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Monday, March 28, 2016

Spring Garden

Hi friends! I have a sweet Spring finish to share with you today.
I have had this pretty freebie printed off and waiting for me for years. You can find the free pattern (and more!) RIGHT HERE.
I have to say I was quite surprised after I had begun stitching this. I went to check if the site still existed and if the freebie was still there. The free patterns now also show a stitched and finished picture of the pattern. My pattern, being three years old, did not. I stitched using the DMC numbers called for, except the purple. Imagine my surprise when I did not see red anywhere in the finished piece shown. Those flowers I stitched with DMC 777, were all shown pink! And you know how much I love pink! But DMC 777 has always been a pinkish red, always. She must have just gone with a different floss there. And you know what? I like the red. As a matter of fact, here are my two favorite flowers in this garden.
Which are your favorites here?
I stitched this one over one on 28ct Dresden Blue Meran linen using DMC and purple VMSS floss.

I am currently stitching up an April piece for my cubby shelf that I will share with you next time.

Madeleine loves poodles just like me. ;) She found this awesome video and shared it with me. Now I would like to share it with you. This teacup poodle named Nala, is an inspiration for Henry and I at "our" nursing home.(You don't need to bring a toy poodle with you to go visit the lonely.)



Thank you for stopping in with me today. I hope you have a wonderful weekend my friends!

Stitching and praying,
Vickie






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43 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 28, 2016 at 4:38 AM

    very pretty ♥

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  2. ManuelaMarch 28, 2016 at 5:44 AM

    Hello Vickie,
    oh what a wonderful and lovely little finish. It looks so cute.
    Thank you for the freebie link.
    Greetings, Manuela

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  3. Angela TuckerMarch 28, 2016 at 7:02 AM

    Good morning, Vickie. Beautiful!! I love the look of 1 over 1, but so hard for me to do. LOL I like the red and purple, both really add to the "pop". Have a wonderful day!

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  4. AndreaMarch 28, 2016 at 7:20 AM

    A lovely finish. Thanks for the link.

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  5. Tricia March 28, 2016 at 7:37 AM

    What a sweet, sweet video. Of course I'm crying now... :) Your finish is beautiful!

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  6. SolstitchesMarch 28, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    Oh my goodness what a dear little dog in that video. It almost made me cry.
    Love your sweet ittle finish - so very pretty,
    Margaret

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  7. MaggeeMarch 28, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    I like the top red flower and the purple ones at the bottom! Nala is a prize for that place--excellent! Hugs!

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  8. marlyMarch 28, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    Did Henry learn to do a selfie? What a cutie. That piece is very nice but it's over one and I had to turn away!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 28, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    Lovely finish. I like the tiny red flowers :)

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  10. butterflyMarch 28, 2016 at 11:55 AM


    Beautiful Spring stitching , thanks for another great link .
    Hugs.

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  11. MichelleMarch 28, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Oh Vickie its beautiful and thank you so much dear friend for your lovely comments on my blog post xx

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  12. LindaMarch 28, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Congrats on the pretty finish Vickie. Love the video.

    Linda

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  13. JennyMarch 28, 2016 at 1:48 PM

    Oh my goodness Vickie what a beautiful video....it had me crying...lol...I love to go to nursing homes and visit but this was truly special. Thanks for sharing it :) Your stitching is just lovely too, those red flowers are perfect...I hope you have a good week. When do and Henry go to the nursing home?

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  14. AnnieMarch 28, 2016 at 4:02 PM

    Very cute finish! I love the purple flowers the best since I adore purple...and pink!

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  15. ♥ NiaMarch 28, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    Such a lovely design! Beautiful stitching :)))
    hugs&smiles to you

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  16. PennyMarch 28, 2016 at 6:18 PM

    Such tiny stitches and so pretty! What a wonderful video, Vickie. I think Nala is probably the best medicine for the residents - she is so sweet!

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  17. Stitchy Mc Floss March 28, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    Oh very pretty. :) Blessings always sweet friend. :)

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  18. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaMarch 28, 2016 at 10:06 PM

    I love your little stitcheries you have shared lately. Such sweet little motifs. I'm also glad you are feeling better and better with time to heal.

