Wednesday, February 9, 2011

BBD "Autumn Silouhette" .....

BBD "Autumn Silouhette"
Stitched on 35ct WDW Parchment
w/ Victorian Motto's "Autumn"

My second Challenge finish! 

I love the Victorian Motto thread and
am so glad I stitched this in red. 
The design called for WDW Swamp Water
but I think the red suits it much better. 

One down and many to go....
I hope to have several red samplers
displayed in my kitchen one day!

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I think I am now going to work Frederick. 
I really want to finish this one so I can
have him and Frederika framed.  
Hope you are having a great week!

Happy stitching....
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59 comments:

  1. RanaeFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Pretty finish!
    The red makes it look so romantic

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  2. katicaFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I just love love love this! It turned out so beautiful and the red thread is just gorgeous! Congrats on a fantastic finish!

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  3. PumpkinFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Good for you Karen! You're doing really well :o) Btw, it looks like a nice burnt orange to me. Am I color blind????

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  4. BrendaSFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Beautiful finish. The red is so pretty, good choice to switch it out.

    Can't wait to see your progress on Frederick. Love both of those designs.

    Have a nice evening.

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  5. Friendship CrossingFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I'm w/you ~ I much prefer that color you chose! Looks wonderful Karen!

    Tanya

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  6. Lisa SFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    It is absolutely gorgeous Karen!!!
    Love the color!!I've never heard of this thread so I must investigate LOL

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  7. JanFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Golly, Karen, that is so pretty! And I totally agree, it looks oh so much prettier done in red. I am going to have to try some of that Victorian Motto thread soon!

    I love your previous finishes, guess I missed a post or two. You stitch faster then speeding light, wow!!

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  8. MargaretFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    That is so gorgeous! I've never heard of this Victorian Motto thread -- I'll have to check it out. Congrats on another challenge finish!

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  9. BeckySCFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    That's so pretty, Karen :)

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  10. MaryFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Another great finish Karen, and I am looking forward to seeing Frederick.

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  11. valerieFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Beautiful finish and love the color. Just perfect for Autumn!

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  12. BluFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Gorgeous finish!
    I have to agree with Pumpkin that it looks more burnt orange to me. But still gorgeous!

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  13. LittlebitFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    What a beautiful piece! I love, love, love the red, and I don't think I have ever seen that design before. I feel so slow at stitching when I see all you get done!

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  14. CatherineFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    What a lovely color for this piece! I love it!

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  15. Tricia February 9, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Great job on your challenge pieces! You picked some large projects and I'm impressed that you have two done already!!

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  16. Moonpie primitivesFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Hi Karen:
    I love your new finish...You are right the red is great....I can't wait to see Frederick, I hope you have pictures soon...
    Happy stitching, Nancy

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  17. imnvertedFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Oooh! another BBD I need to place on my wish list. Great color you chose for this piece - beautiful!

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  18. NanFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Yippee! Congrats on finishing a challenge!
    the red was a good choice.

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  19. Patty C.February 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Great Finish :)

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  20. Carolyn NCFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    It's lovely!

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  21. Julie MFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Love it! Glad you went with the red, much better than swamp water!

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  22. Teresa S.February 10, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Love the color on this one, Karen! I have got to try the Victorian Motto threads.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Congratulations. A beautiful finish and a beautiful colour!

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  24. KarenVFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Lovely finish, that's a nice thread colour!

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  25. CathFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Gorgeous finish , and the colour is perfect.

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  26. NicolaFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    That's a beautiful finish Karen and the thread colur is just right.

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  27. SiobhánFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Beautiful finish, Karen! I love the thread color!

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  28. BonnieFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Congrats, I really like this one in red.

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  29. AnnieFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    What a pretty piece. The red is definitely the perfect choice.

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  30. KatrinaFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Gorgeous, love the color you chose too!!!!

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  31. CarolFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    There is just something about red-stitched pieces that is so appealing and this looks great, Karen! Swamp Water?? Ewww... even the name sounds unappealing!

    Good luck on finishing up Mr. Frederick!

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  32. Natasha February 10, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    WOW Karen, I love the way it turned out, great choice in color. I have this in my pile I think I may to rethink what color I am going to use.

    Great Job Girl!!

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  33. ChristineFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    That is so pretty! Great colour choice

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  34. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    The sampler is beautiful! I love the Victorian Motto threads too. Gonna do another JBW design, a heart, in that this weekend!

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  35. Meadows08February 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Really pretty Karen! I love your thread choice.

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  36. LoisFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    What a lovely finish Karen! I love the colour.

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  37. Dani - tkdchickFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    OMG! I absolutely love that AND the floss colour you've used stunning!

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  38. Tricia February 10, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Congratulations! It's beautiful!!

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  39. BeritFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Lovely Work; I'll look forward to seeing your Fred (He's one I have in my stash; Need to stitch 'im up!). Are you planning to frame him and his wife into one, or a matching pair?

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  40. MyraFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    That looks great Karen. I love the red too.

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  41. JodieFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Another finish...awesome! This looks great, and I also like the red.

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  42. LynnFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Lovely finish! I've never heard of that floss before but I love the colour.

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  43. SueFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Gorgeous finish ;)

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  44. BrigitteFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Oh my, Karen, already your second challenge finish. You're really fast. Both finishes are great designs, just as beautiful as the remaining 13 choices. Isn't this challenge fun?

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  45. NicoleFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Congrats on the finish Karen!! You are doing great on your challenge!! :)

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  46. RuthFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Congrats on a perfect finish -- I think you are totally right on the color.

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  47. SharonFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    What a fantastic looking finish! I love the color change. I have this pattern and I never liked the color it called for. Congrats.

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  48. SherryFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Just beautiful, Karen! I love the color. Congratulations on a great finish!

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  49. DaffycatFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    This is such a lovely finish, Karen! I do like it in red, very much!

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  50. Charlene ♥ NCFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Oh, I so agree! Red is just special, and I love it, too, plus your stitching and a BBD - just can't be beat!

    Go for the Freds. Of course you know S&F has 20% off framing in April; right?

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  51. RobinFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    So pretty and the thread color is perfect for this design! Congrats on your 2nd challenge finish of the year!

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  52. Susan in SCFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I do think this is beautiful. What a work of art you have finished. I like the red very much.

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  53. CarlaFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Karen, I just ran across your blog and am so enjoying looking at all your beautiful work. You have a new follower in me!

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  54. FayeFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Another wonderful finish for you!! Way to go..I love this pattern....Now, what will you end up picking up next/??? Can't wait to see!! Faye

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  55. Annie BeezFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    What super pretty thread and a lovely design!

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  56. Stitchy Mc Floss February 13, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    This is so very pretty. I really like the thread choice. :)

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  57. Claudette497February 13, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Switching to red was a great decision - it looks wonderful! Congratulations!

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  58. JulieFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    The red thread suits this design perfectly

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  59. LorettaFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Congratulations on the finish!!!!!!!!!!! It looks great!!!!!!!!

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