Monday, September 13, 2010

Autumn box finish....

Autumn freebie---With Thy Needle & Thread
(Thanks....all knew you would know!!!!)
Stitched with DMC on 32 ct. tea/coffee dyed linen
Inside of box....ready for my stitching goodies!
I've wanted to finish a box with stitching but just couldn't find the right design.  I found this freebie on my computer that I had saved last year and, after stitching it, thought it would be a good fit.  I covered the box inside and out with some scrapbook paper I had on hand and that I thought was a perfect match. I just love the way it turned out.   I just love the design of this freebie and know I will stitch this one again.

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I decided I wanted to play with some paper yesterday and made these cute pumpkins.  I could have used more strips with the large pumpkin but, overall, I like the way they turned out.  I plan on making a couple more of these since they were so easy!   I also made some notecards to send for some long, overdue thank you gifts but forgot to take pics before packaging.  Hopefully they will reach the recipients in a short time!

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Well...I think I may actually stitch tonight.  I have a some finishing I need to do but think that can wait a little longer.  Thanks for visiting and all of your wonderful comments.  I do hope you enjoy visiting my blog as much as I enjoy visiting yours. 

Happy stitching....

****Edited to add designer....With Thy Needle & Thread...thanks everyone!

31 comments:

  1. Oh how beautiful! The piece looks very With My Needle and Thread-ish, but I don't know. I love what you did though! And your pumpkins too! Fall is so much fun!

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  2. Very nicely done! I love that little freebie but I'm afraid I can't help you with the designer's name.

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  3. Cute box...It is definitely one of Brenda's designs of With My Needle and Thread...It was a freebie and guess what???? It is in my pile to be finished.....Great minds think alike!!! LOVE those pumpkins too! Faye

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  4. Karen, your box is just gorgeous. I love how you stitched the border. Great idea. I have this freebie too and have been wanting to stitch it. It's by Brenda Gervais of With thy needle and thread. I love how this stitched up. Just an outstanding finish. Thanks for sharing.
    ~Nan

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  5. adorable!!! I love the box idea with it! Great job!
    THe paper pumpkins are really creative as well!!!!

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  6. I just went to Brenda's blog & I found the freebie----last year in October!!

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  7. Cute box and I love the paper pumpkins too.

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  8. The paper pumpkins are great! Is there a tutorial somewhere? I would like to do something like that with my 4 H girls. Love the box!

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  9. Beautiful! I can't believe you're going to part with it though ;o)

    The pumpkins are SO cute!!!! What a great idea.

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  10. OH, oh I love the box finish Karen. You did a fabulous job. And those pumpkins....sweet!

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  11. Great job - as always!!!! ;-) You're so talented Karen! Can't wait to see what's next....

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  12. You are so talented! Love the finish and love the paper pumpkins! Lovely!

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  13. Love the box finish and the autumn design.

    How cute are those pumpkins.

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  14. Your box is beautiful! Those pumpkins are so creative. I love how they turned out.

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  15. Pumpkins are so cute and I love that box !!!

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  16. Hi you limp is wonderful, I believe that you been a member(part) of the SAL LHN I too write you of France! I am happy of connaitre your blog,
    Best regards marylin

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  17. Beautiful box and such a wonderful design for it too.

    Love the paper pumpkins!

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  18. Love the box stitching and finishing. The paper is a great idea. Did you do any staining or treating of the exposed wood?

    Super idea for the pumpkines.

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  19. Your stitched box looks wonderful, Karen. How did you attach the paper to it? That is really a great idea instead of painting the box.

    Your pumpkins are so creative--and I'll bet they came together quite quickly!

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  20. Ooh; love it!! you finishing is inspired! :o

    IDK the designer, but I know I'd love to have it in my freebie file. :)

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  21. What a wonderful job you did on your stitching box! And the pumpkins! I love them!

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  22. Great job, you crafty creator! Love your stitch box!

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  23. I love it Karen, I liked it so much that I went right over to Brenda's website and printed it off. I love Autumn so I will be starting this one next, although I have more important stitching to be finsihed :)

    You'r paper pumpkins are too cute, what agreat idea.

    Take Care

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  24. The box finish is brilliant and I like the way you used spare paper to make those pumpkins - how creative! Happy stitching to you.

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  25. I really like the way you finished the box. You are right the paper really looks good with the stitched item!!

    The paper pumpkins are very cute. I think I will have to check out the tutorial!!

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  26. What a lovely finish! I love the autumn colours. I know I have this chart somewhere on my computer as I remember downloading it last year - I need to go find it! The paper pumpkins are so cute! I'll have to go check out the tutorial.

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  27. What a great box finish! Love the pumpkins too.

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  28. Love them both! Those pumpkins are awesome!

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  29. Great box finish! That pattern is very cute.
    The paper pumpkins are adorable!

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