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Thursday, April 19, 2012

A finish & several "finishes".....

I've not had a lot of time to share pictures, but wanted to get these few posted to show you....

The first is the A Mon Ami Pierre sampler from Le Temps Qui Passe that I started in January.  It's stitched on 36 ct Vintage Light Examplar Lakeside using one strand  of DMC 815


And here it is framed......


And here is my "Beauty In Simplicity" mounted in the Black Walnut Shaker Box....

I LOVE the way this turned out.....



And this is a very old project that was started probably 12+ years ago.  My sister finished it up for me last year & it's finally framed & hanging on the wall.  I still think it's cute, even if it is "old" now.  :-)




And I've made a few tote bags too (by special order, they chose the fabrics):

Carol....

Michelle.....


Susan (this one is like the grab bag I made for the Pals retreat last year)....


That's it for now.  I hope to have more to share in a few weeks.  Lots going on right now with life - my dad is very sick and it's taking a toll on all of us.  Thanks to those that are keeping my family in your thoughts & prayers, we appreciate it so much.

  Cherish each day with those you love....

Thanks for stopping by & happy stitching and sewing!!



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24 comments:

  1. NicoleApril 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    All your finishes are beautiful, Amy!! I'm guessing Ray has finished his guitar! ;) The box turned out so pretty. Congrats on getting those tote bags done too. I put my stitching back in mine because I really missed it - it's just the right size for everything. I'm thinking about you and your family all the time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Lots and lots of hugs!!

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  2. lyndaApril 19, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Beautiful finishes Amy. I am sorry that your dad is so ill. He and your whole family will be in my prayers.

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  3. ChristineApril 19, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    OMG - They are all beautiful! I love the red frame on the top piece and the BRD box is to die for! Congrats on finishing so much!

    PS - The totes are pretty dang nice as well! :0)

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  4. KarenApril 19, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Your finishes are beautiful. I love the shaker box finish. How pretty....

    Looks like you have been very busy. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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  5. ChristinaApril 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    All of your work is beautiful. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  6. McKenna C.April 19, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I am a new follower, and I love your blog! You do very beautiful work.

    ~McKenna

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  7. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)April 19, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    The red (oh how I love red) sampler and your shaker box finish are my absolute favorites but everything you've done is fantastic! Congrats on so many great old and new finishes!

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  8. CarolApril 19, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Our been sew busy! Love all your projects. I would love to find that pattern on the shaker box. Nice tote bags too.

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  9. NanApril 19, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Beautiful finishes Amy! I love the old is new finish :-)

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  10. CarolApril 19, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Oh pooh, my iPad like to change my words. Of course I meant to say: You've been Sew busy!

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  11. DeborahApril 19, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    All the finishes are beautiful. The totes are also lovely. I will keep your dad in my prayers.

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  12. ChrisApril 20, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Wonderful finishes Amy!

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  13. stitchersanonApril 20, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Amazing finishes..absolutely beautiful. I hope your dad gets better soon..will add you in my prayers.

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  14. BrendaSApril 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Amy --
    Your finishes are beautiful, especially the Shaker Box!

    I will keep you family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  15. FionaApril 20, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Great finishes, I have my eye on the shaker box, it is such a pretty finish. Your red sampler will look fantastic with your other red pieces. All the tote bags look great and I'm glad that the recipients were happy with them. You and your family are always in my thoughts.

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  16. ShelleenApril 20, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Your finishes are great ! Love those totes that you made.

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  17. JannieApril 20, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Amy! I've been wanting to do the shaker box. Was it hard? It is beautious!

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  18. MyraApril 22, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Your dad and your family is in my thoughts and prayers Amy. Lovely finishes and I love your tote bags too.

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  19. LouiseApril 24, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I just love all your finishes Amy!
    I continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers,
    Louise xx

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  20. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Thinking of you constantly Amy! I know it is hard but know that prayers are being said for all of you. Hugs!

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  21. CatherineApril 27, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful finishes and great bags!

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  22. Sherry :o)April 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    My prayers for your dad, your family and you!

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  23. SandyMay 4, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Praying for your family. So sorry to hear about your Dad.

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  24. AnonymousMay 4, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    And I thought I'd been a little busy...WOW! They are all great finishes...each and everyone of them. Well done!

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