Saturday, October 29, 2011

The Spell is Cast....

 
Just in time for Halloween....

BBD Casting a Spell 1
Boy...do I now love Briwax!

I was able to finish up the stitching this
week and decided to go ahead and
get it ready for Halloween.


BBD Casting a Spell 2
BBD "Casting A Spell"
stitched on 32ct LL Navy Bean
w/recommended threads

I have to be honest....some of these
designs were great to stitch and
some....not so much
Very happy this one didn't end up in limbo.

I didn't exactly finish it as instructed but
I do like the way it turned out.   I think
this one will stay on display all year.

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I had to get the sewing machine out this
morning so I decided I would go
ahead get this earlier finish "finished". 

Threadwork Primitives Harvest Moon
Threadwork Primitives "Harvest Moon"
 
I love this design and am glad to
enjoy it for a few more weeks.
 
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Thanks for visiting and happy stitching!

53 comments:

  1. Wow!!! Double wow! Yes, you have to keep that out year-round. It's wonderful!!! I love it! Congrats on the beautiful finish! Love the little pillow too!

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  2. Perfect timing, and it looks like a perfect finish!

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  3. The finish is so AWESOME!!! I love each and every part of it!!!!!

    Your pillow finish is gorgeous, too!!! I think you are all set for Halloween now~~

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  4. Fantastic!!!! I love BBD designs and am always amazed at their ideas for finishing!
    I love how you finished that little pillow!! So sweet!
    Congrats on both finishes. :)

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  5. Oh, WOW Karen, it's gorgeous and oh, indeed I would have to leave it out on display year 'round! Beautiful, Beautiful finish! Love your wee Harvest Moon as well... it's lovelyy and a gorgeous finish as well. Blessings always in stitches...

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  6. Beautiful work hun; and finishing also; love the Harvest Moon pillow, the BBD is on my "wish list" maybe next year I'll be able to buy it and get it stitched up...

    Hugs, Shar

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  7. Wow! That BBD piece is so beautiful! And the finish suits it well! Worthy of a long display! I always love your pillows--they are always done so well! Hugs!

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  8. Love the BBD - Absolutely incredible
    work !!!!

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  9. Beautiful! I'd love to hear about how you finished it differently. Your Harvest Moon finish is just as gorgeous. You have this unique ability to pick THE perfect fabrics and embellishments for finishing.

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  10. Oh Karen, I more determined than ever to finish mine after seeing your box!! Ditto on the Briwax!!!
    Linda

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  11. Double wows! Both of those are wonderful. Maybe next year I'll get that BBD project done, I have it all kitted up, just never did get started on it. Your finishing might have differed from what they specified, but it still looks wonderful.

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  12. You are one talented person! I love both finishes, all your hard work does not go unnoticed by all of us who look to you for inspiration!

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  13. Wow! Your BBD box is amazing! I love it and your Harvest pillow is gorgeous! You've got great decorations for the season!

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  14. BEAUTIFUL work, not just in the stitching but in the finishing as well! You should feel very proud! Congrats!

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  15. WOW Karen. Your BBD piece looks incredible and really should be left out all year.
    It is always thrilling for me to see how one of my designs will be finished. You have a real knack for picking the perfect fabrics and adding the finishing touches. Looks wonderful.

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  16. Love both finishes! Your workmanship is beautiful!

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  17. Wonderful design! I love it!
    Tatiana

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  18. Wonderful!!
    Beautiful finish! It is a treasure chest definitely!!

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  19. love love love Casting Spells! Yours look wonderful! Where'd you find the box?

    Harvest Moon turned out adorable!

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  20. Beautiful stitching and finishing! Love that box!

    Happy Halloween!

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  21. WOW!! Love how you have put the designs in the box - and another gorgeous finish xx

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  22. Both finishes look amazing. Congratulations on both of them!!

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  23. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog Karen. I love the stitching that you do, and you seem to get so much done. Your two finishes are beautiful.

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  24. ooohhh wow, what beautiful finishes....i have not seen 'casting a spell' and i love, love the Harvest Moon...thank you for sharing :D

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  25. Beautiful works, Karen! Your "Casting A Spell" is absolutely spectacular! I love how you finished "Harvest Moon" too. Adorable!

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  26. This is an awesome finish Karen, I just love it. I think I would keep Casting a Spell up all year round.
    Great finish on Harvest Moon also.
    Happy Stitching
    Denise

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  27. Oh I love Cast your Spell in the box, fabulous!! Indeed some are nice and some not, to stitch I mean:))
    If only Hobby Lobby was in the UK.
    Harvest Moon is lovely, great finish:)

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  28. Amazing - they are beautiful finishes!

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  29. Harvest Moon is just adorable. Great job. Cast a Spell is another one in my stash that when I see it finished so wonderfully I want to drop everything and start it. Keep it out. It deserves to be seen all year round.

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  30. Your finish look great. I really like the 'Casting a Spell' it is designs/finishes like this that make me wish I did Halloween, they are so pretty.

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  31. Wow, I love your Casting A Spell! How cool. I have my chart but of course haven't touched it yet other than to look and plan. LOL Your Harvest Moon looks great too--fantastic finishing!

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  32. Beautiful finishes Karen!! The box turned out so good!! Congrats!!!

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  33. Now see... all that sweat and toil was well worth it; wasn't it? It is beautiful! They both are! Your finishing is always perfect - great job.

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  34. I love Bri-Wax too. LOL. Wonderful Karen. It turned out beautiful.
    Congrats on your finishes and TFS.
    Jackie

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  35. A marvellous finish - casting a spell is enchanting!

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  36. Truly gorgeous stitching Karen, you must be so pleased with the finishing on both. Best wishes to you.

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  37. Love the BBD pieces! The box is beautifully finished. I would keep it displayed all the time , as well. The pillow is so very cute.

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  38. Casting a Spell looks great! I love the little Harvest Moon pillow too - you do beautiful finishing.

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  39. Your's is the first finish I've seen of Casting a Spell and I agree you should leave it out year round ~ it looks wonderful!
    I love your Harvest Moon finish too, your embellishments are always perfect. :)

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  40. Fantastic - love how you finished this!

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  41. Your gorgeous finish is casting a spell on me Karen...it's amazing!!!

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  42. Love, love, love your finishes! Your Casting a Spell finish is awesome!

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  43. good job girl!!!!! mine is nearly there~~~~~ good job!!

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  44. Woohoo!!! That has to be the greatest finish of the season, Love it!!!
    HM finish is awesome too.

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  45. I keep seeing the 4 side designs stitched as 2 long ones...and hear them calling...but overall I agree that this one looks like it is more fun to own than it is to stitch!

    Wonderful finishes; my especial favorite is Harvest Moon. :D

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  46. What an incredible finish Karen! It looks awesome! I'll bet it looks fantastic displayed in your home. Congrats!
    Love your Harvest Moon finish too. The fabric really compliments it.

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  47. Oh Karen!!!! It's absolutely gorgeous! Superb job and you must be so happy :o) Congrats on your finishes.

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  48. Oh wow your Halloween box looks fantastic Karen! Love the pillow too.

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  49. Super awesome!!! You did a great job on it!! :)

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  50. ohhh that is wonderful ...love that chart and the box is fab for it ... I've looked over here at our hobby craft and we don't have them :(
    love your little cushion too :) well done love mouse xxxx

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