As a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people I purchased some PDF charts from various Etsy shops earlier this year. THis particular design went straight to the top of the stitching list -
Living on the Rainbow 3D Bookshop
The instructions are incredibly clear and seem easy to follow but there is quite a lot of sewing together bits of felt for the roof so I decided to change it up a little and make a rectangular shop instead.
Here are the pieces all stitched and ready to cut out:
The bookshop where I work is number 98
The garlands are beads rather than French Knots
I added the brick details down each side to make the corners more decorative
stitched on 28 count Tan evenweave
What's your favourite detail?
I also made a base piece out of the same fabric, just backstitched a rectangle the right size. I used thick card and double-sided tape to mount each piece, then whip-stitched the fours sides together. Then I whip stitched the base to the building:
I am really pleased with my roof fabric. My friend gave me some sparkly white leatherette she uses for making hairbows. I mounted it on card cut to fit the roof area and then whip stitched it to the building using white sewing thread. Usually I use DMC cotton in a matching shade to the fabric or stitching but sewing thread is sturdier, especially if you are pulling something taut.
Here is the finished piece:
I used clean old socks to stuff it. Children's socks are perfect for these projects.
