After finding this Framecraft ceramic mauve bowl with gilded metal lid (on sale), I went into my jewelry stash (from flea markets) & found the rose from a necklace that I could sew onto the lid for a handle. Then, I created a simple design for the lid from my stash. It is a smaller variation of the Pavillion Steps from The Needlepoint Book by Jo Ippolito Christensen. And, the 3 colors I used (mauve, pink, & gold) are placed differently than in the diagram but as Jo wrote, 3 colors are essential to obtain a 3-dimensional effect. The little bit of gold Kreinik (#4 very fine) used in the pattern complimented the rose handle & the metal lid without overpowering the small lid. It now holds some small miscellaneous needlepoint aides & an eraser which gets a lot of use!
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What a pretty project! Thanks for sharing.
Comment by Lori February 26, 2010 @ 12:43 pmThanks Lori, Hope you’re feeling better & back to stitching. See ‘ya soon – as long as weather permits!
Comment by melitastitches4fun February 27, 2010 @ 12:02 amMelita-You are amazing and very talented Debi
Comment by DEBI February 26, 2010 @ 8:53 pmI don’t know about amazing!! But, thanks Deb. Did you see your fireplace posted?
Comment by melitastitches4fun February 27, 2010 @ 12:01 amVery pretty!
Cynthia
Comment by Cynthia March 4, 2010 @ 8:53 pmWindy Meadow