Monday, November 7, 2011

Strawberries....


BBD Strawberries
Wild Berry Strawberry emery
From BBD "Joyeux Noel"
Stitched on 32ct linen w/DMC

I couldn't resist stitching these cute
designs any longer.   I used wool felt for
the tops and "cheated" by using my
Big Kick to cut out the top design. 
These were so easy to stitch up and I 
hope to stitch up a few more .

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I am trying so hard to finish up at least 2
of  my January Crazy Challenge designs.   
I have been stitching all week on
CHS "Frederick" and it has been slow
going, but every stitch counts, 
so I am off to put in a few more.

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I am thankful for all of the sweet comments I
received over some recent finishes.  As always,
I do appreciate you take the time to visit
and hope you have a great week.

happy stitching...
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44 comments:

  1. CatherineNovember 7, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Karen- these turned out so cute!!!!

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  2. ~*Sharee*~November 7, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    These are too cute hun; I've never stitched strawberries either and think I need to..lol

    hugs, Shar

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  3. CalamityJrNovember 7, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Your strawberries are lovely, and it certainly wasn't cheating to use your Big Kick. You were being creative!

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  4. MicheleNovember 7, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    oh they are adorable!

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  5. TeresaNovember 7, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Nice strawberries. Looking back at your posts love the halloween bag and what fun treats you took into work.
    Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

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  6. Patty C.November 7, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Beautifully stitched & finished -

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  7. RanaeNovember 7, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Your strawberries turned out so darn cute
    Well! get stitchin on Frederick I want to see him finished.

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  8. katicaNovember 7, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I've never done strawberries before, but these are just so cute I may need to follow in your footsteps (or at least give it my best shot)

    they turned out great!

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  9. ChrisNovember 7, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    The strawberries are lovely.
    So sweet.

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  10. BethNovember 7, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Oh Karen - they are just charming. The colors are lovely and your finishes are fab!

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  11. ChristineNovember 7, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    The strawberries are adorable!

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  12. JudyNovember 7, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Hi Karen! Love your Strawberry Emerys, especially the tops.

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  13. lanybleuNovember 8, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    They are gorgeous.

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  14. butterflyNovember 8, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Wow love your beautiful Strawberry Emery's are they hard to put together?
    Have a great week Karen.

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  15. SiobhánNovember 8, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Oooh, fabulous! Karen, they are gorgeous. Great finishing, too. I'm cheering you on to the finish line for your January Crazy Challenge pieces!!

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  16. ChristineNovember 8, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    They are lovely!

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  17. KateNovember 8, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Karen your strawberries turned out beautifully.

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  18. BekcaNovember 8, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    These are such elegant finishes. Happy stitching to you.

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  19. MargaretNovember 8, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Those strawberries are wonderful! (What is a big kick??) I know you can finish those January challenges. I'm rooting you on!

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  20. CarolNovember 8, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Just perfect, Karen!! I'd say keep using the "Big Kick"--they turned out beautifully :)

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  21. ShirleeNovember 8, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Oh Karen ... I love those berries! Thank you for contributing yet another entry to my "Charts I NEED To Buy" list : ) Blessings, Shirlee

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  22. PumpkinNovember 8, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    These are just adorable Karen! You did such a fantastic job on finishing them :o)

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  23. The Inspired StitcherNovember 8, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    They really look cute! Great job on the finishing.

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  24. BertieNovember 8, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    They are just lovely, I like the idea of cut out felt on the tops, looks great:)

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  25. MouseNovember 8, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    ohhh they are really cute and love those little tops :) ooo I seem to have missed some of your posts... that little bag is really sweet :) love mouse xxx

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  26. pamNovember 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    They are really nice. Love the Fredrick piece- where are pictures???? :) Have a stitchy day.

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  27. FionaNovember 8, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Very pretty and cute.

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  28. LoisNovember 8, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Great finishes Karen. I am always daunted by the finishing of those strawberries so haven't yet plucked up the courage to try and make one!

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  29. JulieNovember 8, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    These are so adorable Karen

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  30. ColleenNovember 8, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    The Wild Berry emeries are so cute. You are so close to finishing the January Crazy Challenge. Congrats & every stitch counts.

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  31. PennyNovember 8, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Your strawberries are lovely and what a great job you did on the finishing! Frederick is such a pretty piece, I know you'll get it done. :)

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  32. staciNovember 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I'm drooling over your basket of strawberries! Gorgeous finishing Karen!

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  33. Babs in AlabamaNovember 9, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I love the strawberries too, Karen, and yours are so cute. Don't know why I haven't done any.
    hugs,
    babs

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  34. MelanieNovember 9, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Super cute!!!! I just love them. :)

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  35. LittlebitNovember 9, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Those are absolutely adorable, Karen!!

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  36. RuthNovember 9, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Really? Do you swear those strawberries are an easy sew up? I really want to do them, but I struggle with striking out into a new finishing realm.

    Beautiful work!!!!!!!!! (As usual)

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  37. LynnNovember 9, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    These are so sweet! I love the tops of them.

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  38. DaffycatNovember 9, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Very sweet strawberries! Are they filled with emery or just stuffed? I saw a package of emery in a stitch shop once and could kick myself for not buying it.

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  39. Julie MNovember 9, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Cute strawberries Karen! You have awesome finishing skills!!

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  40. TeresaBNovember 10, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Love your strawberries! How adorable.

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  41. HildaNovember 10, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Dear Karen,
    your strawberries are darling - I love them! I think I have to stitch them in a few time tooo!

    Hugs
    Hilda

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  42. SallyNovember 10, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Your strawberries are gorgeous!

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  43. JennyNovember 11, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Oh, they look so sweet together! Great job!!!

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  44. Charlene ♥ NCNovember 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Hey - what's cheating about that? I say use the tools you have! They are really pretty, too. Knowing you, Frederick will be done in no time flat! Enjoy the weekend!

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