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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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Hi friends! You may recall last month on the way home from our vacation I bought some stitching stash at Crosse Stitchery. One of the patterns was a sweet, little Bent Creek Snapper "Dinner's Ready". I just think it is so cute. I stitched that up a few weeks ago. While I was stitching it, I came up with a fun finishing idea. It is finally completed.
I love it! =) I figured there must be a tutorial to make a mushroom somewhere on the web, and sure enough there was. The tutorial on making a mushroom house is right here. You can see I used a lot of the directions, but also did my own thing. I had to enlarge the pattern by A LOT.
This was stitched on 32 ct lambswool two over two with DMC, except the bunny's tail. That is Wisper floss. His tail was supposed to be the small snap (Snapper pattern), but I just thought he would be so much more precious with a fluffy tail. :) Well, and I made him a french knot nose instead of stitching him up a nose as charted. Can I just say, my bunny is cuter? ;)
It is such a good feeling when you really like a pattern and then you finish it off into something you really enjoy as well, isn't it?! I am happy in case you could not tell. ;)

I would like to offer this pattern to anyone who wants it. You just need to be a follower of mine and leave me a comment here, telling me you would like it. I will draw a winner  on Friday, September 5th. We still need a winner on the 31st for the pattern I am giving away here.
The weather is nice today. I will see what weeds I can attack for a bit in the garden. My knee is already bothering me a bit. I squatted to get these pictures this morning. Duh! Not a good idea.

All three kids are in school. Miss Madeleine has been in high school for one week now. The boys started college on Monday. So far so good. Concordia University Mequon is a very good fit for Emerson. It is a smaller Lutheran college. He is doing well there. :)

Oh yes! Yesterday Madeleine passed her driver's test! Yay! Good for her. Such a relief to have that over with.

I plan on having a great day my friends! I hope you have a fantastic day doing whatever you are up to!

Stitching and reading and praying,
Vickie

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35 comments:

  1. Jacquie MorrisAugust 27, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    OMG!!
    Never seen such a wonderful way to complete a stitching! I cannot stop looking at it!! Its brilliant..
    Take care in the garden...your garden is lovely so I am sure not a lot of work there.
    Oooh Congratulations to Miss Madeleine for passing her driving test :) Oooh the freedom!
    Smiles :)

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  2. Mii StitchAugust 27, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    What a funny finish :) It's unique and I love it!

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  3. Varla LeeAugust 27, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    OOOOH!!! HAHAHAHAH!! How wonderful finished; and it is so funny! Lovely the BENT CREEK!! HUGS & KISSES

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  4. Varla LeeAugust 27, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    OOOOH!!! HAHAHAHAH!! How wonderful finished; and it is so funny! Lovely the BENT CREEK!! HUGS & KISSES

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  5. HoneybeeAugust 27, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    That is *ridiculously* adorable!

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  6. Rachel S-HAugust 27, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    What a sweet finish! Great way to think outside the box!

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  7. BarbAugust 27, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    What a creative and fitting finish. I love it.

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  8. DJHAugust 27, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    I love how you finished that up. The mushroom is a perfect fit! Just lovely.

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  9. gracieAugust 27, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Would love to have a chance for the pattern. Your creativity is marvelous!

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  10. Magiczny Świat KrzyżykówAugust 27, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Piękne wykorzystanie haftu! Super grzybek :D

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  11. geeky HeatherAugust 27, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    That is absolutely ADORABLE!! You are so creative. =)

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  12. MargaretAugust 27, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Ok, this has got to be the cutest finish I've EVER seen!!!! OMG! I love it! You are so so clever and talented!

    And wow! Your youngest is old enough to pass her driver's test? Congratulations to her and to you too! Time for the worrying to start. lol! Hooray for everyone doing well so far back at school, wherever they are. Hope they all have good years!

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  13. AnnieAugust 27, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    How clever you are! That is the cutest little pattern and you really did it justice with that mushroom finish!

    And now you have new chauffeur! Yea!

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  14. Vonna PfeifferAugust 27, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    That not only is adorable it is cute as a button!

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  15. KimMAugust 27, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    Oh, Vickie - this is so sweet! How creative - I absolutely LOVE it!!
    I'd also love to be considered for the pattern so I can make it for my new grand baby. Thank you for being so generous with another give away,
    hugs
    xxx

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  16. BethAugust 27, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    What a cute creative finish Vickie. I'll bet home seems pretty quiet now with the kids at school.

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  17. The Knitting Cross StitcherAugust 28, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    What a brilliant mushroom! A lovely way to finish your beautiful stitching:-)

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  18. HazelAugust 28, 2014 at 3:14 AM

    That's a fantastic way to finish a design! Well done. X

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  19. Trace4JAugust 28, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    Stinkin cute.
    I just love it.
    Woolie Hugs

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  20. Karol R JohnsAugust 28, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    What an adorable finish!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 28, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    Hello Vickie

    What a fab finish, you are very clever!
    Congrats to your daughter for passing her test.
    Happy stitching (:

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  22. TheresaAugust 28, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    What a perfect way to finish it!!!!! SOOOO CUTE!!!!!

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  23. Annette-CaliforniaAugust 28, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    This is my fifth time viewing your most charming, heart warming, super imaginable, right out of a Disney fairytale beautiful finish. Ahhhhh yes please include me in your drawing for the chart, so then I can make a mushroom house for it! Congrats to your DD passing her drivers test. love Annette

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  24. CarolAugust 28, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Such a fun finish, Vickie--that has to be a first in the cross stitching world :)

    So glad the boys are off to a good start in their new semesters and congratulations to the new driver--I'm sure she'll save you a lot of running around time!

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  25. Cindy's StitchingAugust 28, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    That is adorable, so cute.

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  26. stitchinroseAugust 28, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    That is such a cute finish... a happy one, you can't help but smile when you look at it. So clever.

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  27. EleAugust 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Wow what a lovely pattern and such a wonderful finish Vickie - adorable!

    Have a nice weekend
    and many greetings from

    Gabriele

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  28. SallyAugust 30, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Oh wow, Vickie, your finish is absolutely wonderful! So sweet.

    Congratulations to Madeleine!

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  29. JulieAugust 30, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Well done Madeleine.
    Good luck for those studying too.
    Such a darling finish, a wonderful idea and so beautifully made up from your lovely stitching.

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  30. AndreaSeptember 2, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Brilliant! So unique.

    Well done to Madeleine on passing her driving test.

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  31. MelanieSeptember 2, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    What a fun finish! So original and cute. I love it. :)

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  32. moreofhimSeptember 2, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Oh, how incredibly cute your mushroom is!! Wow - you're so talented! What an amazing finish! Thanks for showing it - it just made my day.

    Blessings - Julie

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  33. UnknownSeptember 3, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    What a creative way to finish this, it is absolutely adorable! I would love a chance to win the pattern.

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  34. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameSeptember 10, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Too late for the giveaway but I just had to comment on how much I love that mushroom finish!

    Superb!

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  35. passionfruitprincessSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Oh, my! Your mushroom house is adorable! What a darling finish! I am in love.

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