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Saturday, May 29, 2010

Patriotic finishes~~

Liberty and Justice
Little House Needleworks
32 ct flax linen, specified DMC threads

My pile of patriotic stitches were calling my name today from the craft room....So, I got busy~~ I "recyled" an old pair of my sons blue jeans for the denim on the front of this pillow and....

Backside of LHN pillow

Denim jeans/red check homespun cotton

I used the little coin pocket on the back for a pair of scissors to ride around in.... Kinda different, hunh??

A Prairie Year by The Prairie Schooler (circa 1986)

"Liberty" shop freebie by Lizzie Kate (circa 1999)

Then I decided to make a mini pillow to tuck into the heart pouch of the Prairie Schooler "A Prairie Year" I had seen someone else do....tied it up with bandana trim.... My "Liberty" pillow (Lizzie Kate) needed a few little buttons to keep her simple enough....

I've had Patriotic songs swirling in my head all day.... "With liberty and justice for all !" Hoping you all have a song in your heart and a prayer on your lips to honor those who fight and have fought for this wonderful thing we know as FREEDOM... Peace, Faye

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46 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 29, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    You are so talented I can hardly stand it! They are so dang cute!

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  2. HilleryMay 29, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    What a cute idea. I love the jeans.
    Excellent finishes.

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  3. staciMay 29, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    You are so creative Faye! I love all your finishes but that LHN denim pocket is the absolute cutest thing e-v-e-r!!!

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  4. Jennifer Ann FoxMay 29, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Very cute!

    Jennifer

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  5. SharlotteMay 29, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    I love love love the LHN pillow with the denim!! I had thought about doing the same thing for that pattern since I first seen it released. Just need to get the pattern.The pocket is a new twist and I love it!! I can hardly wait to see how you finish all the rest of that patriotic stash!

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  6. Tricia May 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Fabulous finishes to show today!! I just adore the Liberty & Justice pillow!!

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  7. KarenMay 29, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Faye.....you are just too creative!!!! I am going to steal your jeans pocket idea....it just too cute not to!

    I love all of your finishes and can't wait to see more. Hope you have a great holiday weekend!

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  8. MargaretMay 29, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Your finishes are so wonderful and creative! I love them!

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  9. AmyMay 29, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    TOO CUTE Faye - love the "recycled" jeans idea - might have to "steal" that one from you one of these days! ;-) You did a great job on all of them - congrats!

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  10. MyraMay 29, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Faye, you are just tooooo clever. I LOVE! the jeans and pocket idea. The other finishes are fabulous too but that one is just way cute!

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  11. BluMay 29, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Very cute! I'm definitely stealing the jeans idea!

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  12. Sweet SueMay 29, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    All are such nice finishes ~ me thinks we'll all be seeing a few more blue jean finishes:)

    Way to go Faye!

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  13. Cindy's StitchingMay 29, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    Faye - how create, the jean pocket is so cute. I love all of the designs. You must be proud.

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  14. CarolMay 29, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Amazing finishing ideas! The denim pocket is too cute! Way to go!

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  15. UnknownMay 29, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    too, too cute! You are so creative, Faye.

    Enjoy your weekend.

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  16. KarolMay 29, 2010 at 11:01 PM

    What cute finishs!!

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  17. Jackie's StitchesMay 30, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    All the finishes are gorgeous but I *really* love the LHN piece and your use of denim. Using the pocket to hold scissors is genius.

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  18. NancyMay 30, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    I love your patriotic finishes! That is so clever to use old jeans for finishing, and the pocket in the back is very cute! You are such a talented lady!

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  19. KarenMay 30, 2010 at 1:45 AM

    Very cute!!! I am with the other gals, might have to steal your jeans pocket idea! you are so clever!!!!

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  20. AndreaMay 30, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    Cuuuuuute!!!! Omg, I bet we see that back blue jean pocket copied a lot, it's an adorable idea!!
    Everything is so pretty :-)

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  21. BonnieMay 30, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    Love all your finishes Faye. The denim pocket is so cute. You are so creative.

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  22. LoisMay 30, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    I love how you used the denim pocket! These are all lovely finishes.

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  23. MoreenMay 30, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Wow! Your pillows are just gorgeous-the denim idea is amazing,
    You are very creative and I too think we will see lots more denim pockets.

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  24. SiobhánMay 30, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Fantastic finishes! What a clever idea to use the jeans--so neat!

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  25. SherryMay 30, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    What a great idea for the scissor pocket! I love it! And a great way to recycle!

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  26. Bernadett May 30, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    What a nice finishing.Very modern.Congrats.
    Betty

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  27. pjMay 30, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Faye you are so creative! And we are in the recycle mode so a great use of old jeans (which I know we all have some on hand). Thanks for sharing your finish...it looks like many are going to use your idea! Enjoy the weekend. pj

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  28. Charlene ♥ NCMay 30, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    How cute, creative, and festive! Great finishes!! Only a couple more weeks, and you'll be footloose.

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  29. DebbieSFLMay 30, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Love the denim pocket finish!!!

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  30. SherriMay 30, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Me, too! I love the jeans pocket idea. I used to make purses from old jeans and used the pockets to tuck things inside, but to use the pocket for scissors on the back of a pillow is a fabulous idea. You're such a trendsetter!

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  31. Patty C.May 30, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Your jean pocket idea is fabulous - great finishing ideas !!!!!!:)

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  32. Cathy BMay 30, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Awesome finishes Faye! Very patriotic!

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  33. Stitching CatMay 30, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Just to echo everyone else' comments, the LHN jean pocket finish is so cute and clever. I have this chart and really must get it stitched. I want to make the necklace too. Just might be the thing to work on today .....
    again, great finishes!

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  34. DianaMay 30, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Very cute finishing!

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  35. MicheleMay 30, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    love your finishes! reusing old jeans, what a great idea!

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  36. angelaswebyMay 30, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Faye :>)
    These finishes are amazing. How original and creative. I love the idea of the little pocket in the jeans being used for scissors - what a great way of recycling.
    Your work has inspired us all :>)
    I've been finishing today too - something I put off for as long as possible :>)
    Angela xx

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  37. MichelleMay 30, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Cute finishes!

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  38. AnonymousMay 30, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Hooray for the Red, white and blue!! Very nice finishes.

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  39. RobinMay 30, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    I can't wait to dig through my mending pile to see if I have a pair of jeans to repair......that may have been in the mending basket so long they no longer fit so I can do this too. Neat idea and nice finish.

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  40. The Scarlett HouseMay 31, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    You are just too clever! Cute...cute...cute!!

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  41. BekcaMay 31, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Such creative finishes, I love how you've recycled the denim!

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  42. Cathy from KentuckyMay 31, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Your finishes are so cute and so creative.
    I could hardly wait for the post and was not
    disappointed at all.
    What is the design in the background? Looks like one I may want to purchase.
    Can't wait for more.

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  43. BrendaSJune 1, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    What fabulous finishes! LOVE them all!

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  44. RanaeJune 1, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Super nice finishes, love the pocket for a pair of scissors.

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  45. KajsaJune 2, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Great finishing ideas! Everything turned out just beautiful!

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  46. Carolyn NCJune 2, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Love these finishes - so creative!

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