A bit of background information : I am part-owner of a narrowboat (see http://www.sylph.org.uk if I've lost you already...!) and have been working on some designs for decorating the boat. Traditionally, British canal narrowboats and canalware (pots, pans, buckets, etc. etc.) are decorated with designs of roses and castles. There are certain traditional elements for the castle design in particular - there must be mountains in the background, a lake, river and bridge, and swans and boats on the lake. Apart from that, it's up to the artist and no two are ever exactly alike. I've done some designs for our boat and thought they might work as embroideries too - and this is the result. I don't know how I'm going to use the embroidery though - maybe a tea cosy, curtain tiebacks, something like that. (I've also got a lot of filet crochet to do to trim the windows, also a traditional feature!)
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23265they are so beautiful...I will love to do something like that, you can used them even for towels, or just frame them.Again, they are georgous.****
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33575Thank you Dianne for sharing your info with us, your work is truely artistic.
4554Diane, this is educational about the narrowboats. Would love to see your embroidery projects from these designs...You are one very talented Lady. Cushions would be nice.
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27608These are beautiful and I always learn so much. A flower for you.
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27382I love canal boats and the bright decorations, especially the enamelled utensils. Love these designs too. Well done.
145304However you decide to use these designs they will make a spectacular statement.
20661Very nice job with the designs....I'm sure there's a pillow in there somewhere!;)
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by dianned
10 Jul 2008
Oh yes, of course! Pillows, or cushions - now why didn't I think of that??? Thank you! Love
Dianne x x x
158718Diannne, these are very pretty. I knew what the canal narrowboats were - I am impressed. I always thought that would be fun. Good job with the designs.
44904Dianne, this is so special and I know you will find just the right thing to use it for. Have you read your email in the last day or two? Please look for one from me, please! *4U
211079122633575These look stunning Dianne. You've certainly built all the elements into the castle picture. How often do you use your longboat? Have you ever been through the Falkirk Wheel? We visited it on one of our trips to the UK. It is an amazing feat of engineering. *4U
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by dianned
10 Jul 2008
I've been on it twice so far this year and have another 2 trips booked. I've not done the Falkirk Wheel (which is in Scotland in case anyone doesn't know) and Sylph is currently based on the Oxford Canal which is in the south of England, and at 3 miles an hour..... :-)
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