Sunday, July 19, 2009

Countryside Spring has sprung

Well I never really believed I would finish all of the stitching on this piece, but lo and behold, it's all done! This is from the April, 2005 issue of Stoney Creek magazine. I believe I started stitching it in 2006 in hopes of having it done for my brother's 10th anniversary in 2007. I will probably still give it to my brother and SIL after I make it into a sofa pillow. For now, it's just a big sigh of relief and I can lovingly stare at it.



And a fun package arrived yesterday. You may remember all of the little heart favors I stitched around Valentine's day. Well I just got the sweetest thank you notes and little gifts from the recipients, the girls at St. John's in Michigan.



Cynthia is my connection to these girls. She volunteers at the facility and teaches them crafts. Cynthia is wild about all things apian (i.e bee-like) and she sent me this very sweet little bee charm too. Can't wait to find a project where I can use this little charm as a highlight.

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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 19, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    What a beautiful scene! Congratulations on the finish!

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  2. DaffycatJuly 19, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Beautiful finish, Annie! That will make a perfect cushion. ***happy dance***

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  3. PumpkinJuly 19, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    HD!!!! WTG girl! What a beautiful finish :o)

    That was very sweet of them and I'm sure you'll find the perfect project to add your bee to ;o)

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  4. JennyJuly 19, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Oh you have been busy while I've been on vacation! ;-) Congratulations to the finish of a both big and complicated design, I am sure your brother and his wife will be happy to receive this beautiful picture as a pillow!

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  5. staciJuly 19, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Congrats on a fantastic finish! Your brother and SIL are very lucky!!!

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  6. mbroiderJuly 20, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Wow, It is so very good!! Looks like I am going to add this to my to do's LOL

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  7. KirstenJuly 20, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Yeah... here it is! ;-)
    This has such sweet details.
    I love the clothesline, the bunnies and the wine below.
    Good job!

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  8. JaneJuly 20, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Well done on persevering and getting this finished, looks great. I love bee charms too

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  9. NimaJuly 20, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    OMG...that looks fabulous....lots of work....it worth each stitches....

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  10. MelanieJuly 20, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Your Stoney Creek finish is lovely! I'm sure your bro & SIL will be thrilled with it.

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  11. AnnetteJuly 20, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    What a lovely piece.
    Nicely done!!

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  12. ChrisJuly 20, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Love the finish. It will make a great pillow.

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  13. SiobhánJuly 20, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    What a fabulous finish!! Great job. What sweet notes, too. :)

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  14. Art4SolJuly 22, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Wow, that's quite the piece...well done!

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  15. Tammy T.July 22, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Thanks for the comment Annie.
    Now, how on earth do you actually decide to finish something you started that long ago? Have you continued to pick it up through the years. I have a piece that is over ten years old and I still have no desire to get it finished even though the stitching is practically done.
    Tammy T.

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  16. OlgaJuly 22, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Congrats on finishing your Stoney Creek piece, it is so pretty!

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  17. SandraJuly 23, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Congrats on a perfect finish! It was worth waiting to see it all done. I'm sure your SIL will love it!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 3, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    wow, very beautiful ♥♥♥

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