Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Halloween stitching....

"Boo" freebie from Homespun Elegance
"Wicked" freebie from primitivebettys

I am so ready for fall and stitched up a couple of halloween freebies to add to my collection.  Not sure what is going on with me and water but I had another "accident" and my thread bleed on the Wicked finish.  Oh well....guess it just adds to its "primitiveness".

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I am definitely in a "fall" mood and can't wait to dig through my stash to stitch some more.  I will, however, vow to find another "finishing" technique....I think I have made more than my share of mini pillows!  There are so many talented stitchers so I am off to get some ideas I can "borrow" from all of you!

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Thanks for visiting....happy stitching.

40 comments:

  1. They're both adorable Karen! I especially like the fall color plaid fabric on the one pillow.

    What do you stuff your pillows with?

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  2. I love both of them. I need to get going on some new Halloween pieces.

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  3. They're both just wonderful! Love how you finished them! I'm so not in the fall stitching mood. lol! I think I'm in the minority. :D

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  4. WOW Karen, I just love them so much. They are just adorable and you picked out the perfect fabrics to go with them. Great job. I am totally into fall and Halloween stitching right now and I love it.

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  5. Love them both especially Wicked.

    I am stitching up a few halloween. The mood has hit me lol.

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  6. Love both of the finishes. The fabric is wonderful on both.

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  7. Great pillows!These have really put me in the fall mood. Now I'm off to hunt in my stash!

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  8. I like your finish! I agree though, there are some fabulous finishers out in blogland!

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  9. Adorable! This has so put me in the mood for fall!

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  10. Two lovely little pillows with gorgeous Autumnal toned fabrics. I think we all have our own favourite way of finishing and sometimes it's a bit scary to try something different! Thanks for the link for the freebies ~ off to check them out right now xxx

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  11. You are talented! I can't even get a chance to stitch and here you are not only finishing two pieces but making pillows too! They're perfect!

    Smiles - Denise

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  12. Both finishes are great! I really like how you used the twine and button around the Wicked one.

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  13. Two lovely finishes Karen! Love the fabrics you used for both of them and what a nice idea to use the button and twine.

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  14. What FABULOUS finishes! You've given me lots of inspiration for Autumnal stitching...thanks so much!

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  15. I love your mini pillow finishes......I haven't done any of them.....want to do some for me?!?!
    Your two look adorable....I love how you finished them! Great job!!!

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  16. Beautiful as usual!~~ I LOVE the finishes and coincidentally have both of these in my "pile" to finish off this week~~~ You go girl! Faye

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  17. Another two great finishes!! You have a wonderful eye for the right fabric and finishing details. I noticed last week while at a fabric store looking for fabric for MB, that I could get in a lot of trouble there if I just looked around. LOL!! You must have quite a collection in order always have the right stuff!! Good on you!

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  18. These are beautiful Karen!!! I especially love the Wicked on with the twine and button!!! Very clever. Have a great Wed! Meredith

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  19. These are very beautiful finishes, and I don't think you could ever have too many pin pillows! :) Happy stitching to you.

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  20. You can never have too many mini pillows, these 2 are beautifully stitched and finished, great work, well done

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  21. Karen they are gorgeous!!
    I love the trim & fabric you used to finish them.
    I agree about the water spill giving it a more primitive look ;) They are perfect!

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  22. Those are so stinkin' cute, Karen! I love the way they turned out!

    I always enjoy making my stitched pieces into pillows too, but need to try something different now and then.

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Tanya~friendshipcrossing.blogspot.com

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  23. Karen, you are good at finishing !! I love the fabrics you chose, specially the plaid one. Good job !!

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  24. Love these finishes. The plaid fabric on Boo is so yummy!

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  25. You never can have enough little pillows. And the new additions to your collection look absolutely great. I just love them.

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  26. Great job Karen! Your pillows are adorable....you can never have too many. Your finishes are unique:)
    I'm in my Fall mode and Boo is next in line!

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  27. Lovely finishes Karen! I'm with you...fall is THE BEST :o)

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  28. What fabulous finishing and photo-staging! Oh, Autumn! Why can't you last 6 months!? :D

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  29. Hi Karen
    Love your fall projects!!!! I've been stitch fall thing like crazy there is something about orange and black that make me smile this time of year...
    Thanks for sharing, Nancy

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  30. Very cute finishes! Perfect for Halloween.

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  31. Not to worry about different styles - at least you have them finished - and I think they're just perfect!

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  32. Your pillows are just beautiful Karen!

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  33. Karen, they are absolutely perfect for fall! I love the way you finished them.

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  34. Those are fabulous!!!!!!

    I had to go print out the freebies in case I happen to finish the Halloween project I'm working on for my sister. I love them!!!!

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  35. Karen, they're both fantastic!! I love your finishing, too.

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  36. Beautiful finishes Karen!! They turned out great!! :)

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