Commissions can be a mixed blessing, but when an old friend asked me to make something to commemorate the Baptism of two of her grandchildren I knew it would work out.
She wasn't too prescriptive, we discussed colours and styles, I wrote down the words and then thought about it for a while.
I used pastel colours on a cream background for both pieces, the the stitching began.
I sent some photos before I did the words to get approval 'so far' and all was fine.
So without many more words here are some pictures of details and of the finished pieces.
You can click to enlarge.
I love stitching the details.
The second was was just as much fun.
Here they are wrapped up and ready to go.
They were well received by my friend and by her family.
Such fun!
28 comments:
Gorgeous, gorgeous!!
Absolutely gorgeous - fabulous colours and stunning stitching.
So lovely and such unique gifts. They will be treasured for a lifetime - two lifetimes!
Wonderful colours and beautifully stitched.
Beautiful and so suitable for the occasion.
Fabulous. Perfect gifts.
They are beautiful, what a lovely baptism gift.
They are so beautiful. x
What beautiful heirlooms you have created, the colours are perfect and the stitching is stunning, it was joy to view the photos, wonderful.
I have found myself here by a winding path of blogs and love what you have created for these baptism gifts. They will be treasured I am sure.
Such an unusual baptism gift. I'm not surprised your friend and family were delighted with them, they are beautiful!
beautiful
Such a beautiful and original keepsake.
Oh, Wow!!!Your creativity is unbelievable!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us.
How are these mounted/matted? If you wouldn't mind sharing that as well.
Maggie in Arizona, usa
oh just scrumptious Jackie. I love the stitching detail and lovely colour choice too.
They are stunning Jackie!
I love the writing.. do you hand embroider the words or freemotion machine them?
x
Such beautiful work will be treasured for ever. x Jo
So pretty! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs
Looks lovely - such a great commemoration of a very important day!
Beautiful pieces.
Great fun and beautiful too. What a lovely memento of a special day.
these are gorgeous and such an amazing gift, love the colours
Of course they would be well received, they are beautiful. Cheers
Well done! Definitely family heirlooms destined to be treasured.
These are so pretty, how lovely to have an original piece of work to mark a special event.
A...MAZING! I am so inspired by your work chick!!!
Absolutely gorgeous Jackie. I should think they were thrilled.
So beautiful, such a lovely keepsake, I bet the commissioneee was chuffed to bits
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