Sunday, May 1, 2011

Very productive weekend.....


...for hubby and I in both the yard and house, but I did find a little time to steal away to stitch.

 BOAF "Bitter Flower Sampler"
28ct coffee-dyed evenweave
w/recommended ST

Another Crazy Challenge piece....number six....
is finished.   This one ran hot and cold as far
as my interest because the colors in the flower 
looked so different from the model pic. 
But once I really got going and it began to
develop, it was much more enjoyable to stitch. 


Spring time....bees & all

BOAF is another designer I discovered a little late but am lucky enough to have a few more of their designs.   I really do like their style and know I will be stitching more in the near future.

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Welll.....I'm very excited that Law & Order: Criminal Intent will be back tonight.  I have really missed Bobby!   I am off to choose a project out of my Big 'O Bag of Challenge and get comfy in my stitching chair so that I don't miss a moment. 

Hope you have had a good weekend and
happy stitching....
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43 comments:

  1. ChrisMay 1, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Another beautiful finish! iLife this design too.

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  2. MargaretMay 1, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Such a gorgeous finish! I've always loved this design. You are knocking those challenge pieces off right and left!

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  3. staciMay 1, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Congrats on a lovely finish! You're halfway there on the finishes for your crazy challenge and there are still 8 months left...way to go!

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  4. CatherineMay 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    What a great finish! The bees were out in my gardens today!

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  5. Jackie's StitchesMay 1, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Congratulations on your beautiful finish! I really like this project and look forward to seeing how you're going to finish it/have it finished.

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  6. valerieMay 1, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful finish! I'm and L&O:CI fan too and am so happy to hear its back with Bobby.

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  7. gracieMay 1, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Lovely....

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  8. JOLENEMay 1, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Love this sampler. It's so pretty! Congrats on a beautiful finish. Smiles....

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  9. DeborahMay 1, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Love your finish!

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  10. MaggeeMay 1, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I have just discovered BOAF too, and am looking forward to a finish or two! Man oh man--I sure hope we recorded CI, cause I do so enjoy Booby too! If not, I will be asking you all about it!! :)

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  11. TheresaMay 2, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Gorgeous finish!!!!

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  12. Francesca ViolettaMay 2, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I never heard this designer's name Boaf but this sampler is very pretty! I love it! and now I check some informations about this designer!
    have a beautiful day

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  13. KateMay 2, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Congratulations on a beautiful finish. I'm going to look this designer up.

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  14. BevMay 2, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    well done on another finish!

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  15. LucieMay 2, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    It's beautiful, well done on another fab finish :)

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  16. MouseMay 2, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    oooo it looks lovely though :) well done on getting it finished :) did you ever find another thread to match in for the piece you wanted ?? love mouse xxxx

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  17. SylviaMay 2, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Great finish - number 6, that is impressive.

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  18. KarenVMay 2, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Great finish, I love the colours in this one.

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  19. LesleyanneMay 2, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    A lovely finish. I'm glad L&O CI is back with Bobby never took to the other one.

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  20. FayeMay 2, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Another beautiful finish Karen~~ You are knocking them out!!! Have a great day and find some more stitching time,

    Take care, Faye

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  21. mdgtjulieMay 2, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Gorgeous colors in that piece, and grats on the finish. Hope you enjoyed your show!!

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  22. CarolMay 2, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Congratulations on another gorgeous finish, Karen--I do love that big old bee. I'm the same way--came to discover BOAF very late in the game and don't own a single one of their charts. I sure enjoy seeing others finishes though :)

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  23. SallyMay 2, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    A gorgeous finish Karen. I love the colours. I, too, am late discovering BOAF but am hoping to get my hands on Sally Spencer Spencer from an ONS. I have asked one here in the UK if they can get it for me and as it's still listed on Hoffman's I'm hopeful:)

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  24. PumpkinMay 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Congrats on your beautiful finish Karen! I can't wait to see what you bring out next :o)

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  25. NickMay 2, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Congrats on a wonderful finish Karen! Can't wait to see what you chose for your next project.

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  26. MelanieMay 2, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Oh poo. I totally forgot that show was coming back last night. I'll have to go digging in the TiVo for a repeat showing.

    Wonderful finish!!!

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  27. ChristineMay 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Congratulations on your finish, its gorgeous.

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  28. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    What a beautiful finish!

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  29. NicoleMay 2, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful finish Karen!! I love this design!!! Congrats!! :)

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  30. MyraMay 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    That is beautiful Karen! Congratulations on getting another challenge piece done. It was a good weekend for working outside - we got quite a bit done too.

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  31. RanaeMay 2, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Very pretty BOAF finish, love the colors, great job!!

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  32. SueMay 2, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Beautiful piece ;)

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  33. SharonMay 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful finish!

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  34. JulieMay 3, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Thats a gorgeous one Karen

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  35. FionaMay 3, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Very pretty finish.

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  36. SolstitchesMay 3, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    What a beautiful finish. I stitched this design a few years ago and it still remains one of my favourites.

    Margaret

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  37. JoyMay 3, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Lovely finish...BOAF samplers are so fun! Hope you enjoyed your show.

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  38. SiobhánMay 4, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Woohoo!! Great finish! I love BOAF--their designs are so fun.

    I love love love Criminal Intent--I think it's my favorite of the L&Os. I hope we get the new season soon.

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  39. CalamityJrMay 4, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I see you found your 610! The colors are gorgeous in this design, and your stitching looks perfect. Thanks for sharing!

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  40. LynnMay 5, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Great finish Karen! I love this design. I also discovered BoaF a little late but I've managed to accumulate a few of their designs courtesy of ebay. Love them!

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  41. BrendaSMay 5, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful finish! Gorgeous colors

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  42. BrigitteMay 8, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Wow, six challenge pieces finished, congratulations! And this BOAF piece looks so beautiful.

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  43. KatrinaMay 10, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I love BOAF designs! What a gorgeous piece and congrats on the finish.

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