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Monday, January 13, 2014

Stacy Nash finish & a drum~

Hello my friends......


Oh my goodness!!!! Get ready for a giveaway.... I have gone over the 1000 followers mark!! This giveaway will have to be very special~


Thanks to all who emailed about the nasty tornadoes that hit North Carolina~~Fortunate for us, they were about an hour away... Those poor folks! But, we are fine....

I was able to sneak in a couple finishes for myself this past weekend..... I had stitched both of these pieces in the fall, but had not had time to actually sew them together..... When I met Stacy Nash at the Dyeing to Stitch retreat last Fall, I knew I would have to stitch Mustard Seed Manor sewing book....

Mustard Seed Manor Sewing Book
The finishing is really quite easy.... You hand stitch you stitched piece onto wool that has been mounted to a repurposed book board..

Mustard Seed Manor Sewing Book


By stretching the hand dyed linen, you can really see the nice color variations~ I stitched this on R&R 18th Century Rook linen.... 30 ct, 1 over 2...

Mustard Seed Manor Sewing Book
I thought the Valdani Pearl Cotton edging added a little something...

Rather than attaching the other part of the sewing book to a separate book board, I put everything on the backside of my board..

Mustard Seed Manor Sewing Book

I liked the selvedged edge so I used it for my pocket...
Mustard Seed Manor Sewing Book

And, the mottling in the hand dyed wool from Lonestar Mercantile really added character and depth...

Mustard Seed Manor Sewing Book

I have really gotton so I enjoy stitches and finishing recommendations by Stacy Nash.... This is a very nice project...let me know if I can help any of you with suggestions~


I also put together a long awaited completed stitch.... Little House Needleworks & Shakespeares Peddler collaborated a few years back and designed this drum.... I loved getting creative with it....

Gentle Stitches

You may remember the Heart they designed to go with it... I stitched this in April 2012..

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But, it was the little subtle touches that made it special...

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From the top...
Gentle Stitches

To the bottom....
Gentle Stitches


Well..... It's about dinner time...... Hope everyone has a great week!!

Happy Stitching

Faye

-created from my ipad-

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57 comments:

  1. SharonJanuary 13, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Faye, those are just simply amazing! Love them, but especially the needle book!

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  2. BarbJanuary 13, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Such great designs and your finishing is wonderful.

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  3. Julie MJanuary 13, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful finishes Fay!

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  4. LorrieJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Really some lovely finishes. I love the creativity in your finish work.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    I love the pin keep drum... Thank you for including close-ups ;-) Your work, as always, is meticulous.

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  6. MaggeeJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    Great jobs on finishing--love the drum you assembled! And the little touches on the needle book. Congrats on having so many followers! Hugs!

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  7. Miss PantsJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Love that needle book! So pretty.

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  8. PamelaJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    What beautiful finishing! I LOVE the needle book and the little extras you added. Thank you for sharing!
    Pam

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  9. WandaJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    Oh my goodness Faye, they are all gorgeous! I have had the LHN heart on my list to do for awhile - you may have just provided the inspiration to get me going on it!

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  10. MargaretJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    I'm in love with your finishes! Oh my! Gorgeous!

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  11. KristaJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Such amazing finishes! All the little details are so sweet!

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  12. DebJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Congratulations on 1,000 followers Faye. Very well deserved. Your finishes are always wonderful and inspiring. The newest ones are no exception!! Beautiful!!

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  13. marlyJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Excuse me. I need to go get a hanky to catch my drool.

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  14. moosecraftJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful stitches and finishes! Stacy Nash designs and stitches way faster than I can stitch! lol! Mustard Seed Manor is on my list of "must stitch"... along with a couple of her Christmas releases too... glad you are safe from the tornados!

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  15. dixiesamplarJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    Wow, those are gorgeous Faye!

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  16. Cindy's StitchingJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    very pretty faye.

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  17. JonetteJanuary 13, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Your finishes are beautiful! I just bought the Stacy Nash pattern and am anxious to stitch it and attempt this finish.

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  18. LindaJanuary 13, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Congrats on more awesome finishes Faye.

    Linda

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  19. DeborahJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    Both are just gorgeous,Faye!

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  20. Keeper of the CrowesJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    congratulations, Faye! It's easy to see why you have so many followers. Your blog is not only beautiful but also inspirational. Looking forward to many more wonderful posts.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2014 at 12:53 AM

    Beautiful finishes! I especially love the drum .

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  22. CardygirlJanuary 14, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    I always love the special touches you add to your finishes...beautiful work as always.

