Initial Swap

Happily at my sewing table...I think this was my first sign of what was to come.  Remember these.  I love little people.    This is one of my latest acquisitions.   Sue at It's a Very Cherry World is hosting the cutest swap and I was lucky enough to get a spot.  Part of the swap includes making anything that includes your partners initial.  My partner Amy of Paper Trails Leaver  does such gorgeous paper crafts that I was stumped.  Off to my cupboards to find some inspiration.

Not long ago I grabbed a stack of patterns at an estate sale.  I remembered seeing a monogram pattern and oh the goodness inside...but they were all H's.  All different sizes.  Big to little.  These monogram transfers are done in silver.  They are stunning on their own.  

I had to get creative to make my A.

Then I had to pick the perfect vintage hanky from my collection.  Then I needed to perfect my lines.  The transfer still worked after all these years.

Thread.  Needle. Hoop.

I was surprised how simple this was.  

Such a beautiful addition to a vintage piece.

Looks like it was meant to be an A all along.

Now...pick the perfect fabric pieces and keep on stitching....

I will keep you posted.