Blackwork Tortoise

Blackwork Tortoise

by Erica
(Cumbria, UK)

I bought this kit to do for my mum, as she had always wanted another tortoise after ours died when I was a young girl.

She kept buying pottery ones until her fire place was full of them. Dad commented that she could have bought a real one with all the money she had spent on the pottery ones!

I did this for her, because of her love of tortoises and my love of blackwork. It was really quick and easy to do, the chart was very easy to follow, and I managed to keep it a secret from her until she received it for her birthday.

It now has pride of place in her hallway, and she even has two real tortoises now as well.

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Blackwork Tortoise
by: LuAnn

Beautiful job! I'm glad that your mom has it on display.

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Well kept secret
by: Carol

What a nice thing to do for your mum. I bet she was delighted when she opened her present.

Tortoises have always held a special place in my heart and I had to include a blackwork tortoise in my range.

When I first designed him he looked as though he needed to go on a diet, as his tummy touched the floor! So I had to adjust it slightly. I am happy with the way he turned out and you've done a wonderful job.