Two New Fun Little Completed Projects

Recently we had a lovely event here in my local Barony. I put on display the Baba Yaga reliquary that I had previously posted as well as this Unicorn Pouch that was themed to the event. It was given as a prize to the winner of one of the competitions that day. As such I did keep it secret so as to put it out as a surprise. 

The pouch was worked in cotton floss on linen ground. I also used a single ply gold thread for surface couching detail on the fruits. I lined the inside of the pouch with blue silk. It is made to accommodate a large cell phone. I did run a gold lacing though to hang and to secure the bag.

I had a last minute project that was also a necessity. I have a goodly collection that has been steadily increasing of veil pins. I'm not the best at tying up my hair but am getting much more practice. But the pins were getting lost or causing injury when carelessly left in a scarf to keep them together. So I created this sweet little veil pin book to keep them safe.

 

 

The columbine is worked in wool split stitch on a wool ground fabric. I also had a lot of fun using a staggered couching for the background. It worked up quickly and was very satisfying to work. I do think my construction has left a lot to be desired. But it does the job intended and really is just for me to throw in a silk bag to keep pins safe.  

 

I have another secret project in the works that will take some time. But I intend to post that when given as a gift and I have the all clear!