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Saturday, October 1, 2011

A Quaker Christmas by ByGone Stitches~~

Greetings this late Saturday night~~~

I just had to show my completed red Quaker!! It is LARGE and full of beautifully shaded red threads..
It has been a wonderful journey with this design spanning about 20 months...

36 ct coffee dyed linen
Victorian Motto dyed thread

(all photos are clickable...)



In comparison to the designers orignal, you will see I omitted the Christmas words and substitued family initals and additional numbers...Just a slight adjustment....

Here are a few of my favorite motifs.........



This is my 10th finish this year of BAP WIPS that normally would probably been still sitting in my "to finish" basket had it not been for getting involved with the "Up for a Challenge"... I am pleased with the motivation this challenge blog has given me and still hope to finish up a couple  lingering projects  before years end...

Next on my list, probably a few fallish designs....or maybe another Christmas ornament...Oh, yeah, there is that large sampler I still want to start...but, then...SO-- Who knows what I will pull to work on next... It just may be something I purchase myself for my upcoming birthday.....hmmmmm...October is going to be FUN~~

Have a great rest of your weekend everyone!

Faye
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87 comments:

  1. MoonBeamOctober 1, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Really beautiful, Faye. Congratulations on that major finish.

    Bobbi

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  2. Cathy October 1, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it!
    Cathy

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  3. CalamityJrOctober 1, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    How lovely! Can't wait to see which direction your needle travels next.

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  4. MyraOctober 1, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Faye that is just stunning...and when you have it framed...double WOW!

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  5. Lizzy PizzyOctober 1, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Big congrats on your wonderful BIG finish... I think you should definately treat yourself for your birthday (you no doubt have seen Quaker Christmas II - LOL)
    Enjoy your happy dance
    Liz x

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  6. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Faye, this piece is absolutely beautiful. Congrats on your finish. Again, it is beautiful!! Abbie

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  7. DeborahOctober 1, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Stunning! Simply wonderful.

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  8. staciOctober 1, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Wow Faye. Amazing finish...absolutely stunning!

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  9. secondhandroseOctober 1, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Magnificent! Congratulations on a great finish.

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  10. TheresaOctober 2, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    This is gorgeous!!!!!! Congratulations on this big finish!!!!!

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  11. The Scarlett HouseOctober 2, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Absolutely Gorgeous! What a treasure, Faye!

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  12. Charity C.October 2, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Oh wow!! You did an amazing job! You should be so proud of yourself!

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  13. Jackie's StitchesOctober 2, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Congratulations on your beautiful finish! I like that you omitted the Christmas words and using family initials.

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  14. katicaOctober 2, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    absolutely beautiful! I love how you personalized it! Congrats on a lovely finish

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  15. MichelleOctober 2, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Really stunning Congratulations on that wonderful finish xx

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  16. MicheleOctober 2, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    It's stunning!! Congrats on the finish!

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  17. BarbOctober 2, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    FAB-U-LOUS!
    Love the colour Faye.

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  18. LoisOctober 2, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    It's beautiful Faye! I love the colour!

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  19. MaggieOctober 2, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Congratulations Faye on such a wonderful finish!
    I love the colour - it looks stunning!

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  20. HazelOctober 2, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Faye it is stunning. I have this kitted up with red as the main colour and a bit of green and some gold. I really need to start it now I have seen yours. Sooo beautiful. x

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  21. LesleyanneOctober 2, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Congrats on a gorgeous finish.

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  22. ROSELLA69October 2, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Congratulations!!!!!! What wonderful works :)

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  23. SiobhánOctober 2, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Congratulations on a stunning finish, Faye! It's beautiful! I love the personalizations that you made--just beautiful!

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  24. robindefenderOctober 2, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    It looks gorgeous! I seem to recall that the original had a few color changes (some gold) in it, and I'm just wondering what made you choose to stitch the bee as the only bit of green in the design? It looks great!

