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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Summer finishing....

These pieces have been waiting patiently in my "finishing" box for years...yes, years!   

When I caught the finishing bug
(he is so elusive) 
Satuday morning, I held on tight until
these were "finished"!

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BC "Buzzzzz"
Mystery  fabric w/recommended threads

Don't you just love this little simple design?  

I have been on the search for the appropriate
eggplant colored fabric but to no avail.  So I
abandoned the search.  After finishing, I
remembered I had this raffia in my stash that
matched perfectly.   I just love this little piece!

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BC "Pop"
Mystery fabric w/recommended threads

I can never have too much Americana.  

Not only was the little stitched piece waiting
patiently, but the pieces to make these little faux
appliqued pillows were too!  I found them when
reorganizing my stash.   They were intended to
adorn a sweatshirt but that idea was abandoned
years ago.  I remembered that Becky had created
some pin pillows and borrowed the idea.  


A little sewing and a little ironing resulted
in two big pops of color!

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Well....I'm off.   My nephew is graduating
from high school today...the first grandchild
on my hubby's side.  We are so proud of him
and can't wait to share this special
day for him and his family!

Happy stitching.....
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54 comments:

  1. Jackie's StitchesJune 12, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Very cute! I love the eggplant colored raffia with the green gingham and the stitching. And who doesn't love Americana? Congrats on your finishes!

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  2. Sweet SueJune 12, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Been there too, feels good huh:) Darling finishes!

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  3. blue star stitcherJune 12, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    i love the bent creek Buzzzz one, and the raffia is the perfect color with it!

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  4. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesJune 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Your BUZZZ turned out so pretty. Love the design and what you did with the raffia. You are so creative.
    ~Nan

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  5. CalamityJrJune 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Great finished! Enjoy your family day and make lots of memories!

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  6. LUNAJune 12, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Wow piękne!

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  7. CatherineJune 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Great finishes!! I love the sweetness of the first one!!

    Sounds like a wonderful family celebration!

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  8. DeborahJune 12, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful finishes! I love the patriotic pillows.

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  9. NanJune 12, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Isn't it funny how the finishing bug comes and goes. Next time you catch "him".....send him my way
    Your finishes are lovely and congrats to your nephew!

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  10. TeresaJune 12, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Love your finishes. And yes no one can have too much Americana. Cute pillows.
    Have fun at the graduation.
    Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

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  11. Babs in AlabamaJune 12, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Love them all, Karen, very creative ideas with all. I LOVE Americana and was bit by that bug last year. Just can't seem to get enough :)
    happy dancing for your finishes.
    hugs,
    Babs

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  12. LesleyanneJune 12, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Great finishes. Love the gingham and purple the best.

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  13. KarenJune 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    great finishes Karen! love them all! I have buzz stitched and has been tucked into a tuck pillow for awhile but he is coming out to be a pillow finish soon too. Congrats to your nephew!

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  14. ChristineJune 12, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Congratulations on being bit by the finishing bug! That 'buzz' pillow is to die for!

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  15. MargaretJune 12, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Great finishes! Good to catch the finishing bug once in a while. Congratulations to your nephew!

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  16. DaffycatJune 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    The Bent Creek finish is PERFECT!!! The eggplant raffia goes so well and makes a wonderful embellishment.

    Congratulations to your nephew!

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  17. SallyJune 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful finishing Karen. I love that BC one!

    Congratulations to your nephew:)

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  18. AngelaJune 12, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    What fantastic, beautiful finishes Karen :) Love that BC pillow!

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  19. NicoleJune 12, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Very cute finishes Karen!!! I always love to see what you're up to. You're so talented!! :)

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  20. BranlaadeeJune 12, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    beautiful finishing work! Glad you caught the bug! Now can you send him my way??

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  21. CarolJune 12, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    How beautiful all of them are, Karen! That purple raffia is just the perfect accent for Buzzzz! And your house will be positively brimming with patriotic finishes this 4th of July :)

    Enjoy the graduation and best wishes to your nephew!

