Sunday, November 28, 2010

4 down.....many more to go~~

Friday and Saturday turned out to be productive for me....I found my creative mo-jo and set my sights on a finishing frenzy in the craft room.......I'm just not one for the Black Friday Sale-a-ramas...So, I got busy at home....

First, I wanted to make something a little different with the recent freebie that Nan of Threadwork Primitives designed......... I just added the 3 little motifs at the top and here is what I came up with...simple and prim... Thanks again Nan for all the wonderful designs you continue to give us!!!




32 ct coffee stained linen
Victorian Motto burnt red thread
Victorian Motto grass green thread
Next I wanted to make a pin keep with the recent freeibe from 123citrouille I had shown you in a recent post...I even used some old red thread I found at my moms on Thursday....No telling how old that thread is but it was strong enough to use when lacing my linen and backing fabrics.....

If you think you are seeing double on this design, you are....I had made one of these LHN ornaments for the PALS retreat back in October....Amy had posted that she got the ornament and she loved how I used jingle bells in place of the specified candy cane button....So, I decided to make this ornament in a similar fashion....Just different lace and ribbon............

Little House Needleworks
Peppermint Twist
30 ct Vintage Buttercream
specified threads

Lastly I will show you the little stocking I had found while blog surfing by hearty-craft...I love stitching up her freebies and this one was no exception!!! Quick and monochromatic....Just like I love it....And, of course I used overdyed thread~~~
36ct natural linen
Cranberry Belle Soie silk thread

So, I am headed back to the craft room......I plan on taking a peak at my much neglected BBD Anniversaries of the Heart series piece I am working on..... Or, then again, my sewing machine just might turn itself on and expect me to whip out a couple more finishes........... We will see!!
Have a great Sunday everyone!!! ((**Hugs**)) from me to you~~~~~ Faye


33 comments:

Karen said...

great finishes Faye! I am stitching up PT again too! It is too cute to NOT have one for yourself as well as an exchange. :)

Jennifer Ann Fox said...

Those finishes are simply gorgeous! I wish I could stitch as fast as you!!!!
Your postings have gotten me more in the Christmas Spirit.
Take care,
jennifer

Deborah said...

Wonderful finishes!

Margaret said...

Beautiful work! You've been busy!

Nan said...

Wow Faye,
You did find your crafty mo-jo. Congratulations on your finishes and can't wait to see more.

Robin said...

Your finishes are lovely and inspiring, as always! I sure wish the finishing mojo fairy would visit me.

Sherry :o) said...

very nice finishes, Faye! That's where I fall down on the job...so many in the basket to do!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful,,you really did get your mo-jo,,,I want some!!

Catherine said...

Your finishing is fabulous! Love all your special touches! Send some mojo my way please!

Nan ~ Threadwork Primitives said...

Faye, all of your finishes are soooo pretty. You are so very creative and I think the Christmas bell is just adorable. What a great idea. Great stitching and boy, you got a lot done.
BTW...Thanks for speading the word about my freebie. Hope to have another one soon.
Smiles,
~Nan

CalamityJr said...

Lovely finishes. I think you were really inspired when you made Merry Christmas into a bell - great idea!

gracie said...

You certainly have been busy! Love them all. As usual, you do beautiful stitching and finishing...have a nice Sunday.

selene said...

Beautiful work! You've been very busy!

Carin said...

I love your finishings !! Wel done !

Karen said...

Great job! Love the finish for Nan's freebie...too cute. Can't wait to see what else you finish.

See you Saturday!

Jackie's Stitches said...

Wow! All are too beautiful for words. I am just amazed at the bell!

Jan said...

Awww Faye, they are absolutely beautiful, each and every one of them! Shows all of the love you put into your finishes, such a joy to see, too!

hugs to you!

Berit said...

Faye, these are beautiful! YGG!

I'm not much for the sales myself; having worked more of them than I'd like to in previous years and also with the sobering news that people are trampled to death in the rush! Lately I reign in my consumerism on Black Friday.

Myra said...

All of these are fabulous Faye! I really like what you did with the Prim piece - so cute!

Deb said...

Wow have you been busy!!! I love each and every one of them!!

Carol R said...

Beautiful finishes!

Kathy said...

Great finishing, Faye! I love the way you finished Peppermint Twist.

Anonymous said...

They turned awesome I wouldn't want to be giving any of them to anyone if I could finish that well!!

Unknown said...

Awesome finishes - I love them all!

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Look at you! That shoebox will be empty before you can say Jack Rabbit! Beautifully done, as always! See you Saturday!

BrendaS said...

Wonderful finishes! You certainly have been busy.

valerie said...

Beautiful finishes! I love all of them. I have no idea how you whip them out so fast! :)

Nicole said...

Gorgeous finishes Faye!! I love them all! Congrats!! :)

Bekca said...

Great finishes Faye, I don't think I can pick a favourite, they're all perfect. Also loving the new blog background by the way. Best wishes.

Parsley said...

CUTE stitching and finishes!!!

Sally said...

Wow I love all your finishes! I need to get stitching some of those monochrome red ones!

Siobhán said...

Your finishes are fantastic, Faye!! I am so impressed with them. YGG!

Tatkis said...

Such a beautiful finishes! Congratulations!

Best wishes,
Tatyana