Several years ago I received three empty Altoid tins as part of an exchange. This was at the height of "Altoid Tin Topper Fever". However these have languished in my stash cupboard while I tried to find a suitable chart (for free of course) or to pluck up courage to design my own.
This is stitched on 28 count pale sea green linen in DMC floss using a free chart from Victoria Sampler which I altered to suit myself. I glued satin ribbon around the tin and added a twisted cord in DMC perle around the top edge. I don't really like the words on this but I am not good at charting letters so left it as was.
Tonight I will line the inside with fabric and then Finito! This is the first of the 12 items I plan to stitch for the sale of work at next years Embroiderers' Guild Exhibition. Do you think it will sell?
I have another free chart, a hardanger one this time, also for an Altoid Tin Topper so that is lined up to do next. All being well that should be done before Christmas too. Yeah!
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2 comments:
I'm sure it will sell. it is adorable and perfect for tiny things!
I did this little piece a few years ago. It is a sweet little design. I'm sure your Altoid tin will sell. :)
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