....I was busy!
Penelope from Beehive Needleworks posted a sweet Christmas freebie on Friday. I had linen and thread at hand so I stitched it up.
stitched on 32ct linen w/ Victorian Motto
I just couldn't put this one away so I gathered my finishing supplies and came up with this. (Faye...your blog offers the most wonderful inspiration for finishing!) I just love the red ticking fabric! I think I can see more "red" stitching in my future.
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Since my sewing machine makes limited appearances, I tackled some earlier finishes that have been anxiously waiting some dressing.
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Tanya from Scarlett House offered this memento at the Pals Fall Fling and I just had to stitch it after seeing Faye's, Michele's and Charlene's finishes.
over one w/DMC
This little design seemed to take forever....that sand and water were a killer.
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And lastly, I have stitched two ornaments from the new JCS Ornaments issue and they are now ready to hang on my tree.
stitched on 32ct. coffee-dyed linen w/DMC
Stitcherhood "Christmas Morning"
stitched on 32ct coffee-dyed linen
w/Victorian Motto
If you made it this far, thanks for visiting. I do have two more finishes that require finishing with a special touch so I hope to tackle those today. Fingers crossed I don't ruin them.
I hope you have are having a great weekend...
happy stitching!
Wow you have been so busy ,what beautiful ornaments just fab love them all. hugs.
ReplyDeleteKaren, You weren't just busy, you were BUSY!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bunch of great Eye Candy you now have too. Really like all the With my Needle pieces, oh and the Christmas ones too, oh and the beach one...guess that would be everything!
Wow! You did all of that in one day? Beautiful finishing! I especially love those Friendship ones from With Thy Needle. All are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful finishes, Karen!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Beautiful finishes, absolutely gorgeous
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes Karen! You were a busy lady on the 1st Day of Dec:))
ReplyDeleteWow, you have gotten so much accomplished! Love all the ornaments and how you switched the colors on the Christmas morning to red and green, love it like that. That Pals pattern is so sweet, I loved it when I saw it on Faye's blog too. I would love to try to get to the next retreat, looks like it was a great time!
ReplyDeleteYou sure did have a busy 1st Day! Great finishing - on so many pieces.
ReplyDeleteHo...ho...ho! Merry Christmas!
Wow, now that's lots of finishing. Every thing is done so beautifully. And you're right Faye is a real inspirations.
ReplyDeleteA very merry to you!
Nan
Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMatilde
Beautiful finishes as always! I love the red ticking too. You certainly accomplished a lot and I'm sure the special finishes you're working on will be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKaren, your stitching and finishing are all so pretty! Great job.
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteAll of your finishes are so beautiful! If you don't mind, I have a couple questions, as I admire them so much. On the Christmas Wishes piece, I just love the twine bow with the bells. I was wondering how you attach it, and if you do so before or after sewing. Also, I love the little stick pins you have adorning the other pillow finishes. Did you buy them like that or did you add the beads yourself? Thanks for reading my questions :)
Bianca
Lots of lovely finishing - congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAll the finishes are just wonderful!!! Thanks for the plug also.... Wasn't that jingle bell bow attachment fun??? You are on a definite roll my friend!!!!
ReplyDeleteMany blessings, Faye
Wow!! They are all gorgeous your stitching and finishing are brilliant xx
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful finishes Karen!!
ReplyDeleteThey are all just beautiful.
I hope that you have a wonderful December!
Wonderful! All of them, but most especially the Friendship Sampler pieces. =)
ReplyDeleteOh wow Karen!! Everything is beautiful! Congrats on all your finishes!
ReplyDeleteYou've definitely been busy!! Love all the wonderful finishes.
ReplyDeleteoh la la ! lovely stitching !
ReplyDeleteohhh just lovely Karen!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishing! And that red ticking fabric...I'm going to have to find me some:)
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL WORKS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been busy Karen. Lovely finishes all. Thanks for the link to the freebie too.
ReplyDeleteEverything is so, so pretty!!!! I especially love the pincushion from the retreat, too cute.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finishes! I love them all!! Thanks for that link ~ I'm off to print it out.
ReplyDeleteI love your stitching. I just drool over them every time. Love your finishes!,
ReplyDeleteAll such wonderful finishes Karen.
ReplyDeleteExcellent finishes!
ReplyDeleteAmazingly beautiful and gorgeous finishes!!!!!!! Very exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes!
ReplyDeleteWow--you finished up a lot! My machine makes limited appearances also--such a pain to get out and put away and even use. I so much prefer just to stitch! I absolutely love the red ticking and all your finishes--but especially the red!
ReplyDeleteYour finishing is wonderful! I am especially taken with your friendship samplers.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your talents with us!
Love your finishing !!! I agree Faye is an inspiration but I must add - SO ARE YOU ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty Stitching and finishes Karen. I really love your jingle bell bow. I want to try that:) You are an inspiration too.
ReplyDeletelove Annette
What a lovely bunch of finishes, congrats.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finishes! Thank you for posting the link to the Merry Christmas ... I'm going there now to get it : )
ReplyDeleteWow! You've sure been busy, Karen--everything looks wonderful and I do love that ticking fabric! Thanks for the freebie link, too--hadn't seen that one yet!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your very busy December :)
I love how you have finished everything! I love the new freebie, I will have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty each and every finish is! Good job you!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your finishes Karen!! they look absolutely darling!! Esp. the ones w/the red/white ticking! My favorite color scheme!
ReplyDeleteI may have to 'borrow' some ideas from you/Faye! :))
Hugs,
Tanya
Lots of pretty finishes.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful finishes! Thank you so much for sharing them with us today. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteWow Karen! Such gorgeous finishes!! I really love that red ticking fabric and would love to find some but our "big" city is sorely lacking in fabric. Both you and Faye are wonderful finishers :D
ReplyDeleteWow, you've been busy! All your finishes are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finishes Karen! You really put your sewing machine to good use. I love the red ticking too. It always makes a great finish. Thanks for the link to the freebie. It will be a quick stitch.
ReplyDeleteyour ornaments are amazing !
ReplyDeleteLove them all! Just gorgeous little pieces. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stitching and finishing on all. Merry Christmas! Nancy
ReplyDeleteKaren, I love them all!!! Beautiful finishing!
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