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Sunday, 22 May 2016

Now That I'm 55....

Now that I'm 55, I have finally finished the embroidery wall hanging.  As a recap, the plan was to embroider 54 little squares whilst I was still 54, sew them all together and make a wall hanging.

Well, I did manage to get all 54 squares embroidered whilst I was still 54, but the sewing them together and making a wall hanging took a bit longer.

But finally, it's done and here it is.


I'm so pleased with it.  Each square is 3 inches square.  I used English Paper Piecing to join them together.  Each intersection of the squares has a button attached.





I love looking at it, and every time I pick a new favourite square.  Which one is your favourite?


So now I'm 55, I don't think I'll be making 55 of anything this year.  Maybe next year I might plan something around the number 56, but for now I think I've got enough stuff progressing without making any more work for myself.

I'll let you see what other things I've been making this past week in my next post.  In the meantime, happy crafting.
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21 comments:

  1. Dr Christine Crawley22 May 2016 at 15:58

    I love the sun square. You could say it was 54 plus one big rectangle. Lovely work. x

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    1. Janet22 May 2016 at 16:56

      Thank you, what a great idea, 54 + 1 works well. Have a good week. X

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    2. Iesadora22 May 2016 at 21:30

      I like that idea!

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    3. Iesadora22 May 2016 at 21:33

      It's been such fun watching you work your way through all the squares. It came together beautifully!!! I love the tree with falling leaves and Pisces squares =D

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    4. Janet22 May 2016 at 21:57

      Thank you Lesadora, it was great fun to make.

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  2. Ginx Craft22 May 2016 at 17:59

    What a wonderful achievement. It really is a truly original work of art. I can't pick a favourite square, there are just too many.

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    1. Janet22 May 2016 at 21:58

      Thank you Ginny. Looking at it now, makes me want to start a new one. It was such fun to make.

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  3. Meredith22 May 2016 at 19:10

    Fantastic work Janet, I especially like the square with the big yellow flower. The addition of the buttons was a perfect idea. Well done my friend.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Janet22 May 2016 at 22:00

      Thank you Meredith, yellow is my favourite colour, so I wanted it to stand out.

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  4. mamasmercantile22 May 2016 at 19:17

    It looks amazing and of course I love how you included buttons, one of my favourite things. A beautiful make.

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    1. Janet22 May 2016 at 22:02

      Thank you Lorraine, I knew you would appreciate the buttons. I thought of you when I was sewing them on.

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  5. Amy at love made my home22 May 2016 at 22:49

    Beautiful Janet!! A great way to remember your 55th birthday!

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  6. Unknown22 May 2016 at 23:38

    Your finished wall hanging is absolutely gorgeous! I simply love it! Congratulations on sticking with it and finishing, even if it was a little late. Who really cares when something is accomplished perfectly? You did a lovely job with the stitching, too.

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    1. Janet23 May 2016 at 10:37

      Thank you Lorene, it definitely feels like an achievement to get it finished.

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  7. jabbott23 May 2016 at 21:41

    I cannot believe how brilliant this turned out. The clock is my favourite square xx

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    1. Janet24 May 2016 at 09:38

      Thank you Joy. The clock is one of my favourites too.

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  8. linda24 May 2016 at 15:40

    It's beautiful Janet a real work of art and how can you pick a favourite each square is beautiful but i do like the flower square next to the cup and saucer. :) xx

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    1. Janet25 May 2016 at 11:11

      Thank you Linda. The flower square is a lovely one. It's embroidered with wool, the colours are very vibrant.

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  9. Jo@awholeplotoflove26 May 2016 at 17:42

    It is such a lovely idea Janet and a great piece to look back on. Very pretty x

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