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Sunday, January 30, 2011

CHS "Her Sampler".....

CHS "Her Sampler"
32 ct. Lakeside Linen Buttercream
w/recommended DMC
started: January 7, 2011
finished: January 30, 2011

I have my first finish in the Crazy Challenge and this is already a favorite of mine.
I just love the colors in the sampler! 

I'm off to do so quick Valentine's stitching but hope to get back to one of my Challenge pieces soon.  Just have to decide which one....
that seems to be the challenge!!!!

Thanks for visiting and all of your comments....happy stitching!
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48 comments:

  1. NicolaJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    A lovely and fast finish Karen.

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  2. KarenVJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful finish, I love the colours in this piece!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I can well understand it's a favourite! Congrats on your first finish, it's a beauty. I have yet to have a 'crazy' finish... ;o(

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  4. PumpkinJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Karen, it's just stunning! Well done and congratulations :o)

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  5. GlennaJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Yay, Karen! I love the little blue bird on the right. Now this sampler's on my radar, thanks to you.

    Can't wait to see what you work on/finish next.

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  6. valerieJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful finish and colors! Congrats!

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  7. Vonna PfeifferJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    It is a beautiful finish Karen! Congratulations :)

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  8. LindataxPAJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Karen this so so pretty. The colors do work so well together - makes me want to get the chart and start stitching!!! Congrats on your finish.

    Linda B

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  9. Teresa S.January 30, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    The picture on the pattern doesn't do this one justice. It is so much prettier in your picture! Congrats!

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  10. RobertaJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Hi Karen, this is a really nice design and you stitched it beautifully.

    Good luck with you other projects. I am in the same boat as you!! LOL

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  11. BrendaSJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Very pretty finish! Good for you to cross one off the challenge.

    Have a good day.

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  12. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Just GORGEOUS!!!

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  13. MyraJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Gorgeous Karen. How do you plan to finish it?

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  14. DaffycatJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Wow, Karen ~ this is beautiful! Congratulations on a wonderful finish!

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  15. CarolJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I love it, Karen--your stitching is always so lovely. Congratulations :)

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  16. JanJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Awesome finish, Karen! I agree, it is a fabulous sampler and I hope to finish mine up in the next few days! Congratulations!!

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  17. FayeJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Another beautiful finish Karen!! Love this pretty pattern..I can see how it will be a favorite of yours.... Take care and cant wait to see the next stitch!! Faye

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  18. MargaretJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    OMG! It's just so gorgeous! I love the colors too! I'm really going to have to stitch this one. Congratulations on the finish!

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  19. LynnJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Congratulations! This is stitched beautifully!

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  20. BeritJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Seems like each time I've seen someone work this they've said it's a favorite. :D

    Beautiful job!

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  21. MaggeeJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    What a gorgeous piece! And you stitched it so quickly! Congrats! Hugs.

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  22. LittlebitJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Oh you are such a whiz with that needle! Amazing! It's just beautiful.

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  23. AngelaJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Congrats Karen! I think it turned out really great.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I agree with you, the colors in that sampler are beautiful. Of course the stitching is gorgeous. Congratulations on your first Challenge finish!

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  25. DeborahJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Love this sampler. I don't believe that I have seen it before. The colors are beautiful. Congrats on your first challenge finish.

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  26. ChristineJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Wow - That is a major finish and it's gorgeous!

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  27. ChristineJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    That is gorgeous Karen, I love samplers with acorns on them. Congratulations on a great and speedy finish

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  28. MaryJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Absolutely beautiful Karen.

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  29. SiobhánJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Karen, it's gorgeous!! Congrats on the finish. Woo hoo!

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  30. rionaJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    The sampler is gorgeous ... and the colors are elegant.

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  31. KatrinaJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    It's so pretty!!! I really love it and congrats on the finish.

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  32. BekcaJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    What a gorgeous finish, I love the fabric you've used. Happy stitching!

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  33. MichelleJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Great finish - congratulations!

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  34. SusanFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Congrats on the finish! It looks lovely!

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    congratulations on a wonderful finish it's one of my favourite charts can't wait until CHS is selling it again

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  36. JulieFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I agree, the colours are superb in this littel beauty

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  37. Babs in AlabamaFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    It is so beautiful, Karen, and you were right about that fabric bringing those colors out.
    happy dance going on!
    hugs,
    babs

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful finish, Karen! I'm going to stitch this...someday. Congratulations. :)

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  39. ShelleenFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Pretty finish.

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  40. LoisFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Karen, it's lovely! Congrats on a wonderful finish!

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  41. NicoleFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Congrats on the finish Karen!! It turned out beautiful! I've had this one kitted forever! I really need to stitch it one of these days!!

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  42. MaryFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    This is gorgeous! Congratulations on another finish!

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  43. Susan in SCFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    This is just lovely! You are really fast!

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  44. SueFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    This is beautiful, I've never seen this design before.

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  45. JodieFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Yay!! Congrats on your first finish...exciting! It's beautiful :-)

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  46. JanetFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Congratulations on your first Crazy Challenge finish. The sampler is beautiful!

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  47. LaineyFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Congratulations Karen, it;s just gorgeous!!!

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  48. Carolyn NCFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Love this - beautiful finish!

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