It's been a while since I made a fabric covered box, so it was nice to do one again, even if I don't particularly like working out the maths to construct it...but that grumble aside I like the final outcome. It was good to turn the Kandinsky inspired piece into something practical and not just framing it. Not that there is anything wrong with framing embroidered pieces, it has its place and I normally do frame my pieces but I've always liked to turn my work into something more useful or have some practical purposes or another. From clocks, trinket boxes, coasters to Peter Pan collars I've turned my hand embroidery into something other than something that can adorn a wall and looked at from a far...
I'm sure this says a lot about me or simply shows I get bored with framing, I like to think it's the idealist inner craftsperson. Anyway, before I go off onto another path have a look at the box for yourself, smashing isn't it? I know, so modest.
The turquoise lining works well, and compliments the stitching on the outside as well as giving the inside a great big, eyeball grabbing zing of colour.
Speaking of colour, and reminding myself something I said in a previous post I will be doing something more with this design, colours and the stitches I've used. I have in mind a set of really bright, cheerful and playful Peter Pan collars, just designs mind you at this time, no wait three.
And it's also helped me come up with a couple more thoughts for the stitch along that I mentioned on Wednesday. So with that said, I must get the ideas down on paper, and start trying them out and then blitz the flat for tomorrow I have a day off and I'm having a crafting day with my best mate.
Huzzah for tea and cake.
