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2007 Finishes, Esmerelda's Friends, Finishing, My Nest, Stitching, Their Song / August 7, 2007 by Michelle / 62 Comments

Heartfelt Flower 080407
Heartfelt Flower
Shepherd’s Bush
Esmerelda’s Friends Kit January 2006
DMC, GAST & Weeks on 32ct Awareness Pink by R&R
Embellished with Bee Button; Finished in Twisted Threads Tin Pin
Finished 8/4/07

The time is ticking away before we leave for Philadelphia on Thursday. We are getting very excited about our trip and have a lot of stuff planned to see and do. But before we go, I thought I’d finish up a few things. These are two more of the Essie’s Friends pieces from Elegant Stitch. I stitched both of them up last week and did the finishing on Saturday. Pretty quick and easy. These are the first two that actually got finished without months (or a year) going by. Maybe I’m getting better at tackling new things. They are both finished as tin pins (with the Twisted Threads tin pins), and it was my first time doing this type of finishing. I learned a couple of things for next time, but all in all they were pretty easy and straightforward.

Halles Heart 080407
Halle’s Heart
Sampler Cove
Esmerelda’s Friends Kit February 2006
SNC The Lavenders on 32ct Awareness Pink by R&R
Embellished with JABC Small Mauve Swirly Bud; Finished in Twisted Threads Tin Pin
Finished 8/4/07

I’m hoping to participate in the Focus on Finishing FAL this month. They’ll be doing a pinkeep class, and I’ve been wanting to learn how to make a pinkeep. I have my Eek! piece all ready for pinkeep status. I think all I may need is some ribbon.

I have several finishing techniques I’d like to try out this year: a scissor fob, a pinkeep, a flat fold, a tin box top, a bellpull, a needle roll and a scissor keeper. I have a couple of pieces that are all ready to be finished, so I’ll probably put some of these finishing techniques to use sooner rather than later.

I am very close to finishing Their Song, and hope to have it finished up tonight. It will be so good to finally finish a larger piece. And speaking of Blackbird Designs, my replacement fabric for the newest Loose Feathers arrived last night. The first piece was, in my opinion, terrible. I am also moving right along on the Liguria block of Tesori. I have two motifs left to stitch, then the backstitching. Hopefully next week this will be done.

Ok, enough rambling. I’ll be sure to post my Their Song finish before I go, and you can look forward to some photos from our trip when I get back. Then I’ll be diving into Katrina’s RR block. I think I have my charts all picked out. Until then…take care of yourselves!

I am grateful for practice, practice practice.

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Comments

  1. Arthemise

    August 7, 2007 at 11:14 am

    Lovely finishes! I’ve never seen pin tins before.

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  2. Arthemise

    August 7, 2007 at 11:14 am

    Lovely finishes! I’ve never seen pin tins before.

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  3. jean

    August 7, 2007 at 11:37 am

    Love your pin tins! 🙂

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  4. jean

    August 7, 2007 at 11:37 am

    Love your pin tins! 🙂

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  5. Jenna

    August 7, 2007 at 12:03 pm

    Beautiful finishes, Michelle!

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  6. Jenna

    August 7, 2007 at 12:03 pm

    Beautiful finishes, Michelle!

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  7. Carla

    August 7, 2007 at 12:09 pm

    Lovely finishes!!!! I have to get some of those tin pins 🙂

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  8. Carla

    August 7, 2007 at 12:09 pm

    Lovely finishes!!!! I have to get some of those tin pins 🙂

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  9. Vonna

    August 7, 2007 at 12:12 pm

    Those are CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!
    🙂
    Have a great trip! and eat a grinder for me!

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  10. Vonna

    August 7, 2007 at 12:12 pm

    Those are CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!
    🙂
    Have a great trip! and eat a grinder for me!

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  11. KarenV

    August 7, 2007 at 12:26 pm

    They’re both lovely Michelle! 🙂

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  12. KarenV

    August 7, 2007 at 12:26 pm

    They’re both lovely Michelle! 🙂

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  13. Barbara

    August 7, 2007 at 12:47 pm

    Oh, very very beautiful finishes!!!

