Here it
is closed, with the ribbon tied.
The
handle, with my name and thread spools stitched on it, is made of one inch wide
14 count "Ribband" backed with gross grain ribbon. The ribbon tie is tacked to
the top seam. The top corners each have a snap to hold it all closed.
Here it
is closed, with the ribbon untied.
Now,
open – back and front, with the side pockets in and out.
The
large pocket at the bottom folds up when closed. I don’t have anything in it
yet.
There
are two side pockets that fold in when the hussif is closed. One holds two stencils.
The
other side pocket holds a needlebook, a pin keep, and a little tool with a
magnifying circle and a thread cutting edge.
The
center top has seven plastic rings for thread and a felt strip for holding pins
and needles.
Below
the felt strip is an envelope pocket, made from a vintage handkerchief. This
pocket holds my ort eating cat.
If you regularly
read my Monday posts, you know how much I like hexagons and epp. Below the envelope pocket is a little thimble
pocket, made from a hexagon.
Below the thimble pocket, is a place for scissors. The scissors handles are held in
place with a ribbon.
To the
right of the thimble and scissors are slots to hold a small ruler and a disappearing
pen.
This is
my initial idea for what goes where. As
I put it to use, I may rearrange or add or take out things. Over all, I am
extremely happy with how this turned out. The hussif is a work in progress
Wednesday challenge at Pintangle – check out the progress other stitchers are
making on their big projects.
Tomorrow (30 July) is International Embroidery Day - you can read more about it here. What will you be working on?
Tomorrow (30 July) is International Embroidery Day - you can read more about it here. What will you be working on?
15 comments:
oh so lovely and great pockets too. best wishes from a very hot Sweden. Jaana
What an extremely useful hussif. I do hope you get much pleasure from using it.
Your hussif looks great.
Greetings,Manuela
Over the top, so clever and beautiful.
Look lovely - I really like th e hexagon pocket!
Love all the pretty colours.
Pamela, I LOVE your hussif! The handle with your name and the year on it is such a fun touch. Lovely!
This is beautiful and extremely practical. Well done.
I think it's brilliant - both in the design and the vibrancy of the glorious colours
Your hussif is wonderful!!!
this has turned out beautifully Pamela...you should be very proud of a great finish...I need to finish piecing mine so I can start the stitching on it...
Beautiful and useful! Ann from Austin
Very decorative and useful.
What response you got from everyone! No wonder, it is a practical, stylish and absolutely charming hussif, and tailor made for your needs. I love it, and also your thread eating cat!
You have put so much thought in this clever design! I'm sure it will be a pleasure to use.
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