Any Suggestions???

[Unfinished]

I am just finishing a small piece for a friend who is shortly going to have a baby. It will have the baby's name and birth date on it, but I'm not sure how to present it and I would really appreciate any suggestions.



I don't want to frame it as I know she already has two WTP pieces of framed cross stitch for the nursery and another piece maybe overkill. I did think about making it into a card but it is too big - it is about 15" long.

Any thoughts

Un x

[coffee_freak]

a bellpull
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Bell_Pull.JPG

[Angel]

I agree with CF, A bell pull would look fantastic

[agi]

Or it could be a (bit unusual form of) name plate for the door.

[mags]

A cushion or pillow ?

[Mabel Figworthy]

Depending on how long it is -- a height chart?

[nettie]

i dont have a new suggestion but i agree with the others gt would make a great bell pull or cushion.

[Rose]

This is really a sweet piece. I am sure your friend will appreciate this. I think a bellpull is a great way to finish off.

[Genevieve]

Yes, from the shape of it, I think a bell-pull would be lovely. Framecraft sell bell-pull ends:
http://www.framecraft.co.uk/products.html#1" target="_blank

I'm sure she's going to love it.

[Jilly]

I don't have any other ideas Un.
It is very cute, and will look beautiful whatever you decide

[Serinde]

It's asking to be a bell pull, isn't it? And there are some great bell pull ends out there, everything from very plain to terribly ornate.

[Unfinished]

What great ideas - thank you all.

The bell pulls do look nice - I've not heard of them before.

Un x

[sammy_v]

What a lovely peice, well done.

I agree with a bell pull, its just calling out to be a bell pull. I also like Agi's idea of a name plate to. Will look great as either one, let us no what u decide though, plz.

[lacemaker2004]

That's very cute. I'm rather fond of the height chart idea but not sure of a way to make it work.

[Mabel Figworthy]

You just measure upwards from the bottom, starting at, say 45cm, then backstitch in the heights at the appropriate intervals; I like them but unfortunately have no call for them as my stepsons are both past the 'cute height chart' stage
But the bell pull idea is lovely for this - it may be a bit short for a height chart.

[nicgoss]

That is lovely - you have a very lucky friend!