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  22. BertieJune 12, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    They are beautiful Karen, the raffia does look great! The American's are fabulous too,:o)

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  23. Cindy's StitchingJune 12, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    what beautiful finishes. I love the colors. enjoy the graduation.

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  24. BrendaSJune 12, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Beautiful finishing! Love your patriotic pillows:)))

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  25. MouseJune 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    oohhhhh they are adorable :) love the buzzz he is really cute :) well done on all your finishing .. can you send the bug this way please just finished another crazy ..lol love mouse xxxx

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  26. TheresaJune 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful finishes!!!!!! Love your little pillows!!!!!!

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  27. RobinJune 12, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    So very cute! I don't know which one I like best. And let's not talk about that basket of finishes to finish. We all have one. Congrats to your nephew too.

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  28. HazelJune 12, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Gorgeous finishes. What or who is BC? The designer of Buzzzz. I just love it. x

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  29. mdgtjulieJune 12, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Grats to your nephew, and to you on all the nice finishes. I love the fabby you used for Buzzzz. It made a darling pillow!!

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  30. ColleenJune 12, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    How cute. Love the raffia on Buzz. I too am an Americana girl, pillows are darling. Congrats to the graduate!

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  31. MaryJune 12, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Such a sweet piece - it looks lovely. I don't think I have ever met the finishing bug!!
    Mary

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  32. MyraJune 12, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Wonderful finishes Karen. Hey, next time you are in search of a fabric, give me a yell. I have quite a stash of cottons and can probably help you out.

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  33. EllenJune 12, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Buzzz is simple and beautiful! Love your finish, that raffia is just perfect!

    Love your other pillows too!

    Hugs,

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  34. ChrisJune 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Karen,
    you are so talented!!
    beautiful finishing!!

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  35. ChristineJune 13, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Great finishes, I love the BC one

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  36. VinnieyJune 13, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Beautiful finishes, Karen. BC Buzzz is lovely.

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  37. TopchoJune 13, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Very cute, I love the colour combos :))

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  38. rionaJune 13, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Marvelous finishes ... any tips you have on capturing and keeping that elusive finishing bug would be greatly appreciated.

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  39. Charlene ♥ NCJune 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    What a productive Saturday! Love your finishes - you do fine work, there, you know! Hope the celebration was fun, and wish the best for the first grandson!

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  40. PumpkinJune 13, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    How adorable are those finishes! Great job Karen :o)

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  41. BethJune 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    The Finishing Bug served you well - very nice!

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  42. ShariJune 13, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    gorgeous, as always!!!!!!!!!!!

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  43. FionaJune 13, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Great finishes, could you send the finishing bug to me when you are finished with him.

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  44. KarenJune 14, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Beautiful finishes, Karen, I especially love the little Buzz pillow!

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  45. pamJune 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Fantastic finishes, just the right touch of eggplant I would say.

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  46. LoisJune 15, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Such nice finishes! I've that Buzzzzz stitched but have never done anything with it. I love how you finished yours!

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  47. BrigitteJune 15, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Oh, so nice, your finishes. Whenever I get to your blog I expect to see new finishes and I'm never disappointed, lol. The finishing bug seems to love you and to stay with you.That might be the reason why he has never come to visit me ??? LOL.
    I just love the little pillow with the raffia. So creative.

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  48. LynnJune 16, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I do love that raffia! It looks fantastic on this finish.
    They're all wonderful!

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  49. NickJune 16, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Both Bent Creek pieces are awesome, the designs and the pillow finishes! I love the colors in the Buzz design, and anything Patriotic is a favorite of mine!

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  50. BekcaJune 17, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I love the purple pillow! It's just too cute. I hope you had a lovely day celebrating your nephew's graduation from highschool. Best wishes and happy stitching to you.

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  51. SueJune 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Beautiful finishes.

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  52. SiobhánJune 19, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Sweet finishes, Karen! I love the applique pillows, too.

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  53. Dani - tkdchickJune 19, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Fantastic finishing! You did a GREAT job with Buzzz I love it!

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  54. LaineyJune 21, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Such gorgeous finishes Karen, Buzzzz is my favourite, love the purple raffia.

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