24 March 2013

Stitch Me Up

When I signed up for this blog hop I got some gorgeous patterns emailed to me. There were several I wanted to make but as I was short on time I decided to make the quickest one. Good call as things have been a little busy. I love this design. I actually made a mistake when I was cutting out the stitchery and chopped one side off. After nearly having a heart attack I decided I could still use it and I really like how it turned out. I probably would not have gone the whole asymmetrical way without stuffing up. Goes to show how mistakes can definitely lead to improved designs! Here are the other participants for today. Keri@That Other Blog Heather@That Other Blog The Sewing Club ( no show) SewMuch 2 Luv Englating Kris Loves Fabric Crazy'boutquilts Quiltsmiles Ninis Patchwork Blog ArtFriendzy Batiks by the Bay Dancing Moon grymerspalet ( never showed up) Love it Sew it Pig Tales and Quilts Once again no matter how much I space them and how the post looks when in edit, all the words have run together.
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66 comments:

  1. MichelleMarch 21, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Just lovely in blue! There are no such thing as mistakes in quilting, just creative opportunities! :-)

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  2. Judy BMarch 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Love your lady in blue! Beautiful pillow. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingMarch 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I love the blues that you have used, and if you ask me it turned out perfect.

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  4. AmyMarch 21, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Love her in blue! I love her asymmetrical. Beautiful finish!

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  5. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsMarch 21, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Love the blues~ it turned out very cute!

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  6. Patty C.March 21, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Lovely finish :)

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  7. JennyMarch 21, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    lovely lady, lovely choice of colors.

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  8. Christine MMarch 22, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Your cushion is lovely.

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  9. FrederikaMarch 22, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Lovely she is looking great with these fabrics.
    Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  10. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    She looks lovely..

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  11. AnitaSMarch 22, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    A verly lovely cushion.

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  12. Linda ColemanMarch 22, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    great colours and the fabrics go with it so well

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  13. charlotteMarch 22, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    It is lovely and yes, mistakes sometimes show us a better way to our designs.

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  14. CatherineMarch 22, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    This is just the cutest pattern. Your fabric choices worked out really well. Very nice!

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  15. Marla's CraftsMarch 22, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Very pretty bag. It goes well with the pillow.

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  16. Quilt Doodle DesignsMarch 22, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Your stitching is beautiful. Love the pillow, very nicely done :)

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  17. SheilaMarch 22, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Lovely stitching and I love the fabrics you chose too :-)

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  18. MartinaMarch 22, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Great pillow, love it in blue!

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  19. krislovesfabricMarch 22, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    I agree some mistakes make the finished product better, nice pillow...beautifully done :)

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  20. JeanieMarch 22, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    Love it when accidents force us to think out of the box. Love your pillow lady!

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  21. Sowing StitchesMarch 22, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Great save on the 'unexpected chop'! :)

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  22. LindaMarch 22, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    What a great pillow! Looks wonderful!

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  23. vickiMarch 22, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    "It's ok, I can fix this, just BREATHE!" voice in the head saying to the panic-lol. Am I right? I so feel you! Love the pillow! vickise at gmail dot com

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  24. Cyndi loves to stitchMarch 22, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Isn't it funny how mistakes can lead to interesting finishes ? This turned out very pretty, beautiful stitching and fabrics! I love asymmetrical, so for me this is perfect! Great job!

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  25. GwenMarch 22, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    You did such a wonderful job and no one would ever know you hadn't planned it that way!

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  26. HeatherMarch 22, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Great pillow! I loved your colour choices.

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  27. DeeMarch 22, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Awesome pillow - love the batik/lady combination. Happy circumstance:)

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  28. Carrie P.March 22, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    really nice pillow.

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  29. Linda CMarch 22, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Your lady looks so sophisticated in blue. Then the batiks just enhance the stitchery. Yep, sometimes when we goof up it leads to fun design choices!

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  30. SparkyMarch 22, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    ahhh funny lady...but look what you did in the blues.....lovely..

    may I ask that you add the list of stitchers to your post so we can find them as easily as we found you...

