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Embroidery: Punto Antico & Pulled Thread sampler box
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Punto Antico & Pulled Thread sampler box

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Category: Embroidery

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Traditional


Materials

Pre loved wooden jewellery box which I painted with metallic paint by Resene and trimmed with Paua shell (Abalone) laminate. Stitched on Belfast 32 count linen using DMC Pearl # 8 & 12 along with variegated pearl, Kreinik braid and Mill Hill petite beads

What was your inspiration?

This was designed for my niece's 30th birthday. I had stitched one for her 21st but unfortunately it was lost when her family home was destroyed by fire. Must admit this one is so much nicer lol.

What are you most proud of?

How you start with a bit of an idea and it just evolves!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Have fun, love what you're stitching and go with the flow!

 

13 comments

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CJQUILTBUSY on craftsy.com
Mar 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
love it, love it, what else is there to say
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Mar 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
Jul 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I was so impressed that I've just shown your pictures to my husband, who was absolutely astonished! He thought it was beautiful!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Jul 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
*blushes* aaaw shucks, nice to hear ;-)
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
Jul 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love boxes! And this one is absolutely beautiful - such a lot of work in the embroidery, and the box itself is a work of art too! You should be very proud of this and your niece is a lucky lady! Just think - this will be an heirloom to be handed down from generation to generation!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Jul 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, yes I must admit I am very proud of this one... it turned out extra special and was so much fun to stitch and paint!
Darns on craftsy.com
Jun 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So fabulous - what a lucky niece!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Jun 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
Pamillia on craftsy.com
May 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful. What a wonderful gift & keep sake. Thank you for sharing.
OHQLTR on craftsy.com
May 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is so gorgeous! What a priceless heirloom to pass down to family members. You are so talented.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
May 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, what a lovely thought.
Pieceful1 on craftsy.com
Apr 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
PamNZ just beautiful!!!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Apr 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks