Monday, November 14, 2011

Joy.....


I have been stitching away on CHS "Frederick"
but couldn't resist the urge to stitch this
ornament after seeing  Lee's (Lake Stitcher)
wonderful adaptation, which I just loved by the
way.   Yes, I just had to order the PTP Phoenix fabric to "borrow" Lee's colorway, but I
decided to play with this brown linen
while I waiting on my order.

Joy in the Snowflake

Little by Little "Joy in the Snowflake"
2011 JCS Ornament issue
32 ct. brown linen w/ Victorian Motto threads

This has to be one of my favorite designs in
the new JCS ornament issue.  Although I love
the suggested thread colors, I am very pleased
with the look of the red and cream on the
brown linen.  Too large to be an ornament,
this will become a little pillow to tuck
away in a basket this holiday.


blue joy
Yummy blue from Victorian Motto!

This was a pretty quick stitch and since I
love the original blue/brown combo, I now
want to stitch it again with blue on the brown
linen.  I also got my red fabric so I will be
stitching it using Lee's green/creme colorway! 

Good thing I like this ornament!

These will have to wait though.....
I am determined to finish Frederick first!

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As always....thanks for visiting and I hope
you have a great stitchy week!
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52 comments:

  1. AliNovember 14, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Gorgeous the red and cream look striking looking forward to seeing the blue version xx

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  2. LittlebitNovember 14, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Oh, SO beautiful!! I love all of the colors!

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  3. BethNovember 14, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Joy is so pretty - I hope you post all three combinations together when they are done - I so admire folks like you who are fearless with fabric / fiber changes!

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  4. gracieNovember 14, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Wonderful colors....

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  5. LesleyanneNovember 14, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    A gorgeous finish. Look forward to seeing your blue colourway.

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  6. FayeNovember 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Love experimenting with the color combos!! The red on brown sure did turn out nice....ygg!

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  7. PumpkinNovember 14, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Nice! I do love both color combos Karen :o)

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  8. LauraNovember 14, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    How gorgeous!!! You have put this on my radar now! I love the red/cream colors!!!!

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  9. MargaretNovember 14, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I love how this came out in that colorway! Beautiful! Hope Frederick cooperates for you.

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  10. MyraNovember 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    OH I love this color combo. Pink would look great with it as well. :o) I plan to stitch this one soon too.

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  11. Jackie's StitchesNovember 14, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I like the brown and Lee's version - both more than the original! Just gorgeous!

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  12. Patty C.November 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Gorgeous
    I think this would look great in many colors.
    I love the fabric you have chosen -just beautiful ;)

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  13. LynnNovember 14, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I love this design too and think it could be done in so many different colour combos. I love your version with the red. Beautiful stitching!

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  14. RuthNovember 14, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Love it! Congrats on the finsih.... and on the pending start.

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  15. DanielleNovember 14, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Totally love this! Makes me want to stitch it now.

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  16. katicaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    very pretty! I just love this ornament, and I really like seeing everyone's different colourways for it!

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  17. ChrisNovember 14, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I love this color change up! I am looking forward to seeing the blue and cream version too.

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  18. BeckySCNovember 14, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    That's so pretty, Karen :)

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  19. DeborahNovember 14, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Love this one. It will look beautiful in all the color ways that you are planning.

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  20. TheresaNovember 14, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    What a gorgeous finish!!!

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  21. KateNovember 15, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    That is such a gorgeous finish - looking forward to seeing the blue/cream version too.

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  22. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    really very beautiful!!!
    Pat

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  23. butterflyNovember 15, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Beautiful stitching Karen, i love the red and cream, can't wait to see the blue and cream one now.

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  24. MouseNovember 15, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    ooo it looks fab in that colour way and can't wait to see it in the other version .. hope you get Frederick done :) love mouse xxx

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  25. ChristineNovember 15, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Great finish and I love the red and cream colourway.
    This was one of my favourite designs from this year's issue.

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  26. EllenNovember 15, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Beautiful, love your choices of fabric and threads!

    Hugs,

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  27. And This Little PigNovember 15, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Devine Karen :@
    LiBBiE in Oz

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  28. PennyNovember 15, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Very pretty ornament! It will be nice to see the different versions. :)

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  29. staciNovember 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    So, sooo pretty! Love the colors :)

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  30. CarolNovember 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I love the fact that this ornament looks so nice stitched in a variety of color combinations...yours is lovely, Karen, and I know that blue and beige one will look equally nice.

    Good luck with Mr. Frederick!!

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  31. BekcaNovember 15, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I love how you're experimenting with all different colour combinations, can't wait to see the next ones! Happy stitching and best wishes to you.

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  32. BrendaSNovember 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Love the way you changed the colors Karen! I also love the blue and cream with the brown linen! So many choices....

    Have a nice Thanksgiving:)

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  33. HazelNovember 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Gorgeous colour choices and the blue on that brown will look amazing. x

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  34. JulieNovember 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Nice choice of colours. There are so many nice ones in this years edition, I think my monthly ones for next year will all come from it.

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  35. dixiesamplarNovember 15, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Lovely color choices...

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  36. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Karen
    I love the playing you have done with your color choices...it is a wonderful(and sometimes scary) feeling to step outside the box and truly make a piece our own.
    Busy Hands...Happy Heart
    Patricia

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  37. BeritNovember 15, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Pretty! Can't wait to see that Fred. :)

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  38. CatherineNovember 15, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Love it! Can't wait to see the blue/brown version!

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  39. BirdieNovember 15, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Love it!!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    I love this color combo! A very nice turn in your "playground." :)

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  41. Christina GNovember 16, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Love your stitching and the way you "see" the design and can make wonderful things. A true gift..or a gifted person? Warmest regards, Christina G

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  42. MelanieNovember 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Awesome!! I think both colorways look fab. :)

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  43. SharonNovember 16, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    It's gorgeous!

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  44. SallyNovember 17, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I really love these colours Karen. I might have this myself if I get chance before Christmas.

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  45. FionaNovember 17, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Loving your colour choices. I might just have to look for a nice blue and beige to stitch an ornament as I really like those colours together.

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  46. LoisNovember 19, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Love the colour changes. This has made me look at this ornament in a whole different way!

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  47. Charlene ♥ NCNovember 19, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    You'll just pop one (or two) out in a minute, won't you? I love, love that brown and red! And those VM colors on the brown look delicious, too. Gotta get moving, my own self. Hope you have a great weekend, and a peaceful Thanksgiving!

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  48. Susan in SCNovember 19, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    So pretty!

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  49. Lisa SNovember 20, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    LOVE the color combo Karen!!

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  50. KarenNovember 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    LOVE it! I have it sitting in que waiting to be stitched but with Faye's colorway! I was thinking about doing a red and now seeing it finished, i might have to pull some red/cream to do another one. great job as always!!!

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  51. SiobhánNovember 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful finish, Karen! I love the colors.

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  52. LorettaNovember 23, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    That is absolutely gorgeous. Love the red and cream on brown.

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