Tuesday, October 20, 2009

It's Berry Time Finished!

I'm so happy to have this finished. I have been trying to clear up some old UFOs (ones that are small enough to finish in a decent amount of time). Since I sold some of them, unkitted some, and finished some, I'm now down to 13. I would love to get that number down even more!!

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Blackbird Designs "It's Berry Time" Loose Feathers #37
Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Maritime White by Lakeside Linens
Thread: Belle Soie Silk "Rouge" (1 over 2)
Started: 7/7/09 - Finished: 10/20/09

Katrina's new post reminded me that I forgot to show the set I got from Tanya recently. I fell in love with this as soon as I saw it! Tanya, is so talented! She's an amazing stitcher and painter!! :)

Needlework Set

I think I'm going to get back to Paradise Lost now. It's waited for me long enough! Write soon!


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51 comments:

  1. LittlebitTue Oct 20, 08:52:00 PM EDT

    It's Berry Time is stunning! I may have to track that one down. LOVE the color, of course, and will have to take a look at that, as well. Beautiful stitching, Nicole..and I love the little hand-painted items.

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  2. WawannaTue Oct 20, 08:57:00 PM EDT

    Your hand painted set is charming, but your stitching is outstanding! These are such lovely colors of thread and fabric - beautifully executed!

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  3. GlennaTue Oct 20, 09:35:00 PM EDT

    Yay for knocking out another one! I really like this, but I think the PL will be even more fun.

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  4. KimTue Oct 20, 09:38:00 PM EDT

    I really need to pay more attention to the designs out there to stitch now! I love this BBD piece! It's just gorgeous! Great job!

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  5. ColeTue Oct 20, 09:39:00 PM EDT

    Wow, what a beautiful finish! And that accessories set is gorgeous!

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  6. staciTue Oct 20, 10:12:00 PM EDT

    At the rate you're going, you'll have all those UFO's finished in no time! Love the color of this one :)

    Love that stitching set, too cool!

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  7. KarenTue Oct 20, 10:16:00 PM EDT

    So pretty! Maybe one day I will get around to this one. Hope you have a good trip...will miss you in MB.

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  8. Kim BTue Oct 20, 10:19:00 PM EDT

    It's gorgeous! Congrats! And your stitchy set is fantastic as well!

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  9. Laurie in IowaTue Oct 20, 10:30:00 PM EDT

    Your Berry Time looks great Nicole. Congrats on the finish. I love the set your bought from Tanya.

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  10. corinnaTue Oct 20, 11:13:00 PM EDT

    berry time is very pretty,
    and here's to your courage on dyeing and baking the fantastic "with my needle"
    :)

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  11. BeritWed Oct 21, 12:13:00 AM EDT

    Gosh! Another finish for you!! Wow! I've been slogging away at BtSS for most of the week steadily (and other times intermittently) and I still don't have a finish. I DID finally get to the top half, though! I keep telling myself that the top is less detailed, and will be faster, though! :D

    We are looking forward to seeing more Paradise Lost--enjoy it!

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  12. TheresaWed Oct 21, 01:56:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful finish!!!!!
    I love the set you got from Tanya's. She is indeed so talented!!!

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  13. LesleyanneWed Oct 21, 02:46:00 AM EDT

    What a beautiful finish! And that accessories set is gorgeous too.

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  14. AnnemarieWed Oct 21, 04:41:00 AM EDT

    Darn, woman, where do you get your needles? I've been looking for red hot flying needles everywhere, but they don't sell 'm in these parts, I guess.
    Your work is gorgeous. It always is, you know!

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  15. DanielleWed Oct 21, 05:24:00 AM EDT

    Berry Time turned out fabulous! And I love the needlework set, especially the thread keep. I've already emailed Tanya to see if she can paint me a few!!

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  16. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)Wed Oct 21, 05:40:00 AM EDT

    BT is absolutely gorgeous! The red is so rich and pretty.

    Your set from Tanya is fabulous - I've gotta order one!

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  17. ShariWed Oct 21, 05:53:00 AM EDT

    beautiful finish! I haven't started that one, so it isn't one waiting to be finished!! It is so hard to finish projects, when all the new stuff keeps screaming DO ME!!
    You stitch so fast, you can do it!

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  18. JaneWed Oct 21, 06:28:00 AM EDT

    How lovely, and it must be satisfying to finish it up. My Mum's stitching this one at the moment. I'll be able to see it in real life soon.

    Love your other goodies too. What a special set they make.

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  19. MargaretWed Oct 21, 07:00:00 AM EDT

    Gorgeous, Nicole! Good going on whittling down those WIPs. I love the set you got from Tanya! So pretty!

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  20. FayeWed Oct 21, 07:03:00 AM EDT

    Very nice!!! And, you could actually do one basket individually for a cute ornament!!

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  21. CJ in OK ;-)Wed Oct 21, 07:47:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful finish congrats. I am so impressed that you could be down to only 13 UFO's. The tool set from Tanya is amazing what talent. CJ ok;-)

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  22. Suburban StitcherWed Oct 21, 08:31:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful job1

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  23. The Scarlett HouseWed Oct 21, 09:19:00 AM EDT

    Berry time is berry beautiful. I don't usually stitch stuff like that, you know the one color thing, but I really love it.
    Only 13 UFO's? OMG, I would be out of my mind!
    Thanks for showing my set. I suppose I should give you a commision for the orders that I just got, lol.

