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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Saying it with Flowers

 
Today is my day to 'Say it with Flowers'!!! Thanks need to go out to Madam Samm from Sew We Quilt for coming up with these wonderful ideas for blog hops and to Carol from Just Let Me Quilt for getting us bloggers all set up and ready to go!!!
 
 
I decided to go with the craft I love the best and that is cross stitching. I found this freebie quite a long time ago and thought she was really sweet. The chart didn't have a color key so I needed to go through my (large:) stash of floss and pick some colors for her. I wanted her to be bright and bold and I think I got my colors just right:)
 
 I did make a few minor changes from the chart though. I wanted the focus to be on the flowers, not on the butterflies, so I used less black for the butterflies bodies and omitted a butterfly net that should be in her hands. I also didn't put the French knot for her eye as it was too dark for her face.
I had intended to make this be the front 'page' of a needle book, but ran out of time. The fabric in the corner above will be the lining fabric when I do get the chance to finish this pretty little piece into a needle book.
 
Of course I had lots of ideas in my mind, but this blog hop really had me going back and forth on what to actually do. I ended up stumped for quite a while, but am really happy with the project I ended up with:0)
 
Don't forget to visit each of the bloggers on today's 'SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" blog hop!!!
 
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66 comments:

  1. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsMay 29, 2013, 11:36:00 PM

    Shannon, your cross stitch is wonderful! Almost makes me want to take up the needle and floss again (almost..haha). I think your changes are just perfect. She will make a beautiful needlebook!

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  2. Patty C.May 30, 2013, 12:02:00 AM

    Beautiful stitching - your finish will be lovely !!!

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  3. CorinaMay 30, 2013, 12:26:00 AM

    Lovely embroidery!

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  4. Judy BMay 30, 2013, 12:44:00 AM

    Your cross stitch flower garden is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. KaisievicMay 30, 2013, 12:56:00 AM

    What a sweet design. Any chance of the link to the freebie? Love the colours you have picked.

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  6. FrederikaMay 30, 2013, 1:04:00 AM

    What a pretty flowergirl. Thanks for sharing Frederika

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  7. Christine MMay 30, 2013, 1:17:00 AM

    Your little cross stitch is just lovely!

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  8. jatajomiMay 30, 2013, 1:19:00 AM

    Lovely!

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  9. JeannekeMay 30, 2013, 1:35:00 AM

    This is so sweet a project!
    Cheers,

    Jeanneke.

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  10. MichelleMay 30, 2013, 2:40:00 AM

    Lovely cross stitch! Great job!

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  11. Lavonna ZWBMay 30, 2013, 2:49:00 AM

    Beautiful cross stitch. Thank you for sharing with us. :)

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  12. GillMay 30, 2013, 3:13:00 AM

    What a pretty project! It will look gorgeous as the cover of a needlebook!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Britt-IngerMay 30, 2013, 3:50:00 AM

    Your embroidery is so sweet. Thanks for sharing your creativity and being part of this blog hop

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  14. cuckiMay 30, 2013, 4:45:00 AM

    Aww sweet stitches ❤❤❤
    Love x

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  15. ThearicaMay 30, 2013, 4:56:00 AM

    Love your cross stitching but I think the butterfly net would make a perfect finish for the piece.

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  16. Elizabeth CoughlinMay 30, 2013, 5:49:00 AM

    That's a beautiful cross-stitch! The finished project will be lovely with that fabric.

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  17. MelodyMay 30, 2013, 5:55:00 AM

    I love cross stitch too. Yours is delightful.

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  18. CatherineMay 30, 2013, 6:00:00 AM

    I am so happy to see cross stitching. Very nice, unique project!

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  19. cOto.patchworkMay 30, 2013, 6:11:00 AM

    Very, very nice!

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  20. InGaMay 30, 2013, 6:28:00 AM

    Sweet embroidery, and I bet it will look realy nice when finished.

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  21. krislovesfabricMay 30, 2013, 6:36:00 AM

    This one made me exclaim out loud :) Oh, how pretty your little lady is...dainty...please be sure to show your needlebook finish!

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  22. VickieMay 30, 2013, 6:38:00 AM

    Hi Shannon, I think a needle book will be just the thing to showcase your sweet cross stitch !

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  23. Marjorie's Busy CornerMay 30, 2013, 6:45:00 AM

    this is so very pretty...great job!

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  24. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMay 30, 2013, 6:53:00 AM

    Sweet project.

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  25. Jane's QuiltingMay 30, 2013, 8:33:00 AM

    Your cross stitch work is beautiful. My eyes will not let me do such fine detailed work like that. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  26. SparkyMay 30, 2013, 8:54:00 AM

    we like it we really like it..and so much soooo well you will see

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  27. PattyMay 30, 2013, 8:55:00 AM

    Great cross stitch! I use to do cross stitch, so I know it is fun, but hard. I can't see well enough to do it like I use to.

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  28. Linda CMay 30, 2013, 9:01:00 AM

    Such beautiful stitching! I bet it looks good on the back too with none of that snarly stuff like mine gets to looking like. If it fits on a needle book then the piece must be fairly small then?

    THX for sharing with us today.

