The Downton Abbey Tote Bag (and more)

KJ has turned an unwanted needlepoint piece into a clever tote bag, complete with a Downton Abby theme. 
http://letsgoflyakiteuptothehighestheight.blogspot.com/2015/01/downton-abbey-tote.html

With the help of Google, I also found a needlepoint picture turned into a smashing pillow.
http://radiancefromruins.blogspot.com/2012/08/repurposed-goodwill-find.html

Not that handy with a needle yourself?  Natasha's will turn those old needlepoint belts into key fobs.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=628351093904137&id=609922445747002

FrenchDecoChic makes very nice totes from older needlepoint pieces.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FrenchDecoChic?ref=l2-shopheader-name

So what's in your attic and what do you plan to do with it?

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Let's Go Rescue Something!

Ever come across an abandoned and unloved needlepoint piece at a thrift shop or yard sale? 
http://jennyhenrydesigns.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/needlepoint-rescue/

We can't go visit a Salvation Army thrift shop together but we can do a little browsing on eBay.  How about this portrait of two eagles?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Completed-Needlepoint-Bald-Eagles-Picture-Finished-Framed-Law-Office-Wall-/111398927860?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19efe4bdf4

Or this well done polar bear pillow?  I suspect it is Chinese in origin but that doesn't mean it isn't a pretty thing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polar-Bear-Winter-design-New-14-x-14-Completed-Finished-Needlepoint-HM-Pillow-/321454538264?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad82efe18

But best yet is this charmer.  The stitching isn't perfect but somehow it has personality and would make a wonderful standup for your stitching nest.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Funky-Owl-Completed-6-1-4-Longstitch-Specialty-Needlepoint-Needlework-Finished-/111388509386?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19ef45c4ca

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 9, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.