Wednesday 21 November 2012

Fabric Tag

For the latest Artful Times challenge Neet and Von want us to make a fabric tag - I decided to make a tag to hang on my Christmas tree.


There's not a lot to say about it really except that I used aida, red thread, felt, beads and ribbon.

I'd also like to share with you the very first piece of needlework that I ever made, it was made a very long time ago at school when I was five and it's the only thing that I have from my childhood besides photo's.


It's looking very tatty now and the threads have started to break.

14 comments:

  1. You are so clever, Hazel. Love your bit of childhood memory,

    Lucy x

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  2. Aw - wonder if they still do things like that? I have a needle holder made for me by one of my children (boys) and treasure it. Great idea to make an ornament, Hazel x

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  3. Love your material hanging hazel, will make a fab bookmark as well. Thank you for sharing your needlework from the past. xx

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  4. The tag is very beautiful Hazel and look special on your tree. What amazing sewing you did when you were so young as well. Thank you for sharing that.

    Love Chrissie xx

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  5. How lovely to see a crossed stitched tag Hazel :) Thank you for joining us at Artful Times
    Von ♥
    yes I remember doing samplers just like that at school lol

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  6. Ooo great stitching Hazel

    Sam xxx

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  7. Gorgeous piece. I have a similar square to yours, worked at school about 60 years back! Valerie

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  8. It is very sweet that you have treasured your first ever piece of stitch work Hazel.
    The tag is a lovely idea as a decoration.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  9. A very traditional tag that we don't see enough of these days. I love it and it has made me think of getting some aida myself. A lovely example and something that will sit prettily on your tree.
    Thanks for joining us at Artful Times with this challenge. Hugs, Neet x

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  10. Your Ida tag is so cute for your tree. I think I could take a stab at making one from looking at the picture. I have most of the materials to make it. Would be very cute on a tree or pkgs.
    Your needlework from childhood is something to treasure and share with grand kids if you have some. Looks like it held up quite well considering how long you've had it. Maybe it would be nice to frame it so it won't deteriorate any more.

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  11. Brilliant stitching, & what a wonderful childhood keepsake! xxx

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  12. What a beautiful tag Hazel. A future heirloom. Lovely childhood creation. It is great that you still have it. Thank you for sharing.
    Florence xx

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  13. Lovely tag Hazel, it will look great on your Xmas tree. Fancy having your first piece of needlework, my mum would have thrown mine out ages ago, even though I was good at sewing.

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  14. Lovely tag Hazel and I love your first stitching piece. I did one similar, which I remember being quite proud of. We brought them home, but I can't recall ever seeing mine again. Doubt mother was impressed!

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