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  14. Barbara

    August 7, 2007 at 12:47 pm

    Oh, very very beautiful finishes!!!

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  15. Dawn

    August 7, 2007 at 3:00 pm

    They are adorable! Great finishing:)

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  16. Dawn

    August 7, 2007 at 3:00 pm

    They are adorable! Great finishing:)

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  17. Jeanne

    August 7, 2007 at 3:02 pm

    Love them both Michelle! Anything pink is A+ in my book. 🙂

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  18. Jeanne

    August 7, 2007 at 3:02 pm

    Love them both Michelle! Anything pink is A+ in my book. 🙂

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  19. Leslie aka zoeandcooper

    August 7, 2007 at 4:47 pm

    I love your finishes. The patterns are adorable and you did a great job making them into pins. I don’t think I have seen that type of finish before.

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  20. Leslie aka zoeandcooper

    August 7, 2007 at 4:47 pm

    I love your finishes. The patterns are adorable and you did a great job making them into pins. I don’t think I have seen that type of finish before.

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  21. Jenn

    August 7, 2007 at 6:57 pm

    What pretty finishes! Enjoy your trip.

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  22. Jenn

    August 7, 2007 at 6:57 pm

    What pretty finishes! Enjoy your trip.

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  23. Juls

    August 7, 2007 at 9:26 pm

    Lovely finishes!!! Have a great time in Philly! Thanks for the lovely comments on my blog as well. And thanks for the offer about cutting fabric…I may take you up on it

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  24. Juls

    August 7, 2007 at 9:26 pm

    Lovely finishes!!! Have a great time in Philly! Thanks for the lovely comments on my blog as well. And thanks for the offer about cutting fabric…I may take you up on it

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  25. Sharon

    August 7, 2007 at 9:34 pm

    Such pretty finishes! Congrats. Have a wonderful trip!

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  26. Sharon

    August 7, 2007 at 9:34 pm

    Such pretty finishes! Congrats. Have a wonderful trip!

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  27. Jade

    August 8, 2007 at 1:59 am

    Aww, they are so cute and delicate! Lovely finishes!

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  28. Jade

    August 8, 2007 at 1:59 am

    Aww, they are so cute and delicate! Lovely finishes!

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  29. Aussie Stitcher

    August 8, 2007 at 2:02 am

    Gorgeous finishes, hope your have a wonderful trip.

    Joanne

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  30. Aussie Stitcher

    August 8, 2007 at 2:02 am

    Gorgeous finishes, hope your have a wonderful trip.

    Joanne

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  31. Michele

    August 8, 2007 at 4:26 am

    Very sweet finishes!

    Michele

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  32. Michele

    August 8, 2007 at 4:26 am

    Very sweet finishes!

    Michele

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  33. Cheryl

    August 8, 2007 at 5:25 am

    Lovely finishes!
    I hope you have a great trip

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  34. Cheryl

    August 8, 2007 at 5:25 am

    Lovely finishes!
    I hope you have a great trip

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  35. Jamie

    August 8, 2007 at 6:21 am

    Oh have fun! I grew up just outside of Philly. It’s a great city and I’ll be riding through this weekend.

    I love the pin tins.

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  36. Jamie

    August 8, 2007 at 6:21 am

    Oh have fun! I grew up just outside of Philly. It’s a great city and I’ll be riding through this weekend.

    I love the pin tins.

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  37. Wendy

    August 8, 2007 at 6:49 am

    Your pins are lovely! Have a wonderful time on your trip!!

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  38. Wendy

    August 8, 2007 at 6:49 am

    Your pins are lovely! Have a wonderful time on your trip!!

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  39. Carol

    August 8, 2007 at 7:13 am

    Michelle, those are beautiful!!! I hope you have a fantastic trip to Philly!!!

