In November...
Nikki over at Country Cottage Needleworks asked me to stitch and finish a design that she was going to release in early 2012. She showed me a picture of the design and I couldn't pass stitching and finishing this *cutie* up! How sweetly designed it is ~ sweet, soft, simple.
So...
I received the supplies in short order and got to stitching and finishing for Nikki. Today she released the pictures over on her blog. This design will be to distributors early next month, so pencil this in to share your love of SWEETS with your needle and thread as your palette ~ no calories here! (although it will make you crave a big slice of cake!)
May I present...
Party Cakes designed by Nikki Leeman of Country Cottage Needleworks:
Notice...
Notice...
I used a layer effect on the side of the cube to mimic the icings on the cakes, the green polka-dot material, with a wide pink satin ribbon, then to mimic some swirly icing a wide white rick-rack. On the top of the cake I used wide, satin, wire-rimmed ribbon to mimic the bows on the top of the cakes in the stitching (see the green ribbons on the two cakes in the middle). Cute!
A little trade secret to share...
Do you know how to make your cube stand perfect without leaning to the front (or back)? Simply add those little clear, plastic bumpers that framers use on the back of framed pictures ~ make sure to put one on each corner of the bottom of your cube to make it stand tall, straight and proud! This is just something that I tried one time and it works PERFECTLY! It gives just enough height to your cube to make the design shine. You'll have to give it a try sometime when you make yourself a cube....maybe this project is the perfect design to give this method a try. I purchased all of the trims, material and ribbons at Hobby Lobby.
Until next time...
I'll be stitching and creating doing the things that bring me joy - keeping my hands to work and my heart to God ~ join me!
Hugs and Love,
Vonna
Oh Vonna that is just too cute for words. You truly are a very talented lady and I bow to your talent! Can't wait for that chart to come out now - I have all of the other cake thread packs that Nikki did, now I just need a 10 yr holiday from work to be able to stitch all of these lovely things. Well done again Vonna, just wonderful xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Lucie, I'm honored you would think so :)
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Your finisb is so pretty! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteVonna how darling. This is now on my wish list. Thank you for the tip for making no-sew cubes stand straight.
ReplyDeleteLove how you finished this piece especially the ric rac trim along the side! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteRobin in Virginia
Will you think it odd if I admit that I am hankering for a big piece of bakery cake right about now?? Some how eating cucumbers just doesn't cut it. ;)
ReplyDeleteGREAT finish! It is so pretty--and the trims are the perfect extra touch. Great tip on the little rubber thingies to make the cube stand up! I'll have to write that down!
Vonna, coming over to your blog is such a treat. How beautiful Party Cakes is and the finishing? Stunning. Thanks for the plastic bumper tip... love it! :)
ReplyDeleteDang, now I want birthday cake! :)
It's beautiful and a great tip too. x
ReplyDeletevery beautiful !
ReplyDeletebisous xxxx de FRANCE
This is beautiful and would look great in my expanded "new" kitchen ! Love reading your blog Vonna! your work is always an inspiration . Hope your family is well and having fun!
ReplyDeleteVonna.... adorable! Nikki's design is so sweet (no pun intended, but fitting), and I love your finishing.
ReplyDeleteYour tip is great! When using a styrofoam insert I have on occasion used round tip pins as "bun feet", too. I love your suggestion and will have to use it when adding "feet" would look out of place.
Cute, cute, cute!!! I love how you finished it :-).
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice! I love the finishing! Thanks for reminding me of this option - I have several pieces waiting to be finished and I'd forgotten about this one!!
ReplyDeleteAs usual, your work is gorgeous!
Oh Vonna! We know why Nikki comes to you! Gorgeous finsih. :)
ReplyDeleteJust an adorable design and your finishing is too cute!!
ReplyDeleteVonna, it's beautiful. You always have a real eye for color and extra touches in your finishing. Your stitching is also beautiful. :) Cathryn
ReplyDeleteohhh now that's the kind I do like .. no calories ...lol and lovely finishing and with hints and tips as well ... what more could a girl want ;)
ReplyDeletelove mouse xxxxx
Beautiful finish Vonna! I love all the extras you added:)
ReplyDeleteVonna, that looks so good I wish I could eat it! lol Your finishing is amazing as always.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteI love that design, and your finish makes it all the more appealing! Thanks for that tip about the bumpers. You are a treasure trove of valuable information!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece and the fiinishing is just superb, makes you just want to reach out and have a slice. You inspire such inspiration with your finished pieces.
ReplyDeleteYour finishing is just lovely. Will have to try your little trick with the bumpers.
ReplyDeleteTeresa's Heartfelt Stitches
Cute stitch - and as always - your finishing is perfection! You have such a great eye for details.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful design and wonderful finishing
ReplyDeleteCake? I like cake! Can't wait to get my grubby little hands on this one!
