In her ongoing, though intermittent, project to upgrade her needlework skills, Gail has been experimenting with 'duplicate stitch', a technique which involves sewing a pattern or picture on top of a piece of plain knitting. This is her first effort.
If anyone can think of a use for this item, which is about 8" by 8", please let us know!
(And in case you were wondering, I think it's supposed to be a wire-haired fox terrier...)
that is super great!!! maybe a pocket for a sweater for you (for treats)
ReplyDeleteThat's very clever, Bertie, and you're a lucky boy to have Gail practise with a picture of you. Of course we know who it is, and a pocket for treats seems a really good idea!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Inca xx
Your Gail is such a talent, Bertie, and her work is always so beautiful! We love the pocket idea!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh it is patently a pawtrait of your own handsome self, Bertie!!! Give Gail some credit, lad. Now... with a bit of quilting fleece and fabric attached to the back, that would make one very fine pot holder... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
My first thought was a hot pot holder just like dams described but I like the pocket idea also. And it does look exactly like you and I wish I could so like that or even make the square. If you lived with me you would never see me with a needle in my hand of any kind. But I would take lots of pictures. Great job Gail! You can make about a hundred more of them and make a quilt to throw on the sofa or the bed
ReplyDeleteGail did a great job recreating you on that knit square. Maybe she could make a throw pillow out of it. We can't tell how big it is but you could add some borders to it to make it big enough for a cushion cover.
ReplyDeleteOH Bertie give Gail a series of WELL DONES!! WOW
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed and it looks exactly like a WFT!!!
MY Goodness...I love it. did I say that already?
As for a use...how about framing it a shadow box.
Hugs Cecilia
That is beautiful!!! We say stitch it onto one of your beautiful coats!!!
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
Did you model for dat? I hope you got paid.
ReplyDeleteWags,
Ranger
We say frame it!! What a lovely first work of your wonderful self Bertie@
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!! You could use it to protect the table when you have a warm pot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful things do not have to be useful.
ReplyDeleteOh I loves it! I likes that idea! Ma could even do that! She thanks you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteNows, what to do with it....wells, if you wanted a practical use, you could attach some felt, and make it a trivet, or you could sew it onto an accent pillow. Or you could sew it onto your knitting bag as a pocket for notions.
What ever you decide, it is FABulous!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
A pocket?
ReplyDeleteHi friend! Ojo here! Hmmm... Too small for napping on... But since it's a portrait that could be YOU I think it should be hung on display for the entire world to see!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour Gail is so very talented to make such a lovely portrait of you!
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