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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Fun stuff......


First....I was excited to learn I am the next lucky stitcher for Daffycat's new travelling pattern.  It came in the mail today and I wasted no time getting everything together.

 Shakespeare Peddler's "Count Your Blessings"

I decided to stitch this on 32 ct. LL Vintage
Buttercream w/ Sampler Threads Autumn Pack. 
The threads have been patiently waiting to be used so this is their lucky day.  I hope to get this one stitched quickly so I can too offer up to another lucky stitcher.  Stay tuned......

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Second......hubby and I were cleaning out the garage and I ran across some old goodies I had packed away!  I loved Ziggy in my "earlier " years and used to collect them.  
I just had to pull out these little guys for
Valentine's, St. Patrick's, and Easter. 
 
 
Aren't they the cutest? 
Check out the bunny slippers on the Easter Ziggy... precious!
 

Well...I also found an old Ziggy cross stitch
booklet....remember these from the 80's? 
(Yes...I have others too!)
 
Hope your day is special!

I just couldn't resist this one witht the sweet sentiment and bright colors.  Gotta love these DMC classic colors....743, 970, 945, 349, 702 and 898!  So this one will be waiting in the wings and yes....it will be stitched on good ol' Aida.

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As always...thanks for visiting.  I do appreciate your comments and am amazed how many laughs and smiles I get from them. 
Stitching friends are the best!
Hope you have a great stitching weekend...

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43 comments:

  1. DeniseFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Love the autumn floss pack you are using! Can't wait to see it finished!

    Ziggy -- nope, I was (still am) a Garfield girl! We share our birthday.

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  2. Yvonne.....February 17, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I remember one of the 1st things I ever stitched for DH when we were dating was a Ziggy pattern for Valentine's Day! Your Ziggy dolls are too cute!

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  3. valerieFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    OMGosh...love your Ziggy stuff...I loved that comic!

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  4. Jackie's StitchesFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Perfect timing for your rescue of your spring Ziggy Collection! I've always loved him too!

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  5. ShariFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    first of all, love the traveling pattern & can't wait to see you stitch it up!
    Second...yup, I remember Ziggy. Those stitch patterns are awesome!!! Love the bright colors!!

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  6. FayeFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    You and Ziggy made me smile tonight!! He's a relic, but one definitely stitching up!!!Love those bright colors.....And, the SP pattern will be perfect with the colors you chose....I loved stitching this one~~ Yippee tomorrow is Friday!!Enjoy the nice weather, Faye

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  7. JanFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    How cute, Karen!! Love your ziggys!!!

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  8. Patty C.February 17, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Oh my gosh - I totally forgot about ziggy until you posted this - lol Too cute

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  9. NanFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Have fun stitching the traveling pattern!
    I love everything circa 80's. Can't wait to see Ziggy!

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  10. SylviaFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Ziggy - what a blast from the past!

    That traveling pattern will be very cut.

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  11. ChristineFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Congratulations on being the next travelling stitcher, I love the colours you chose.

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  12. CJFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Hi Karen - Congrats on the Travelling Pattern. I participated in the Sisterhood travelling pattern back in 2008, so glad someone decided to start another.

    As for Ziggy, I love Ziggy. I stitched one up many years ago. Seeing your post broght back some happy stitching memories.

    CJ

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  13. gracieFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Congratulations on getting the travelling pattern! You know, I think I still have a Ziggy book! I know I have a Disney one....the dolls are cute.

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  14. LynnFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Congrats on being the next travelling pattern stitcher! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.
    Your Ziggys are adorable!

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  15. BonnieFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Lucky you. Can't wait to see it stitched up!
    Good old Ziggy. That will be a classic.

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  16. MargaretFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Have fun with the traveling stitching pattern! I used to love Ziggy too! Great stuffed Ziggy's, and what fun to have a xs book of Ziggy!

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  17. AnnieFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Enjoy the traveling pattern!

    Your Ziggy stuff is so funny. I still have some Ziggy stickers. I love them!

