Now ever since I made my first needle roll a few weeks back I wondered if it would be possible to make a mini needle roll fob. I checked on the net and only found one design with a not so great picture, so knew they were out there.
I didn't give it much more thought until I saw Meari's latest blog post at Meari's Musings and saw her two little fobs hanging from her scissor/spoon display rack. Needless to say I got on my pattern maker program and started playing around with it until I came up with the design you see stitched up below.
I still need to work on some of the finishing if I plan to do more, but I don't think it's to bad of an out come for my first attempt. Maybe it should be smaller?
I stitched it on 28ct. white Monaco by Charles Craft with DMC threads and Mill Hill beads. I used Rhodes Heart's, Tent stitch, cross stitch and back stitch. I made the cord and tassel from DMC thread and tied it off with 1/16" purple ribbon. The design was only 2" square.
So, what do you think? Please be truthful, I can take it. I really appreciate all of the comments you leave behind after your visits. Thanks a bunch and Happy Stitching.
I still need to work on some of the finishing if I plan to do more, but I don't think it's to bad of an out come for my first attempt. Maybe it should be smaller?
I stitched it on 28ct. white Monaco by Charles Craft with DMC threads and Mill Hill beads. I used Rhodes Heart's, Tent stitch, cross stitch and back stitch. I made the cord and tassel from DMC thread and tied it off with 1/16" purple ribbon. The design was only 2" square.
So, what do you think? Please be truthful, I can take it. I really appreciate all of the comments you leave behind after your visits. Thanks a bunch and Happy Stitching.
It looks great. Love your design and colors you used. I still have not made a needle roll. It is on my learn to do list. I have done a little designing but in no way can I design as great as you did. Would love the pattern and make it my first needle roll...lol
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That is really cute. Great finish and a lovely idea too. Love the colours as well.
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable....LOVE IT!!! I had never thought of doing a mini needleroll but now I have to give it a try too. I've done some mini biscornu's and you have really inspired me to try the needleroll idea.
ReplyDeleteThat is way toooo cute. Great Job!!!
ReplyDeleteWell how very clever, really like the green and purple together.
ReplyDeleteI think it is adorable. What will you use it for? I even like the colors you chose. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYours turned out nice, Sandy. Mine were actually scissor fob kits that were made out of linen band.
ReplyDeleteThat is very pretty. Super job!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! I love it! The stitching is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful! I love the colours. I'm going to have to try and tackle a needle roll one day :D
ReplyDeleteThat was a great idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI think it's adorable!
ReplyDeleteSandy, I love the pattern and the concept. You should sell your designs! Wanda in Edmonton
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me! I love your mini needleroll and I want to make one too! Mine will be a scissor fob and it will be only 1.5" in length.
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me! I love your mini needleroll and I want to make one too! Mine will be a scissor fob and it will be only 1.5" in length.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have been an inspiration for others to give it a try! Great job.
ReplyDeleteCute design. Congrats on creating and finishing your own design
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh my Sandy it is adorable! It looks just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAs for patterns. I am sure that any 2X2 or so pattern can be done this way. Try some of the free ones that are found on some of the french sites like: http://aurelle.over-blog.com/
It looks fabulous!!! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful little fob. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Love it!!! I don't think it is too big. A very good idea. Purple is a good color.
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