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Sunday, December 2, 2012

On the 1st day of Christmas....


....I was busy!

Penelope from Beehive Needleworks posted a sweet Christmas freebie on Friday.  I had linen and thread at hand so I stitched it up.

 Beehive Needleworks "Christmas Wishes" freebie
stitched on 32ct linen w/ Victorian Motto

I just couldn't put this one away so I gathered my finishing supplies and came up with this.  (Faye...your blog offers the most wonderful inspiration for finishing!)  I just love the red ticking fabric!   I think I can see more "red" stitching in my future.

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Since my sewing machine makes limited appearances, I tackled  some earlier finishes that have been anxiously waiting some dressing.

With Thy Needle "Friendship Samplers"

With Thy Needle "Autumn Splendor"

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Tanya from Scarlett House offered this memento at the Pals Fall Fling and I just had to stitch it after seeing Faye's, Michele's and Charlene's finishes.

Stitched on 25ct Mocha Vintage
over one w/DMC

This little design seemed to take forever....that sand and water were a killer.

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And lastly, I have stitched two ornaments from the new JCS Ornaments issue and they are now ready to hang on my tree.

Glory Bee "Joy to You 2012"
stitched on 32ct. coffee-dyed linen w/DMC

Stitcherhood "Christmas Morning"
stitched on 32ct coffee-dyed linen
w/Victorian Motto

If you made it this far, thanks for visiting.   I do have two more finishes that require finishing with a special touch so I hope to tackle those today.   Fingers crossed I don't ruin them.

I hope you have are having a great weekend...
happy stitching!
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51 comments:

  1. butterflyDecember 2, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Wow you have been so busy ,what beautiful ornaments just fab love them all. hugs.

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  2. BethDecember 2, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Karen, You weren't just busy, you were BUSY!
    What a bunch of great Eye Candy you now have too. Really like all the With my Needle pieces, oh and the Christmas ones too, oh and the beach one...guess that would be everything!

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  3. MargaretDecember 2, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Wow! You did all of that in one day? Beautiful finishing! I especially love those Friendship ones from With Thy Needle. All are wonderful!

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  4. Keeper of the CrowesDecember 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Wonderful finishes, Karen!
    Linda

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  5. stitchersanonDecember 2, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Beautiful finishes, absolutely gorgeous

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  6. BrendaSDecember 2, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful finishes Karen! You were a busy lady on the 1st Day of Dec:))

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  7. KristaDecember 2, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Wow, you have gotten so much accomplished! Love all the ornaments and how you switched the colors on the Christmas morning to red and green, love it like that. That Pals pattern is so sweet, I loved it when I saw it on Faye's blog too. I would love to try to get to the next retreat, looks like it was a great time!

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  8. Charlene ♥ NCDecember 2, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    You sure did have a busy 1st Day! Great finishing - on so many pieces.

    Ho...ho...ho! Merry Christmas!

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  9. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesDecember 2, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Wow, now that's lots of finishing. Every thing is done so beautifully. And you're right Faye is a real inspirations.
    A very merry to you!
    Nan

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  10. Il Cassetto dei BottoniDecember 2, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Very beautiful!

    Matilde

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  11. Jackie's StitchesDecember 2, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful finishes as always! I love the red ticking too. You certainly accomplished a lot and I'm sure the special finishes you're working on will be beautiful.

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  12. SiobhánDecember 2, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Karen, your stitching and finishing are all so pretty! Great job.

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  13. BiancaDecember 2, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Karen,
    All of your finishes are so beautiful! If you don't mind, I have a couple questions, as I admire them so much. On the Christmas Wishes piece, I just love the twine bow with the bells. I was wondering how you attach it, and if you do so before or after sewing. Also, I love the little stick pins you have adorning the other pillow finishes. Did you buy them like that or did you add the beads yourself? Thanks for reading my questions :)
    Bianca

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  14. ShebafudgeDecember 2, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Lots of lovely finishing - congratulations!

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  15. FayeDecember 2, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    All the finishes are just wonderful!!! Thanks for the plug also.... Wasn't that jingle bell bow attachment fun??? You are on a definite roll my friend!!!!

