January 10, 2011

A Rediscovered Favorite

This past weekend I rediscovered a favorite photo clipped from a magazine years ago.

It's been so long I can't even say which magazine it's from. 

I loved it then,

I love it now.



I've been on a big red and white kick lately.

These beautiful examples fit right in.

I love the simplicity of the stitches, yet the overall look is stunning.


My embroidery skills are extremely rusty, but I'm feeling the urge to give it a go.



I'm thinking along the lines of a pillow or a quick throw blanket for the living room.
I'll keep you posted.


Robin
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12 comments:

  1. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Lovely photo~ the linens are beautiful and I love the red and white! We have a piece of redwork from my husband's great grandmother...

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  2. Mimi SueJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Love redwork and love that picture too. there are lots of tutorials on the internet for a little refresher on embroidery. Such a fun thing to do. Mimi

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  3. Fishtail CottageJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Fun for you! Can't wait to see what you do...

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  4. ErinJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    I hear you on the love of red, Robin! Red is absolutely cheery, especially in the drab months of winter. I find myself particularly drawn to the warmth of red in the fall and winter, then the coolness of blue in the spring and summer. :)

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  5. ~Tonja~January 11, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Great linens....

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  6. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I love red and white too! Those are lovely...

    xo,

    annie

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  7. HeatherJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    We share very similar tastes. I love the red and white embroidery too.

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  8. Restoration HouseJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    They are very pretty. I say go for it and try your hand at embroidery. It will probably turn out stunning! Can't wait to see.
    Kim:)

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  9. Pam KesslerJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful. I'd love to see you make a "quick throw". I haven't embroidered since I was a child, so I'd love a short tutorial on the basics.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I love redwork too! What an inspirational picture--be sure to show us the results if you make them.

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  11. TriciaJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Oh, I love redwork. You should give it is try...I'm sure it will turn out great :)

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  12. Nice and Easy AntiquesJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    That picture is a great inspiration...you go, girl!!!

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