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Sunday, 1 December 2013

Beaded Robin

I had a little kit for a cross stitch which came with a 3" plastic hoop for framing.  I didn't much like the project so had a quick look in my books for a different design.  I found one in Picture It in Counted Beadwork.  This little fella is made from size 11 seed beads.  The book said to use Mill Hill beads but I had Mikiyaji and they seemed to work just fine.  I've never done counted beadwork before, but it was simple.  I used 14 count Aida to go with the size 11 beads and it was simply a case of doing a half cross and threading on a bead.

Yes, I know, that hoop is not plastic, it's felt.  I didn't like this design in the hoop, not sure why.  Rooting through my drawers (of the chest-of-variety, I don't keep craft supplies in my (UK) pants) I found this felt frame that must have been free with a magazine.


Mr Penguin looks quite happy to be in it.  I did a running stitch round the circle and then blanket stitched round the edge.  It took forever.  Well, about an hour.


 I wasn't watching my stitches on the back, but I think they blend in well enough.

 Sick of Christmas decorations yet?  Tough...
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14 comments:

  1. Celtic Thistle1 December 2013 at 09:11

    He's lovely, the felt frame sets him off perfectly

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  2. Sarah1 December 2013 at 12:21

    That little guy is adorable.

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  3. JoJo1 December 2013 at 14:25

    I absolutely love it!! And I also love to do beaded cross stitch. I've done quite a few kits over the years...I believe they are all Mill Hill kits too. It's my absolute fave form of needlework.

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  4. Sherry1 December 2013 at 14:46

    Your little fella looks pretty content in the nice felt frame. I enjoy looking at your fun decorations.

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  5. Anna1 December 2013 at 16:51

    Adorable ! Et très bien fait !
    Bonne semaine !
    Anna

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  6. Janine @ Rainbow Hare1 December 2013 at 18:00

    He's turned out great! Your bead work is lovely and the felt frame is perfect :)

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  7. Vera1 December 2013 at 18:31

    Cute. I haven't seen such technique yet. The frame fit perfectly.

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  8. SuperMomNoCape2 December 2013 at 02:23

    He's so cute and I really like the frame you made for him.

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  9. Jane2 December 2013 at 05:51

    What a great idea for a frame, definitely a lot more attractive than the plastic ones

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  10. margaret2 December 2013 at 08:07

    you have made a lovely penguin and like the felt surround too, much nicer than plastic! Your first attempt at beading you are a natural

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  11. Kristy @ Quiet Play2 December 2013 at 08:41

    Super cute! That is the perfect frame!

    (And I did have a bit of a chuckle about keeping craft supplies in your drawers hehehe)

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  12. Samantha2 December 2013 at 20:42

    I'm not sure we want to know what you keep in your drawers!!

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  13. Lucy | Charm About You3 December 2013 at 10:28

    oh my goodness, so sweet! The frame looks perfect! I'm having a link for little kits on my blog under 'giving free gifts', feel free to link up :)

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  14. Anonymous3 December 2013 at 10:47

    Lovely penguin,and I prefer the felt frame to a plastic frame any time!

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