Sunday, April 17, 2011

Sew A Brown Bunny....

To my own surprise, I actually did
some finishing today! 
(I hate  finishing.)

iStitch "Sew a Brown Bunny"
Stitched on 36ct linen in
ST Maple Syrup & Chives

I stitched this one up last weekend and did the finishing for a small pillow this morning.  This was such a cute design....just perfect for Easter.    I still think it needs a little something and plan to add some brown chenille to the edges. 
Thanks again Michele for the RAK!

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I picked up this cute little container at the Dollar Tree just because of the sweet pink color.  Someone in blogland made a cute little flower garden using one and I decided to do the same.

I just love scrapbook paper!

With a little bit of scrapbook paper, skewers, paint and glue, I created a little garden that will sit on my office window ledge.  Best part is I can scrap it and do something else with the container when I get tired of it.

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We are having a beautiful day.  So many parts of the country had horrible weather the last few days and my prayers certainly go out to them.  

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes.  I do appreciate them and need to get busy
stitching on all of my new goodies! 
 I hope you are having a great day too.
happy stitching....
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37 comments:

  1. SueApril 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Your pillow came out great and I'm like you, I hate finishing ;)

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  2. Lynda HardyApril 17, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    The pillow looks so sweet! I love that chart!

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  3. CalamityJrApril 17, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    You did a lovely job; I'd never know you don't enjoy finishing! Happy belated birthday - glad it was a happy one.

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  4. Friendship CrossingApril 17, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Love the way your pillow turned out Karen! and your little flower 'garden' is adorable! How cute!

    Happy belated b'day to you!

    Tanya

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  5. PumpkinApril 17, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I LOVE IT!!!! And love the colors too Karen :o)

    What a cute flower arrangement. Very creative!

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  6. natalysneedleApril 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Love your basket of flowers. Too Cute1 Your bunny pillow is darling and I have seen this design hopping up all over blogland. Happy SPring!

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  7. ChristineApril 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday and congrats on completing a "real" finish!

    The rabbit pillow against that freshly turned soil is a perfect setting!

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  8. MargaretApril 17, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    What a lovely finish! And that container -- I love it, and I especially love what you did with it! Fantastic!

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  9. HazelApril 17, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I keep seeing this pretty little finish. It is so cute. x

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  10. JoyApril 17, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Your little bunny pillow is perfect. Love the "flower garden"...amazing what you can find at the dollar store...nice for an office, no fuss.

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  11. MouseApril 17, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    very nice pillow :)really like the simplicity of the pattern :) went to look at the link for the chenille and she sends across the pond yeahhhhh :) love the flower pot garden .. love mouse xxxx

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  12. Julie MApril 17, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    What a cute finish! You do such an awesome job with your finishes it is hard to believe you don't like to do them.

    Cute pink container. Love the flowers you made for it. So bright and cheerful. One of these days spring will show it's head around here, but so far it's a no show!

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  13. LesleyanneApril 17, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    A lovely finish. Very cute flower garden.

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  14. LynnApril 17, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Great pillow Karen! I think the chenille trim will be perfect with it.
    I dislike finishing too. I find it's just too time consuming. Of course we have to consider the fact that I'm slow and half the time I don't know what I'm doing. No wonder I hate it!

    Pretty flower garden. You can't help but feel cheerful when you see it.

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  15. Jackie's StitchesApril 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I'm surprised to read that you don't like finishing because you do it so beautifully! Happy Belated Birthday!

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  16. JaneApril 17, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Sending belated Happy Birthday wishes your way Karen and love the new completed pillow.
    I had this design stitched and sent to me as a RAK last week and it's so adorable, well then it's bunnies so what else could it be?
    We've had beautiful weather here in England too and have spent most of it working in the garden ~ I'm jus wondering how much more stitching time I could get if I had one of your windowsill gardens instead!!!
    Have a good week xxxxx

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  17. MyraApril 17, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I too am surprised that you don't like finishing - all your pieces are so pretty and creative. Love the pink container and your "garden", so sweet.

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  18. CatherineApril 17, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I adore all of your finishes! I know the brown chenille you plan to use will set this piece off nicely! Your container is so colorful and creative.

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  19. BethApril 17, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Your I-Stitch bunny is beyond cute and I am so envious of your finishing skills!

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  20. CarolApril 17, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I think your latest pillow is so sweet, Karen. The brown chenille will be a perfect touch for it.

    Your finishing is always top-notch. I get so nervous about my finishing, too, but it usually turns out just fine.

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  21. ChristineApril 18, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Great finish on the pillow, and your paper flowers are so cheerful

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  22. BekcaApril 18, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    I can't believe you hate finishing, you're so good at it! The paper flowers are so bright and cheerful, just like the great weather :) Have a lovely week and happy stitching to you.

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  23. Patty C.April 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I like your pillow - I can't believe that someone so good at finishing hates finishing - Go figure

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  24. White style April 18, 2011 at 5:20 PM

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    sarò molto felice di avere i tuoi commenti.

    GIARDINO FIORITO

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  25. Moonpie primitivesApril 18, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Super cute bunny pillow...I love it...
    Happy stitching, Nancy

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  26. KateApril 19, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Love your finish and your little garden too - so cheery!

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  27. SallyApril 19, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    What an adorable finish! So cute.

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  28. MyleneApril 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    A beautiful bunny pillow!! Love it!!

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  29. BeritApril 19, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Gah! Your sew a brown bunny is gorgeous! Did you finish it by machine or hand?

    You are right that Nan's stuff is great--there are a couple I'm also putting on my list. Love her blog. :)

    Not that I've stitched many of them....not even a handful...but I'll tell you a secret (I hate stitching LHN's. I like to look at them. I hate to stitch them! :/)

    But Thirteen Colonies is still calling my name! And gosh how tempting your floss toss is! GREAT choice, and can't wait to see your progress. (I don't even care for these "Colonial/Americana" style items, either!)

    Good to hear that you are enjoying some fine weather and HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!

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  30. NataliaApril 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Cute pillow, Karen !! I love to finish, but can never find the time !

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  31. ShelleenApril 19, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday. You are so talented. Love the basket with the paper flowers. Neat idea.

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  32. MicheleApril 20, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday!! Love your Sew a Brown Bunny. I'm so glad you liked the RAK :)

    Very adorable Spring flower basket!

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  33. LoisApril 21, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Such a sweet pillow! Great finish. I have this chart and had the greatest intentions of having it stitched for Easter but.....!!!!!

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  34. SherryApril 21, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Happy belated birthday! I love the bunny pillow. So springy. The flowers just make me smile

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  35. SiobhánApril 22, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Your bunny pillow turned out great, Karen! I love the flowers, too. Happy Easter!

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  36. Susan in SCApril 22, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love your pillow and sweet flowers!

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  37. Carolyn NCApril 23, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Love, love your pillow! Nice little flowers, too!

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