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  40. Carol

    August 8, 2007 at 7:13 am

    Michelle, those are beautiful!!! I hope you have a fantastic trip to Philly!!!

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  41. Karoline

    August 8, 2007 at 8:03 am

    They both look lovely, congratulations

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  42. Karoline

    August 8, 2007 at 8:03 am

    They both look lovely, congratulations

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  43. Concetta

    August 8, 2007 at 8:29 am

    Your Essie’s Friends pieces are so pretty!

    Have a wonderful trip!

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  44. Concetta

    August 8, 2007 at 8:29 am

    Your Essie’s Friends pieces are so pretty!

    Have a wonderful trip!

    Reply
  45. Mindi

    August 8, 2007 at 8:40 am

    Love the pin finishes! Have a fun time in Philly.

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  46. Mindi

    August 8, 2007 at 8:40 am

    Love the pin finishes! Have a fun time in Philly.

    Reply
  47. Carissa

    August 8, 2007 at 10:23 am

    Lovely finishes Michelle 🙂

    I hope you have a safe and happy journey!! and am looking forward to seeing pics when you get home again 🙂

    Hugs hugs hugs!

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  48. Carissa

    August 8, 2007 at 10:23 am

    Lovely finishes Michelle 🙂

    I hope you have a safe and happy journey!! and am looking forward to seeing pics when you get home again 🙂

    Hugs hugs hugs!

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  49. Tanya

    August 8, 2007 at 12:59 pm

    Hi Michelle,
    These pins are darling. I love those itty bitty bee buttons.

    Have a great trip 🙂
    Tanya

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  50. Tanya

    August 8, 2007 at 12:59 pm

    Hi Michelle,
    These pins are darling. I love those itty bitty bee buttons.

    Have a great trip 🙂
    Tanya

    Reply
  51. Michele

    August 8, 2007 at 1:29 pm

    great finishes Michelle! love the pins 🙂

    Have a wonderful vacation!!!

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  52. Michele

    August 8, 2007 at 1:29 pm

    great finishes Michelle! love the pins 🙂

    Have a wonderful vacation!!!

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  53. tkdchick

    August 8, 2007 at 3:38 pm

    Beautiful finshes Michelle!!! Can’t wait for your big finish!

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  54. tkdchick

    August 8, 2007 at 3:38 pm

    Beautiful finshes Michelle!!! Can’t wait for your big finish!

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  55. Katrina in NZ

    August 8, 2007 at 4:14 pm

    both are lovely Michelle, hope you have a fantastic trip!

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  56. Katrina in NZ

    August 8, 2007 at 4:14 pm

    both are lovely Michelle, hope you have a fantastic trip!

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  57. Lavender Rose

    August 8, 2007 at 7:50 pm

    Darling little pin tins which inspire me to actually stitch and finish mine! I hope your vacation is wonderful, Michelle.

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  58. Lavender Rose

    August 8, 2007 at 7:50 pm

    Darling little pin tins which inspire me to actually stitch and finish mine! I hope your vacation is wonderful, Michelle.

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  59. Sally

    August 9, 2007 at 3:39 am

    Wow these pin tins are absolutely gorgeous Michelle. Such beautiful finishing:)

    Have a wonderful trip!

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  60. Sally

    August 9, 2007 at 3:39 am

    Wow these pin tins are absolutely gorgeous Michelle. Such beautiful finishing:)

    Have a wonderful trip!

    Reply
  61. Marie-P

    August 13, 2007 at 10:40 pm

    Wow…I came across your blog and am so impressed with all of your work~gorgeous! I love these little pins!!!
    I also must say that your needleminders are wonderful, isthere a tutorial on making these? I would love to give it a try :-).

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  62. Marie-P

    August 13, 2007 at 10:40 pm

    Wow…I came across your blog and am so impressed with all of your work~gorgeous! I love these little pins!!!
    I also must say that your needleminders are wonderful, isthere a tutorial on making these? I would love to give it a try :-).

    Reply

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