Cover Pen Embroidery

In between doing a model stitching job for Victorian Motto, I managed to put together a piece I stitched months ago. I found this model here: Dame-Valiste. This model was also featured in Passion Fil Issue No. 11. I used one of my favorite antique pearl buttons to top this piece off. I stitched on 30 count cream linen & DMC 815.
I loved using this cotton linen blen polka dot fabric. It comes in one piece with half sold color and cream dots and half cream color with color dots so it matches perfectly and it comes in other colors as well.

Japanese Red Lace Printed Gingham Linen - Etsy Shop Bjyanjun
Japanese Cotton Linen Polka Dots - Etsy Shop Seasonalsupplies
Red & Linen Natural Strap - Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes

I also stitched this tiny cameo using 40 count natural linen DMC B5200 and a peach color for the rose. Not sure what number. I used an old stash of JP Coates Embroidery thread that was clear with shimmer for the spaces in her hair to give it a sparkle.

Now I am not sure what to do with it. The cameo was from the book Le Marquoir by Corrine Leroy HERE

Pouches

I made some pouches for my mother and my daughter.
My daughter loves wristlets so I made it that. I used the model of a bird from Pinterest:   HERE
I cross stitched a lace applique with an initial and added some laces, ribbons and buttons.
I found the tutorial for the pouches Atelier Cerise et Lin (She has beautiful cross stitch & many tutorials)

Blue Mas d'Ousvan Fabric: Eternal Maker (they have a huge selections of this designer)
Red Mas d'Ousvan Chambray & Red Stripe Linen Fabric: Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes
Cotton Lace Embroidery: Yeahshop - Etsy.com

Blue Pouch

I made this pouch for my woman who delivers the mail everyday to my door. I also made her a lavender sachet along with the rest of my family of women. Some need to be stuffed.
The pouch I made with cotton gingham and the inside light blue cotton linen mix table cloth I found at the flea market. I love the feel and it is nice and heavy. It was a really big table cloth so I have a lot of it.
The next few weeks I need to work on handbags for my girls. Scary.

Mini Sampler found HERE
Blue Rose Ribbon: Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes
Linen & Blue Lace: Broderie Passion
Blue Gingham: Found at my local market

All the ribbons on the sachets I bought at Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes. The link is above.

Broderie Pouch

I saw this pattern in Creation Point de Croix Magazine Issue October/November 2012.
I used 32 count natural linen DMC #815, 816, Ecru & a tan color, can not remember the number.
I made a tassel with ribbons and lace with an initial charm for the owner and a cute red bow charm.
I love the french laundry Japanese linen I used for this project. I also used red polka dot Japanese linen. I love this also because half of the linen is red with cream dots and the other half of the linen is cream with red dots.
The biggest challenge, the zipper. I had a really hard time putting it on because of the curve of the bag. Never again.

Japanese French Laundry Linen: Seasonal Supply-Etsy Shop
Japanese Polka Dot Linen: Seasonal Supply-Etsy Shop
Initial "A" Charm: Bead Supplies-Etsy Shop  (They also have in pink, blue, white, antique silver)
Red Bow Charm: Bead Supplies-Etsy Shop
Natural linen red ribbon: Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes
Tassel Ribbons & Lace: from my reserve

Mini Bag from Mamilou

I am working on a French Cotton Girl Pinkeep and a little bag from Mamilou Creations. I am almost done.

Mamilou Creations

Explanation and Grid are  here:   http://www.mamiloucreations.com/12-categorie-1037245.html

For this pinkeep I am using 28 count linen and DMC 815.

The mini bag I am using 32 count Lugana linen and DMC 816. I have just a few more things to finish on the body then I have to construct the handle and the sides of the bag. So much detail.