At first I didn't know what to do with this task... I wouldn't ever wear a lace cuff.
But then I had a FABULOUS idea: A dear old Christian friend was recently admitted to a memory care unit for dementia. She LOVES fancy, lacy things and her favorite color is purple. I would make this cuff for my precious friend Carole.
Here is the front side:
I started with some white scalloped lace that wasn't wide enough for the lavender felt cuff, so I sewed two pieces together so the fancy border showed on both the top and bottom of the cuff. I added three simple lace flowers in white and then decided on a few silver charms with more bead and button embellishment in white, purple and pink. I worked hard to provide balance without exact symmetry.
Here is the back with a message for Carole (with her name, so it will be returned to her if she misplaces it):
I think my friend Carole will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my handmade gift!
Thank you Kathy for such a fun project...
Tesha
I love your lace cuff. Especially because it is for your friend. I think you did a wonderful job balancing this cuff and your colors are great.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Lovely how you made the colour of the felt such a rich part of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea to give it away as a present and it just looks adorable.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara, Kylea & Monika for your kind words...
ReplyDeleteThey are much appreciated--especially coming from such accomplished stitchers (as each of you truly are)!
Tesha