This is a sewing caddy that was made by Janie Jones as a gift for me several years ago. I was so overwhlemed with how beautiful it was, and the thought that some one could make something like that and then give it to ME no less…well, you can imagine i was afraid to use it. Recently however, I decided that i couldn;pt take it with me when i go, so, like the special chine, it’s getting used. And believer me, i use it evry day and think of Janie’s incredible generosity every day. The insides hold a scissors, small needlebook, thimble in a little pocket, and there is a pincushion, plus a couple of bigger pockets which i am using for threads and extra needles.
When i say this sewing caddy holds so many gifts, i am not talking about what is inside the pockets, but what is inside me when i look at it..thank you so much again Janie for such a beautiful gift, and such beautiful feelings. Below the over-view are details of the various parts of the outside. It folds in three with the dragon part being the inside flap.
If you click on the photos, all but the overview opens to another fairly large view. You can really see her stitching in these views.
TOP
BOTTOM
Fan Detail(guess you could tell , huh?)
Punchneedle tree
Stamped velvet with paint
Dragon applique with embroidery
Isn’t Janie’s work just wonderful? I am so proud that she made this for me. Janie doesn;t have a blog or site, so any commments you want to make to her, i will make sure she gets them!
happy stitching
ktj
