This blog is all about me......I come here for respite in between caring for JoJo (our Daughter who has Special Needs)......I am addicted to starting new projects......I am becoming a fabric-a-holic... I love to try out recipes... take a beach walk and breathe in that salty blue air......love to have coffee...sip a glass of champagne......read a book......I am Queen of the Armchair and am inspired by all the wonderful blogs out there!!!

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

OPAM (One Project A Month)....August 2011

Another OPAM completed for this year...
Can't believe it's the first day of Spring tomorrow...gosh this year has flown!!!


This stitchery is a Cathy Penton design...


pulled out from a shelf full of stuff...waiting to be dealt with!!!


All trimmed down and ready to be stitched onto an apron I bought 2 years ago for this stitchery!!!


I stitched it back in 2007 as Ingrid (which is my second name) and I started using Dzintra (pronounced without the D) 4 years ago when all my ID stated that it was my first name...  


I thought I would also add some tape somewhere...not sure which one at this stage...


I stitched it down first and then went around the outside with a pattern stitch (heart) and to look at it you would think it was lace...looks very effective I must say!!!


I went for Simplify tape and stitched it onto the bib part of the apron...


Now I'm all set to go...
my arm is ever so slooooowly going round to the back but I'll hopefully get there!!!

Thanks to Peg and Kris for hosting OPAM...
without this the apron would probably be still sitting in the cupboard!!!

18 comments:

Simone de Klerk said...

Oh my, Dzintra, what a gorgeous apron! Love the stitchery and what you did to it.
Beautiful small details.

Rachaeldaisy said...

Nice pair of pears!! What a great idea to put them on an apron. Yay for the first of Spring! The warmer weather will be good for your arm. I really love your new header!!!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Good morning my dear friend!

I love pear motifs. This is wonderful as I adore stitching and I do have few by beautiful embroidery pieces that my mother left me. Ahhhh, the memories in this crafts. Beautiful dear one, and HOW IS YOUR ARM???? How is the weather? I would imagine that is helping you, to have warmer weather? Anita

Nat Palaskas said...

Congratulations for getting to the end of OPAM despite your arm. Lovely label, nicely embroidered, yes someone is checking the stitches haha - Hugs Nat

Kath said...

I did smile at your shelf, I think we all have one like that :-D
I do like your apron, your home must be full of very pretty things -none more than your good self of course :-D

Astrid said...

Congrats on the finish - it is sooo cute! I wonder who does not have a shelf like yours (and mine)?! lol

Astrid said...

Congrats on the finish - it is sooo cute! I wonder who does not have a shelf like yours (and mine)?! lol

Astrid said...

Congrats on the finish - it is sooo cute! I wonder who does not have a shelf like yours (and mine)?! lol

Show and Tell said...

Well done.....I think that shelf may keep you busy for a while yet...*Grin*...

Vicki's Bit-o-earth said...

Oh dear Dzintra... this shows how long its been since I've been able to get online and enjoy my favorites spots. Your blog is gorgeous! I love all the new changes you've made! Your projects are wonderful! LOVE PEARS! (: You're one tough gal... doing all this with your arm still healing! OPAM keeps you moving... which is probably the best thing for healing. Most would just stop because it hurts too much (me included) Congratulations on finishing! Good on your Dear Dzintra~ XXXVicki

Terry said...

Everything is georgeous the stichery the apron the new Header.
All in time for Spring and soon you will be in swiming and the shoulder will heal even faster.

Enjoy the weekend

Zuly said...

Hi Dzintra:
I liked your project. Each stitch is made with love. ... Cute apron for use in a special occasion.
A big hug from Costa Rica,
Zuly Castillo U.

Zuly said...

Hi again!
UPS forgot to tell you I really like your NEW HEADER.
I like that house.
Zuly Castillo U. - COSTA RICA

Zuly said...

Hi again!
UPS forgot to tell you I really like your NEW HEADER.
I like that house.
Zuly Castillo U. - COSTA RICA

Fer said...

Looks lovely Dzintra!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

THANK YOU DEAREST HEART!!!!! Anita

cathypentonatelier said...

Oh my friend, thank you for bringing back such wonderful memories. So, so thankful that you have kept in contact over the years...I hope you know how much that means to me....Love cathy xoxo

rosie said...

Hi Miss Dzintra, I love those pears which have tumbled out of that cupboard!! I have a couple of plastic tubs which serve the same purpose!!

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