Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Quiet Stitching.....

Still recovering from the hoopla this weekend....so yesterday I did a little quiet stitching on my new Stocking.....


I decided against the rik-rak....but I will use the fun ball fringe instead....
although I need to purchase some more {I have pinned some on to get the idea}


Over the weekend....I did pick up a few lovely pieces to add to my stash....
I love to add a touch of black....and these are fantastic!


And these two selections just made me feel comfortable and lived in....


So today....I hope to get back in the swing of things...I have lots of projects burning in my brain that I can't wait to see take form.....
Happy Tuesday!
mary
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13 comments:

  1. TiffanyJune 14, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    So you use this Perle Cotton thread for your quilting or just for decorative stitches? I'm very intrigued by your projects. I just took a hand quilting class but we used thread and tiny needles... I love the way your projects look tho with the big stitches and bright colors!

    Do these stitches hold the quilts together well - no snagging on toes? :) Appreciate the details!

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  2. MB in MIJune 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    LOVE the little ball fringe and your handquilting. Very sweet stocking!

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  3. LindaJune 14, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I too love the large stitches. How striking and a great decorative element. I too learned tiny stitches for hand quilting and would love to know how the larger ones hold up on a lap quilt?
    As always, your work is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. NickyJune 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Love the non-typical Christmas colours and the pompoms are just the thing - like mini-snowballs! Love it, need it, want to make my own...!

    Your fabric purchases - drama and comfort!

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  5. ~Carla~June 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!! Love the colours on the stocking, they're my favorite!! :)

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  6. Lish Dorset, crafterJune 14, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Ooh, I just picked up that tree pattern, too!

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  7. SusanJune 14, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Love the pom poms! Such a great use for them! And that tree fabric is fabulous too! you always have wonderful things to share which inspire me!

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  8. Material MaryJune 14, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    The stocking is lovely. Love the ball fringe. Congratulations on your college graduate!!
    Mary

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  9. Nanette MerrillJune 14, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I would love to make that stocking. Love to learn even stitching like this. I really love this.

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  10. Live a Colorful LifeJune 14, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Love those colors together--so gorgeous, as is your stitching!

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  11. RachaeldaisyJune 15, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    There's only one thing better than ric rac and that's pom pom fringing!! Your stocking is so beautiful. The hand stitching is the perfect finishing touch. love the new fabrics, especially the black tree shapes.

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  12. CardygirlJune 15, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Your stocking looks great...love the tree fabric!

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  13. LauraJune 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I LOVE the stocking!! Must.Get.Started. on Christmas projects!

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