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I must admit that my fingers are a bit sore after some recent serious embroidery sessions. I rediscovered a basket filled with vintage embroidery yarns that I'd bought in Norway. It's quite fun to stitch with them- they feel sturdy and vibrant under the fingers and I like the strong effect you can make with them on a wool fabric. I made a few daisy-inspired things for today's shop update.

I hope your Wednesday is going along happily. I have the front door and windows open and there's an old Madonna song playing on the radio. (Lucky Star.)

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13 responses to “yellow centres”

  1. Dee Avatar

    oh Melissa, i LOVE that black case! it turned out gorgeous.
    do you ever make extra long ones? i’d love a pretty case for my paintbrushes (instead of the nasty blue plastic bag they currently bundle about in!)
    such a clever lady 🙂
    D

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  2. Emily Avatar

    There is such a rich embroidery tradition in Norway, isn’t there. These are beautiful, Melissa!

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  3. Char Avatar

    Sooooo pretty!
    Love them…and lovr embroidery!
    HUGS
    Char.x

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  4. renee ~ heirloom seasons Avatar

    So beautiful. You make me want to pick up needle and thread right this moment! (Really though I am about to pick up knitting needles and yarn…)

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  5. Jacqui Avatar

    Really lovely! And I know just when you posted this because I was listening to that song too and wondering if I should call in with my idea for the link. It was too much trouble to stop quilting but I should have because I’d have been right 🙂

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  6. louana Avatar

    lovely! and yay for old Madonna songs they always want to make me dance, even though I was young when they first came out 🙂

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  7. Angela Avatar

    Some of your best work for sure! xx

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  8. Regina Avatar

    Beautiful Melissa! Your fingers have been extremely busy. The series you posted yesterday were lovely as well.

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  9. blue china studio Avatar

    Oh so pretty! I’m yearning for that little black bag!

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  10. Tammie Avatar

    these are each so lovely~

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  11. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you dee for your kind comment! yes, i once made an extra-long one for my knitting needles 🙂 if you’d ever like a certain size, just let me know. take care!

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  12. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    I miss that song. Memories…

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  13. the WiseRobin Avatar

    Just beautiful! Lovely to know it’s not just my fingertips that ache after some serious sewing.

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