Finishing tips....

Thanks for all of your comments regarding

my little fat men.   If you are even
thinking about stitching them, go ahead
because they are aquick and fun stitch. 

I hope LK does another series!

I've had several people ask how I attach

my ric rac and thought I would share

my best stitch for finishing trim....

a liquid stitch!

My sewing skills, when it comes to detail,

are limited (which means I'm just lazy!)

Another stitcher recommended this to me one

time and I have to say I'm hooked.   It is very easy

to use, dries quickly but still allows you to adjust

your trim before it is set.  It doesn't take too much

either so my little bottle has lasted me for over

a year now.  I have used it with chenille trim

also without a hitch.   I know there several

brands available and expect you would 

get similar results.  

Someone else asked about the look of the ric rac

so I thought I would show a pic from the side. 

The backing fabric I chose is more for form

than fashion.   The fabric is actually an outdoor

canvas and I used it for its stiffness.  Once
stuffed, the little pillow holds its shape better.

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I picked these beauties up today from my framer

and thought I would share.   By this time

tomorrow, all will be gracing my wall.

CHS "Americana"

I {love} this frame molding.

BOAF "Bitter Flower Sampler"

The darker frame really changed the look of this sampler.

BBD "Their Song"

 

I used the same molding for this one because of the

little hint of gold detail.

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Well...I hope to have another Challenge finish

this weekend so I am off to stitch! 

Happy stitching....

Flock of Blackbirds......

One blackbird.....

 

BBD "Their Song'
32ct. LL Buttercream w/

GA/ST/Victorian Motto threads

I put the last stitch in this one last night and have

to say this has to be one of my favorite BBD

designs.   (Well....until I stitch the next!)

I used Victorian Motto reds and greens

and love the slight difference in color

it gave the design.

  

I almost hated to see this one end.

Two blackbirds.....

BBD sample from "Willow House"

(photo courtesy of Karen R)

I participated in the F&S BBD Exchange 

awhile back and never did post my

stitched piece to Karen R. 

(Oops... I realized I forgot to take a

picture of my finish so I had to borrow Karen's. ) 

I took a little snippet from the design and 

realized how versatile BBD designs are with

so many "small designs" within one large design.

 

Three blackbirds....

I spent last Saturday with Amy and picked

up some of the BBD books I just couldn't

live without a moment longer!  I have 

been searching for Peppermint & Holly

and was so excited to see DSL had a few

copies.  Fearing I would miss my chance to

get some of the other books, I decided I

better not wait!

and Four.....

From "My Heart is True"

When I saw this design, I knew that

I just had to stitch it....now!   Amy had the

blue gingham linen and, after a nice soak

in a coffee bath, my needle is ready to go. 

I am using DMC for this one and will give the

linen another dip once stitched.

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Well...if you made it this far, thanks for visiting!  

Hoping you are enjoying cooler days and

happy stitches....

Crazy Challenge Day 4....

BBD "Their Song"

32 ct. Lakeside Linen Buttercream

Victorian Motto & WDW

I'm just lovin' this Buttercream .... yummy!