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Thursday, 21 March 2013

Stitch me up


Well a great day for a little stitching. Thanks to Madame Samm from Sew we quilt for organising this hop and to Jane from Jane's fabrics for being our cheerleader. I must also thank Debbie from Busy as can be and Cyndi from Stitch stitch stitch for the designs we were given, they are beautiful. For this hop we were asked to stitch up one or more of the patterns we were given. Although all the patterns are lovely I chose quite a small one as I wanted to be able to complete the whole project and wasn't sure I could protect my free time enough to take on a larger piece.

The sneak peek I showed you a few days ago looked like this


That wasn't a lot to go on so here is a larger photo


This piece was a very pretty pattern that was perfect for a mug rug or for a tray mat. The backing fabric matches the tea cosy I made for Verity at the weekend and this mat will be going to join the cosy ( although it certainly cheers up my boring tray)


I have also drawn out the house pattern and will be starting that shortly. I learnt to embroider when I was quite young as my mother loved to stitch. She produced beautiful work and I remember lovely embroidered table clothes that decorated our tea table. She had a lot more patience than me and unfortunately although I love to stitch I do not have her skills. I have some of her pieces hanging in my home.


I love this particular piece as it really reminds me of mom. She loved to use a whole range of stitches and was always eager to try new techniques. She loved geometric designs.


Sorry for the glare but it is behind glass. A lot of my stitching is cross stitch but several years ago I completed this little picture that normally hangs on the wall in my bedroom.


I rather like stitching flowers. A final favourite of mine is this one which either needs to be framed or used in some way.


I hoped you enjoyed seeing the pattern I stitched for this hop and also some of my mothers embroidery and some of my older pieces. Now you need to hop over to the other ladies taking part today.

 THURSDAY March 21st

Janice@ That Other Blog
Angela@ That Other Blog
piece peace
Stitchin’ By The Lake  
Phoenix Heirlooms
Sew Incredibly Crazy
Mamaccessories
 Molly's Place
Kath's Creations
Get More Done Today 
Sew Many Yarns
The Distracted Domestic
Sheila's Quilt World
UK City Crafter 

Have a good day and I hope it includes some stitching.

Lyndsey


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68 comments:

  1. Scrapatches21 March 2013 at 04:28

    Beautiful stitching! Your Mother's work is a wonderful heirloom and she most certainly did pass her talent on to her daughter. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  2. Jane's Fabrics and Quilts21 March 2013 at 04:54

    Love your stitchery! And the fabric you used is so soft and feminine. Your mother's work is just beautiful and the apple did not fall far from the tree, you indeed have her talent. Thank you for sharing all theses works of art.

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  3. Judy B21 March 2013 at 04:55

    Beautiful tray mat! Your Mother's stitchings are works of art. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Patty C.21 March 2013 at 06:03

    Your skills are far better than you think! Great job :)

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  5. Gwen21 March 2013 at 06:57

    Your embroidery makes such a nice addition to your tray! And what a nice keepsake of your mom's!

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  6. Michelle21 March 2013 at 07:13

    Great job with your embroider, very pretty and your mother's work is just lovely!

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  7. Britt-Inger21 March 2013 at 08:15

    Your project is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

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  8. AnitaS21 March 2013 at 09:17

    I think this will be a lovely rug for your tray.

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  9. Sowing Stitches21 March 2013 at 09:27

    :) So nice that you share the love of stiching with your mom, a beautiful treasure!

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  10. Anonymous21 March 2013 at 10:22

    What neat stitching, I aspire to this level of talent.

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  11. Gill21 March 2013 at 10:31

    Thank you for sharing all the stitching - your Mum's work is fabulous too!

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  12. Catherine21 March 2013 at 10:33

    Sweet mugrug and lovely stitching!

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  13. Jeanie21 March 2013 at 11:02

    Your tray mat is wonderful and I love seeing your Mom's stitchery too. Thanks for sharing part of your life with us!

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  14. Cyndi loves to stitch21 March 2013 at 11:29

    Lindsey your stitching is beautiful. Your coffee / tea mat is so cute and feminine!! Loved seeing your collection too you and your mom are very talented!!

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  15. Unknown21 March 2013 at 11:50

    Very pretty. I can see your love for stitching in all of your work. Thank you for sharing. :) Angela

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  16. Martina21 March 2013 at 11:58

    Lovely and blends in so great with the background!

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  17. Carol Swift21 March 2013 at 12:29

    Your flowers are beautiful..love the stitching your used! Thanks for sharing your mother's work, they are amazing. I'm glad you hopped with us today. :O)

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  18. Just Quilt It21 March 2013 at 13:13

    Beautiful work, as is your mother's. She did amazing work--such detail. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Rosa21 March 2013 at 13:24

    Simply beautiful.Great projects!

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  20. Linda21 March 2013 at 13:26

    You appear to have inherited your mom's great talent! Beautiful!

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  21. Loves to Quilt21 March 2013 at 13:29

    WoW, I am totally impressed! Very lovely work!

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  22. Kathy21 March 2013 at 13:30

    Oh, what a treat that you have shared your Mom's work! Absolutely beautiful and it appears you got the 'stitchin' gene'. Great flowers. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Carrie P.21 March 2013 at 13:33

    Your mother's talent has rubbed off on you. Well done. thanks for sharing the things your mother made too.

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  24. LadyV21 March 2013 at 13:33

    Lovely! Your handwork is beautiful.

