I just finished my new design called "My Secret Garden"
FINISHING SUGGESTIONS
I finished the main design as a small pillow. I then added a buttonhole stitch around the outer edge. I finished that with a crochet edge with a scallop pattern. Direction suggestions for scallop edging with a buttonhole stitch here , or here
You could also make small pincushions like I did by just using the flower motifs from the design.
HERE IS THE GIVEAWAY
So!! yes I am having a giveaway . It will be this cross stitch design pattern along with a special small pincushion pillow that I made which says "secret garden". I am in love with using floral patterned fabric and embellishing it myself. I am giving away this little one to a lucky winner. So please leave me a message and I will add your name to the hat and have the drawing on Friday.
Happy Gardening , donna
Aww it's so cute *•*
ReplyDeletePlease count me in your cutie giveaway
Thank you
Hugs x
Love the new design!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty - I'd love to be entered in the draw, please. Thank you for the great opportunity.
ReplyDeleteOh, PLEASE include me in your give away. The designs are DARLING - and I love the finishes!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks,
KimM
Oh Donna, I don't these could possibly be any cuter! I love the stitching and that sweet crocheted edge just is too pretty. What a wonderful, creative finishing idea. Thank you for the links ( but I'm hoping I win!! :-)!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. I would love to be entered.
ReplyDeleteLinda
My Secret Garden is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cool idea to embellish the patterned fabric with embroidery stitches.
That is such a pretty chart, Donna! I especially love the way you've used the specialty stitches in the flowers. And the crocheted edging gives it such a nice finish. I have no idea how to crochet--maybe I could teach myself with a YouTube video :)
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in your giveaway--both the chart and the little pillow are darling :)
What a lovely giveaway! Thanks for always being so kind to us!
ReplyDeleteOh Donna what a lovely giveaway
ReplyDeleteI love it! nice work Please enter
my name. Thank You for the chance
Have a good evening
Darlene N
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I love your charming little designs! Please enter me in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret
I would love to win your lovely pincushion pillow! I love that your designs have that extra challenge of something new to learn or something I knew how to do, but I just didn't think to add. It makes for a fun stitch. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHello Donna,
ReplyDeleteThat little pillow is absolutely stunning. Love the idea of crocheting around the edge. Thanks for the chance to win your beautiful piece of work.
Happy days.
Bev.
Lovely!! I would love to be entered in your giveaway!! Thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteLove the crotched edge. I would like to be included in your giveaway. Your embellished pin cushion is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Love flowers, pincushions and the crochet edging is a perfect touch! Will be a must-buy for me!
ReplyDeleteLove those, very nice!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful ,please I would love to have my name added to the draw .
ReplyDeleteLovely collection! This is one of my favourite books, Secret Garden.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
I would love to give your pillow a new home, please include me in the draw xxx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I love your new design. The crocheted edging looks so pretty. Your needlework is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSecret garden sounds so enchanting.
I would love to be entered for your giveaway and especially to get a chance to win that sweet pincushion you stitched.
love Annette
Beautiful flower designs!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be in your giveaway . Thank you.
best wishes from Hungary
Eva
So very cheerful... I would love to be entered into the drawing.
ReplyDeleteSecret Garden is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove the edging on it.
Please throw my name in the hat.
Thanks!
Marilyn
Love the design and how you finished them. Would love to be entered in your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. I would love a chance to win your pattern and pillow. Your work is truly amazing. Kimberly
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!! Love the Secret Garden. Please enter my name ... I would love to have this little pretty to add to my collection.
ReplyDeleteThank you for having this giveaway.
Tracy
Beautiful! I love the finishing suggestions!
ReplyDeleteKathy
I love the fabric so flowery, crocheting the edges just finishes it nicely. Secret Garden I would love to stitch. please enter my name in the giveaway. lynda ruth
ReplyDeleteDonna I love your new design! It is beautiful! I would love to be entered in your giveaway...thanks for the chance. Pat
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This is such a charming design. You never disappoint us. I love how you crocheted around the edges.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a charming design. I love the cute little sheep too. You never disappoint us.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Please enter me in the giveaway! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI have always been partial to flower motifs and your Secret Garden design is truly beautiful. Please enter me in your give away. Connie Moser
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect stitch for Summer! Thanks for a chance...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I love your designs. Please count me in for the Giveaway! Love the floral patterned fabric...
ReplyDeleteLove the flower motif. Please enter my name in your give away. Connie Moser
ReplyDeleteRavissant! j'aime beaucoup!
ReplyDeleteOhhh...very nice garden!!! ;-))) Could I take part to your giveaway?
ReplyDeleteCiao,
Miriam from Italy
Ahoj Donna,
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Krásny večer,
Aďka zo Slovenska
Beautiful designs...love the colors!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Who wouldn't want to win this? Please pull my name!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Donna!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great opportunity.
Pilarín
I like it very much! I'd like to join to this giveaway. thank you! Carla
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win your gorgeous design! The whole selection is beautiful.
ReplyDeletePatti G.
That's so beautiful! I'd love to add it to my pillow basket so please include me.
ReplyDeleteYour Secret Garden Designs are beautiful and I would love to enter your wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeletekimberlybreid at hotmail dot com
Very pretty. I love to see your feed on Pinterest. It's so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI love pinterest too. I dont buy magazines anymore :)
DeleteVery pretty. I love seeing your Pinterest feed. It is always inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI just followed your pinterest boards and pinned one of your picks from your site. Love the applique
DeleteOh my
ReplyDeleteSuper fantastic
Please add my name.
Ciao Giovanna
Hello Donna, I love your new designs and the crochet edging is fab, regards Lisa x
ReplyDeleteYour design are so lovely and beautiful and the finishing is always so neatly done, sunny kisses from Rio, Alice
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