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Friday, April 04, 2008

[HOE] Pinkeep Exchange FOR Deb

A few days ago, I've received a lovely e-card from Deb who was my HOE (Hooked on Exchanging) partner told me that my parcel has safely arrived to her, so I post some photos of what I've made for her.

I was a bit worried as I didn't know her taste much, so looked through her blog often and I thought this sophisticated design would be nice for her!

This design is the one of "Tiny Inspirations" © Thistle Threads and named "Miniature Quaker Sampler".
I changed thread colours a bit as I didn't have recommended threads.
I love Quaker and these kind of colours very much!
I added our initials and year 2008 on it.


Here is the photo of top pin and ribbon I added this time.
Isn't this perfect for this pinkeep and colour?
I love to add big bead or pom-pom like this on top of pinkeep very much, it makes very good accent for the finished piece, I think!








I also made some rose pins for both sides of pinkeep, as I had blue metal roses in my stash and thought would be nice for this pinkeep design!
(on the left hand side photo...)


Here is backing fabric which I used for this pinkeep.

I chose very classic fabric as this pinkeep design is also classic.
Actually I loved this very much when I completed this pinkeep, honestly I really wanted to keep it for myself, lol.

I'm so happy that I heard that Deb liked this and some goodies I have sent for her!

By the way, this was the first time for me to join in HOE and exchanged in this group.
It was very fun and I'm very looking forward to receive a pinkeep from someone!!

This is very excited, the deadline will be soon, so means I will receive it soon! :D
I'll show and post what I received when it arrived to me!





"Miniature Quaker Sampler" from "Tiny Inspiration" © Thisle Threads

35ct Wichelt Linen (Cream / Ivory) with DMC threads

#469 --> #611, #3782 --> #3856



41 comments:

Carol R said...

Stunning Yuko. I hope I will be your partner one day
:-)

Nancy said...

Yuko this is such a gorgeous pinkeep! You always use the perfect touches that make your stitching very, very beautiful!

Susimac said...

Its lovely, I love the bead on the top it matches so well. I love how you personalise everything you do, its so lovely.

Anonymous said...

congratulations, Yuko, I understand why you want to make one for yourself !! ;-)))
hugs

Anonymous said...

congratulations, Yuko, I understand why you want to make one for yourself !! ;-)))
hugs

Anonymous said...

congratulations, Yuko, I understand why you want to make one for yourself !! ;-)))
hugs

orange/chocolate said...

It's really nice. A beautiful and delicate design. I wouldn't mind to be your partner in an exchange.

Sally said...

This is a beautiful pinkeep Yuko. So beautifully stitched and finished.

Rachel V said...

Very beautifully done, Yuko!

Andrea said...

You finish items so beautifully, adding that extra little something that makes it so special. Congratulations on a beautiful finish.

Katrina said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love it, and I would want one for myself too if I were you :-).

Anita said...

It is very pretty. Well done on the finishing.

Susana de Argentina said...

Yuko I adore your works, facts with as much gentleness! thanks to share them! little kisses!!

Susana de Argentina said...

I want to tell, that the version to you of " Sakura" in your blog she is beautiful, I could not find it in " You Tube" , thus that passage by your blog I listen to and it!

Jennifer said...

This pinkeep is wonderful. I am alway amazed when I come to visit your blog. It is so pleasant to look at. The layout is very professional and I love all the graphics and different fonts you use to make it very interesting. I'm not so good with the computer and my blog is very simple. But I see we use the same "Blogger" company so maybe I will expertiment a bit in how my blog is designed. Thank you for being such an inspiration.

Susana de Argentina said...

Yuko I obtained, it! if you pass through my blog, you will be with one sorpres, and when you can, it tell me that it says to the song… kisses!

Anonymous said...

Yuko...what a beautiful blog and I love your finishes. Very pretty and creative ideas...do you ever sell your charts once you have finished a project? I have been looking for the Thistle Threads chart online...as I love Quakers too. pjstitcher at mchsi dot com

Anonymous said...

Just beautiful!

Michele said...

Lovely pinkeep Yuko .. the roses are perfect on the sides.

I really enjoyed reading your blog .. someday I must learn all these blogging tricks :)

Concha said...

It´s lovely, I like it very very much!!.
Regards
Maria

Carmen said...

beuatiful,and the pins are amazing!

Marie said...

Yuko, you do absulutely gorgeous work! What a wonderful exchange piece.

Lillie said...

Loved the design and you've finished it beautifully. That is a very pretty pinhead, can never get that type of pinhead in my country.

Wendy said...

Beautiful job, Yuko! Your colour sense is amazing!!

XXXdomy said...

As usual you made a masterpiece ! congrats !

XXXDomy

Cindy said...

What a beautiful pinkeep...and the pins are so fabulous :)

Dani - tkdchick said...

Delicate and beautiful finishing!

Anonymous said...

As usual, absolutely beautiful pinkeep. The bead at the top center matches well, I like it.

Emily said...

Stunning!

Carla said...

Gorgeous pinkeep, Yuko! Love the pins you made for it!

Nicola said...

Hello Yuko, I'm quite new to your blog and enjoy reading it very much. Your pin keep is just beautiful and I love the pin you have put in the top.

Sheila said...

This is so lovely - you do great work. And I adore the little chick pinkeep you did in your previous post... the backing fabric is a perfect match. It is so so cute :)

Joy said...

This is just so lovely, Yuko! I love everything about it ~ the colors you chose and the finishing ~ are especially nice.

The litte PS chick pinkeep is just adorable, too! Again, superb finishing!

Ele said...

Wow, so loveley Yuko!
A wonderful stitched and fnished pinkeep!
Hugs Gabriele

samplerlover said...

Hi Yuko, another truly beautiful piece. Your finishing is as always just perfect. The bead that you chose for the centre pin just sets off the design.
I love Quaker designs there is just something special about them. I have decided that when I finish my current piece which isn't far away that I am going to do Beatrix Potter. Its a design that I have always loved. Take care - Sandra.

Von said...

Yuko, each time I visit your blog I am treated to the most wondrous works of art! Your choices of color and finishing touches are first-rate. :D

Carto said...

Hi Yuko

Wow, such lovely stitching...and you have a fantastic blog! I love your Pinkeep - and you have finished it so nicely!

I've been trying to learn Japanese for the last two years, so well done on learning English so well! :-)

Stitcher S said...

Your English is great, Yuko.

I have loved visiting your blog, and your work is gorgeous.

I'll be back again.

Einschies blog said...

Yuko, you have a wonderful blog with gorgeous work,-)) I enjoy it very much to go through...

Gaby/Germany

sugardoll said...

That is just so cute. I love the pin that looks like a disco ball.

Anonymous said...

very delicate , congratulation Yuko .
Bizzz from France .