Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Happy dancing time

A couple weeks ago, I won a traveling pattern from Debbie.  This is a first for me -- I was so excited to win it!  Thank you, Debbie.  I had intended to post a few progress pictures as I stitched it but ... you know how that goes .... the best laid plans and all that.  Anyway, it's finished!!

I stitched it on 20 ct aida (ivory or off white or whatever they call it) using whatever DMC threads I had on hand that sort of matched the picture.  Instead of a button in the 'flower' near the top, I stitched a Jessica and put an orange bead in the center of it.  Some of you may notice that the bats look a little different.  Wellll, I miscounted the placement of the lower jack o'lantern which resulted in 'spooky' and a bat being in the wrong place which screwed up the placement of the other bats, etc., etc.  So, instead of ripping it all out, I adjusted the pattern to make it fit.

And so now I have another first.  This pattern is ready to get back on the road and meet the next intrepid stitcher.  If you are interested in stitching this traveling pattern there are only 3 requirements:

1)  Leave a comment here saying so
2)  Be willing to pass it on when you are finished
3)  Have a blog

Since this is new to me, I'm not sure how much time to give people.   I hope this isn't too short or long, but on August 1st, I'll draw a name from the interested comments.  Good luck!

Now before I close, here's another little finish.  It's a freebie from Rainbow Gallery.


Here's to cooler temps!  I hope wherever you are it isn't as hot and humid as it is here.  I feel like I'm melting! 

24 comments:

  1. Hi Marcy! I just love stitching cute little owls, so that travelling pattern is ideal (even though I have way to much charts to stitch!!), so please count me in.
    Cute finish on the freebie chart :)
    Have a lovely day x

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  2. I'd love to be entered for the travelling pattern please . Love both of your finishes .X

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  3. Oh, I Love the Owl !! I also like your sledding snowman, he is cute.

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  4. Congrats on a great finish, Marcy! I noticed the little spider hanging from the top right away. What a great addition! I'll mention the traveling chart on my blog to send some more stitchers over here.

    I love your polar bear finish! Thanks for the link!

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  5. I would love to stitch this cute pattern! I promise to stitch it quickly and pass it on..

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  6. Hello Marcy,

    Your take on the owl is lovely and so is the sledding polar bear. I would love to be involved with the travelling pattern.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  7. Hello! I would love to stitch this piece! I will certainly pass it on once I complete it. Here's my blog: http://chiccrafting.blogspot.com/

    Thanks!
    ~McKenna

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  8. Hello! I would LOVE to stitch this so please enter me. Happy to pass it on. This was a fun way for me to meet another stitching blogger! I follow now. :)

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  9. I'd love to stitch tis one too, and I'll pass it on if I win.

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  10. I would love to stitch this cute little owl. please count me in.

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  11. Great job on the finishes....count me in. I'd love to stitch the owl :0)

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  12. Very cute finish. I am following the pattern. Please put me in the drawing. Thank you

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  13. Cute finish and we would never know that you had to ajust the pattern any to make everything fit. I would love the chance to stitch this one.

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  14. Great finishes, the polar bear is particularly cute !!! please count me in for the Quaker moon draw as it is such a lovely pattern !!!

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  15. Such cute finishes. Count me in for the draw please.

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  16. Your stitching is lovely, congrats! I'd love to have a chance to stitch this pattern, please - thanks for the opportunity.

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  17. Lovely finishes. They are both so cute. Can't wait to see how you finish them too.
    Please do not enter me in the drawing…It will only get lost in my stash.

    TFS and I enjoyed reading the post.
    Jackie

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  18. Wow what a quick finish on Quaker! It looks great and I love your added spider. I would like to be included in the chance to stitch this lovely pattern. It would look very nice at my mom's house. The heat here in Illinois has been horrible the last few days. It was 93 degrees here tonight, but I'm told a cooldown is coming, that is is only supposed to be 59 tomorrow night! One can hope...

    Stay cool and stitch on!

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  19. Count me in for the Travelling Pattern draw please. I've not done one for a while and this one really appeals.
    I love your changes too.

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  20. I would love to stitch this one, so please put my name in the drawing...I just love owls.

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  21. I'd like to be added too please :) You can't have too many projects on the go at one time can you? hehe

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  22. Such adorable finishes! Congrats!

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  23. Congratulations on your finishes. Please add me to the drawing. I adore Halloween and this design is very cute.

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