They are just so cute! I hand-beaded the bottoms and added snaps for closure. They're big enough for a cellphone, a little cash and Driver's License! I've listed them already in my Etsy Shop.
When those were completed, I added the embellishments to my Redwork Cupid:
I sewed on a few of those little Forgetmenot flowers that are often used on shower favors. 3 orange seed beads hold them in place. Then I added some leaves made of mint green seed beads. Those leaves are worked like a detached chain stitch using 9 green seed beads. I added a few small light yellow pearl beads and this is now exactly what I wanted it to look like!
If you've never done Redwork before and would like to give it a try, 2 strands of DMC #498 is a very good red to work with.
I'm now off to stitch on my Purple Painted Lady piece. And that's my plan for the rest of today!
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498 you say? Thank you!
You're finishes look fantastic! Wonderful!
I'm so glad you use the "right" red. LOL! 498 is the old turkey red of antique quilts. I know a lot of people use the bright 321, but it's just wrong. =)
I love the cellphone pouches. I think I like the green one the best. I will have to see if I can finagle a way to get one.
The cupid is just darling. You will make him into ...?
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