What a whirlwind of a week. I was desperate to get Cathy's pages for the paper bag swag mailed off to Amy - which I'm happy to say I finally did.
We are winding this project down and have a final mailing date of June 2nd. Less than one week from today. I'm afraid I'm not giving Amy much time to work on her pages for Cathy.
Cathy's theme for her book is INSPIRATION. I started in my usual fashion and found quotes I love that fit with her theme and embroidered them.
In her book, Cathy left for us a long list of things that are inspiring to her. I loved that. It was very useful in getting started with her pages. With her list in mind, I gathered up lots of ribbon and pink and green and turquoise and polka dots and a lock and key and buttons and images that fit things that are inspiring to her. I wasn't able to incorporate all this into her pages as I had planned so they became part of her swag instead.
Cathy is inspired by nature, by trees and flowers...
and birds.
Page one
Page two
Everything is hand stitched using wool felt and embroidery floss in her favorite color scheme. Here is the final spread.
It was not my intention, but I laughed when I saw that it looks quite similar to the pages I made for Mimi. Next up is Amy's...I'd better get to the stitching.
Another project that kept me busy last week was Peanut turned four. We had dinner for twenty on Sunday and I made his very favorite cake. Chocolate.
It was delicious.
Oh dear what beautiful pages! Breathtaking! Cathy is a very lucky person! And that cake looks yummy. But...dinner for 20...I can barely manage dinner for 6 and haven't invited anyone in ages...you're a domestic goddess!
Posted by: Biscuitbear | May 27, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Those pages look amazing! What wonderfully detailed and neat stitching you do. Happy Birthday Peanut! It looks like he had a great time.
Posted by: Josie | May 27, 2008 at 12:22 PM
wow, i am in awe. thank you for showing us the details, everything is so beautiful!
the cake looks super-yummy! happy birthday, little man!
Posted by: jen | May 27, 2008 at 01:15 PM
the pages turned out beautifully. i love every last stitch.
happy birthday to mr. peanut. i hope our gift arrived in time :) that cake looks scrumptious.
Posted by: jen b | May 27, 2008 at 01:33 PM
lucky? i cannot even begin to tell you how much! kristin, your handwork is beyond amazing, as is this whole project we have undertaken. the anticipation of getting our books back into our own hands is almost too much for me!
too bad chocolate cake would have made for messy swag...it looks so yummy, and peanut looks so blissful! :)
Posted by: cathygaubert | May 27, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Eso que has hecho es una maravilla, me parece delicioso, es un proyecto muy bonito, cada cosa que haces me parece más bonita aún que la anterior, estoy alucinada!
Muchas felicidades para Peanut en sus 4 años, es un niño guapísimo. Las fotos hablan por si mismas...Mnnnnmmmnnn!
Saludos y besos desde Barcelona
Posted by: RID | May 27, 2008 at 02:32 PM
You are so damn good! Can I say that I love your tree bark almost as much as that chocolate cake. Beautiful and delectably brown. And Happy birthday to your big 4-year old.
Posted by: Sonya | May 27, 2008 at 03:28 PM
What gorgeous pages!!! The detail is amazing. I want to reach out and touch it.
A big Happy Birthday to Peanut! I love the shot of him taking a bite out of the whole darn cake. And dinner for 20?!?!? Wowzer! That's all I can say... wowzer!
Posted by: Anna | May 27, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Stunning, Kristin. Really amazing.
Where on earth did you find those pink sequins? buttons? beads? that you stitched on? I can never find things like that.
Happy birthday, Peanut. May your year be full of love, laughter, and licking chocolate off your lips!
Posted by: Michelle | May 27, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Aw, he is so cute - and so are your pages! So darling sweet, I think the receiver will be thrilled to get those!
Posted by: iHanna | May 27, 2008 at 04:27 PM
I am truly in awe of your beautiful work! Happy birthday peanut what a gorgeous four year old you are-yummy looking cake and great candles
Posted by: Jenny | May 27, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! These pages are amazing! I love the detailed stitching on the trunk of the tree! And are those french knots on the flower button centers!? Amazing! Just fantastic!
Posted by: Average Jane Crafter | May 27, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Once again your stitching is beautiful and inspiring. Happy birdie to the little "big" one too. and BTW I'll be around in August and would love to meet up.
Posted by: carolyn | May 27, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Your sewing is amazing! So creative and original!
Posted by: Rachel | May 28, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Happy Birthday Peanut!
Your book pages are so beautiful, I would be overwhelmed to receive something so thoughtful and creative.
Posted by: the pesky bombolino | May 28, 2008 at 02:20 AM
wow, this is fabulous!!
Posted by: eydie | May 28, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Those pages are magical!! Very nicely done.
The picture of your son is adorable, and he is going to be a heart breaker when he is older!!
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | May 28, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Oh my goodness! Those pages are beyond beautiful!!
And happy birthday to Peanuts, he is so handsome, beautiful eyes!!
Posted by: Monica A | May 28, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Your stitching is absolutely phenomenal! And yes Happy Birthday peanut - I think your mom is terrific for letting you take a bite out of the side of your cake.
Posted by: jackie | May 28, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Truly wonderful pages; I love the birds especially!
Happy belated birthday to Peanut!
Posted by: Mirre | May 28, 2008 at 04:48 PM
kristin, those pages are absolutely amazing! you are so inspiring in so many ways!
send kisses to peanut from us. he looks so very cute in those photos! happy birthday, sweet boy!
Posted by: Veronica TM | May 28, 2008 at 05:28 PM
What a treasure, what you've made for the book. Love the images, especially the little birds. :) And your perfect stitches never fail to amaze me.
Oh my gosh, that last photo of Peanut! What a handsome boy. Those eyes are gorgeous! Happy birthday to him!
Posted by: Julie | May 28, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Those pages are just gorgeous and hey what an adorable pic of Peanut biting into the cake. Brilliant! Belated birthday greetings to him, love those candle holders.
Posted by: carolyn | May 30, 2008 at 07:14 AM
Those pages ar so beautifull, The books are going to be pieces of art!
The cake looks yummie!
Posted by: heleen | June 01, 2008 at 01:16 AM
What amazing pages!
Such beautiful stitching! It's a feast for the eyes and nourishment for the soul!
Happy birthday peanut!
CX
Posted by: Caroline Inckle | June 01, 2008 at 04:41 AM
This is SO beautiful ...... so pretty I love it.
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | June 05, 2008 at 07:14 AM
Wow, those pages are truly amazing! It's beautiful.
Posted by: Dallas | June 10, 2008 at 09:52 PM