Friday, February 17, 2012

A Valentine Exchange Arrived

Gentle Readers and Dear Friends I heard that my Valentine Exchange arrived yesterday at Carol's.  So, I think I will make a quick post about that piece.....

Here is a snaperoo I took before wrapping it up....


I used "Truly Thine" a BBD Loose Feathers chart - I think #6 - the folder is actually two projects.  There is a sampler and there is a heart piece.  I used a mystery piece of pink linen and the called for GAST floss.  The finishing was my own inspiration, the chart had it finished as a pin pillow, well, my sewing is nonexistent - so I decided to transform a pin pillow into a pyn keepe.  I dug around in my "craft stash" and found that I actually had some pink pins and ran to Cliff's Variety Store in the Castro and found some great velvet/lace ribbon et voila a Valentine was born.  I sent along a couple of little extra goodies.  I really enjoy making Valentine pieces - and was so happy to have had dear Carol as my Partner!!
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There you go sports fans - another week gone and only 311 days until Christmas!!!  Gotta get stitching!!  We are off on Monday so I will be back posting on Tuesday - Have a super weekend!

Take care,
edgar

27 comments:

  1. It looks wonderful! Carol was a lucky lady indeed : ) Blessings, Shirlee

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  2. I feel a bit like George Takei today because the only words that come to mind are "Oh myyy!" :)

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  3. Very beautiful Edgar! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. Great Valentine exchange and very creative finishing!

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  5. What a pretty exchange piece! I love the mystery fabric you used.
    Carolyn

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  6. Edgar: It looks beautiful I feel you could lift the top and see chocolate inside, it is lovely and such nics finishing.
    Blessings
    Catherine

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  7. What a lovely and unique Pynkeepe. Nice work Edgar. Lucky Carol.

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  8. Beautiful exchange piece Edgar. I know that Carol was thrilled to receive it!!

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  9. What a cute way to finish that. It looks so pretty. I'm sure Carol is thrilled! I agree, I love Valentine's pieces too.

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  10. ooohhh well done Edgar on your gift to Carol and its a pity you didn't live closer I could help and teach you some sewing skils :) love mouse xxxx

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  11. What a lovely exchange you made for Carol! Wow!

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  12. This is a very sweet piece! I love the vintage look greeting card too.

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  13. Very pretty indeed! Are the pins just for decoration or to actually keep the edging secured in place, I've often wondered when I see things like this on the net??? Is that a daft question?

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  14. Wow, that is gorgeous, Edgar!!!

    I'm so sorry that I won't be able to leave any further comments on your blog - I will continue reading your posts, but with the new word verification that blogger has instituted, I am having a hard time reading the words – it’s taken me three attempts to even post this comment! :(

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  15. Edgar - I apologize for my last comment. I am frustrated with the word verification, but I didn't mean to sound so snarky!

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  16. Fabulous, lucky exchange partner

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  17. What a lovely heart! Fabulous exchange. I understand others' frustration. Third time lucky maybe?

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  18. Love it especially since I spy strawberries!!!!!Or at least what looks like them to me,LOL!

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  19. It is really pretty. You did a beautiful job on the pin keep.

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  20. LOL!!! 311 days till Christmas! I guess the countdown begins!

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  21. Oh Edgar, this is a gorgeous finish! What a lovely gift for Carol to receive!

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  22. It's so awesome, thank you again Edgar!

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  23. very nice Valentine's piece, Edgar...I have very few of my own stitched. Seems the other holidays push their way through! Hope you have (had) a marvelous long weekend.

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  24. I caught a peek at this over on Carol's blog, so pretty. I am sure she just loved it. CJ in OK ;-)

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  25. Wow, Edgar - that is so adorable!!! I love it and I am really excited to try to make something similar. The pink linen is real pretty and the finishing is just perfect!

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