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Saturday, April 28, 2012

My Bee Collection....

Some time ago I realized surprisingly
 that I had a few finishes with a
common theme of birds and bees.

So off to the framer I went and I now have
a great start to my by very own
"Birds & Bees" wall.

Diane Williams ~ "Joy in the Journey"

Goode Huswife ~ "Bird Tree"

Goode Huswife ~ "In the Bee Man's Garden"

My favorite molding....

BOAF ~ "No Bees No Honey"

The basketweave is perfect....

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April has been the busiest month and I
feel like I have been gone more
that I have been home!  
Hopefully May will be a little calmer.  
I have found time to stitch and am
very close to a finish. 

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes... 
I did decide to splurge on some
stash from Victorian Motto to
celebrate the occasion!


I will definitely be stitching something so
I can use the cluny trim... it is just yummy!

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We are headed to see Alison Krauss tonight
so I better get hopping...
hope you have a good stitchy weekend!
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46 comments:

  1. LittlebitApril 28, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    O..M..G!! I am green over all of your beautiful birds and bees pieces, Karen!! Do you even sleep??? Everything is very beautiful.

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  2. LesleyanneApril 28, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Your framed pieces look stunning. Great new birthday stash. Happy belated birthday.

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  3. dulcinellaApril 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Wonderful pieces, all of them! Must be such a joy to have a wall with all these birds and bees.

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  4. LanieApril 28, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Your "bees" are one of the most charming collections I've seen ... love that idea. And your frames are beautiful. Enjoy Alison Kraus ... lucky you!

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  5. HazelApril 28, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Love your Bee collection! x

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  6. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)April 28, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    What an awesome collection of birds and bees! I especially love the Goode Huswife pieces but they are all fabulous and each one, perfectly framed. Bee-utiful!

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  7. MargaretApril 28, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Ooooh, I love Alison Krauss! She's so talented! Love all your birds and bees samplers too. Those frames are wonderful!

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  8. JoanieApril 28, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    OHHH!!! How BEE-U-TIFUL!!! I love all those samplers! Wonderful finishes and great framing too!

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  9. DebApril 28, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I just love all your birds and bees pieces! I don't know which one is my favorite. All of them have wonderful frames!

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  10. DawnApril 28, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Happy Birthday! the pieces are beautiful and I love the moldings you used. Best wishes!

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  11. sanaApril 28, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Love your birds and bees collection!
    The frame is wonderful, too!

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  12. MouseApril 28, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    oooo lovely collection of birds and the bees ... not seen the top LHN one before ...and your frames are just perfect for each piece :)
    hope you enjoyed your evening out :) love mouse xxxxx

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  13. FayeApril 28, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Love the collection also!!! And Nancy is the best when it comes to those awesome hand dyed trims!! Hope you are having fun at the concert!!!

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  14. CatherineApril 28, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Wonderful frame choices to show off your beautiful stitches! I love the Bird Tree pattern ~ never seen that one before!!
    Enjoy you concert!

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  15. BarbiApril 28, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Great start to a Bee wall! I love those frames!!!

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  16. DeborahApril 28, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Love the birds and the bees collection. They will make a great wall!

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  17. BethApril 29, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Me too - or do I mean Bee Too! I've stitched "Bird Tree" and "No Bees No Honey" - I think I have seven or eight bees framed up. They are such a charming motif I think.

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  18. GiovannaApril 29, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Great bee collection - congrats!

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  19. BekcaApril 29, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Your framed pieces look gorgeous, you must be very happy with your new Bee wall :) Good for you for treating yourself, I can't wait to see how you use your new goodies.
    Best wishes.

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  20. butterflyApril 29, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Karen your work is always so beautiful I always like to look at your blog. HUGS

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  21. LynnApril 29, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Great collection Karen! I hadn't seen Bird Tree before. Love it! Hope you enjoyed your concert.

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  22. AnonymousApril 29, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    So beautiful. Very nice collection there. Such fabulous frames. :)

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  23. MyraApril 29, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Those are wonderful Karen and the frames are just perfect for each one.

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  24. CarolApril 29, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Oh, the birds and bees look fantastic, Karen! Beautifully stitched and finished as always :)

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  25. KristaApril 29, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    All such lovely stitchings!

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  26. Charlene ♥ NCApril 29, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Wow - now that's the way to start AND finish a wall. Those are beautifully done, and love your frame choices! I know you'll enjoy using those trims - aren't they wonderful? Hope y'all had a good time at the concert. Oh, and congrats on your win!!

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  27. PennyApril 29, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I don't think I've ever seen a birds and bees wall before. :) It certainly looks like you have a beautiful start! The trims and threads look wonderful!

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  28. blue star stitcherApril 29, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    All your birds and bees finishes are just sweet as honey!

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  29. JulieApril 29, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Beautiful framed pieces.

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  30. KateApril 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Love the framed pieces and the fabulous new stash. Hope you enjoy the concert.

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  31. BrendaSApril 29, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful framing Karen. I don't recognize the design by Diane Williams, could you tell me when it was published? Thanks!

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  32. SharonApril 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    What a beautiful wall! I love the theme idea - such pretty, pretty pieces! :)

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  33. MaggeeApril 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Hi there! Back from vacation in sunny and warm Florida, and catching up on my blogs! Happy Belated birthday! I have been stitching birds of late, and could do a Bird Wall!! Great Idea! Love all your pieces (have the Joy in the Journey one done and framed also!)and their frames! Hugs!

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  34. AnnetteApril 29, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    beautifull piece you have made..
    And what a lovely goodies..
    Enjoy it al..
    Have a great week.. Sunday is over here.. it's past midnight.

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  35. VeronicaApril 30, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    I love your birds and bees theme. Wonderful idea. Those pieces are so beautifully framed. Would love to see a picture of your birds and bees wall :)

    Hugs,
    Veronica.

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  36. BrigitteApril 30, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Oh Karen, what a wonderful collection this is. So, stick to the theme and your Birds nad Bees wall will soon be completely covered, lol. Great framing too.

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  37. SallyApril 30, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Your framed pieces are gorgeous Karen.

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  38. Poussy Stitches My LoveApril 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Oh que de merveilles c'est vraiment superbe !
    bisous bisous de FRANCE

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  39. The Inspired StitcherApril 30, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    What a great collection of pieces! I've had "No Bees, No Honey" in my basket o'joy awaiting its turn with the needle for a while now. Seeing yours makes me want to go get it out and start on it. LOL!

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  40. DaffycatApril 30, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Such wonderful birds & bees pieces. You can call it your sex education wall!

    Love your trims and threads birthday stash, What a treat!

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  41. RobinApril 30, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    You frame selections are great and suit your beautiful pieces well. Like the collection of snowman pillows. Too cute! Your trims and threads are great as well. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. BertieMay 1, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Gorgeous samplers!! The bees are buzzing here too:)
    Unusual frames and beautiful too, whished we could get those here! I recently worked with VM threads and they are fabulous!

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  43. FionaMay 1, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Your 'Birds and Bees' look fantastic. I look forward to see what you do with all your yummy Victorian Motto Stash.

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  44. NicoleMay 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Wow!! Your framer did an amazing job!! I bet they look wonderful on your walls!! Congrats!! :)

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  45. AnonymousMay 5, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Wow, those frames are amazing. I wish they had great frames like that at my framers.

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  46. Patty C.May 8, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Your framed work is just gorgeous!

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