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  25. CarolOctober 2, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Congratulations, Faye!! It is so, so lovely--can't wait to see it all framed and hung on your wall :)

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  26. MargaretOctober 2, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    It's so beautiful! Congratulations on such a gorgeous and huge one! You're going great guns on those finishes for sure!

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  27. TeresaOctober 2, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Wonderful finish. Love the way you made it personnal with family intitials. You should be very proud.
    Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

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  28. CindyOctober 2, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    ooohhhh! wow! its beautiful...what an incredible piece....i love the personalization in it....:D

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  29. Peggy LeeOctober 2, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Oh WOW Faye! It's stunning! I really like how you've personalized it. The shades of red are gorgeous. You must be so tickled with yourself!
    Congratulations!

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  30. Sweet SueOctober 2, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Stunning Faye, congrats!

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  31. SherryOctober 2, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Wow! Just stunning! Congratulations on getting another WIP marked off the list!

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  32. JoanieOctober 2, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    HOLY HANNAH!!! That's gorgeous! Faye, your work is stunning! Congratulations on another beautiful finish!

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  33. BrigitteOctober 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Wow, what a finish! Congratulations! Don't you love that feeling of satisfaction when one of these really big WIPs has been finished? It just doesn't happen too often, lol.

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  34. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Hooray! Well done.

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  35. maría atelierOctober 2, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Enhorabuena Faye!!!!, está realmente precioso.
    Un trabajo impecable.
    Un saludo desde España

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  36. natalysneedleOctober 2, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Congrats on a beautiful finish. I love that you made it your own by adding family initials. An heirloom that will be treasured for genereations to come.

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  37. JoyOctober 2, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Your finish is beautiful...love how you changed the Christmas wording.

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  38. Cathy BOctober 2, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Wow! It looks fabulous! I know how it feels to finish a large piece like this - congratulations to you.

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  39. PennyOctober 2, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    STUNNING!! That's all I can say.... just stunning....

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  40. ChristineOctober 2, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!!! I love the one black bug amidst all of the red. Gorgeous piece you should be very proud of! Happy Sunday!

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  41. KarenOctober 2, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Just stunning.... your red is just luscious! Congrats on such a great finish... knowing you, you didn't need a Challenge to finish such wonderful finishes! Can't wait to see what is next!

    happy stitching and let the birthday celebration begin..... :)

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  42. DeniseOctober 2, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Amazing - each and every time I visit your blog - I am blown away again! This will be a gorgeous addition to your home.

    btw - are we ever going to see this new basement stitching room?? I know know it has to be every stitcher's dream!

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  43. Beth LeintzOctober 2, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    JUST beautiful- incredible- and inspiring! I love the little black bee, too.

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  44. ShirleeOctober 2, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Faye! That piece is absolutely beautiful! You are really an inspiration! Love it! Blessings, Shirlee

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  45. PennyOctober 2, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Congratulations on an absolutely beautiful finish!! You are an inspiration to me whenever I'm feeling slumpy. :)

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  46. IvanaOctober 2, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Beautiful site, I will go watch!
    Ivana

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  47. MindiOctober 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Congratulations on the finish, its absolutely stunning. I like the changes you made to bring in your family.

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  48. MelodyOctober 2, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Congrats on your big finish! Isn't it a great feeling to complete a big project? It's a beautiful piece.

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  49. NancyOctober 2, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    An absolutely GORGEOUS finish!! Love how you personalized it! You deserve to treat yourself for your birthday for such!

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  50. Poussy Stitches My LoveOctober 2, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    oh my god already finished! but how fast! it's really beautiful! you have fairy fingers my friend!
    big kisses of France

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  51. BrendaSOctober 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful finish Faye! Congratulations to you for completing so many of your WIP's this year:))

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  52. ShakerwoodOctober 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Congratulations! It's just beautiful!!

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  53. KarenOctober 2, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    love the personalization you did. it is just Stunning!!!