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  31. Carol SwiftMarch 22, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Your mistake turned out quite lovely...very nice in blue! Thanks for hopping with us. :O)

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  32. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 22, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    that's a really neat piece

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  33. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMarch 22, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Mistakes are a design challenge opportunity and you rose to the occasion just fine. Lovely in blue.

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  34. BrendaMarch 22, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    I love this lady and could not think of a way to use her. Am so glad that so many of the hoppers have used her in so many different ways so I can get inspired! It really is a great project!

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  35. KathyMarch 22, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Love this lady -- I used her too! :) You did a great job! Thanks for sharing.

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  36. Deb@asimplelifequiltsMarch 22, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    She turned out so pretty in blues~ Glad you worked out a wonderful setting for her!

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  37. Just Quilt ItMarch 22, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Very nice work. It's interesting how some of the greatest inventions were also made by mistake, so you are in great company!

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  38. Needled MomMarch 22, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I love the design too! Great job on it.

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  39. PaulineMarch 22, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    If you would not have told, I would not have guessed this was not your original idea, I love it, your stitchery lady is so pretty!

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  40. BeverlyMarch 22, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I would have never known anything was missing. I love the blue and batiks are so scrumptious - I love them!

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  41. CaliQuilterMarch 22, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I love your pillow! I agree with the others that we would have never known there was a mistake. The blue batiks are very pretty.

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  42. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMarch 22, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Great job. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. LoralynnMarch 22, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    She turned out great! I love the batiks you used too...I actually have the one on the right! ;-)

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  44. Gmama JaneMarch 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Nice stitching...It's so relaxing isn't it?
    Have a Blessed Easter
    Gmama Jane

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  45. Loves to QuiltMarch 22, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Cute little pillow. If you hadn't told us about your mistake, we would never have guessed!!!

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  46. apple blossomMarch 22, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    nice pillow

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  47. Kathy HMarch 22, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Sometimes our mistakes just make the project better. Cute stitching and pillow.

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  48. Nancy PageMarch 22, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    What a great pillow/cushion! Love it! I like the asymmetrical look! It give is a bit of whimsy and puts emphasis on this great lady walking her little dog. Great work, well done!

    Have a super great sewing and stitching day!

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  49. GillMarch 22, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Fabulous cushion!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  50. LouMarch 22, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Adorable! Love the stitching and the fabric:)

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  51. carlaMarch 22, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    HI!!! It is very pretty!!!! Thank You

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  52. TammyMarch 22, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Pretty pillow love the shades of blue.

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  53. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 22, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Oh I know that feeling when your heart sinks, but look what you did! So pretty. Love the blue. Thanks for sharing.

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  54. CathiMarch 22, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Sometimes accidents are meant to happen - this turned out beautifully!

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  55. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Really stylish, love the blues.

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  56. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 22, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Your mistake turned out to be not a mistake at all! Beautiful! blessings, marlene

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  57. lauraluvsloonsMarch 22, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    I love the embroidery with the blue batid.

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  58. LJMarch 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Mistakes are just creations waiting to happen... That is certainly what happened to yours. The pillow is wonderful and would not have been quite so unique.

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  59. RobinMarch 22, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    You are quite right. That mess up turned into one awesome pillow!

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  60. LisaMarch 22, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I love Unique! You did an awesome job! Thank you for sharing!

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  61. Britt-IngerMarch 23, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Your pillow is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

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  62. lefuntzMarch 23, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Love your fabric! I'm glad your mistake wasn't really a mistake at all (and you didn't hurt the dog)! She is stunning!

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  63. Kristen KingMarch 23, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Great job!!! :) I love this design!

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  64. Quilt n QueenMarch 23, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Anne your oop's turned out perfect...love your pillow. Thanks for sharing. Happy stitching, Pauline

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  65. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleMarch 24, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Perfectly lovely! Really a great finish. Thanks for sharing.

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  66. JanetMarch 24, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Love the outline design. I never think of going minimalistic...

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