Monday, 29 April 2013

A new noticeboard

Many years ago I had made a noticeboard for Charlotte's room but it was now looking tired and uninspiring.  Charlie researched for ideas on the internet and found a style she liked.  We found a basic noticeboard that was large enough for us to make two so Josh gets one for his room as well.  Charlie enjoyed shopping for trimmings and we used a staple gun to attach everything.  She then found a tutorial for me to make her the fabric rose.  I'm really enjoying seeing her style develop and seeing her choose what treasures to have on display.  A friend made her the Charlie sign, I made her the Tilda cat some years ago, and she definitely wanted a photo of her beloved Nana and Granddad on display.
The cross stitch is the latest little project I have been working on for a friend.  It is a free pattern from here.  Now the part I struggle with, how to finish it!!  Wendy xx



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22 comments:

  1. Christine M29 April 2013 at 19:49

    Charlie's noticeboard looks great Wendy. Your cross stitch is lovely too.

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  2. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 20:09

    Charlie new notice board looks unreal and i love the rose,such a pretty room and well done finishing your cross stitch Wendy.xx

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  3. Maria29 April 2013 at 20:54

    What a fabulous notice board for Charlie..
    Have fun stitching your pretty cross stitch.

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  4. Susan29 April 2013 at 21:30

    Nice notice board. I like your little cross stitch....I have the same finishing off problems, doing the stitching is the easy part.

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  5. Mistea29 April 2013 at 21:43

    Love the little cross stitch. Looking forward to seeing what it becomes part of.
    Sweet notice board.

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  6. Noela29 April 2013 at 21:51

    The notice board looks great. Finishing off is always the hardest thing to decide. It takes me ages to make the choice. Hugs.....

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  7. Teresa F.29 April 2013 at 22:17

    The notice board looks awesome.Love your cross stitching too.
    Have a nice week.

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  8. Cheryl29 April 2013 at 23:00

    Charlies noticeboard has turned out great Wendy - you are so very clever

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  9. AnitaS29 April 2013 at 23:11

    It is a very prety noteboard and the flower is so nice. I love your embroidery.

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  10. marina29 April 2013 at 23:30

    lovely noticeboard and great that you worked on it together.
    very nice cross stitch, I have that one filed away for 'one day'.
    if it's a sewing friend would a little pin cushion work? with a scissor keep on the back.

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  11. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane30 April 2013 at 00:51

    I love Charlies new Notice board and your cross stitch looks great. hugs

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  12. lousnewsandcraftycreations30 April 2013 at 01:08

    Lovely notice board ,lovely and girly just what I like.
    Like the little cross stitch.Can we see Josh's board when it's done.xx

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  13. Sue30 April 2013 at 01:34

    That looks pretty, I like the cross stitch too. Nice to see a youngster taking an interest in crafts!

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  14. Amy DeCesare30 April 2013 at 05:12

    Looks wonderful! That's such a beauty of a fabric rose, too. Very inspiring post today!!!

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  15. Katherine30 April 2013 at 08:54

    Love the notice board! The cross stitch is looking great too. I'm not a fan of doing it but love seeing what others produce. I'm sure you will finish it beautifully too.

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  16. Julie30 April 2013 at 10:22

    Hi Wendy - gosh I love what you have both done with the noticeboard. Ever so slightly a french country look coming through I feel. Love the fabric rose you made & the x-stitch you are working on. Have a great week, Julie :-)

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  17. Fiona30 April 2013 at 10:29

    The noticeboard is fantastic .. and your rose is perfect for it... love how Charlie has set it all up.... and what a pretty little cross stitch...
    Hugz

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  18. Leeanne30 April 2013 at 17:57

    Charlies room is really fun & funky, it is nice she is making some things for her special space.
    When I see your X stitches I am tempted to take up x stitching again!

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  19. Tatkis30 April 2013 at 21:47

    Wonderful additions to Charlie's room!
    Cross stitching is lovely - I can suggest needlebook or pinkeep finish :)

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  20. FloS2 May 2013 at 06:06

    This is lovely ! Charlie has a good taste...like her Mum !!
    Florence

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  21. Kristen King3 May 2013 at 15:53

    What a sweet way to display inspiring things and I love your rose! :)

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  22. Cat14 May 2013 at 23:03

    It looks very pretty Wendy. It is nice to see tastes develop within our children isn't it, I often get inspired by my girls:) xx

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