Monday, December 31, 2012

2012 Finale



The year is quickly coming to a close so I wanted to take this opportunity to post some of my final projects. Earlier this year I stitched With thy Needle & Thread's  Hilda's Alphabet Brew. It was such a fun stitch that when Letters For Santa was released, I knew I'd be stitching this one, as well.







There is another sampler pillow, House of Blues & Browns. I just know that I'll be fitting it into my rotation sometime next year!

Here's my final ornament for the year. It's a Plum Street Sampler design from the 2012 Just Cross Stitch Special Christmas Issue.


Good Tidings and Great Joy
40- count Vintage Tundra Newcastle from Lakeside Linens
Gentle Arts Sampler and Shaker Sampler Threads

I'm so happy that I decided to photograph this piece before sending it off to the finisher, LOL!!!  Have you noticed my error???


 OOPS!!!  I forgot to stitch the "Y" and "Z".  Better correct that before the clock strikes twelve!!! This is Threadwork Primitives' Holly Sampler Pouch. Because it's so "gray" here today, the colors are just not showing up as they should. It's a really beautiful piece and hopefully that will show up next time. 

I have so enjoyed reading all of your blogs this year and appreciate all the support that you've shown mine. I wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!!! There are so many beautiful new designs out there that I want to stitch and I can't wait to share them with you.

Fondly,
Linda

37 comments:

  1. Beautiful finishes! I especially love the sampler pillow. Darling!

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  2. Beautiful! But what about the "J"?

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  3. Fantastic!! I'm always so inspired by you! lol about forgetting the Y and Z. I can see myself doing that for sure! Happy New Year!

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  4. As always Linda, your stitching is beautiful. I have really enjoyed following your blog and seeing your stitching projects. They are always pieces that I myself would love to stitch, so it is very inspiring. All the best to you in the new year! Hugs, Nan

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  5. Such beautiful finishes! I really love the things you choose to stitch. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Have a wonderful 2013 Linda.

    I have enjoyed all your posts throughout 2012.

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  7. Congrats on more lovely finishes. Happy New Year!

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  8. Wonderful finishes !
    Happy new year !
    Bonne année !

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  9. Great finishes, congrats. Have a great stitchy 2013!

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  10. Love your finishes! And it took me a few minutes of staring to see what you had left out on the one you almost sent off! LOL! Happy New Year to you too!

    Linda in VA

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  11. Your finishes are beautiful Linda. Happy New Year!

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  12. Beautiful pieces, the oops just makes it original. Lol

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  13. Wonderful finishes as always. Happy new year

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  14. Two fabulous pieces to finish off 2012
    Happy stitching 2013!!!

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  15. Linda you are a jewel, girlie :) And your Santa's Alphabet and your lovely ornament...stunning! :)
    Meeting you and all the Illinois girls was a shining star on my 2012!
    Love ya!!!

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  16. Whoa. I missed these designs. LOVE that last one. And the first one. And the matching ribbon and cord on the middle one. Need to look these up! Thanks!

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  17. Great finishes! Happy stitching in the new year.

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  18. Happy New Year Linda!
    Beautiful finishes!

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  19. Linda -- Beautiful stitching and I'm so lucky I got to see them in person! Can't wait to see what you stitch in 2013 and to stitch with you in the new year:))

    Happy New Year!

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  20. What beautiful stitching you do, and your finishing is just perfect! Love that santa with the alphabet, and the ornament that you finished into a small too. I am always amazed when I see the ornaments stitched from the JCS mags, they always look so much prettier when stitched up. I hope you got your Y and Z done! Happy New Year!!

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  21. Every time I see that Letters to Santa, I love it more and your finish is particularly darling, Linda!! So glad you spotted the missing letters, too!!

    Wishing you and your family a joyous New Year!

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  22. Beautiful stitches! And you have finished them so neatly too! I have Letters for Santa and the Threadworks Primitives one... I'm hoping to get them stitched for Christmas 2013... lol... yes... so many GREAT designs out there... It's difficult to keep up with them all!

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  23. Beautiful finishes, Linda! Here's hoping 2013 is a productive stitching year for you.

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  24. Letters for Santa is great! Love the primitive reindeer motif! Beth

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  25. Gorgeous finishes, Linda! I have to do that Letters for Santa, it is adorable! Your ornament is wonderful, too, but then all of your stitching is so nice. I have been feeling awkward about wanting to stitch more smalls this year than samplers, because I tend to focus mostly on samplers, but then seeing your smalls--that is what I want to aspire to! Lovely work. Happy new year to you and yours!

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  26. Beautiful projects, nice photo's!

    Happy new year,
    Greetings from Debby

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  27. I love your finishes Linda - so darling and so beautifully stitched and finished. I have enjoyed visiting with you this past year and seeing all your wonderful things. Your blog is very inspiring. Cheers and happy new year ! Mel

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  28. Your finishes are gorgeous Linda.

    Happy New Year!

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  29. Love Love Love your finishes Linda!

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  30. Great finishes, Linda. Seems like forever since I've actually finished something. I too, love the little pillows with the striped fabrics.

    Keep up the great work.

    Bobbi

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  31. Gorgeous finishes, congratulations

    Happy new year!

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  32. Great Finishes Linda. I have to admit, I noticed the missing J before the Y and Z but I know many samplers skip J. I love your Letters for Santa finish! Did you dye the fabric or just use 22ct.cream? Just bought the fabby and chart for it last week. And the backing fabric on the PSS is just perfect for the colors of the ornie. happy New Year!

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  33. Wow! What gorgeous work you do! I love all the details in your finishing techniques. I'm new to stitching and finishing has me totally intimidated!

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  34. So beautiful, looking forward to seeing your finishes in 2013!

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  35. Everything is beautiful! I have Letters for Santa kitted up if I can find the time to start on it. Lovely finishing work and great photographs too...I can't seem to take any good photos to save my life! Hope you have a blessed year ahead.

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  36. The Santa project is wonderful! Your pictures show really well.

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  37. I'm new to your blog. Each and every one of your finishes is absolutely gorgeous! Please, please, please tell me that Baby It's Cold Outside hasn't been sent to the framer without the apostrophe, though!

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