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  25. Linda C21 March 2013 at 13:43

    Your work is lovely including the latest one. The cottage design will go well with the piece your mom did--she did the interior and you are doing the exterior of the Victorian home. THX for sharing your work with us.

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  26. Brenda21 March 2013 at 13:50

    You and your mother's work is lovely! Thank you for sharing both. I am finishing up a project using the chair design. I really loved the cottage but I was afraid I could not get it finished on time.

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  27. Sparky21 March 2013 at 14:02

    coffee time, already....thank you

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  28. Patty21 March 2013 at 14:21

    Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. krislovesfabric21 March 2013 at 14:35

    Nice stitching, pretty work!

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  30. Kathy H21 March 2013 at 14:49

    Enjoyed seeing the pictures of your and your mom's embroidery. Very pretty.

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  31. Lou21 March 2013 at 14:50

    Sweet! Thanks for sharing your work:)

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  32. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio21 March 2013 at 14:55

    Absolutely beautiful work!

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  33. Linda Coleman21 March 2013 at 15:10

    great stitching, lovely embroideries too

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  34. Tammy21 March 2013 at 15:30

    Gorgeous stichery projects. They are all beautiful.

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  35. busyascanbe21 March 2013 at 15:32

    So nice, you have so fun stitcheries. It was nice to look at your blog too.

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  36. Pauline21 March 2013 at 15:48

    I love your contribution to this blog hop, it is very sweet. Your mother made some fine exemples of embroidery, it takes years of practise to do it so beautiful, you are a lucky person to have these treasures.

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  37. JuliaP21 March 2013 at 16:05

    Your project is so sweet, great job. Loved your mom's embroidery pieces.

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  38. Needled Mom21 March 2013 at 16:34

    Your work is amazing!!!! I LOVE the sweet peas.

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  39. Loralynn21 March 2013 at 17:14

    Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your other pieces too, they are lovely!

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  40. Beverly21 March 2013 at 17:35

    ALL the stitching was beautiful. You mat turned out lovely. And I have to say I love your header. The quilt and the dog just pull at my heartstrings. I love your mat and wherever it is going, someone will be thrilled.

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  41. Frederika21 March 2013 at 18:24

    So many beautiful thing you show us.
    Frederika

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  42. Sheila21 March 2013 at 18:30

    Lots of beautiful stitching , thanks so much for sharing !

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  43. Marjorie's Busy Corner21 March 2013 at 18:43

    Oh yes...enjoyed all of them....yours is great too.

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  44. Jana21 March 2013 at 19:17

    You are tallented and hardworking stitcher. So many stitcheries.... I love all of them.

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  45. Robin21 March 2013 at 19:24

    All of your projects are just stunning!

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  46. Lynne21 March 2013 at 19:40

    I have returned to embroidery after many years away and my pieces have been made into bags or wall hangings! Love the house interior and the ship.

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  47. vicki21 March 2013 at 19:43

    So pretty! Thanks for sharing all of them. vickise at gmail dot com

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  48. Cathi21 March 2013 at 20:13

    What a wonderful tea tray cloth! Very inviting!

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  49. Christine M21 March 2013 at 20:53

    Lovely tray mat.

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  50. The Slow Quilter21 March 2013 at 22:57

    What lovely stitches, love your projects.

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  51. Quilt Doodle Designs22 March 2013 at 00:02

    Beautiful stitching :)

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  52. Unknown22 March 2013 at 00:33

    Lovely hand stitching....

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  53. Marcy22 March 2013 at 00:47

    I can tell you love hand work. Beautiful.

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  54. CaliQuilter22 March 2013 at 01:33

    First, I love your little dog in your blog header. So sweet.

    Your stitching for this project is great! Thank you so much for sharing your mom's work. It's beautiful.


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  55. LJ22 March 2013 at 01:59

    Yes, flowers are so fun to stitch. Loved seeing all the embroidered things - I'm so glad you're using your mom's stitching. Loved your little mat.

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  56. Quilt n Queen22 March 2013 at 03:53

    Beautiful stitching Lyndsey. I luv the fill in stitching, great work!! Thanks for sharing your Mom's beautiful wall hangings. Happy stitching, Pauline

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  57. Debra Lee22 March 2013 at 04:17

    I must say you do beautiful work!

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  58. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting22 March 2013 at 04:33

    Such beautiful stitching.

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  59. lefuntz22 March 2013 at 05:06

    Your projects are all lovely but your mom's is my favorite. I can see where you get it from! Love her pattern.

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  60. Jenny22 March 2013 at 06:14

    wonderful job! Thanks for sharing!

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  61. Deb@asimplelifequilts22 March 2013 at 13:48

    Such a lovely post! Thanks for sharing your mom's work too.

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  62. apple blossom22 March 2013 at 17:04

    love the placemat

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  63. carla22 March 2013 at 18:11

    Hi!!! Love your placement and whole vignette you showed!!!! I also love all the other artistic pieces you shared!!!! Great to have them for memories!!!!

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  64. StitchinByTheLake22 March 2013 at 23:15

    I love, loved seeing your mom's embroidery - what a treasure for you to have! blessings, marlene

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  65. Sharon Dawn23 March 2013 at 22:54

    I love how you filled in your flowers! Thanks for sharing your pretty work and your mother's beautiful stitches!

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  66. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle24 March 2013 at 02:55

    Beautiful stitching. Really lovely work. Thanks for sharing.

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  67. Unknown25 March 2013 at 20:50

    Coffee time always looks good to me...especially your version!

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