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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Short Update

Hey, Friends!
Sitting with a cuppa is so easy and brings so much pleasure using the Keurig coffee maker DS gave me.  I was planning to go out today to take for exchange a couple of things and a bit of business, but stitching is so much more fun!
I couldn’t resist stitching the BBD ‘Joy’ RAC I received before Christmas  with those gorgeous Belle Soile silks – wonderful, almost fluffy.  See the plans for finishing?  Thank you again – whoever you are.  It was a Joy, indeed!
Edited to add, Victorian Motto (chenille pictured) is having a giving away on New Year's Day!  Link on sidebar --> 

I have also been stitching away on the last couple of pieces for 2011 – had to get over that 30 mark.  Winter Row – just a bit short so I improvised and snuggled the snowman into the last few of the alphabet.  

Did I tell you about the silk fibers I got from Amy Mitten,Fibers to Dye For? They are called Smooth Operator, and simply luscious!  I used them on the Merry Christmas ornie that’s stitched but not finished.

I’m trying to make a list – not a challenge – of some of the things I want to stitch for 2012.  We’ll see how this works out!

Thanks for stopping by!  I appreciate y’all and look forward to watching all your projects’ progress in 2012.

PeaceëLoveëJoy
and Happy Stitching  
CharleneSC

20 comments:

  1. Your bbd looks fantastic. So does the row and the ornament.
    Looking forward to see your list .
    Wishing you a blessed 2012

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  2. lovely projects with lots of nice floss :) pwetty indeed :D

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  3. Beautiful BBD 'Joy', I love the colors. Winter Row is so cute & the fabric color is perfect for winter. Love all your new threads. Happy Stitching!!

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  4. Love that BBD 'Joy".
    I'm not doing a challenge either for 2012. Just working on stuff.
    Wishing you a Happy New Year.

    Many stitches.
    Jackie

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  5. Love all the stitching! I love Amy Mitten's fibers. They are so nice to work with! Happy New Year!

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  6. love your finishes! Joy is lovely ... wasn't it a fun stitch?! I finished mine last week.

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  7. I have wanted to try those fibers!! You will have to lmk how you liked them.... I, too, need to pencil my 2012 list down...There is SO much I want to stitch and I have most already on hand....I had better get busy and work out of my stash this year!! And did I hear you mention you getting a Keurig? Dontcha love it!?? I got a new slicker model for Christmas also...So, the one I already had is now in the craft room....Yes, we are rotton!! tee-hee...

    Take care my friend and I hope you ring in the New Year peacefully and are blessed throughout the year!!!

    Take care, Faye

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  8. As always, lovely stitching. I have all four seasonal rows--even have the fabric for winter row! Guess I could get that done quick enough, eh? I look forward to seeing your list. I may attempt something like that this weekend, when I have time off finally!! This has been the longest week! Happy New Year!

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  9. Beautiful stitching, Charlene. I love the colours of Joy. Very cheerful. Winter Row is cute too and the silks look so luscious!

    Hugs,
    Veronica.

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  10. Fantastic stitching, Charlene! I really love the BBD ornament--I need to get that stitched soon. I'm hoping to be able to stitch ornaments throughout the year but I say that every year and by January 15, I'm packing stuff away. LOL I'm hoping!

    I am making lists for 2012, too. I have the WIPocalypse stuff sorted but have a list a mile long of things that I want to start, too. I need to invest in some speed needles! LOL

    Happy new year!

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  11. Beautiful projects Charlene! I'm having fun deciding what to stitch next year, but I just have a mental list. I look forward to seeing what you will stitch. Happy New Year!

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  12. Charlene - very nice. Love the BBD ornie. I scanned it and printed the pic on my color printer and used this for my gift tag this year. Marty

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  13. I love All your projects. Belle Soie if a favourite silk of mine.

    Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy New Year, may it bring you gifts of joy, health and happiness and lots of stitching time for you.

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  14. ooooo lovely stitching and glad you give a good review on the Amy Mittens Fibres to dye for.. threads ,... have got a sampler that uses them and haven't ordered them before ... hope you have a wonderful stitchy new year :) love mouse xxxx

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  15. Great progress on Joy. I just finished mine the other day. Love it! just need to "finish" it now but i want ot do that this weekend once the craft room is cleaned up a bit. LOL

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  16. You've been a busy girl. I love snowman row. Happy New Year Girl!
    Can't wait to see what you have in store for us in 2012.

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  17. All your stitching is so pretty and that finishing fabric for the BBD piece is perfect! We got a Keurig for Christmas too and I just love it. Happy New Year!

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  18. I stitched those little snowmen - I need to get it framed !!!!

    Love your work ;)

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  19. Love that winter row, Charlene. Hope you have a great New Year, much better than the last one!

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  20. Love that sweet little "joy" bird, so delicate. Beautiful!

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