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Sunday, December 20, 2009

LK Ornament finish times 8.....

Whew...I finished them just in time!

LK "Peace*Joy*Love"
2002 JCS Ornament issue
18 ct aida w/DMC

Back of ornament

I decided a few weeks ago that I would stitch my staff an ornament. Since there are eight, I had to pick something quick, simple, and that I wouldn't get sick of after the second finish! I change the colors and decided to finish them with a beaded edge after Staci's wonderful post about her beaded edges. Let me say...I have a new finishing technique and best of all it doesn't require the sewing machine! I am proud to say they are wrapped and ready to go...truly a first for me!

Hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas season thus far and many happy stitches!

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19 comments:

  1. CandiDecember 20, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    Your ornies are just beautiful! I also read how to finish with beads by Staci and I just loved the idea! I tried it with a fob that I made for a secret Santa gift and after half way I realized how small the fob was and had to take out the beads because they over powered the fob lol but I will definitely use it again in the future.
    ~*Candi*~

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  2. TommyeDecember 20, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    so cute. your staff will love them. I love the finish!

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  3. TheresaDecember 20, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Nice!!! I'm sure your staff will love them!!!!!! Happy holidays~

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  4. katicaDecember 21, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    beautiful! I love doing beaded edges so simple yet so effective!

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  5. Carolyn NCDecember 21, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    WTG - they all look great!

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  6. Annie BeeDecember 21, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    I am giving you a medal for stitching the same pattern EIGHT times. They turned out fantastic. I am yet to try a beaded edge.

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  7. WendyDecember 21, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    Congrats on the finishes!! They are very lovely.

    Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Seasons!

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  8. Jackie's StitchesDecember 21, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    They're cute! I love hand made gifts! I'm sure your staff will love them.

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  9. AngelaDecember 21, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    You must have the patience of a saint to stitch the same thing 8 times. They do look great though.

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  10. BabsDecember 21, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    They look nice, this I would like to get aswell if I would get something ;-)

    I want to wish you a Merry Christmass and a Happy Newyear.

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  11. BonnieDecember 21, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Congrats on stitching the same thing 8 times. They are beautiful. I am sure your staff will love them!

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  12. AngelaDecember 21, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    They all look wonderful! That;s the nice thing about LK designs you can stitch them over and over again :)

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  13. PumpkinDecember 21, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    That's wonderful Karen! Great job and I'm sure your staff will be very pleased with their ornaments :o)

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  14. BarbDecember 21, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Great job and so cute!

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  15. FayeDecember 21, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Wow!! They turned out great!! They are some very lucky people in our department at work!! Happy Stitching!! Faye

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  16. DaffycatDecember 21, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    These are lovely, Karen! What a nice gift!

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  17. EmilyDecember 22, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    So cute, Karen! I think I'm going to have to look up this finish... it's way cute.

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  18. debsJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    These ornies are a terrific gift for your staff! I'm sure they will love them! debs
    Debs' Stitching Corner

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    I love how you addd the little tree button on the back - it really makes it special :)
    Nice beaded edges too!

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