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  18. RobertaFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Karen, you have gotten so much accomplished these past 2 months - congrats on the one finish from the 15 challenge. Love the chocolate linen with pink fiber. Everything looks great - Ziggy is just too cute!!

    I am trying to get caught up - have a great weekend.

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  19. CathFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Love the Ziggies , so cute . x

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  20. KateFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Lovely linen and thread choice - look forward to seeing it completed.

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  21. Lisa SFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Congratulations on getting the Travelling pattern!! I hope one day it will be my turn to stitch it!
    I love the floss colors & fabric color your chose to do it on. I have a pack of GAST Harvest colors that are also waiting patiently to be used here lol I like the way you put that!
    I love Ziggy too! I think I use to have the one with the bunny slippers! lol Too cute!
    Looking forward to seeing the TP & Ziggy finished.

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  22. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I am so glad that you got the travelling pattern! That fabric and floss is going to make it beautiful. Can't wait to see it worked up.

    Those Ziggys are so cute! My DS#1 was always into Garfield, so I have a book of Garfield patterns, and his Christmas stocking was one of those patterns. I am looking forward to seeing Ziggy coming to life!!

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  23. PumpkinFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I saw that! Congrats Karen and I can't wait to see it come to life :o)

    LOL! Ziggy...gotta love him :o) And those bunny slippers! Too cute!

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  24. LauraFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Back in the day I collected all the Christmas Ziggy dolls. We still put them under our tree every year. Even my older kids think they're cute. Love the Easter one. I haven't seen him before.

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  25. NickFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I really like the Ziggys. It's a nice surprise to find something you once enjoyed and be able to enjoy it again. Have fun stitching the Ziggy pattern, it looks like it will be fun!

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  26. NataliaFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Oh Ziggy is cute !!! What a perfect time to have him out :-) I like your new pattern too...

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  27. LoisFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    The travelling pattern is going to be lovely in those thread colours. It's always fun to rediscover something you'd long forgotten about. How cute are those Ziggys!!!!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    oh what a lovely pattern the threads you have chosen are perfect

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  29. Carol's StitchingFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Luck was with you in getting the next traveling pattern! I will be stalking you (LOL) to see when it is ready to leave your home and will keep my fingers and toes crossed hoping it comes to visit mine! :)

    Enjoy Ziggy!

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  30. lyndaFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Ziggy! What a blast from the past! I used to love him.

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  31. Francesca ViolettaFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    congratulations on getting the travelling pattern! and your Ziggys are very cutie! have a nice week end!

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  32. Susan in SCFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Can't wait to see the traveling pattern stitched. I had forgotten about Ziggy! Can't wait to see you stitch him too!

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  33. Lisa VFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Look forward to seeing the Travelling Pattern all finished up by you. I know you will make it into a lovely finished piece.
    LISA V

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  34. sheriFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Congratulations on having the Travelling Pattern stop by your house! It's a really nice pattern and you have chosen a fabulous palette. Can't wait to see it finished!

    Ziggy is too cool for school!

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  35. Charlene ♥ NCFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Oh, cool - another traveler! Ziggy is too cute. Aren't you glad you decided to save them? Happy Springtime!

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  36. LesleyanneFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Love the colours for the travelling pattern. Your ziggys are very cute - can't wait to see your stitched version.

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  37. Julie MFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I do remember Ziggy!

    Congrats on being chosen for the traveling pattern!

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  38. MaryFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Congrats on being the next Traveling Pattern stitcher! The threads you have chosen will be beautiful.


    Love the Ziggy dolls and can't wait to see some Ziggy stitching!

    Have a great week!

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  39. SiobhánFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I remember Ziggy!! What a blast from the past, LOL. I can't wait to see your progress on the Traveling Stitcher pattern!

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Congrats on getting the travelling pattern (what a great idea this is!)

    As for Ziggy - talk about a blast from the past!! lol

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  41. DaffycatFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    That thread pack is perfect! Lovely colors and I can't wait to see your version stitched up.

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  42. Di PaisFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Oh wow you have brought back such memories with the Ziggy pattern. I always love visiting your blog.

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  43. Kate+IceCreamFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Keep us posted on the traveling pattern progress!

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