Monday, March 7, 2011

BBD "Moon Garden".....

BBD "Moon Garden"
30 ct. R&R 18th Century Rook
w/Sampler Threads

I finished this up last night so that's one more Challenge piece I can mark off the list! 


The pastel colors really complement the darker fabric...wish my photography skills could capture it.  Cameo pink gives just a hint of  color and I love it with the yellowish green of Willow.  So glad to use some threads that I have been hoarding for years!

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Now...on to another Challenge piece.  I am having a hard time getting into Frederick so I think I am going to switch to "The Bird Tree" since it is a little less daunting and another one of my favorites. 

Thanks for visiting and have a great stitchy week!
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60 comments:

  1. BeckySCMarch 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    WOW, that's stunning, Karen!! VERY nice finish! Congratulations :)

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  2. katicaMarch 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    beautiful finish!

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  3. valerieMarch 7, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Stunning finish! Looks wonderful on that fabric base.

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  4. BronzemomMarch 7, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    WOW! That is a gorgeous piece!

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  5. RanaeMarch 7, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful Moon Garden finish

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  6. MargaretMarch 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    It's beautiful! I love the colors on that fabric!

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  7. FayeMarch 7, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I am like you Karen....I have all these "different" flosses that I wonder what I will ever use them on...Then a piece like this comes along and viola~~ (do you like my French??? lol)...This design is really something and I think the fabric choice is what really adds to it all....LOVE this because it is a little different.... Nice job my friend, Faye

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  8. BrendaSMarch 7, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful finish. The colors look so good on the linen you chose. Good job for crossing another one off the list

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  9. MaggeeMarch 7, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I really like your thread colors on that darker fabric Karen! They were a good choice! Congrats on the beautiful finish!
    Hugs!

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  10. CatherineMarch 7, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Karen - it's beautiful! I may have to pull this one out and stitch it soon!

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  11. PumpkinMarch 7, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    So soft and pretty! I love the delicate colors. Congrats on finishing another one off your list :o)

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  12. LynnMarch 7, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    This design is so pretty and delicate looking! I love all the pastels. Well done!

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  13. TheresaMarch 7, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    This is gorgeous!!!!! I love the colors~~~~

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  14. DeborahMarch 7, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Wonderful piece. The colors are gorgeous.

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  15. SylviaMarch 8, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I love that piece - have it on my must stitch list, but other things keep getting in the way. Yours is just so lovely. Congrats on your finish.

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  16. LesleyanneMarch 8, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    A gorgeous finish. I love the colours.

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  17. ChristineMarch 8, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    That is so pretty, I love the colours

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  18. BrigitteMarch 8, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    A gorgeous piece, Karen. Congratulations on your third Challenge finish!

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  19. KarenVMarch 8, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Beautiful finish! Congratulations on being able to cross another one off the list.

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  20. MouseMarch 8, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    OOOHHHHH that is lovely ... really nice piece :) how you going to finish this one ??? and I shall have to get my fingers n needles together and get some of my 15 finished now ..lol love mouse xxxx

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  21. NicolaMarch 8, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    That's just beautiful Karen!

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  22. BonnieMarch 8, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    OMG! I love it. Congratulations on finishing.

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  23. Vonna PfeifferMarch 8, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    A gorgeous,wonderful finish! LOVELY!

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  24. CarolMarch 8, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Such a lovely finish, Karen! I do love those pastel threads against the darker fabric--very striking :)

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  25. KatrinaMarch 8, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    What a pretty finish!!! Love it!

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  26. rionaMarch 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I love your Moon Garden ... I have that chart in my stash as well. Somedays I wish I could stitch my whole stash at once ... It is all so tempting.

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  27. rionaMarch 8, 2011 at 11:19 AM

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  28. MaryMarch 8, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Lovely finish, Karen!

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  29. JoyMarch 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    What a lovely finish. Congrats on finishing another wip!

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  30. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I have been really liking this piece when you were showing the progress pix, now I LOVE it!! I am not sure what you are saying about your photography, but I really like the way the colors softley pop!!

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  31. Carolyn NCMarch 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    What a beautiful finish!

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  32. CarolynMarch 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    This is just gorgeous! I love the colors. :) Beautiful piece. :)

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  33. BekcaMarch 8, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    This is a beautiful finish, well done for ticking another piece of the Challenge list. I can't wait to see your progress on The Bird Tree, happy stitching to you.

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  34. MelanieMarch 8, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Beautiful finish!!!! :)

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  35. LorettaMarch 8, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful finish!!!!! Seeing all recent BBD finishes is tempting to start a BBD chart myself. I have so much on the go right that I shouldn't but..............

    Take care!

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  36. LeliaMarch 8, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    congrats! It is fantastic ; )

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  37. LoisMarch 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    What a lovely finish. The colours are so nice.

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  38. ShelleenMarch 8, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Very pretty and soft colors.

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  39. KateMarch 8, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love the fabric & colours Karen congratulations on your finish

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  40. MyraMarch 8, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Gorgeous finish Karen! Like you I love the look of the lighter floss on the darker fabric.

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  41. NicoleMarch 8, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Beautiful finish Karen!! I love it!!

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  42. LittlebitMarch 8, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Oh, Karen..what a BEAUTIFUL finish!

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  43. DaffycatMarch 8, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Karen ~ well done! This finish is really gorgeous!

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  44. NickMarch 8, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Great finish on Moon Garden, Karen! The pastels do look really nice on the dark fabric.

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  45. JaneMarch 9, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    B E A U T I F U L xxx

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  46. Patty C.March 9, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Beautiful Finish Karen - Nice Contrast :)

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  47. SallyMarch 9, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    A beautiful finish Karen!

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  48. SiobhánMarch 9, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Beautiful finish, Karen! I love it. The entire time I stitched mine, I wanted to sing, "I'm being followed by a moon flower, moon flower moon flower...". I think it's James Taylor who sang, "Moon Shadow". Or Cat Stevens. Anyhoo, just had to tell you that. ;)

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  49. Annie BeezMarch 9, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Really gorgeous! Congrats on your finish!

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  50. PaisleyMarch 9, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful finish! Congrats!

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  51. Babs in AlabamaMarch 9, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Karen, I love Moon Garden and your picture taking skills captured it's beauty well I'm thinking. Another stash that must come to the top.
    hugs,
    babs

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  52. SrinityMarch 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Wow, it's gorgeous!

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  53. BeritMarch 9, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Lovely. I'll bet this is really one to see in person with all those soft colours; looks great with the linen even in the photo.

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  54. Dani - tkdchickMarch 9, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Wow, that is just so pretty!

    Thanks for your kind words about Cuddles

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  55. BluMarch 9, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    What a pretty finish! The colours are so lovely.

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  56. HeidiMarch 10, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Don't you love being able to cross a goal off your list? And especially when it is as pretty as this.

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  57. SheilaMarch 10, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    A beautiful Finish!!

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  58. SueMarch 11, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous finish. I love those threads on that fabric.

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  59. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    What a wonderful finish! I especially love the colours with the darker fabric.

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  60. KarenMarch 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Karen, your Moon Garden is beautiful and I enjoyed visiting your blog! Your kitty Pork Chop looks just like our Cricket. I would be happy for you to visit my humble little blog!

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