*A Stitcher's Finish AND Some News*

It 's been a hot and tiring week and I'm so glad that the weekend is finally here.

Those babies at the daycare can sure wear
a girl out : )

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Well, a few more fabulous finishes have come in that I just had to post and show you.

First up is from my friend Sanae.  She stitched the "Pins Wreath" freebie on some 32ct Birds of a Feather Nighingale linen and used GA Freedom, Maple Syrup and Grecian Gold.  She has a beautiful blog Tussie Mussie and has so many stitched pieces that are just remarkable.  You'll have to pop over and spend some time there.

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Next is another finish sent in by Dora.  She has done such a beautiful job of stitching and finishing "Star Spangled".  She stitched this on 35ct Conferderate Gray. 

It's a really great new color from WDW.  I just got some in 30ct and it would work for

so many projects.  It's just a beautiful color.  

Dora said she loved making the strawberry fob and has made a few more to go with other finishes.  Oh, I'm so glad.  Stitching should be fun.

Thanks girls for sending in your photos.  I do love to see all the creativity of my fellow stitchers.

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FYI... There are some new designs on the horizon.  

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN..... 

I hope to give you more info and possibly a sneak peak this weekend.

Smiles,

~Nan  

~*~Freebie As Promised~*~

Last week I finished a sweet little pinkeep for my TDIPT listings. (see July 11th post)

I got quite a few compliments on it so I thought it would be nice to offer the design as a freebie.

I really like this sweet and simple design and hope you will too.

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Pins Wreath Pinkeep

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P =Apple Cider by Gentle Arts
I =Blacksmith Blue by Crescent Colours
N =Havana by Weeks Dye Works
Stitched on 30 ct linen.
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I just wanted to show my appreciation for all your continual comments, support and inspiration that you give me every day.  

A big THANK YOU to all of you!

Happy Stitching,

~Nan

*A Creative Weekend*

As you know, I was stitching to my heart's content this past weekend and I am so happy with all that I was able to accomplish.  These pieces will be available on my TDIPT page this Thursday night starting around 9:30.

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Pins Wreath Pinkeep

This pinkeep is trimmed in wrinkled seam binding ribbon using a technique called ruching.

This was my first time at ruching and I think I'm hooked on it.  I love the old and dainty look it gives the piece.  It was slow going, but I think with more practice it should get easier : )

This is one of my little designs.

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Oh My Stars Pinkeeps

These were stitched using some of my favorite overdyed floss colors.

I think they look very Summery.  They are trimmed in stained chenille and I've added a few of my hand dyed pins.  This is a BBD design.  Very simple and sweet.

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Hanging Sampler

 This is another BBD Design.  It's stitched with a muted blue Victorian Motto Sampler thread.  The frame was painted a coordinating blue and waxed.

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Thanks for stopping by to visit.  I love hearing from you and hope that you'll get a chance to visit To Dwell In Primitive Thymes Merchantile on Thursday night to view all of the wonderful creations the artists have made this month.

Have a great week.

~Nan