    Many blessings, Faye

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  16. AliDecember 2, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Wow!! They are all gorgeous your stitching and finishing are brilliant xx

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  17. ChrisDecember 2, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Such wonderful finishes Karen!!
    They are all just beautiful.
    I hope that you have a wonderful December!

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  18. VickieDecember 2, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Wonderful! All of them, but most especially the Friendship Sampler pieces. =)

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  19. NicoleDecember 2, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Oh wow Karen!! Everything is beautiful! Congrats on all your finishes!

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  20. MaryDecember 2, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    You've definitely been busy!! Love all the wonderful finishes.

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  21. ScrapDecember 2, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    oh la la ! lovely stitching !

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  22. KatrinaDecember 2, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    ohhh just lovely Karen!

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  23. ShellyDecember 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Great finishing! And that red ticking fabric...I'm going to have to find me some:)

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  24. TrinikiDecember 2, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    BEAUTIFUL WORKS!!!!!!!

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  25. MyraDecember 2, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Wow! You have been busy Karen. Lovely finishes all. Thanks for the link to the freebie too.

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  26. KatrinaDecember 2, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Everything is so, so pretty!!!! I especially love the pincushion from the retreat, too cute.

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  27. CatherineDecember 2, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Wonderful finishes! I love them all!! Thanks for that link ~ I'm off to print it out.

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  28. Susan in SCDecember 2, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I love your stitching. I just drool over them every time. Love your finishes!,

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  29. Lisa VDecember 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    All such wonderful finishes Karen.

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  30. Cathy BDecember 2, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Excellent finishes!

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  31. LauraDecember 2, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Amazingly beautiful and gorgeous finishes!!!!!!! Very exciting!!!

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  32. DeborahDecember 2, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful finishes!

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  33. GlennaDecember 2, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Wow--you finished up a lot! My machine makes limited appearances also--such a pain to get out and put away and even use. I so much prefer just to stitch! I absolutely love the red ticking and all your finishes--but especially the red!

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  34. LoraineDecember 2, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Your finishing is wonderful! I am especially taken with your friendship samplers.
    Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us!

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  35. Patty C.December 3, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Love your finishing !!! I agree Faye is an inspiration but I must add - SO ARE YOU ;)

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  36. Annette-CaliforniaDecember 3, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Such pretty Stitching and finishes Karen. I really love your jingle bell bow. I want to try that:) You are an inspiration too.
    love Annette

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  37. GiovannaDecember 3, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    What a lovely bunch of finishes, congrats.

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  38. ShirleeDecember 3, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Wonderful finishes! Thank you for posting the link to the Merry Christmas ... I'm going there now to get it : )

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  39. CarolDecember 3, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Wow! You've sure been busy, Karen--everything looks wonderful and I do love that ticking fabric! Thanks for the freebie link, too--hadn't seen that one yet!

    Enjoy your very busy December :)

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  40. HeatherDecember 3, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I love how you have finished everything! I love the new freebie, I will have to check it out!

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  41. Vonna PfeifferDecember 3, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    How very pretty each and every finish is! Good job you!

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  42. Friendship CrossingDecember 3, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I LOVE your finishes Karen!! they look absolutely darling!! Esp. the ones w/the red/white ticking! My favorite color scheme!

    I may have to 'borrow' some ideas from you/Faye! :))

    Hugs,
    Tanya

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  43. FionaDecember 3, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Lots of pretty finishes.

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  44. The Inspired StitcherDecember 3, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    What beautiful finishes! Thank you so much for sharing them with us today. You go girl!

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  45. AnneDecember 3, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Wow Karen! Such gorgeous finishes!! I really love that red ticking fabric and would love to find some but our "big" city is sorely lacking in fabric. Both you and Faye are wonderful finishers :D

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  46. valerieDecember 4, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Wow, you've been busy! All your finishes are gorgeous!!

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  47. LynnDecember 8, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Gorgeous finishes Karen! You really put your sewing machine to good use. I love the red ticking too. It always makes a great finish. Thanks for the link to the freebie. It will be a quick stitch.

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  48. CarinDecember 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    your ornaments are amazing !

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  49. MelanieDecember 10, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Love them all! Just gorgeous little pieces. :)

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  50. NancyDecember 11, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Gorgeous stitching and finishing on all. Merry Christmas! Nancy

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  51. MaryDecember 13, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Karen, I love them all!!! Beautiful finishing!

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