Monday, March 24, 2008

my part of the Top Secret Tea Towel

for Jenny

I can finally show you my contribution to the Top Secret Tea Towel for Jenny Hart! It's been (I can't believe it) 6 months in the making, traveling to so many talented crafters - I stitched my part 3 months ago!


I had a few ideas, but I ended up doing a portrait of Jenny:

pinned in place and ready to iron

I in no way captured how gorgeous she is but I'm still pretty happy with it. My favorite part is the needle and the heart... Jenny has been such an inspiration to me - she's an amazing artist and I'm so honored I was able to contribute! I'm planning a Jenny and Sublime Stitching post on Feeling Stitchy to commemorate the Top Secret towel, but for now I just wanted to show you my contribution. :)

10 comments:

  1. AJ BindelMarch 25, 2008 6:45 AM

    This was definitely one of my favorite contributions to the towel. I was nerdily excited to finally get to see your stitching in person! :)

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  2. Average Jane CrafterMarch 25, 2008 7:10 AM

    EBS, I was the *same* way! It was truly holding very special art in my hands. I couldn't believe it! And the portrait was just STUNNING. The needle through the heart was amazing. Fabulous work (as always!), Flor!

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  3. floresitaMarch 25, 2008 8:30 AM

    Amy and Rach, you are both too sweet! Actually I am not such a great stitcher, but I will admit my embroidery looked much better in person!

    Your contributions were both so awesome... aawww... thanks for dropping by! :)

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  4. Chris SalleyMarch 25, 2008 9:12 PM

    I love the portrait! That is so cool!

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  5. JustinaMarch 26, 2008 9:38 AM

    Wow, such beautiful work! I envy those that get to see it in person!

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  6. ClaudiaMarch 26, 2008 3:20 PM

    i was wondering what that sketch of jenny was for... i turned out great flor :)

    you all did an awesome job on that tea towel, i'm sure jenny will cherish it.

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  7. DrewzelMarch 26, 2008 5:16 PM

    Go you! I love the detail on the top lip, sure she'll LOVE it!

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  8. IamSusieMarch 28, 2008 12:38 AM

    It's gorgeous! I love the way the towel turned out!

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  9. dawnkristineMarch 29, 2008 7:42 AM

    Great job, I want to try this sometime in the near future!

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  10. meetmeatmikesMarch 30, 2008 4:56 PM

    How lovely of you all to do that for Ms Hart! Your work is very lovely, Miss Floresita!

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