No mini quilts today! Instead, it is another needle book but I have decided to call it a needle keeper instead because it sounds cuter. Don't you think?
I made this one as a gift for a friend who is in a lot of physical pain. She enjoys cross stitch and I believe that she is still able to do her needlework in her condition. I thought this little gift might bring a smile to her face when she needs one.
This butterfly linoleum block is special to me because I made it twelve years ago for the cover of our wedding invitations. I printed them with gold ink on white cards and used a sheer rice paper overlay that had silver and gold bits in it. I then tied each card with a thin gold ribbon to hold the overlay in place. The reply cards had a side view butterfly with it's wings closed (I used one on a mini quilt awhile back that you might remember).
Here's hoping your friend can "lose" her pain in her next cross stitch project! Love the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I'm sure it will be well received by your friend.
ReplyDeleteI love this one!!! Gorgeous!!! What a great gift for your friend. You are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a nice needle keeper! I am sure your friend will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteHey, you are sounding very reminiscent of your wedding lately, its so sweet!!!
Such a warm & pretty gift for your friend.
ReplyDeleteGorgeously stunning.
ReplyDeleteMan! I am soooo drooling over these needle keepers. And they kind of are like mini quilts, actually. I love that you added a print. So awesome and absolutely beautiful. :)
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