Finally, I finished one of my last WIP/UFOs for the year....
"My Lady's Quaker"--Jardin Privé
Stitched on 28 ct. evenweave & DMC 930/932
I made several unintentional "alterations" to the original design (i.e. mistakes I was too lazy to rip out!) and believe this resulted in my lack of interest in finishing it. After seeing it in my basket Tuesday, I decided I really needed to finish before the new year so stitch I did. I do like the colors and hope to hang in my bedroom once framed.
A freebie finish too....
Stitched on 22 ct. hardanger w/ DMC 321
Designed by Gazette 94
Amy gave us this little freebie and I thought it would be perfect for this little frame I found at the Dollar Store. I was able to stitch it while traveling over the holidays and it was a quick stitch. After stitching it, I wished I had stitched it on red fabric with white thread. I may go back and stitch it again since I do have red 22 ct. hardanger in my stash. I really like the frame and will probably go back for more.
Lastly, my Christmas gift.....
My hubby (to his surprise) gave me some Blackbird Designs & BOAF designs (count 'em.....10 wonderful designs) that I have been looking for. Actually, I was able to purchase the lot from a nice lady and decided it would be the perfect gift from my hubby, though he didn't know it. The best part is I got exactly what I wanted and he didn't have to stress over what to get me! Perfect don't you think????
I have spent the last couple of days also organizing my stash and making my 2010 Stitching List, which will be out the window by the second week most likely! I still amaze myself each year with the amount of stuff I still have to stitch and think I need to stick to my "stash diet" for the new year. Unfortunately, visiting all of your stitching blogs makes it very hard but I am going to try...we'll see how that goes!
Off to visit your blogs and do some stitching. Wishing all of you happy stitches in the new year.....
I think 'My Lady's Quaker' is quite beautiful! Congratulations on the finish! And the little red heart is adorable, with the frame. Perfecto!
ReplyDeleteMay 2010 be a good stitching year!
Hugs,
Maggee
Lovely finish and I like your Christmas present from DH. That is the best way to do things.....LOL. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteYour quaker is lovely. I just found out about Jardin Prive. I will have to try one of their designs. Lucky you on the Blackbird Designs. I'd love to get those in my stocking.
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching,
Hillery
northcountrysamplings.blogspot.com
Congratulations on a wonderful finish! MLQ looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove the blues in your Quaker Lady, Karen! And what nice charts your husband "picked out!" (I do the same thing with my Christmas presents "from my husband," too!
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy new year!!!
Isn't is nice to get exactly what you were hoping for??!! Your Quaker Lady is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Congrats on the lovely finishes! I really love the heart and how you have it framed. Will have to keep that in mind with the ribbon :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy all your wonderful new stash!
Lovely finishes! I'm leaving the alphabet off of the bottom of MLQ too. I like the patterns you got for Christmas.
ReplyDeletei love lady's quaker and she is on my to do list as well. was going to change the colors i am using but re-thinking it, again. I just really don't want to rip out all of the stitches i already made. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the stash "hubby" got for you! I did the same with a vera bradley purse for me from DH. :) it was on sale for only 24hours, what's a girl to do??
Happy New Year!!!
Beautiful finishes! I love the $ store frame! It's perfect! Great Christmas present too! I love all those charts!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! I think just about everything I stitch has an unexpected alteration to it! ;) Love the framed finish, too. Congrats on the new stash!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing Quaker Lady, it's wonderful! Love the colors that you used :) Great new stash to stitch up! Wishing you a wonderful New Years!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your new stash!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog Karen! Your stitching is amazing!! I hope to be as gifted as you some day :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Dance for you :o) WOOHOO! The colors are beautiful and I love how you personalized it with your initials and year. I never thought of putting the year on mine...
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet!
Great stash Karen! No wonder you are so happy ;o) Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for 2010.
Happy New Year!
Love the MLQ - gorgeous - and your heart, too! Wonderful new stash - hope you have a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Karen on your Quaker Lady finish! I found your blog thru the SAL site for Quaker Lady so I am a first time visitor. You scored a great group of patterns for part of your Christmas gift. I do my DH's shopping for myself mostly LOL,but he does come up with some good thoughts on his own too. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes and great Christmas gifts - so nice!!
ReplyDeleteTell Andy he did good!~~ lol...we do that here too.....gotta sometimes!~ Faye
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ! I love the way you finished the heart pattern ..
ReplyDeleteBy the way, this is my pattern, and I am glad you enjoyed to stitch it..
Claire (gazette94)