Sunday, June 12, 2011

Summer finishing....

These pieces have been waiting patiently in my "finishing" box for years...yes, years!   

When I caught the finishing bug
(he is so elusive) 
Satuday morning, I held on tight until
these were "finished"!

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BC "Buzzzzz"
Mystery  fabric w/recommended threads

Don't you just love this little simple design?  

I have been on the search for the appropriate
eggplant colored fabric but to no avail.  So I
abandoned the search.  After finishing, I
remembered I had this raffia in my stash that
matched perfectly.   I just love this little piece!

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BC "Pop"
Mystery fabric w/recommended threads

I can never have too much Americana.  

Not only was the little stitched piece waiting
patiently, but the pieces to make these little faux
appliqued pillows were too!  I found them when
reorganizing my stash.   They were intended to
adorn a sweatshirt but that idea was abandoned
years ago.  I remembered that Becky had created
some pin pillows and borrowed the idea.  


A little sewing and a little ironing resulted
in two big pops of color!

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Well....I'm off.   My nephew is graduating
from high school today...the first grandchild
on my hubby's side.  We are so proud of him
and can't wait to share this special
day for him and his family!

Happy stitching.....

54 comments:

  1. Very cute! I love the eggplant colored raffia with the green gingham and the stitching. And who doesn't love Americana? Congrats on your finishes!

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  2. Been there too, feels good huh:) Darling finishes!

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  3. i love the bent creek Buzzzz one, and the raffia is the perfect color with it!

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  4. Your BUZZZ turned out so pretty. Love the design and what you did with the raffia. You are so creative.
    ~Nan

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  5. Great finished! Enjoy your family day and make lots of memories!

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  6. Great finishes!! I love the sweetness of the first one!!

    Sounds like a wonderful family celebration!

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  7. Beautiful finishes! I love the patriotic pillows.

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  8. Isn't it funny how the finishing bug comes and goes. Next time you catch "him".....send him my way
    Your finishes are lovely and congrats to your nephew!

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  9. Love your finishes. And yes no one can have too much Americana. Cute pillows.
    Have fun at the graduation.
    Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

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  10. Love them all, Karen, very creative ideas with all. I LOVE Americana and was bit by that bug last year. Just can't seem to get enough :)
    happy dancing for your finishes.
    hugs,
    Babs

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  11. Great finishes. Love the gingham and purple the best.

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  12. great finishes Karen! love them all! I have buzz stitched and has been tucked into a tuck pillow for awhile but he is coming out to be a pillow finish soon too. Congrats to your nephew!

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  13. Congratulations on being bit by the finishing bug! That 'buzz' pillow is to die for!

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  14. Great finishes! Good to catch the finishing bug once in a while. Congratulations to your nephew!

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  15. The Bent Creek finish is PERFECT!!! The eggplant raffia goes so well and makes a wonderful embellishment.

    Congratulations to your nephew!

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  16. Beautiful finishing Karen. I love that BC one!

    Congratulations to your nephew:)

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  17. What fantastic, beautiful finishes Karen :) Love that BC pillow!

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  18. Very cute finishes Karen!!! I always love to see what you're up to. You're so talented!! :)

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  19. beautiful finishing work! Glad you caught the bug! Now can you send him my way??

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  20. How beautiful all of them are, Karen! That purple raffia is just the perfect accent for Buzzzz! And your house will be positively brimming with patriotic finishes this 4th of July :)

    Enjoy the graduation and best wishes to your nephew!

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  21. They are beautiful Karen, the raffia does look great! The American's are fabulous too,:o)

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  22. what beautiful finishes. I love the colors. enjoy the graduation.

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  23. Beautiful finishing! Love your patriotic pillows:)))

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  24. oohhhhh they are adorable :) love the buzzz he is really cute :) well done on all your finishing .. can you send the bug this way please just finished another crazy ..lol love mouse xxxx

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  25. Beautiful finishes!!!!!! Love your little pillows!!!!!!

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  26. So very cute! I don't know which one I like best. And let's not talk about that basket of finishes to finish. We all have one. Congrats to your nephew too.

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  27. Gorgeous finishes. What or who is BC? The designer of Buzzzz. I just love it. x

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  28. Grats to your nephew, and to you on all the nice finishes. I love the fabby you used for Buzzzz. It made a darling pillow!!

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  29. How cute. Love the raffia on Buzz. I too am an Americana girl, pillows are darling. Congrats to the graduate!

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  30. Such a sweet piece - it looks lovely. I don't think I have ever met the finishing bug!!
    Mary

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  31. Wonderful finishes Karen. Hey, next time you are in search of a fabric, give me a yell. I have quite a stash of cottons and can probably help you out.

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  32. Buzzz is simple and beautiful! Love your finish, that raffia is just perfect!

    Love your other pillows too!

    Hugs,

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  33. Karen,
    you are so talented!!
    beautiful finishing!!

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  34. Great finishes, I love the BC one

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  35. Beautiful finishes, Karen. BC Buzzz is lovely.

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  36. Very cute, I love the colour combos :))

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  37. Marvelous finishes ... any tips you have on capturing and keeping that elusive finishing bug would be greatly appreciated.

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  38. What a productive Saturday! Love your finishes - you do fine work, there, you know! Hope the celebration was fun, and wish the best for the first grandson!

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  39. How adorable are those finishes! Great job Karen :o)

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  40. The Finishing Bug served you well - very nice!

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  41. gorgeous, as always!!!!!!!!!!!

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  42. Great finishes, could you send the finishing bug to me when you are finished with him.

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  43. Beautiful finishes, Karen, I especially love the little Buzz pillow!

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  44. Fantastic finishes, just the right touch of eggplant I would say.

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  45. Such nice finishes! I've that Buzzzzz stitched but have never done anything with it. I love how you finished yours!

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  46. Oh, so nice, your finishes. Whenever I get to your blog I expect to see new finishes and I'm never disappointed, lol. The finishing bug seems to love you and to stay with you.That might be the reason why he has never come to visit me ??? LOL.
    I just love the little pillow with the raffia. So creative.

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  47. I do love that raffia! It looks fantastic on this finish.
    They're all wonderful!

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  48. Both Bent Creek pieces are awesome, the designs and the pillow finishes! I love the colors in the Buzz design, and anything Patriotic is a favorite of mine!

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  49. I love the purple pillow! It's just too cute. I hope you had a lovely day celebrating your nephew's graduation from highschool. Best wishes and happy stitching to you.

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  50. Sweet finishes, Karen! I love the applique pillows, too.

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  51. Fantastic finishing! You did a GREAT job with Buzzz I love it!

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  52. Such gorgeous finishes Karen, Buzzzz is my favourite, love the purple raffia.

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