ReplyDeletePam
I love to bake! I might have to stitch this one up for my kitchen. Your stitching is wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteWow...you & Nikki sure know how to ruin a girl's diet, LOL! Love the design, and your finish could not have been a better choice for this piece!! Now, I need to head over to your tutorials to see if you can teach ME how to make one of those cube thingies :o)
ReplyDeletehmmm....wonder now why I NEED a piece of cake - LOL! It's simply delicious!!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish! Your stitching is beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish. Thank you for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThis design is just too pretty. I love CCN designs. I haven't found one yet that I didn't like. I love the box finish. I will give it try one day. BTW, I used your flat fold tutorial to finish an exchange piece I did and your directions were excellent. I will admit, I made a few mistakes at first that ended up going in the trash, but after that I GOT IT!. I'll make sure to give you a shout out on my blog for the finishing directions once I am allowed to show the project I made.
ReplyDeleteJen :)
Vonna this finsihing is gorgeaous...love it really much...what is inside???
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Gaby
Very pretty! The design reminds me of Cake Boss...I've become addicted to that show :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous design, I love it.You have ,as always, finished it so beautifully, Vonna.
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip about the cube!! who would of thought those could come in handy in more then one place!
ReplyDeletei love it so much xxx
ReplyDeleteVery cute finish.
ReplyDeleteTotally love this one! As soon as I saw it on Nikki's blog this morning I knew I would have to have it! Great job stitching and finishing, as always!
ReplyDeleteVonnaVonnaVonna!
ReplyDeleteYou do such a great job and always make things look so beautiful! I love your finishing techniques and the fact that you share them with us who are not as creative! :) We are so thankful for you! pj
I love this piece, and I love how you finished it!!! Great tip on standing it up too. Never would have thought of that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching and finishing.
ReplyDeleteA yummy design with a perfect finish. Great work as always, Vonna.
ReplyDeleteBobbi
Beautiful job. Your stitching and finishing are wonderful. Thanks for the tip. I will be trying that.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Your stitching and finishing are gorgeous! I think I may have to break down and get this one. I can imagine stitching up cute birthday fobs! OMG...so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fabulous!!!!! Thanks for the great tip~
ReplyDeleteI love it all!! The design, your stitching and your finishing!! Thanks so much for th tip on the cubes!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable!! This is a must have...as usual! Thanks for the block standing tip. This piece will perfect next to Sweet Treats.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love your version of Granny & the gang! LOL
ReplyDeleteVery nice piece. It turned out lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching and a beautiful job of finishing it!
ReplyDeleteI never met a cake I didn't like and this is a particularly adorable finish, Vonna! I love the way you layered the fabrics and ric rak on the sides... You and Nikki are a great team :)
ReplyDeleteI continue to be amazed at your creative and lovely finishing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great job! I love this piece and thx for the tip. You are the best for giving tutorials and tips. Really appreciate it! Jannie
ReplyDeleteOoh great design and great stitching and finishing too. Congrats on all of it. CJ in OK ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat looks too good to eat... LOL!!! Great tips, thank you!!
ReplyDeleteA great new design, complimented by some gorgeous stitching and finishing! What a team!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish ~ very cute new design!
ReplyDeleteOh Vonna, how cute is that !!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute design, indeed! And your finishing is simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Hilda
What a gorgeous finish Vonna!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning finish Vonna! I love the colours in this.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful design and I loved the way you finished it! Great colors too!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! Well done on the stitching and finishing!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty !! Love the finish !!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome Vonna- beautiful stitching and beautiful finish :)
ReplyDeleteYou've had some gorgeous finishes since I was last able to visit, congratulations
ReplyDeleteLove the cute design and your finish is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching and finishing is gorgeous, as always. I've never made a cube finish, but will keep the finishing tip in mind!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, Vonna!
This is a truly delightful finish Vonna! I love how you mimicked the icing with your trims! Can I ask you how long it takes you to finish off a cube finish like this? I've wanted to give one a try but I'm so incredibly slow with finishing that I expect it might take me days, lol!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful finish, very cute pattern and your finishing is perfect for it. Thanks for the tip on how to make it stand straight, never would have thought to use those for "feet" :)
ReplyDeleteSue
A wonderful Stitch and finish! Something for me to aspire to!
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes,
Suzanne
Now, to find the perfect baker to make this for! Yummmm, such a great gift for a baker.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the finishing tip, you are the best sharer.
What a darling design and so beautifully finished.
ReplyDeletehugs, Kaye xoxox
Ah Vonna, such a lovely stitching and finishing.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful finish, and so well done. I have tried to access your tutorials, but it tells me that I need an invitation? Are you able to help with this Vonna?
ReplyDeleteI love looking at all your work.
Lovely design, great stitching and beautiful finishing.
ReplyDeleteDid you stitch this just for me? The only thing I love better than stitching is Cake! The finishing is marvelous, too! Thank you for the tip on plastic bumpers. I've used them in the past to turn a pretty ceramic tile into a trivet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful design! As always your stitching is perfect and finishing immaculate.
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