Wednesday, June 27, 2012

"Crowe" Sighting and Finishes

Last week my friends and I went to the Tree of Life Samplings retreat. On the way, we took a detour to Zionsville, Indiana to have lunch, visit a new needlework shop, and  some antique shops. As I was waiting in line at Persnickety, the needlework shop, I happen to look out and see this sign:


I followed it, knowing that a fellow "Crowe" just had to be behind it! There was. Her name is Cindy Crowe and she owns the As the Crowe Flies Hair Salon and Boutique. The shop was darling and so is she. We joked about being distant cousins and she insisted that I take home one of her mugs. 



There is a great Youtube piece that talks about her and how she came to naming her shop. It's very cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSXgfZWaz3g.  You should check it out.

Just had to have one more shot. My friends are so understanding!!!


Okay, enough already with the "Crowes.  Here's what I just got back from Cathy at the Inspired Needle:

First up is a cute design from the Souvenirs of Summer. Pattern by Blackbird Designs. It's called Summer Song and I love everything about it; the flag and a black bird, who could want more????

I did it on 35 count Parchment fabric with the called for fibers. You can't see it, but Cathy padded it with 3 pieces of quilt batting and I love the effect.


Next is Roses in July by Needle Work Press.  It's an adaption of an antique piece. Cathy sells this pattern kitted up with the Belle Soies and the fabric. I was so happy that she did this. It saved me some money, since the pattern calls for 7 skeins of Belle Soie! It's a tiny piece, measuring only 3.6 x 3.7 inches. I'm happy with the frame because it really makes it look like my grandmother might have stitched it.




It just would be a post if I didn't include my latest Word Play, so here is June:



Thank you for visiting. We are expecting record heat here for the next couple of days, so you know where I'll be! Hope everyone is having a great summer.
Linda

24 comments:

  1. Your finishes are so lovely - you are in harmony with your framer - a great thing! I have so enjoyed your monthly Wordplay finishes too - what a fun series.

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  2. Beautifully finished pieces. I really like the backing fabric. Cool Crowe adventure. :) http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/

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  3. Great "Crowe" pics!

    Linda -- Your framing came out just wonderfully! I love the moldings that you picked and I'm sure the padding did make a big difference too.

    As always, your word plays look great. I really need to get going on mine. Maybe I will start with October (LOL)

    Stay cool and hope you get lots of stitching done the next few days.

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  4. How cool to come across Crowe Lane. You definitely had to have a picture taken there.

    Your projects are wonderful and the frames are perfect for them. And love your Word Play finish.

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  5. Oooh, I love it when you find something that makes a connection with your life like "Crowe Lane" and "As the Crowe flies". Lovely finishes, too. I am just starting on my Monthly Word Play journey with January. Loving it so far. You can see my progress on my blog: http://kittenstitching.blogspot.com

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  6. Your framed pieces are just wonderful!! I love the frames and the pieces themselves too. Love the story behind the Crowe Lane sign -- what fun!! And June Wordplay looks wonderful too -- I love the backing fabric you used as well!

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  7. Love all the framed pieces. June word play is gorgeous and I love the fabric on the back.

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  8. What fun little framed pieces, love them and cute, cute, cute on the Crowe name :-).

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  9. That's so funny about Crowe Lane and meeting a fellow Crowe, Linda... Your finishes are delightful--especially love the framed BBD and the June Word Play (of course!!!)...

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  10. Thanks for sharing photos of Crowe Lane... fun! Your framed pieces look fabulous and so does the June Wordplay.

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  11. I love how both of your framed pieces came back, but Summer Song is just gorgeous. I've been wanting to stitch a patriotic piece (yeah I know, a bit late), I need to dig that book out. Your Word Play pillow looks darling!

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  12. Linda what beautiful pieces. I especially like the Souvenirs of Summer. Pattern by Blackbird Designs. If was also nice seeing you again at the TOLS retreat. Take care.

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  13. I had my own "Crowe" sighting this weekend - so glad I had the opportunity to meet you! Your BBD framed finish looks fabulous! (I'm kind of partial to BBD!)

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  14. Congrats on your finished pieces - beautiful!

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  15. More lovely stitching and framing Linda! That is so cute about a fellow Crowe and Crowe Lane!

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  16. That is so cool about finding another Crowe!! I love it when life brings you a surprise like that.
    I LOVE your patriotic finishes. Do you have a patriotic display or are they sprinkled about with the rest of your stitching?
    Of course the Word Play finish is great too!!

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  17. Crowe Lane was quite the find!!!!! Very exciting.

    Your finishes are breathtaking!!!!!! Hope to see them in person sometime!!!! Love the poofiness that Cathy did and love the backing fabric that Deb used! Love your stitching most of all!!

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  18. Linda, I'm so happy that you love your framing! The stitching is pretty great, too! I think you and Cindy Crowe could pass for cousins....even though the relation is on your husband's side. A cute story and even cuter stitching!

    Cathy

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  19. Linda - it was so much fun seeing you on Crowe Lane and hearing about finding another "Crowe" - what a nice gift of the mug - LOVE LOVE your famed pieces - You and Cathy sure do great work on picking out frame mouldings. Your June wordplay is darling. I just bought July - hope I can get to work on it this weekend. After being dumped with buckets of rain from Debby - we are now enduring record high temps here as well - a good weekend to stay in and stitch - enjoy yours! Mel

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  20. Lovely pieces, love them all, like always
    Great Crowe story, how fun!

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  21. Linda ~ what a fun post! great CROWE story (-: great finishes! I really have to start the WordPlay. Yours are great! and now I want to do Summer Song ~ enjoy your week

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  22. Beautiful finishes, as always!! I love your blog!!

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  23. How wonderful to come across another Crowe! Looks like you both were having fun! Your framed pieces from Cathy turned out wonderful and I just love seeing your finished Word Play pieces. They always come out so cute...the backing fabric is perfect!

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  24. What a great post and a lovely surprise to meet another Crowe.

    I do like the Word Play designs too, well done on keeping up with each month.

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