Sunday, February 3, 2013

Friendship...



Time got away from me yesterday but my hubby
pulled a name this morning for the giveaway
and the winner is...
 
 
I just love all of the 'cyber' stitcher friends
I have made over the last five years.  
Thanks to all who enter the giveaway.

 
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Charlene (Needle in Hand) is another stitching
friend that I met because of our blogs although 
she doesn't live too far away.  She has gifted
me with some wonderful stitching
gifts over the years and I decided it was
time to repay the favor.  
 
 Prairie Schooler "Friendship..." from More Friends
stitched on 25ct ivory evenweave over 1
w/ DMC
 
I wanted to stitch one of the PS "More Friends"
designs and decided this was the one.  I thought
a pincushion would a useful gift so I
stitched it over 1 on 25ct evenweave to make
it just the right size.   I have never had a stitched
piece speak to me like this one but it was
determined to become a mattress pincushion.  
 
Pearl cotton was perfect for it all coming together.
 
Although I have never done this type of finish, I
finally gave in and made my first. 
Needless to say, I learned a lot and found some
wonderful tutorials after I finished mine.....
why didn't I think to Google first????
 
Simple flower finish for the back.
 
I am happy Charlene likes it and happier I
could share something stitchy for her!
 
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I have been busy this week stitching some "pears"
 from Samplers and Santas to add to my paper
pears.  Now I just have to do the finishing...
anxious to see how this goes.
As always....thanks for visiting!  
Happy stitching.....


31 comments:

  1. I love this finish!!!!! You did a great job to the collection..... And, I want to do the pers also.... I'll need to practice their finishes first.....

    Have a great workweek!!!! Faye

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  2. Congratulations June on winning such a beautiful giveaway.

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  3. Congrats to June!! Wow! I love that Friends piece!!

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  4. I saw the PS Friends 'mattress' on Charlene's blog and it's absolutely gorgeous! Great job!

    Can't wait to see your finished pear!

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  5. What a pretty gift - you chose the perfect design, and the finishing is perfect too, well done.

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  6. I just happened to come across your blog and I love it! Beautiful work you do, and it's so friendly here. I'm in NC. I'm your newest follower at the moment.

    LindaLee from
    CrossN' My Stitches

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  7. Your Friendship pincushion is really neat. Great job on the finishing!

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  8. Congrats to Butterfly. A lovely friendship pincushion for your friend.

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  9. congrats to your winner & wow, you did a great job on the gift you made. That is a finish I haven't tried yet! Love the pattern!

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  10. A lovely present, making a pincushion is a lovely idea. I have seen them made up as a little pillow on a high count, looked good

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  11. Congratulations June on the giveaway!
    I saw the sweet gift to Charlene on her blog! It is gorgeous!!

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  12. Your Prairie Schooler pincushion is so pretty! Very nicely stitched and finished! A nice gift! Hugs!

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  13. What a beautiful finish. Thank you for showing us your work

    Melanie x

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  14. I love what you made for Charlene -- gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing your pears!

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  15. Wonderful gift for your friend

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  16. Gorgeous! Do you have a link or a tutorial on this finish? It is stunning.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Oh Karen thank you so much for picking me to be a winner of your love ornament, I thought it was so pretty.
    Wow I love your friendship pin cushion what a lovely gift for your friend.
    Did you enjoy stitching over one on 25 count was it easy , i have stitched over one on 28 count but not to easy for me , I have to have a good light. hugs.

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  18. I love your sweet finish to Charlene! I had not seen this chart before (or is it a leaflet?), but I am going to Downsunshinelane to see!

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  19. This turned out so cute! I know exactly what you mean about certain designs speaking to you. Prairie Schoolers usually speak to me too.

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  20. That turned out beautifully! I am sure Charlene loves it!

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  21. Well done...your work is B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L! What a lovely gift for a friend...I feel certain that she shall cherish such a treasure.
    Warmly,
    Judy

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  22. Your work is so nice, Karen! I'm sure Charlene treasures her pillow. I can't wait to see your pears!

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  23. Hi Karen,
    I found your blog today and I must say that I love your mattres pincushion!
    I've only seen two pages but I can already say that you're a cross stitcher that loves colours, variation and lots of stash ;-)!
    Have a nice week!
    Ann

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  24. What a sweet gift, Karen, and as always, so beautifully stitched and finished. Charlene will love it!

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  25. Congratulations (June) Butterfly. Karen, your mattress pincushion is beautiful and I'm sure Charlene loves, a very pretty design.

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  26. What a beautiful finish on this piece! I have always loved those PS Friendship charts. I need to make that one!!

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  27. Congratulations to June!

    I love the PS finish. It is just gorgeous.

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  28. Beautiful finish Karen (I'm surprised you could stitch another one of those)!! :) I'm sure Charlene was thrilled!!

    P.S. we have to get together soon!!

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  29. Your gift for Charlene is fabulous!! I'm sure she was just thrilled when she received it.

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