Monday 30 January 2017

A Birthday Bookmark

Over the weekend, I stitched a sweet little gift for the most gentle and beautiful and resilient person I know. My Mum! She will celebrate another birthday soon and I wanted to make her a special little present to wrap up with my love. So, I made this:

 The little fabric bookmark I made for my Mum sits atop a beautiful book.

This little fabric bookmark, made using a free download embroidery pattern from the very talented Jenny of Elephantz, took just an afternoon to make. A bookmark makes the perfect gift for someone like my Mum who is an avid reader. I chose brightly coloured threads as I know my Mum loves these colours but Jenny's exemplar shows how lovely this little bookmark is when stitched in softer hues. The flowers and tiny strawberries on the co-ordinating fabric are like those in my Mum's beloved garden and the bird represents all those feathered friends that visit and who are welcomed with delight. Lastly, there's that special word, "Mum". 

 The stitching on my Mum's gift.

A soft fabric marker for tucking into the pages of a book. A sweet and simple handmade gift for someone I love. The kind of gift that I feel fits in with the simple and slower life I'm crafting here. Do you make handmade gifts too?

Meg









10 comments:

  1. Oh Meg, that's beautiful darling, it's obvious you and your mum are very close. How lovely. Have a beautiful day.
    Fi

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    1. Thanks, Fiona. My Mum and I are very close, even though we live over 2000kms apart. I think she'll like this, something small but pretty and useful. Meg:)

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  2. A very precious gift indeed, thoughtfully crafted for who she is and what she loves. x

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    1. Thanks, Jenny, for your lovely pattern and your lovely words. Meg:)

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  3. The perfect gift for your Mum. It's so sweet,and am sure it will be much appreciated Meg.

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    1. I'm pleased with how it turned out too, Sally. I might make a few more similar bookmarks for friends who love books too. Meg:)

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  4. I love your bookmark, Meg. Your Mum will be thrilled. Jenny is so very creative and generous with her talents.

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    1. Thanks, Nanna Chel. Jenny is indeed talented! Meg:)

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  5. Speaking as an avid reader, I love bookmarks and handmade ones are the best as each time you use it you remember the person who made it.

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    1. I agree, Pip. I love to read (just like my Mum) and have a lovely little collection of bookmarks too that have been gifted to me. A couple of years ago, my son made some beautiful bookmarks for all of his classmates using marbled paper that he made here at home. They were lovely! Meg:)

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