This design was done for a retreat that I attended a few years ago.
The rules were it was to be 3” x 4” and it had to have our
name on it. I met both of these and actually made it into a small
pocket to hold items such as a room key and I can hang it around my
neck.
It was a challenge to figure out what was going to finally be on the
name tag and what wouldn't work this time. What I was trying to show on
this was some of the various parts of me as well as my love of various
needlework techniques. The fabric is 32ct linen and the border is over
2 stitches. There are beads on the edges of the name tag as well. Now
to try and explain each block.
Mittens (cross-stitch over 1 thread) – I knit and crochet
for charity and mittens are one of the items that I make.
Computer (charm) – what part of my work is as a document
writer and trainer.
Yarn basket (specialty stitches) – I have a large stash of
yarn and would love if my stash fit into a yarn basket.
Name (cross-stitch) – I used over-dyed floss to show that I
am not one dimensional and there are various parts to me.
Specialty stitches – some of the stitches that are used in
needlework.
Cat and scissors (charms) – the cat or kitten refers to my
nickname of Craftkitten and the scissors are something that a crafter
that knits, crochets and does needlework requires.
Spools of floss (metallic threads) – some of the threads
that I use when doing some of my needlework and also how I enjoy
wearing brighter colours sometimes.
Deer and trees (cross-stitch and specialty stitches) – this
is the view that I see out of my in-laws dining room window (aka
Wildlife TV) and it also shows my love of nature.
Flowers (petit point) – I love taking pictures of flowers
and the design is by Kathrin Ellison who taught me how to petit point.
