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May 27, 2006
redwork ABC ribbon
A little something for the trimswap: embroidered twill tape, ala this Japanese craft book (and this inspiring picture in particular). Bella Dia also posted her version a while back, which made me think it was actually do-able, rather than totally insane, to embroider a whole yard of ribbon. I originally planned to change colors for each letter, but the red looked so nice that I'm sticking with it for the whole bit.
Geeky confession: it bugs the hell out of me that the thick side of the A is on the wrong leg, which I only noticed when I consulted an actual font for advice on the little a. I am trying to tamp down my OCD about it and not unpick it.
Posted under Cross Stitch/Embroidery at May 27, 2006 01:05 AM
Comments
The imperfection gives it more character! Love it!
Posted by: marybeth at May 27, 2006 02:27 AM
Laughing at your geeky confession. I'm happy to know I'm not the only one!
Love the tape...charming!
Posted by: Jan at May 27, 2006 08:38 AM
Very nice. I like the all red too! And the "A" looks great to me, but I know what you mean. Once, you find something that's not quite right, it's hard to step back.
Posted by: Regina at May 27, 2006 09:46 AM
Oh my gosh, the embroidered twill tape is so cute!
Posted by: sally at May 27, 2006 03:34 PM
That looks really cute. I get the OCD thing. I don't think I could stand to leave it, though it does look absolutely fine. I didn't even notice until you pointed it out. I love the red on cream.
Posted by: Meg at May 28, 2006 06:55 AM
Love this twill tape! I do understand obsessing about one imperfection, but like marybeth said, it gives it character that only you will know about.
Posted by: pam at June 9, 2006 02:02 PM