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  19. CarolienMarch 29, 2016 at 2:40 AM

    Hello Vickie,

    I love your new finish and thanks for sharing the link!
    The poodle is an angel indeed, how wonderful. I have a children's book on the same issue and I read it many many many times with the girls cuddling up beside me. It's called 'Dokter de Wit', doctor White (it's about a white dog). I wish they would do that in every nursery home and hospital, it helps ...

    Have a good day & hugs across the ocean, Carolien

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  20. UnknownMarch 29, 2016 at 3:01 AM

    Dear Vickie,
    such an amazing Spring embroidery. Great! I like it very much, especially the red flowers are my favorite, they shine and look particularly classy.
    I hope your Easter was lovely.
    Hug you
    Your Sandra

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  21. The Knitting Cross StitcherMarch 29, 2016 at 4:14 AM

    So pretty..I like the purple flowers:)
    Will watch the video later on my lap top.Have a good week.

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  22. MargaretMarch 29, 2016 at 6:36 AM

    Lovely finish! I love the red -- somehow red is always what grabs me in samplers. I'm running now but will watch the video later. Looks sweet!

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  23. gominamMarch 29, 2016 at 6:37 AM

    Congrats on another beautiful finish, love the flower colors!

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  24. Mii StitchMarch 29, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    A sweet tiny finish!! Looks really cute ;)

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  25. gracieMarch 29, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    What a sweet design. I just may check it out...thank you for the link.

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  26. LumiruusuMarch 29, 2016 at 12:44 PM

    The little garden is lovely and very flower is pretty on its own special way :) Thanks for the very touching video:)

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  27. moreofhimMarch 29, 2016 at 4:48 PM

    What a wonderful little dog, Nala is. Truly, she is doing God's work! I'm sitting here like a fool crying because it just touched my heart so! Thank you for sharing this, Vickie!

    I love your little flowers and can't pick a favorite. I do love the red flowers, too, and it makes your piece pop!

    Blessings - Julie

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  28. LillieMarch 30, 2016 at 2:17 AM

    Very pretty, I have this too, but have not got around to stitching.

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  29. Sarah in StitchesMarch 30, 2016 at 5:16 AM

    Lovely stitching! :D

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  30. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)March 30, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    Very pretty, Vickie! I also love the red flowers! Your over one stitching looks beautiful!

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  31. CarolMarch 30, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    What a pretty finish, Vickie... I've had that printed off for years, too :)

    That video is precious and oh, so true. There is such a special bond between pets and older people. When my dad had his dementia, only dogs and children could bring a smile to his face. Thanks for sharing!

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  32. KaisievicMarch 30, 2016 at 5:49 PM

    Very sweet finish, Vickie, thanks for the link to the freebie!

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  33. KimMMarch 30, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    Another lovely mini- stitched design, Vickie. So sweet. Thank you for the link.
    xxx

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  34. BrigitteMarch 31, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    Such a lovely little piece, Vickie. I remember that I also printed it out but have never stitched it. I might do that soon as I'm into flower stitching right now.

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  35. Cindy's StitchingMarch 31, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    a beautiful spring piece.

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  36. AngelaMarch 31, 2016 at 11:15 AM

    Another lovely finish :)

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  37. BarbMarch 31, 2016 at 12:10 PM

    What a pretty little spring piece! I loved the video!

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  38. Varla LeeMarch 31, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    Your garden is just a Paradise dear Vickie!! Hugs!!

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  39. rosey175April 2, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    That page is one of my favorite freebie pages haha. So much cute and I love the seasonal hearts. My favorite flower is the blue next to the red delphinium though I don't know what it is!

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  40. BeaApril 3, 2016 at 12:01 AM

    A beautiful little piece - my favourite is the blue. Love, LOVE blue. And what a wonderful video - had me in tears.

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  41. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameApril 3, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    Great little Spring finish. I have bookmarked that page before but never stitched anything from it.

    I love your disclaimer about not needing a toy poodle to visit people. I was sure that's what puts people off doing voluntary work - lack of poodles LOL

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  42. ChristinaApril 6, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Such a cute little finish.

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  43. FrancesApril 6, 2016 at 11:52 PM

    What a colorful finish! I really like it!

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