A Vintage Linen In Progress

This is a small project I'm doing for a friend. She will be doing a giveaway next month and I'll be sure to report back and show the final piece when she's ready! You may want to follow Stephanie Palmer at Late Night Quilter :)When I say small, I mean the linen was tiny! All of 5" square. I almost didn't choose this piece, but I'm glad I did. This was a drawn threadwork coaster. I used a satin backing and placed the linen in the middle. 

I used my rulers for the piano key border before I began the inside work.

I stitched an inside line, then pinned back the outer edge so I could finish the border.

 

Once I have the border finished, I start the work on the inside. I also put a shiny little piece of costume fabric underneath the linen. It's amazing what a tiny bit of sparkle will do for one of these pieces!

I'll add a few beads, mat and frame this piece. I'll be sure to show you the whole thing when I can! Until then, happy quilting!