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....

59 comments:

  1. Pretty finish!
    The red makes it look so romantic

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

    Tanya

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

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

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

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  12. 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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  13. What a lovely color for this piece! I love it!

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Oooh! another BBD I need to place on my wish list. Great color you chose for this piece - beautiful!

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

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

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

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  20. Congratulations. A beautiful finish and a beautiful colour!

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  21. Lovely finish, that's a nice thread colour!

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  22. Gorgeous finish , and the colour is perfect.

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

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  24. Beautiful finish, Karen! I love the thread color!

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  25. Congrats, I really like this one in red.

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

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

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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. That is so pretty! Great colour choice

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  31. 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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  32. Really pretty Karen! I love your thread choice.

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  33. What a lovely finish Karen! I love the colour.

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

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  35. Congratulations! It's beautiful!!

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  36. 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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  37. That looks great Karen. I love the red too.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  49. 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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  50. 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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  51. What super pretty thread and a lovely design!

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

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

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  54. The red thread suits this design perfectly

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

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