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  23. MouseJanuary 14, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    ooooo well done on the followers ... its not surprising really with all the goodies and eye candy you keep showing us heheheh ... love the SP one ... I am at that stage of thinking how to finish this one and I think I have come up with a way I am happy with ?? ..lol love mouse xxxxx

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  24. butterflyJanuary 14, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    Beautiful work and finishes hugs

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  25. MarilynJanuary 14, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    Great finishes!!
    Marilyn

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  26. UnknownJanuary 14, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    I love so much your finish of Mustard Seed Manor sewing book I love the linen you choose and also the drum is simply perfect!!!

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  27. GiovannaJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Both finishes are just lovely, congratulations.

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  28. Anna van SchurmanJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    I didn't know there were 1000 people reading blogs! Congratulations. I love your drum, especially the small pile of buttons on the top.

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  29. JenJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Oh my, those are so beautiful. I love Stacy Nash's work and your finish is wonderful. What an inspiration.

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  30. Mii StitchJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Congrats on reaching over a 1000 followers ;) I'm seriously impressed, but not surprised when I see your mesmerising finishes!!! That little drum is so precious... Very well done!

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  31. Jennifer MJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    Beautiful work for beautiful pieces:) I love them both...well all the pieces you do. The pinkeep drum just speaks to me though. I tend to love those drums. I did one for myself, a BBD piece and it sits next to my stitching spot so I can admire it! Your a wonderful inspiration-keep it up Faye.

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  32. SheilaJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Congratulations on your 1000 followers.
    Your stitching and finishing is beautiful, love them.

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  33. VickieJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Wonderful! All of it. The pinkeep drum is fabulous.

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  34. JudyJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Congrats on all your followers. Your blog is so full of amazing stitching and finishing. Always look forward to a post from you.

    Judy heartland stitcher

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  35. Vonna PfeifferJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    All beautifully stitched and perfectly executed! Lovely, just as you say, top to bottom!

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  36. Diane HJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful projects. Love the extra touches.

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  37. KarenJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Congratulations on the many that follow you! You have "people"! I think these finishes are so beautiful, especially the drum. So unusual. The stitching at the bottom is so delicate and right for the piece. And the idea of a book board for a needlebook is exciting. I have tried once to go to Lone Star Mercentile when I happened to be off from work on a Thursday. But they were closed due to a pending open house! And I couldn't come back. It is a hour and 45 minute drive from Greenville so I rarely go over that way. Hope to make it soon though. Happy stitching!

    Karen C. in NC

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  38. BrendaSJanuary 14, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    OMG Faye -- I LOVE LOVE LOVE these finishes! I want to go pull them out right now and get them stitched so I can send them to you:) LOL!!!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  39. Charlene ♥ NCJanuary 14, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Dear me! Your creativity and quality finishing never ceases to amaze me. Beautifully done! Congrats on exceeding 1000 - but no wonder!

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  40. Natasha January 14, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Congratulations on reaching 1,000 followers. You did an awesome job finishing those pieces. I love, love the Mustard Seed Sewing Book. Such pretty colors :)

    Glad you were spared form those nasty storms up that way. The weather has been crazy, I am hoping we have a mild spring storm wise.

    Take Care

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  41. PennyJanuary 14, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Beautiful finishes! And congratulations on reaching 1000+ followers!! :)

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  42. NicoleJanuary 14, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful finishes Faye!! Can't wait to see you in a few days! :)

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  43. http://thankfullga447January 15, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    I love all your stitch work.

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  44. TerriJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    Congrats on the 1000 followers! Love your stitching!

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  45. EvelyneJanuary 15, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Wonderful and great finishings!

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  46. CarolJanuary 15, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Such beauties, Faye! That drum finish is exceptional :)

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  47. LeeJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Beautiful work! The drum is amazing.

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  48. LeeJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Beautiful work! The drum is amazing.

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  49. AndreaJanuary 16, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful, love the drum. Have seen quite a few of the heart but not so much the drum. The book is just wonderful.

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  50. diamondcJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    Faye: Positively beautiful love them all.

    Catherine

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  51. WoolwomanJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    Fantastic finishes Faye! Love them all, hope you are having a great start to the new year! Melody

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  52. KarolineJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Gorgeous finishes, congratulations

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  53. staciJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Gorgeous finishes Faye! Your stitching and finishing are always so beautiful and creative!

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  54. CatherineJanuary 21, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Simply beautiful finishes, Faye!

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  55. jennifer768January 28, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Beautiful finishes!Love and admire the talent you share.Hugs,Jen

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  56. KimJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    Faye~Love all your lovely stitched goodies, especially the SN piece, Was that a special one for the retreat you went too, as I have not seen that pattern? Looks so nice on that 18th century rook. The project bags are awesome too!!!
    Kim~

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  57. Susan J. JensenApril 19, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Faye, these are beautiful, what a wonderful gift this would make for all my Knotty Needlers group!

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