Well....I went from stitching winter to
summer and the weather here in South Carolina
followed suit. It just plain hot....too hot for
March so I will be switching back to a
winter design very soon.
Come on Mother Nature....give us a break!
Here is summer that I do like....
BBD "Summer Jubilee"
stitched on 32ct R&R 18th Century Blackbird
w/Victorian Motto threads
I decided to convert the colors to my Victorian
Motto threads which gave me more "pink" tones.
Although the colors are different, I really do like
the way it turned out.
My favorite part of the sampler.
This would make a cute little pin cushion.
Funky vase .... got to have one of those!
A little Americana is the perfect touch.
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Well...I have one more fat snowman left to stitch
and think I need to start him so I can cool off.
Happy spring!
(disguised as summer)
I like it! You thread choices are great.
ReplyDeleteThat really pops on that linen Karen. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love how you made it your own!! Very nice with those VicMotto threads~~~ Take care PAL, Faye
ReplyDeleteI love it! too cute! fun desgin
ReplyDeleteSeems as if everyone is having a bit of a heat wave! We are getting more rain tomorrow night which for me is just fine.
ReplyDeleteI love you'r finish this one has been on my to do list for ages. I think I may have to try these VM threads. They look so pretty. Could you possibly tell me your conversion?
Have a great night and stay cool!!
Oh my gosh!! It's soooo gorgeous! I love the colors you used!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Karen....I loved stitching that one....nice color changes.
ReplyDeleteAnd here in the Pac NW winter still has a hold of us - possible snow tonight / tomorrow morning. Your BBD is so pretty - I like your thread conversion.
ReplyDeleteI have always liked that design, and your version is no exception! I love the colors you used. So what if it is pinkish?? What's wrong with pink??!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! Love the color changes.
ReplyDeletelovely stitches
ReplyDeleteLove the finish, such wonderful Summery colors! Honestly it's pretty darn hot up here in Southern Ontario too.....for March it's waaaaaaaaaay to hot. Where is Spring? Did we miss it? Or maybe that was the Winter? Disguised as Spring? LOL. I just hope it cools down soon....way down!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you chose to use! Nothing wrong with stitching a season early but I do understand not wanting the heat to arrive just yet!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a wonderful finish. The colours are lovely on that dark fabric.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Veronica.
Karen, I love your thread conversion and the colors are gorgeous on that fabric.
ReplyDeleteI know, I know... was winter spring and now spring is summer?!? All I know is whatever we did to tick Mama Nature off, somebody please tell her we will never do it again. lol
Gorgeous. Love the fabric and thread colours you have chosen. Can't wait to see your last fat man lol.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely, the colours are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteKaren, it's lovely! I love the colours you've gone with.
ReplyDeleteDear Karen,
ReplyDeleteI really love all the BBD Charts. And your last one turns out wonderfully on this grey linen (especially the pink tones!)
Hugs
Hilda
Very pretty finish - congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish Karen!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors, Nancy's floss is beautiful.
ohhh that looks fab and really vibrant :) hope it cools down for you a wee bit :) love mouse xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI love the substitutions you made - the colors on this piece are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely Karen! I think you did awesome with the color changes :o) Must feel great to have another finish under your belt.
ReplyDeleteIt's been like summer here too. I wish I wasn't so limited in my clothing choices right now. LOL!
Wow! Love it! Great, great colors! Hot weather here too in Wisconsin.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty finish. Love those colours.
ReplyDeleteIt is Summer her too, Karen, but I'm not complaining considering what it could be mid-March. I love this design and the conversion makes it even more fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Love your colors on this one! I know just what you mean about March's funny weather this year too.
ReplyDeleteI love this chart. I love how you changed the colors and used Nancy's. I like your suggestion about the pin cushion.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the weather and living in Alabama, I think we are really in for a hot turbulent time.
beautiful stitching. I do have that chart :)
Hi Karen! I'm new to your lovely blog! Your cross stitch and papercraft finishes are delightful! Your BBD Summer is on my to do list...I hope to stitch up some Americana pieces this year...we'll see! I have to say I'm LOVING the early Spring we're having in western PA! Usually our weather in March is UGGHHH! But the severe storms and destruction the early warm weather is bringing is frightening. Look forward to following your blog!
ReplyDeleteLove how your Summer Jubilee turned out and I love the colors you used! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish, Karen! Love the fabric and colors... they really POP on that fabric!
ReplyDeleteAlways love your stitching Karen, what a lovely chart.
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog.
That is such a lovely design, the colours you have chosen are beautiful.
Happy stitching.
Beautiful! It's a lovely design and it's so nice to see how Nancy's threads look stitched up.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
I know...the weather is one extreme or the other! Seriously. It can stop now.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful finish, Karen! I love the colors and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Lovely piece you have stitched!!
ReplyDeleteGive some warm weather to e.. here it is not hor enough..lol
Gorgeous finish!!!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteVery niceou have piece that you have stitched. The colours changes are very pretty too.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish Karen.
ReplyDeleteI really love the Jubilee, and especially your color changes.
ReplyDeletePlease do stitch a snowman with hopes that it will cool our world off a little!
Love it! Those colors just pop on that fabric!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! The colors are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your work - So beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI think Mother Nature has a screw loose lately! We are also going through that hot spell.
ReplyDeleteI love how you've changed the colours in your BBD. Really lovely!!
It turned out beautifully, Karen! As for Mother Nature - I've said many times that I thought we skipped spring and went directly to summer, but I believe this is the first time I remember skipping winter and going directly into spring/summer! Happy Fatman stitching! Did you have a chat with L*K?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish, Karen!! It turned out so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeletePretty BBD!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the colours in this one Karen
ReplyDeletewonderful pink tones, I like very much yr finish!
ReplyDeleteAlso here in Italy we have too hot for this time of the year
greetings
Lovely finish - so vibrant. Looking forward to seeing your snowmen.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish! Our weather has been perfect for spring, warm but not too hot with lovely, cool breezes. I hope the weather sorts itself out for you soon!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes.
Karen, absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love the background of your blog. It is so pretty. I wish you a blessed weekend!
Raggedystitches,
Louise
I just love this one. It looks gorgeous on that fabric whose colour makes the thread colours pop out. Your thread conversion worked great.
ReplyDeletewow! love how it's looking!!
ReplyDeleteABSOLUTLY AMAZING... THAT`S ALL I CAN SAY!
ReplyDeleteI`M SPEECHLESS FOR ONCE! LOL
Karen, it's beautiful and I like the change of colors you used.
ReplyDeleteTFS.
Beautiful finish Karen!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish Karen .....at one time I had this kitted up but I think many years ago as I beleive this was a fairly early "Loose Feathers". Well maybe one of these days I'll get around to it - yours is an inspiration!
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