Holidays are over!

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Now that I am back at work I don't get as much time to stitch, but I'll show you some of the things I did while off.


A little turtle for my granddaughter. She picked the fabrics and assisted by handing me the pins.



Finished my "Life is Beautiful" cushion. Can't remember who designed this, blame it on work!


 And framed the "Sparrow" stitchery by Jennifer Reynolds. Couldn't find a bigger frame so didn't add the two borders. 
Hope you enjoyed the show and tell.






Comments

  1. gracie21 August 2014 at 09:09

    Very nice

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  2. Cheryll21 August 2014 at 09:15

    They are ALL gorgeous Heather... and your time was well spent! :)

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  3. Maria21 August 2014 at 10:41

    I certainly did enjoy your Show and Tell, Heather ; all lovely projects! I think the designer of the embroidery on your cushion is Bakercourt or some name like that :-)

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  4. Anonymous21 August 2014 at 11:45

    Hi Heather i sure did like your show and tell,hope you get to find a bit of sewing time,enjoy your day my friend.xx

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  5. Jeanette21 August 2014 at 12:40

    Wonderful show & tell. Hugs,xx

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  6. Jenny of Elefantz21 August 2014 at 13:01

    Yes, Stacey at Bakercourt did the gorgeous cushion stitchery. How darn blessed were you to have an assistant on hand to hold the pins... ;-)

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  7. Fiona21 August 2014 at 17:36

    lovely show and tell today.... you got lots done during your holidays...
    Hugz

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  8. Gina21 August 2014 at 17:39

    THat turtle is adorable. Is there a pattern for it xx

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  9. Michelle Ridgway21 August 2014 at 17:42

    Some wonderful finishes Heather x

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  10. Peg - Happy In Quilting22 August 2014 at 06:45

    Lovely finishes Heather....

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  11. Carol Ric22 August 2014 at 07:06

    Beautiful projects. Love the turtle and how sweet of your granddaughter to help.

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  12. Sisbabestitches28 August 2014 at 17:37

    Lovely show and tell :) Such a sweet turtle :)

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