Thursday 26 September 2013

Dreams are free but they are such fun...

Oh Happy Happy Day!
At my house we are doing the...
The stitching on my UK trip book is finished.   It will be finally finish-finished onto the book cover and will look like this.
At the moment it is only pinned on but I couldn't wait to dance the dance!   Belgian linen has an open weave so I intend to line this with a piece of doctors flannel and then stitch to the fabric book cover. This has been hard work - one thread of floss over one thread of 30 count fabric but I have thoroughly enjoyed the dreams I have stitched into this.   Anticipation is in every cross!
I have the Trip Book ready.   I have the money in the bank.   Now all I need is the time and the freedom.   Look out UK - here I come (one day).

14 comments:

cucki said...

Wow it's looking so pretty..
Well done dear
Hugs x

Pamela said...

Margaret,
It is beautiful! All the more beautiful because of the trip it represents. How exciting!

Chris said...

Wonderful finish! You are ready to go!!

Unknown said...

It turned out great...now get on with the trip!

Ann at Beadlework. said...

It looks tremendous, well worth the hard work of over one stitching.

Anna van Schurman said...

What a wonderful keepsake this will be of what I'm sure will be a fabulous trip!

Lee said...

It really looks good.. I'm sure the trip whenever it happens will live up to the book.

Karen said...

What a great finish Margaret! What a wonderful trip to look forward too. : )

Karoline said...

It's gorgeous, congratulations

Shebafudge said...

The trip book looks amazing!

Unknown said...

Happy dancing! What a great project.

loulee said...

Your book cover looks great. Such a bright and colourful reminder of your trip.

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Let me know when you're coming!! I use my New Zealand canvas bag alot, we'll seek out an England one for you.

I love the design for the front of your journal, it captures the essence of each country so well.

CharB said...

What a great way to dream and document your trip. I love the pattern you chose--what's the name of the designer/chart?