Things for Charity . Look at the recent post called "Four drawstring bags..." and under Isabelle's comment is my troubling question. I need expert advice here! I get so flustered when my attempts to fix my machine fail.
Isabelle - you do such nice work. All of your gifts are beautiful. Have a very nice anniversary.
Happy Anniversary to you! As always, your needlework is lovely and special. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving...do they celebrate this in France. Perhaps not...*smiles*
I'm a relatively new reader - your blog is lovely, as our your recent finishes - I'm sure the recipients adore them! :)
Zabelle... i simply love all the hangings!! they're just pretty pretty stuff.. well done :) *hugs*
Thank you for sharing the pics, Isabelle and for sharing the news and especially, congratulations on your fifth anniversary of being together with Seb! Ann.
Hello friend :)
I have missed visitng with you :) I have been so busy as I see you have as well! WOW, you are such a sweetie and believe me-I would say that your gifts are WELL received :)
Such talent :)
Congrats to you and Seb :)
(((((((((((Isabelle)))))))
Isabelle, your gifts are all beautiful! Congrats! I love the one for Becky.
Hi Isabelle,
My comment will probably get lost, tucked in at the end of the previous 23, so I hope you notice it! Thanks for your comments on my blog, too. Your samplers are gorgeous; I also have one to do (one day) that says Bless This Mess, but a different design. Very appropriate for all us crafty ladies!
Hello Isabelle, I'm glad for your comments at knitting kat. I missed you for awhile. I want to say again that I wish you and your precious family a lovely Holidays. May the Lord bless in all of our hearts.
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