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| Autumn freebie---With Thy Needle & Thread (Thanks....all knew you would know!!!!) Stitched with DMC on 32 ct. tea/coffee dyed linen |
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| Inside of box....ready for my stitching goodies! |
I've wanted to finish a box with stitching but just couldn't find the right design. I found this freebie on my computer that I had saved last year and, after stitching it, thought it would be a good fit. I covered the box inside and out with some scrapbook paper I had on hand and that I thought was a perfect match. I just love the way it turned out. I just love the design of this freebie and know I will stitch this one again.
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I decided I wanted to play with some paper yesterday and made these cute pumpkins. I could have used more strips with the large pumpkin but, overall, I like the way they turned out. I plan on making a couple more of these since they were so easy! I also made some notecards to send for some long, overdue thank you gifts but forgot to take pics before packaging. Hopefully they will reach the recipients in a short time!
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Well...I think I may actually stitch tonight. I have a some finishing I need to do but think that can wait a little longer. Thanks for visiting and all of your wonderful comments. I do hope you enjoy visiting my blog as much as I enjoy visiting yours.
Happy stitching....
****Edited to add designer....With Thy Needle & Thread...thanks everyone!
Oh how beautiful! The piece looks very With My Needle and Thread-ish, but I don't know. I love what you did though! And your pumpkins too! Fall is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done! I love that little freebie but I'm afraid I can't help you with the designer's name.
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous box!
ReplyDeleteCute box...It is definitely one of Brenda's designs of With My Needle and Thread...It was a freebie and guess what???? It is in my pile to be finished.....Great minds think alike!!! LOVE those pumpkins too! Faye
ReplyDeleteKaren, your box is just gorgeous. I love how you stitched the border. Great idea. I have this freebie too and have been wanting to stitch it. It's by Brenda Gervais of With thy needle and thread. I love how this stitched up. Just an outstanding finish. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete~Nan
adorable!!! I love the box idea with it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteTHe paper pumpkins are really creative as well!!!!
I just went to Brenda's blog & I found the freebie----last year in October!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful autumn finish :)
ReplyDeleteCute box and I love the paper pumpkins too.
ReplyDeleteThe paper pumpkins are great! Is there a tutorial somewhere? I would like to do something like that with my 4 H girls. Love the box!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I can't believe you're going to part with it though ;o)
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkins are SO cute!!!! What a great idea.
OH, oh I love the box finish Karen. You did a fabulous job. And those pumpkins....sweet!
ReplyDeleteGreat job - as always!!!! ;-) You're so talented Karen! Can't wait to see what's next....
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! Love the finish and love the paper pumpkins! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the box finish and the autumn design.
ReplyDeleteHow cute are those pumpkins.
Your box is beautiful! Those pumpkins are so creative. I love how they turned out.
ReplyDeletePumpkins are so cute and I love that box !!!
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ReplyDeleteBest regards marylin
Beautiful box and such a wonderful design for it too.
ReplyDeleteLove the paper pumpkins!
Love the box stitching and finishing. The paper is a great idea. Did you do any staining or treating of the exposed wood?
ReplyDeleteSuper idea for the pumpkines.
Your stitched box looks wonderful, Karen. How did you attach the paper to it? That is really a great idea instead of painting the box.
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkins are so creative--and I'll bet they came together quite quickly!
Ooh; love it!! you finishing is inspired! :o
ReplyDeleteIDK the designer, but I know I'd love to have it in my freebie file. :)
What a wonderful job you did on your stitching box! And the pumpkins! I love them!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, you crafty creator! Love your stitch box!
ReplyDeleteI love it Karen, I liked it so much that I went right over to Brenda's website and printed it off. I love Autumn so I will be starting this one next, although I have more important stitching to be finsihed :)
ReplyDeleteYou'r paper pumpkins are too cute, what agreat idea.
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The box finish is brilliant and I like the way you used spare paper to make those pumpkins - how creative! Happy stitching to you.
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you finished the box. You are right the paper really looks good with the stitched item!!
ReplyDeleteThe paper pumpkins are very cute. I think I will have to check out the tutorial!!
What a lovely finish! I love the autumn colours. I know I have this chart somewhere on my computer as I remember downloading it last year - I need to go find it! The paper pumpkins are so cute! I'll have to go check out the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great box finish! Love the pumpkins too.
ReplyDeleteLove them both! Those pumpkins are awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat box finish! That pattern is very cute.
ReplyDeleteThe paper pumpkins are adorable!