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  29. Carol SwiftMay 30, 2013, 9:03:00 AM

    That is such a beautiful little piece of art...gorgeous stitching and great choice of colors! It will make a lovely needle book. Thanks for hopping with us today! :O)

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  30. StitchesMay 30, 2013, 9:07:00 AM

    Nice cross stitch, very cute design..

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  31. Needled MomMay 30, 2013, 9:09:00 AM

    Very cute and deserving of a top spot today.

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  32. janMay 30, 2013, 9:21:00 AM

    I love your cross stitch.The colors are great.

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  33. sew.darn.quiltMay 30, 2013, 9:30:00 AM

    Such a beautiful piece, I hope you share it when it's complete :)

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  34. maggieMay 30, 2013, 10:14:00 AM

    I really love your cross stitch. And the colors are just perfect. Has a vintage look to it which I love.
    Thanks for sharing.
    cheers
    maggie
    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  35. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMay 30, 2013, 10:35:00 AM

    Lovely cross stich.

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  36. JeanieMay 30, 2013, 11:39:00 AM

    Darling little girl in her very own flower garden!

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  37. Kathy HMay 30, 2013, 11:45:00 AM

    Very pretty cross stitch piece. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. GretheMay 30, 2013, 12:10:00 PM

    Oh, this is so nice.Love your cross-stitching flower lady:-)

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  39. apple blossomMay 30, 2013, 12:14:00 PM

    love your cross-stitch. fabric is nice for the needle book

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  40. PaulineMay 30, 2013, 12:26:00 PM

    Lovely embroidery, it will make a sweet needle book! Thanks for sharing!

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  41. Jenny SquawkMay 30, 2013, 12:55:00 PM

    Such a sweet stitching.

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  42. DebbyMay 30, 2013, 1:15:00 PM

    Hi, Shannon. What a wonderful cross-stitch design and you interpreted it with colors perfectly! I used to cross stitch but have never used that hardanger (is that what it is?). Thanks so much for sharing your work today. I like seeing crafts other than quilting (tho that seems to be all I ever do, maybe that's why).

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  43. UnknownMay 30, 2013, 1:33:00 PM

    Love the needle work, very pretty

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  44. CalicojoanMay 30, 2013, 1:46:00 PM

    What beautiful stitchery. I can't even imagine seeing anything that small any more! :-)

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  45. GinginiMay 30, 2013, 1:57:00 PM

    Beautiful work!

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  46. JokeMay 30, 2013, 2:30:00 PM

    Nice to see another cross stitched item!And such a beauty!!

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  47. LindaMay 30, 2013, 3:01:00 PM

    How adorable!! Great job!

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  48. vickiMay 30, 2013, 3:37:00 PM

    So pretty! Thanks for sharing your soon to be needlebook. vickise at gmail dot com

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  49. Ella and NestaMay 30, 2013, 4:56:00 PM

    What lovely colours you've used for your cross stitching!

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  50. MaryMay 30, 2013, 7:03:00 PM

    She is going to make a beautiful needlebook! Love your design.

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  51. CathiMay 30, 2013, 7:15:00 PM

    Your cross stitch piece is fantastic! I love the colours you chose!

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  52. Just Quilt ItMay 30, 2013, 8:07:00 PM

    Beautiful cross stitch. I do love the butterflies so am glad you included them! This will be a great needle case.

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  53. sandraMay 30, 2013, 8:32:00 PM

    Lovely cross stitching it will make a sweet needle holder.

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  54. MoeWestMay 30, 2013, 8:45:00 PM

    Your stitching is lovely!

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  55. CeLynnMay 30, 2013, 8:50:00 PM

    Oh my,I just love your cross stitch! It will make a sweet little needle book :)

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  56. CharlotteTMay 30, 2013, 8:51:00 PM

    That will be a nice needle case.
    Thanks for participating.

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  57. AllisonMay 30, 2013, 8:58:00 PM

    I think you chose a great color scheme for this sweet little stitchery :) this will make a lovely needle book cover!

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  58. Agnes B. BullockMay 30, 2013, 9:05:00 PM

    Spectacular needlework!

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  59. Emily CMay 30, 2013, 9:10:00 PM

    So cute, I love butterflies.

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  60. LJMay 30, 2013, 10:24:00 PM

    It is an adorable stitching and you'll love it finished into the needlebook.

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  61. LouMay 31, 2013, 11:01:00 AM

    I love to cross stitch too:)
    Great project!!!

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  62. Celtic ThistleMay 31, 2013, 12:52:00 PM

    Can sympathise with your dithering over a project for the Blog Hop, I do the same all the time. I love your cross stitch though she is just adorable!

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  63. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleMay 31, 2013, 3:03:00 PM

    Wonderful choice for this hop. Beautiful cross stitch. Adorable pattern. Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  64. lynn cockrellMay 31, 2013, 9:44:00 PM

    Your little girl in bonnet is so pretty!

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  65. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogJun 1, 2013, 5:27:00 PM

    So-o-o very beautiful stitchery, thanks for sharing.
    Bente
    in Germany

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  66. Flávia e CristianaJun 2, 2013, 6:56:00 PM

    Lindo trabalho! Adorei.

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