I decided to make a little firescreen to show off the mini crewel work I finished. I started with some odds and ends of wood -- a length of laser cut gingerbread, some Tiny Turnings #1000, a thin panel cut to the size of my needlework and some dimensional basswood.
I used a slice of the gingerbread for the top, an equal length of basswood for the bottom, long enough to frame a central panel (which will display the needlework) and a turning on each side (you could easily use a spindle post here). I glued everything together on a flat surface and let it set up.
Do make prettier feet, these are just notched bits of basswood :) I stained the piece at this point.
Then I trimmed the crewel work and used Clear Tacky Glue to glue it to the central panel. I framed it in with some smaller basswood strips to cover the edges of the needlepoint.
.JPG)
Posts
It looks so pretty! Great work, Nina!
ReplyDeleteNina, fantastic firescreen. They both: the firescreen and the crewel work complement each other.
ReplyDeleteIt came out so wonderful! Thanks for letting us see how you put it together!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really good Nina. 10/10 for the firescreen.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, guys! Everything looks better when it's framed, and I had fun making it :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful firescreen! I am always amazed at how quickly you complete a project! And it looks so Perfect in that room!
ReplyDeleteIt fits beautiful together,a really cozy corner in your house !Jeannette
ReplyDeleteThat is an inspired use of wooden bits and bobs! I like the fact that it is really unique, and something about the slightly heavy cut of wood balances the rich crewelwork beautifully.
ReplyDeleteYou've been really productive of late, and I'm enjoying your posts so much!
An elegant firescreen for the embrodery :)
ReplyDeleteNina, thank you so much for showing the finished crewel design, it looks great as does your fireplace screen. What a talent you have!
ReplyDeleteCookie Ziemba