Tuesday, December 31, 2013

The last of the ornaments & a winner~

....Greetings one & all....



Thanks to all the folks who entered the PIF giveaway !! I know these charts and goodies will have a good home and the winner will keep the spirit of Paying It Forward alive also....... Karen AZ is the winner!!! So, Karen, please email me and let me know when it's a good time to mail out this hefty envelope of goodies~~ Congrats!!

I'd also like to show you the last of the winter and Christmas goodies that I finished for myself....

Snowed In by Stacy Nash
Snowed In... By Stacy Nash.... A design gifted to me which was part of the Girls Club sponsored by Country Sampler in Spring Green WI...

Snowed In by Stacy Nash
Hand stitched details mounting the stitched piece to a padded book front..

Snowed In by Stacy Nash

And, the back was also cover with wool & hand stitched in place~
Snowed In by Stacy Nash


I stitched the smaller design on 25 ct over 1 and mounted it on the back for accent... Simple subtle touches.....
Snowed In by Stacy Nash

I can lean this on an easel or just lay it in my basket of prims~
Snowed In by Stacy Nash

Lastly, I'll share a couple finished ornaments I stitched for our tree this year....

Homespun elegance freebie

Homespun elegance freebie


32 ct linen, 2 over 2



32 ct linen, 2 over 2


Here's hoping each of you are blessed with happiness, health, warmth and balance this upcoming 2014~

Blessings,

Faye

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33 comments:

marly said...

Wonderful as always. Best wishes for 2014!

Catherine said...

Beautiful!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

All of your pieces are perfectly lovely! Thank you for your kind visit to my blog today. Have a blessed New Year!

Giovanna said...

Oh my, what beautiful finishes - congrats! A Very Happy 2014 to you and your loved ones.

Margaret said...

What beautiful finishes! Oh my -- I just love that house piece! Beautiful work as always! Happy New Year!

denise said...

Beautiful! Happy New Year!

natalysneedle said...

Beautiful finishes! Have a wonderful New Year!

woolwoman said...

Faye - I loved reading thru your last few blogs posts - I was so thrilled to see mom's adorable moosey Christmas ornament you finished! She will be thrilled too. We enjoyed it so much during the holiday season. Wishing you a wonderful new year filled with many happy stitches and much health and happiness! Melody

Krista said...

Beautiful finishes! Have a wonderful 2014, Faye!!

Syd said...

Such inspiring finishes! Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year!

Beehive Needleworks said...

Lovely finishes Faye!!!
Wishing you and your loved ones a splendid New Year...may your every wish come true!
Warmly,
Judy

MoonBeam said...

Truly beautiful finishes. Love the Stacy Nash and what you did to it.

Happy New Year!

Bobbi

Keeper of the Crowes said...

Oh my goodness, Faye!!! Just moved "Snowed In" up in my rotation. Then, I'm sending it to you to be finished!!! Love your creativity. Every piece you do is perfection. Wishing you the very best in 2014!!

Linda said...

Great finishes as always.

Linda

Barb said...

Beautiful work. The happiest of new years to you and your family!

Sherry :o) said...

Congrats to you winner. And beautiful finishes, as always, Faye. You do such beautiful finishing.

Charlene ♥ NC said...

I love that Snowed In piece, and you've finished it beautifully! Your ornaments are great, too. Congrats to Karen!

Happy New Year!

Anne said...

Gorgeous finishes Faye!! Love your style :D Wishing you all the best in 2014! Happy New Year!!

KIM said...

Beautiful!
And Congratulations Karen AZ!

Lynn said...

Beautiful finishes as always. Congrats to Karen. Wishing you happiness, health and peace for 2014!

Sharon said...

Faye, all your work is just exquisite! Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!

Melissa said...

Oh wow! These are just gorgeous! You are amazing!

Happy New Year, Faye!

Beth said...

So very pretty!

Unknown said...

Happy New Year!The finish 'Snowed In' is so gorgeous I love so much this stitch!

Peg said...

Beautiful finishes as always you must feel pleased, congratulations to Karen for being the winner I'm sure there will be many happy hours to be had with the prize.

I wish you well for 2014.

Peg xx

Andrea said...

Faye...wonderful finishes.

Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

Maggee said...

Those are some really cute finishes! As always, you do good work! Blessings in 2014!

tangerinedream73 said...

Faye,

Can you tell me the name of the designer and pattern name for the wreath ornament? Lovely work!


Amy Varnell-Miller

Christine said...

Wonderful job! Have a wonderful New Year, Faye, and as always, thank you for the inspiration!

Michelle said...

Such beautiful stitching and so perfectly finished! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

SewAmy said...

Happy New year! I love your tiny label, it is so precious. Can I ask where you got the holly design? I love holly and your ornament is beautiful.

Bekca said...

Congratulations to Karen! I hope you have a wonderful 2014 Faye, best wishes :)

Carole Z. said...

Love all your beautiful stitcheries! They are awesome.