Another wedding question- the gift

[capt_noonie]

Ok, it's done, but I can't use dryel bc it's not able to go in the dryer. You can see it above the bird on the left I'm giving it to her in a plastic protective covering, it's ugly, but it will help keep it from getting any more stains.

I also decided to put a little embroidered heart and my initial P on the inside, like kind of signing my work, but I didn't totally love how it came out, and it's a bit crooked . What do you guys think? Do you think they will get it, that it means "love, Priscilla"? Bc the fiance's name also begins with a P. Did I make a mistake? If you guys think it's better without it, I can take off the inside lining and just redo it plain.

[YorkichonBella]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Ok, it's done, but I can't use dryel bc it's not able to go in the dryer. You can see it above the bird on the left I'm giving it to her in a plastic protective covering, it's ugly, but it will help keep it from getting any more stains.

I also decided to put a little embroidered heart and my initial P on the inside, like kind of signing my work, but I didn't totally love how it came out, and it's a bit crooked . What do you guys think? Do you think they will get it, that it means "love, Priscilla"? Bc the fiance's name also begins with a P. Did I make a mistake? If you guys think it's better without it, I can take off the inside lining and just redo it plain.

Wow, Girl......it's just Beautiful!! What a thoughtful gift & to incorporate their logo will really be Special to them, I have no doubt. Why change a thing.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

It's beautiful! Don' worry about your signature being crooked, that's what makes even more treasured-it's handmade and personal.

Can you try turning the label upside down into a plate or flat surface of salt? Believe it or not, salt will draw out any oils or dirt from cross stitch. Also you can try blotting with club soda but be very careful on getting the club soda onto the colored thread just in case the color bleeds. Use a soft absorbent terry towel.

I used to cross stitch alot and the salt trick was from a class that I took when I was learning how to frame cross stitch work. It worked on a wedding sampler that I did that took a year to complete.

Also, since it is for your bff, I don't see anything wrong with giving it to her early, before the wedding so she can enjoy it.

[YorkichonBella]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

It's beautiful! Don' worry about your signature being crooked, that's what makes even more treasured-it's handmade and personal.

Can you try turning the label upside down into a plate or flat surface of salt? Believe it or not, salt will draw out any oils or dirt from cross stitch. Also you can try blotting with club soda but be very careful on getting the club soda onto the colored thread just in case the color bleeds. Use a soft absorbent terry towel.

I used to cross stitch alot and the salt trick was from a class that I took when I was learning how to frame cross stitch work. It worked on a wedding sampler that I did that took a year to complete.

Also, since it is for your bff, I don't see anything wrong with giving it to her early, before the wedding so she can enjoy it.

That is Great to know......I surely hope this works for her special gift. I used to cross stitch alot too. I will definately give this trick a try on some of my projects I still have.

Maybe try a q-tip if you're going to use club soda on a very small spot at a time. Good Luck!

[2Morkies]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Ok, now I am thinking I will give it to her after the rehearsal dinner then. Thanks guys.

You could just bring it to her house a day or so before the wedding and say you wanted there to be less to transport after the wedding. But don't let her open it until after the wedding.... just tell her she has to wait. I've been in weddings and I've always brought it and put it on the gift table before or after the ceremony....depending on if the ceremony and reception are at the same place.

[capt_noonie]

Thanks guys, and thank you Bo for the salt tip. I'm going to try that.

[DvlshAngel985]

I like it just the way it is. If you're worried about them not getting it's Love Priscilla, how about adding your last name initial too?

[capt_noonie]

I was thinking about that too, but since the heart and the P weren't totally straight, I was afraid adding another letter would make it even more obvious.

[gougou2010]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I'm making a memory book. I did a cross stitch of their "logo" their initials intertwined and two birds holding them up, and then their names and the date underneath. Then I'm gonna put it on the album and cover it in silk hopefully if I can find the right shade. Their wedding is kind of vintage theme not frilly fufu, so I hope it will turn out nice.

so sweet!! wish you happy!

[kdhawks]

I love it! What a beautiful gift.

[TresCutePiggies]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I like it just the way it is. If you're worried about them not getting it's Love Priscilla, how about adding your last name initial too?

This was going to be my suggestion too. I rarely think of signatures, especially on artwork, as having to be perfect and straight, so I think it would be fine to add your last initial too.

[Maximo]

Beautiful work! A lovely and very special gift that your friend will treasure.

[sugarmamma]

That is so beautiful Priscilla! I'm glad to see that this damn project that took you away from me is complete and completely beautiful!

She will love it!

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Originally Posted by YorkichonBella

That is Great to know......I surely hope this works for her special gift. I used to cross stitch alot too. I will definately give this trick a try on some of my projects I still have.

Maybe try a q-tip if you're going to use club soda on a very small spot at a time. Good Luck!

Yeah, it works great. The wedding sampler I did was on the frame the whole time and it was definitely a wee bit worn looking when I went to get it framed but the salt did the trick. Whew!!! I learned to be more care of how I stored my projects after that.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Thanks guys, and thank you Bo for the salt tip. I'm going to try that.

You are welcome, good luck with that. It worked on my project so hopefully it will for yours too. Your friends are going to cherish this gift.