Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Post or stitch???

BlackBird Designs
December Stockings
**32 ct natural linen-specified overdye floss-brown seed bead hanger**

I have been on a little bit of a finishing frenzy this week and put together a few more goodies last night...

BlackBird Designs
December stockings
**32 ct linen from stash-Victorian Motto Red- red/umber seed bead hanger**


Sweet Sara had stitched me this cute pattern a couple months ago and I finally got to fabricate it into a little pillow...She even put my initials and her initals in the top right corner...Thanks again Sara~~



BlackBird Designs
Pins and Needles
Rustic Natural Rick-Rack with vintage button

(And here's what I put on the back)

Well, as my title implies..... I love to post but I NEED to get supper going so I can stitch~~~ Happy Stitches everyone~ Faye

44 comments:

Teresa S. said...

Faye-I love your stockings. When I first saw them I admit to not being enthused about them, but as I see more finishes they are sparking some interest. :) You did a great job!

Margaret said...

Beautiful stockings! I love them! Nice pillow finishing too! I know the feeling -- I want to go stitch too, as soon as I'm done with the blog reading. lol!

Hillery said...

Fantastic finishing. Great job.

Loraine said...

So cute! I'm glad you did a quick post to show us!

BeckySC said...

You have been busy, Faye :) They all look amazing and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pillow :)

Unknown said...

So glad you chose to post - what lovely stockings!

Andrea said...

Thanks for taking the time to post! Your stockings and the pincushion are fabulous!

xoxo

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

Love the stockings and the finished pinkeep !! You seem to be stitching alot. I need to get back in the stitching mood !!!

valerie said...

Beautiful stockings! You finish them so perfectly. Love the little pillow finish too!

Nancy said...

Gorgeous - both your stitching and Sara's!

Catherine said...

Lovely finishes!!

Littlebit said...

Oh my goodness..I'm SO jealous of your beautiful stockings!! And the little pillow finish is absolutely adorable, both stitching and finishing. I'm LOL--the word I have to type in is "Redrest." Do you think it's trying to tell me something?

Karen said...

You have been busy! Love those stockings...too cute. The fabric is so great with that design. Great job as usual.

Ranae said...

I love the BBD stockings, very nice finishing.
The BBD pillow is darling made up with the ric-rac and button

Yvonne..... said...

I love the stockings but I really do LOVE the pin cushions you put together. They are just so nice with the fabrics you choose. Great job!

Myra said...

Those stockings look fabulous Faye. Those have to be a bit tedious to finish and you did a great job. I love the little pin pillow - so sweet of Sara to stitch it for you.

Patty C. said...

Absolutely wonderful finishes
I loved them all !!!!

Nicky said...

Gorgeous finishing, that is perfect fabric on the back of the pillow, very pretty.

Vinniey said...

Beautiful stockings! And the little pillow is pretty too. gorgeous finishing. :)

Lois said...

Lovely finishes. Your BBD stockings are wonderful!!

Carol said...

Your finishes are amazing, Faye! I'm so scared to try the finishing on those stockings...

Brigitte said...

My of my, all those awesome BBD finishes that you were having lately. That's what I'd call a BBd addict, lol.

Katrina said...

Love the stockings and the cushion. Gorgeous finishing :-).

Karen said...

superwoman of finishing this week! :) they all look great as always Faye!

Deb said...

I just love all your stockings and the pin cushion pillow too! Beautiful finishes!

Berit said...

OMG I LOVE that first one! The colours! The House! The colours of the House!!

angelasweby said...

Goodness Faye,
These are absolutely lovely. What a feast of BD finishes :>) The stockings are gorgeous and what a lovely gift from your friend Sara! I really like the rustic way you have finished it.
Angela xx

JOLENE said...

Love your stockings....especially the Christmas flower one!!!! Gorgeous, you are on a roll. Happy Mother's Day Faye. Smiles....

Siobhán said...

Oh my gosh!! I seriously need to get back to my stockings, you have inspired me so much. Beautiful, Faye! I love your finishing. I love the idea for the pillow finishing, too. Your fabrics are a perfect choice for the pillow.

Nicole said...

Beautiful stockings and pillow!! Your finishing just perfect Faye!! I always look forward to your posts!

Carolyn NC said...

They all look awesome! And I especially love mine. :)

Joy said...

Beautiful finishes!! You have been busy!

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Beautiful stitching and finishing!

Cindy's Stitching said...

I adore these little stockings. they are so cute. I have done a couple myself, but not these patterns. Happy Mothers' day.

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. I see you are from NC too. You do beautiful cross stitch. Many years ago I stitched constantly, but now I mostly quilt. Hope you have had a wonderful Mother's Day. Love & blessings from NC!

saras said...

I love that first stocking! You need to show me how you did that!!

The Scarlett House said...

Your post was pure stitching eye candy. Great job on the little stockings.

Michelle said...

What beautiful stitching and finishing! The piece Sara stitched is also so lovely and perfectly finished.

Mr Spooky said...

I love your work! Especially the stockings! :o)

Kellie said...

I love all your projects. Those stockings are really adorable. :)

Patricia Lessell said...

Oh Faye your stitching and finishing are just superb. I love the stockings and the Blackbird design finish as well. Just gorgeous.
Lots of Love
Patti xxx

Dani - tkdchick said...

Wow! Your stockings are beautifully finished! And what a gorgeous pincushion you received!

Chris said...

Love the stocking ornaments, they are looking great. And love your Pin's and Needles finished pillow.

Nina said...

Gorgeous stockings :)) I also love the pincushion :)