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  54. Vonna PfeifferOctober 2, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    A stunning finish! Congratulations :)

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  55. NanOctober 2, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Faye That is absolutely GORGEOUS! You always amaze me!

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  56. marlyOctober 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Congratulations on a beauty! Can't wait to see this framed. I envy how much you've accomplished this year.

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  57. ShelleenOctober 2, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Congrats on the pretty finish.

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  58. Susan in SCOctober 2, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Very nice. It's beautiful!

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  59. barbaraOctober 2, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Oh my heavens! That is stunning - what a labor of love. Congratulations!

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  60. CatherineOctober 2, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    What a stunning finish! Love your personalization!

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  61. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsOctober 2, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Oh my gosh! It's just gorgeous!
    xx, shell

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  62. LynnOctober 2, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    It's stunning Faye!! I absolutely love that shade of red! Congrats on a fabulous finish.

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  63. TatkisOctober 2, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Fantastic! So big and so beautiful! Congratulations with the finish!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  64. EllenOctober 2, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Gorgeous! Congrats on the finish! Mine is still in cold storage, ha, ha!

    Hugs,

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  65. BekcaOctober 3, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    This is such a beautiful finish, congrats Faye. Can't wait to see what you'll be stitching next, best wishes.

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  66. GiovannaOctober 3, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Congratulations, it's stunning!

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  67. NicoleOctober 3, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Oh wow Faye!! Congrats on the amazing finish!!! I love it!! I really need to get mine back out - you're inspiring me!

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  68. KatrinaOctober 3, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Wow, it's just beautiful!!! Congratulations on the finish.

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  69. The Inspired StitcherOctober 3, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Congratulations! It is just lovely. What a beautiful piece to have finished.

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  70. TerriOctober 3, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    It's gorgeous! Congratulations on the finish!

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  71. BluOctober 3, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Wow Faye, it's absolutely spectacular!

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  72. AnneOctober 3, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Wow Faye! Absolutely stunning design. You stitched that up so quickly too!! I really love your choice of charts. And this red is best!!

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  73. valerieOctober 3, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Whoa...stunning! Congrats on a fabulous finish! I love it in red. Now I am rethinking it...I have it kitted with green!

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  74. Patty C.October 3, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    It's perfect

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  75. VeronicaOctober 4, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    It's absolutely stunning, Faye. Congratulations! It's quite an accomplishment :)

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  76. FionaOctober 4, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Fantastic finish, I just love Nancy's floss too. Congratulations

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  77. SusanOctober 5, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Congrats on the finish! I just love yours. It's wonderful in red!

    Happy Stitching!

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  78. SallyOctober 5, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Congratulations on a stunning finish Faye. I love the changes you made.

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  79. http://lasoffitta.canalblog.comOctober 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    oh Faye!!
    It's beautiful!
    Hugs
    Nadia

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  80. Kathy EllenOctober 5, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Quaker Christmas is a truly beautiful masterpiece! I love that you decided to personalize it with your family's initials and some numbers. What a wonderful idea.

    Your long hours of lovingly stitching has created a real heirloom to treasure for generations.

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  81. KarenOctober 6, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Beautiful finish. I looked at the booklet for the designs just last week. I was trying to forget about it as I like it so much and don't need to think about another project. You have reminded me about it and I love it just as much as last week. LOL!

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  82. SharonOctober 7, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    It's stunning! Congrats!

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  83. Sherry :o)October 7, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    What a beautiful, fabulous finish! The motif you first show as your favorite pulled my eye in the picture of the whole sampler. Love it, love the color...what a finish.

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  84. MichelleOctober 7, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    It's gorgeous! Congrats on the finish. I love it in the red, and I love the changes you made to it. You will certainly treasure this piece for years to come!

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  85. CristinaOctober 7, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Cute!! I really love the finish with your changes..

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  86. Poussy Stitches My LoveOctober 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Joyeux Anniversaire de la part de ton amie de FRANCE


    BIG BISOUS

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  87. Carolyn NCOctober 11, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    It's fantastic! Congrats.

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