Sunday, January 3, 2010

Hearts and flowers humbug...

A new year and time for a new 3-d shape. This is my first cross-stitched humbug. I wanted to see how the designs are laid out so I would understand how to select patterns on my own later. This one wraps perfectly and even has a cute little heart that meets at the underside seam. It's very easy to stitch up using the biscornu whip stitch method over a back-stitched border line. Especially easy on linen since that fabby is so flexible. In keeping with green efforts, it's stuffed with re-purposed thread-clippings (i.e. orts).

Here's the pattern, a freebie from Hearty-Craft. I think her stitching and finishing are much better than mine, but I'm pretty happy with the result.






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25 comments:

  1. JaneJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Annie, that's beautiful. Love the shape and the colour. Can see this as a stitchin fingers swap!

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  2. karenvJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    That turned out really sweet!

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  3. AnnetteJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    What a cute little humbug!!
    Love de design

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  4. NancyJanuary 3, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful! I love your choice of pattern and color.

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  5. LeeJanuary 3, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    It is delightful, specially the little heart at the seam.
    Thank you for sharing.
    I have made a slightly different shaped humbug will share it with you sometime.

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  6. DaffycatJanuary 3, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Such a beautiful finish, Annie! Congratulations! Isn't it fun learning something new!

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  7. RanaeJanuary 3, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Annie, That turned out fabulous, love the purple.
    You are a inspiration last year, and this year is going to be even better

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  8. Rachel S-HJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Love it! Very pretty.

    And I like the idea of stuffing it with orts!

    Very cool

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  9. BeckySCJanuary 3, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    You did a great job, Annie :)
    Sending hugs :)

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  10. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 3, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    The heart at the seam is a really nice touch.

    Your stitching and finishing are fantastic! I'd love to have some finishing lessons from you!

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  11. CarolJanuary 3, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    You are always so creative and brave about trying new things, Annie--it looks just lovely! (Great color, too!)

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  12. mbroiderJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    That humbug is very cute, nice finish!!

    Happy 2010, Annie!!

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  13. VinnieyJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    It's beautiful, Annie! Thanks for sharing this new idea! :)

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  14. SiobhánJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    That is too cute! I always love seeing what you come up with.

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  15. NimaJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    wow...humbug looks very cute...neat finishing

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  16. MichelleJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    The Humbug is so cute!

    Happy New Year!

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  17. MyleneJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    So neat and perfectly finished, Annie. Well done!

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  18. AngelSanJanuary 5, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    this is lovely , and it's a lovely pattern to use ! I love the detail of the little heart at the back joined by the sewing...

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  19. PumpkinJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    That is just lovely Annie! I see nothing wrong with your finishing. Very beautiful :o)

    I like your idea for the stuffing. LOL!

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  20. TammyJanuary 6, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Oh wow, that is gorgeous!

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  21. temari by the seaJanuary 7, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    A beautiful humbug, love the colours!

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  22. Paula C.January 7, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Wow! I was just looking over your blog and you have done lots of beautiful work! I especially love all your altoid tins! I have a good stash of tins but have done nothing with them. I should get busy!

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  23. GinnieJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Very sweet, must try one of those myself some day!

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  24. SandraJanuary 12, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Oh my!!! Such a delicate piece, love it! The design is perfect for a humbug and the color is lovely!

    BTW Love your blog's new look. Very artistic.

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  25. patternnutsFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Wow, your humbug is gorgeous!

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