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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Summer Jubilee.....


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)
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60 comments:

  1. JanMarch 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    I like it! You thread choices are great.

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  2. MyraMarch 20, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    That really pops on that linen Karen. Great job!

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  3. FayeMarch 20, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    I love how you made it your own!! Very nice with those VicMotto threads~~~ Take care PAL, Faye

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  4. pamMarch 20, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I love it! too cute! fun desgin

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  5. Natasha March 20, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Seems as if everyone is having a bit of a heat wave! We are getting more rain tomorrow night which for me is just fine.

    I 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!!

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  6. MargaretMarch 20, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Oh my gosh!! It's soooo gorgeous! I love the colors you used!!

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  7. TeresaMarch 20, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Beautiful Karen....I loved stitching that one....nice color changes.

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  8. BethMarch 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    And 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.

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  9. MaggeeMarch 20, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I 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!

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  10. DeborahMarch 20, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Great finish! Love the color changes.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    lovely stitches

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  12. AngelaMarch 21, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Love 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!

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  13. ChristineMarch 21, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    I 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!

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  14. VeronicaMarch 21, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Congratulations on a wonderful finish. The colours are lovely on that dark fabric.

    Hugs,
    Veronica.

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  15. Diane (di)March 21, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    Karen, I love your thread conversion and the colors are gorgeous on that fabric.

    I 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

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  16. LesleyanneMarch 21, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Gorgeous. Love the fabric and thread colours you have chosen. Can't wait to see your last fat man lol.

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  17. ChristineMarch 21, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    That is lovely, the colours are gorgeous

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  18. LoisMarch 21, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    Karen, it's lovely! I love the colours you've gone with.

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  19. HildaMarch 21, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    Dear Karen,
    I really love all the BBD Charts. And your last one turns out wonderfully on this grey linen (especially the pink tones!)
    Hugs
    Hilda

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  20. GiovannaMarch 21, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Very pretty finish - congratulations!

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  21. ChrisMarch 21, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Beautiful finish Karen!
    I love the colors, Nancy's floss is beautiful.

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  22. MouseMarch 21, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    ohhh that looks fab and really vibrant :) hope it cools down for you a wee bit :) love mouse xxxxx

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  23. Jackie's StitchesMarch 21, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    I love the substitutions you made - the colors on this piece are gorgeous!

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  24. PumpkinMarch 21, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Just lovely Karen! I think you did awesome with the color changes :o) Must feel great to have another finish under your belt.

    It's been like summer here too. I wish I wasn't so limited in my clothing choices right now. LOL!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Wow! Love it! Great, great colors! Hot weather here too in Wisconsin.

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  26. SallyMarch 21, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    What a pretty finish. Love those colours.

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  27. Keeper of the CrowesMarch 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    It 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!!
    Linda

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  28. The Inspired StitcherMarch 21, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Love your colors on this one! I know just what you mean about March's funny weather this year too.

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  29. Babs in AlabamaMarch 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I love this chart. I love how you changed the colors and used Nancy's. I like your suggestion about the pin cushion.

    I 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 :)

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  30. LanieMarch 21, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    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!

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  31. DebMarch 21, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Love how your Summer Jubilee turned out and I love the colors you used! Gorgeous!!

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  32. KristaMarch 21, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Great finish, Karen! Love the fabric and colors... they really POP on that fabric!

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  33. butterflyMarch 21, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Always love your stitching Karen, what a lovely chart.

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  34. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Hello

    Just found your blog.

    That is such a lovely design, the colours you have chosen are beautiful.

    Happy stitching.

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  35. SolstitchesMarch 21, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful! It's a lovely design and it's so nice to see how Nancy's threads look stitched up.

    Margaret

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  36. DaffycatMarch 21, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    I know...the weather is one extreme or the other! Seriously. It can stop now.

    This is a wonderful finish, Karen! I love the colors and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

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  37. AnnetteMarch 21, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Lovely piece you have stitched!!
    Give some warm weather to e.. here it is not hor enough..lol

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  38. KatrinaMarch 21, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Gorgeous finish!!!! I love it.

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  39. FionaMarch 21, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Very niceou have piece that you have stitched. The colours changes are very pretty too.

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  40. Lisa VMarch 21, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Lovely finish Karen.

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  41. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I really love the Jubilee, and especially your color changes.

    Please do stitch a snowman with hopes that it will cool our world off a little!

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  42. CatherineMarch 21, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Love it! Those colors just pop on that fabric!!

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  43. valerieMarch 22, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Beautiful finish! The colors are amazing!

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  44. Patty C.March 22, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    I always enjoy your work - So beautiful :)

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  45. LynnMarch 22, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I think Mother Nature has a screw loose lately! We are also going through that hot spell.

    I love how you've changed the colours in your BBD. Really lovely!!

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  46. Charlene ♥ NCMarch 22, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    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?

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  47. NicoleMarch 22, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Congrats on the finish, Karen!! It turned out so pretty!!!

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  48. MelanieMarch 22, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I love it!!!!!!!!! :)

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  49. RanaeMarch 22, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Pretty BBD!!

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  50. JulieMarch 22, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Loving the colours in this one Karen

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  51. Francesca ViolettaMarch 23, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    wonderful pink tones, I like very much yr finish!
    Also here in Italy we have too hot for this time of the year
    greetings

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  52. KateMarch 23, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Lovely finish - so vibrant. Looking forward to seeing your snowmen.

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  53. BekcaMarch 24, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Gorgeous 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!
    Best wishes.

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  54. LouiseMarch 24, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Karen, absolutely beautiful!!
    I love the background of your blog. It is so pretty. I wish you a blessed weekend!
    Raggedystitches,
    Louise

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  55. BrigitteMarch 25, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    I just love this one. It looks gorgeous on that fabric whose colour makes the thread colours pop out. Your thread conversion worked great.

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  56. MicheleMarch 25, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    wow! love how it's looking!!

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  57. DebbieMarch 28, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    ABSOLUTLY AMAZING... THAT`S ALL I CAN SAY!
    I`M SPEECHLESS FOR ONCE! LOL

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  58. JackieMarch 29, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Karen, it's beautiful and I like the change of colors you used.
    TFS.

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  59. JoyMarch 31, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Beautiful finish Karen!! Congrats!

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  60. JeanneApril 5, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Lovely 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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