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Monday, April 1, 2013

March Finishes

I only managed 2 Projects for OPAM and one of them is for Thirteen in '13.
Firstly, my pincushion for SAL  - I had previously posted about that..

 Secondly, my Sew Laugh Love - a design by Leanne Beasley...just love her designs.. . is now finished.

The original pattern calls for small pieces of fabric to be appliquéd in the areas that are not stitched.  My bestie bought me a jar of buttons when I missed catching up with her at the Stitches & Craft show - some of them were perfect colours for this project - and there were some square buttons - the perfect size fir this wall hanging - and the only colour missing was yellow - I really wanted a yellow one so I painted one yellow, then re painted some of the pink ones to tone them down a bit.
(See, that's why I hang onto all my old craft stuff - it does come in handy at times.)

I've had to spend a bit of time lately getting hand stitching ready - I have almost run out for now!  Still got plenty of machine work to do.

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter break.



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14 comments:

  1. debbieApril 1, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Love the stitchery, Susan. So pretty! I have added the threads you gave me to my thread bottle. They really show up amongst what is already there. xx debbie

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  2. bettsylyn (Lynda)April 1, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    It really has turned out beautifully and I am inspired to make mine (inbetween everything else). Of course I had to go and look for the yellow button.

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  3. DeApril 2, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    well done on the finish...looks great. Hopefully you can find another hand stitching project very soon.

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  4. Michelle RidgwayApril 2, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Just gorgeous Susan. Yep the minute you throw something away you find a use for it. Good for you.

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  5. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Beautiful stitchery ... must have taken quite some time. I think the buttons look perfect! I'm a big fan of buttons.
    And I'm hunting aussies this past week, so consider yourself caught! I'm from the Blue Mountains NSW.

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  6. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    fantastic Susan,love it.xx

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  7. FionaApril 2, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I still love it...more each time I see it.... will you bring it for show and tell to the bloggers meet....
    Hugz

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  8. Maureen ClareApril 2, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Looks so very pretty. Those buttons had your name on them at the Show. Hugs

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  9. SooliApril 2, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    This is so cute! I have an enormous jar of buttons, some of which were my Mum's buttons so I'm with you on not throwing anything away!

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  10. MariaApril 2, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Susan !

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  11. CathApril 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    love the quilt Susan.
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  12. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Well Done on your Beautiful Finish....
    Cheers

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  13. TatkisApril 4, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Such a lovely quilt, and buttons look just perfect!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  14. HelenApril 6, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Looks fantastic Susan, I've been waiting to see this finished..... well done.

    Helen

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