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  24. Charlene ♥ NCWed Oct 21, 10:05:00 AM EDT

    Isn't it amazing how much more tempting a design is once it's stitched? Love, Love It's Berry Time - beautiful job - you enabler, you!! ;-)

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  25. MichelleWed Oct 21, 10:21:00 AM EDT

    Gorgeous finish on Berry Time! I an in love with the red you chose. It's stunning, and so rich! And congrats on finishing With My Needle too - I love the tea/coffee dye on her!

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  26. imnvertedWed Oct 21, 10:30:00 AM EDT

    Congrats on your new finish. Berry Time looks wonderful!

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  27. KatrinaWed Oct 21, 11:06:00 AM EDT

    Oh Nicole, it's so pretty! Congrats on the finish. And I love the set you got from Tanya.

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  28. SusimacWed Oct 21, 11:08:00 AM EDT

    Great finish and I love your hand painted set, its so charming.

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  29. UnknownWed Oct 21, 11:24:00 AM EDT

    Nicole, what a lovely finish - Congratulations! It's such a great feeling to finish a project. Only 13 UFO'ss, that is really great.

    Isn't Tanya so talented! I am saving up for an A&E set - her work is beautiful.

    Look forward to seeing more of Paradise Lost.

    Enjoy your day.

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  30. MelissaWed Oct 21, 12:15:00 PM EDT

    Nicole! Congratulations on your finish! It's Berry Time looks great. I love your set from Tanya.

    YGG on finishing those UFOs!

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  31. Linda K's Stitching Corner Wed Oct 21, 12:55:00 PM EDT

    That is so beautiful...I love those colors. Beautiful stitching too.

    Take care & Happy Stitching
    Linda K, Railroad

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  32. KielrainWed Oct 21, 01:06:00 PM EDT

    Love berry time. It looks great. And woot on getting more WIPs done. That must feel great.

    Your panted needlework set is fantstic!

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  33. AngelaWed Oct 21, 01:22:00 PM EDT

    What a stunning finish, I love the floss and fabric color they match perfectly!

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  34. SadieWed Oct 21, 01:56:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations Nicole. Beautiful finish

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  35. DebWed Oct 21, 02:46:00 PM EDT

    Berry Time is wonderful! I love that red you chose. And those stitching tools are great!

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  36. Cathy LloydWed Oct 21, 05:10:00 PM EDT

    Nothing less than fabulous! Congratulations! I'd love to see your boxes of finished pieces! I think you should take a picture of them all!

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  37. KellieWed Oct 21, 05:32:00 PM EDT

    Congrats on your finish! This is absolutely stunning. LOVE it...thread, fabric, everything. You have such a good eye for thread and fabric combinations.

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  38. Stitch WizardWed Oct 21, 08:16:00 PM EDT

    Berry Time is really pretty! I can't believe how much you accomplish with your beautiful stitchng! I just love it and congrats on a beautiful finish!

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  39. RachelThu Oct 22, 06:47:00 AM EDT

    I love your Berry Time sampler! The colors are amazingly beautiful and fit the name 'berry' well!

    Cute set from Tanya! The whale is adorable ;)

    Happy stitching and have a great day!

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  40. Rachel VThu Oct 22, 10:36:00 AM EDT

    Congrats on a fantastic finish! LOVE that set from Tanya, so sweet and delicate!

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  41. MarciThu Oct 22, 05:46:00 PM EDT

    Hi Nicole -

    I'm a stranger who 'found' your blog based on a recommendation from Google reader. I'm what you call a lapsed stitcher - don't think I've worked on anything stitching related regularly for a long time. Nothing inspired me until today. So many of your projects had me going "WOW! I love that." As soon as next payday comes, I'll be heading out to my not-so-LNS to add to my stash. And this time, I am gonna stitch.

    Thanks for inspiring me!

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  42. Carol RThu Oct 22, 06:14:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful stitching as always Nicole.

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  43. SiobhánFri Oct 23, 09:07:00 AM EDT

    Eeek... I am getting bad about looking at blogs and not commenting... had to go back and check to see if I had commented after drooling over your finish and your Tanya set. BEAUTIFUL!! I love your Berry Time, Nicole, it is FABULOUS. You go girl!! The set that Tanya did for you is just awesome, too. :)

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  44. DonaSat Oct 24, 01:12:00 PM EDT

    Love your Berry Time, Nicole. The red is really beautiful.

    Down to 13! Wow! You did good.

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  45. SharlotteSun Oct 25, 10:04:00 AM EDT

    I am currently working on It's Berry Time. I have the end where the last basket is to finish. I need to start thinking about what frame I am going to use. Congrats on your finish!

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  46. MarshaMon Oct 26, 10:43:00 AM EDT

    It's berry time looks beautiful. It's a pretty finish. And, With My Needle turned out really really great. The tea/coffee/oven dyeing gave it a beautiful finish. Very very nice. The set of silks for your next project are wonderful to look at. I love viewing your blog. Inspirational.

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  47. BeritMon Oct 26, 01:00:00 PM EDT

    I finally blogged about my progress on BtSS! Stop by if you have a spare moment. :)

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  48. MichelleTue Oct 27, 10:47:00 AM EDT

    Your BBD is gorgeous! This is one of my favorites of late..

    How lucky to have one of Tanya's creations.

    Michelle

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  49. SondaTue Oct 27, 03:30:00 PM EDT

    I love all of your recent completions. Your teadyeing job looks wonderful!

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  50. DebsTue Oct 27, 10:10:00 PM EDT

    Nicole, you should be so proud of yourself. That piece is stunning. And you did such a perfect job of it.
    hugs
    Debs

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  51. BrigitteThu Oct 29, 06:26:00 AM EDT

    A gorgeous finish!

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