I did get the Blackbird Designs Summer Harvest class pieces stitched and sent off to Deb for finishing. They are so gorgeous, I could never finish them as beautifully as she does. I put my mom's initials and the year she was born on the needlecase. I can't say enough good things about Alma and Barbara's classes, they are wonderful ladies.
Here's a close-up of the needlecase.
These are my Blackbird Designs stockings. Of course, Deb finished these too :-).
I decided to use all Blackbird Designs fabrics as the backing for them. It just seemed appropriate. I only have another 20 something other's I want to stitch, LOL.
I decided to use all Blackbird Designs fabrics as the backing for them. It just seemed appropriate. I only have another 20 something other's I want to stitch, LOL.
I got my TitD framed at my LNS too. I absolutely love the molding, it's so perfect for the piece.
This is a close-up of the molding.
This is a close-up of the molding.
I also decided it was time to redecorate my blog! I owe a big thank you to Heather for putting together the collage in my header. I absolutely love it. As always thanks for taking the time to read and post comments. It's so much fun to hear what you all think :-).
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Nice header! I love your BBD finishes so much! And of course Deb does a great job with the finishing. That frame really is perfect for TiTD! Beautiful!
Love the new header! Your BBD finishes are soooo perfect. Beautiful stitching and, of course, Deb's finishing is always amazing. Love the way TitD turned out--great moulding!
Love the stitching. I have stocking envy!! Great idea using their fabrics for the backings I am sure the coordinate perfectly.
Great finishes and framing! I love all those little stockings and the BBD class piece.
Great new header too!
Love all your finished finishes! Your needlebook is just gorgeous as well as the stockings!
I was just going to say I love the new header but I guess everybody else does too!
I love the BBD class piece! It's nice to see something new. I wonder if they release them to the public after a certain time period. Anyway, I love the stockings, and the TiTD framed. Wonderful! Lots of happy dancing!
Your new header is fabulous... I'm happy to see that Sophie and Chloe made it into the header. :-) Your BD project is beautiful and your stockings too. Love the frame you've chosen for your TitD.
I hope we don't have to wait so long for the next blog post...
Count me in...the header is great. And all your stitching is beautiful!
Everything is beautiful Katrina!! Deb did such a nice job finishing everything and you did a great job stitching it all!! I love the frame for your TiTD - it turned out so pretty!!! Love your new header too!
Wow, so many gorgeous stitched pieces! Congrats on all of those finishes. I must remember your idea for using BBD fabric on the backs of the stockings; first I must stitch them!
Your Blog looks awesome, I will need to speak with Heather to see how the header is done; she's a sweetie!
I love those darling stockings! Someday (when the kids are grown) I will have the time to do sets of things like that to be finished. They are gorgeous.
Your framing is beautiful, and the molding really does suit the piece well. TitD is on my mile long wish list. :) Yours is lovely.
So nice to see you again! Love your frame. Beautiful stitching too. I can't agree with you more, that Alma and Barb give wonderful classes!
Take Care!
drop my jaw beautiful
needlecase, stockings,samplings
just lovely!
Katrina, I love the new header. AND the framing job on TitD, and all the little lovelies as well.
Wow Katrina, you have been busy! I really love the little stockings. I have lots of the charts, I just need to start stitching :) Everything looks amazing, I am glad you are doing well. I see on your book shelf you read The Red Tent. Did you like it? I thought it was fascinating, I enjoyed it.
All those lovely finishes. How pretty - from your stockings to your framed piece they are all wonderful.
Hmmm - I wonder what a finish feels like? It
All of this is fantastic, but I especially love the BBD pieces - congratulations!
Woohoo, Katrina blogged! You've been a busy girl. I never had a desire to do those little BB stockings, but the more I see them, the more I like them. Yours turned out just gorgeous, and so is TITD. Great choice on the molding. It's perfect.
Katrina - so good to hear from you. You have been a busy girl - so many beautiful finishes!!!
I love the stockings and the fabric on each is wonderful.
Enjoy your week.
How many great finishes you have, wow! All pieces are so perfect and wonderful! Just an eyecandy :)
Loved your newsy post Katrina! Your blog face lift is SO wonderful - love the header! Your finishes are so cool - love the BBD class piece - please please blog more - we love seeing your projects. Oh and I LOVE the TiTD - I wonder where mine is LOL - Mel
I love your new header! I've been messing around with mine too, but am so dense about that stuff sometimes, plus no time to really fool with it. Love all your stitching - I think that the frame is absolutely perfect for that piece and love how you backed all the BBD stockings with BBD fabric!!
Good to see you post Katrina! You've been busy and have some lovely finishes to show for it. I love your BBD stockings and the fabric is perfect with them. I love your framed TiTD, what a gorgeous piece! Love the blog header.
I have been missing reading your blog. :) Nice to see a post from you. You have been one busy lady! The needlecase and stockings are absolutely beautiful, as well as TiTD and the frame. Gorgeous molding! :) Like the new blog look too!
Wow! You have been busy! Where do I start? Everything - the new blog header and all your wonderful finishes look fantastic!
The stockings are so great and the needlecase is just perfect.
The TiTD is also very beautiful and I love the frame.
Beautiful pieces! Congrats on your finishes! This is the Day is such a pretty piece. I would love to do it someday. I have admired it before on other blogs.
Love the new header! And your BBD class piece is just stunning. Deb does such amazing finishing. Love your sweet little stockings too. How fun. And TiTD looks so beautiful framed - excellent choice!
All your finishes are beautiful, Katrina, and I love your framed piece.
I love your new blog template, and your new header, too.
Speaking of BBD addiction, lol. You have finished some wonderful pieces. This needlecase is just a dream. I can easily imagine how great those BBD workshops are. Hmmm, maybe after retirement, who knows.
Your framed piece looks so beautiful!
I can't believe I haven't commented on this post, wth?! (seriously, sometimes my comments just disappear, I think I'm pushing the wrong button or something!).
Anyway, sorry to be late in saying...LOVE your new blog look, it's gorgeous girl! As are all of your wonderful finishes!! Those stockings are fabulous! Did you send Deb the fabrics for them? Usually when I send her things, I just let her pick whatever she wants, she's way better at that than I am, lol! But I seriously love those fabrics you have on the backs!
Your TiTD is drop dead gorgeous! That frame is so perfect! Gosh, seeing yours all framed up so beautifully makes me want to stitch this NOW!
WTG on all of your finishes, you've done so much to be proud of!
xoxo
Love your new header, Katrina and your finishes, as always, are just fantastic. Deb did a great job on your BBD finishes and your TiTD finish and frame are just perfect. Those stockings are wonderful as well! Nice to see a post from you!
The new look is lovely Katrina. Your BBD finishes are gorgeous and great framing on TiTD
Love your finishes! Everything is beautifully stitched! Congrats!
Last year, I put the entire Halloween collection of the cross stitched stocking's into Pattern Maker, reversed each to do both sides, and stitched them out on my embroidery machine.
I am eager to find all existing Blackbird stocking's--they are adorable!
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