Saturday, December 14, 2013

A Stitching Marathon Completed

    Christmas is always a busy time of the year around here with all the give-aways and all the last minute motto orders. A gentleman asked me to stitch and frame this motto as he wants to give it to his Mother for Christmas (what a guy!). So I quickly, 12 hours later, completed No Place Like Home. This is definitely my hardest motto to stitch....and I keep saying these arthritic hands are never going to stitch this one again(I have stitched it 9 times)....never say never....
I have the antique motto that I fashioned this reproduction from.....but the newly stitched ones look almost as good as the antiques. And there is no place like home!

Thanks for stopping by. Back to work........
Nancy
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51 comments:

  1. VickieDecember 14, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Congratulations Nancy! You did it!! It looks fabulous.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 14, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    What a great piece, Nancy. You do such nice work I am sure he and his mom will love it.
    Judy in Kansas

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  3. Simple PleasureDecember 14, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Nancy
    So very beautiful…takes my breathe away…
    Busy Hands…Happy Heart
    Patricia

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  4. ShirleeDecember 14, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    It's gorgeous Nancy! I have just discovered perforated paper & love using it!

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  5. gracieDecember 14, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Love the sampler. I think I want to do a Welcome...simple but stylish...of course it will have to wait until the New Year.

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  6. KristaDecember 14, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Wow, in only 12 hours! Looks awesome. I love stitching on perforated paper.

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  7. Sarah in StitchesDecember 14, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Wow, I can't believe you did that in 12 hours! I don't think I've ever stitching anything that quickly. Good job, it looks beautiful! :D

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    1. NancyDecember 14, 2013 at 7:29 AM

      The large letters are the satin stitch. If it was cross stitches I could not have done it that quickly. And the other stitches are half cross stitches. Still, the motto is 8-1/2" X 21".....a large project.

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  8. MelodyDecember 14, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    That's impressive, to complete in 12 hours! Congratulations.

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  9. trilliumDecember 14, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Great job!

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  10. backporchcarverDecember 14, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    absolutely stunning.

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  11. Emma/ItzyDecember 14, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Beutiful! Well done!:)

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  12. stitchersanonDecember 14, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    well done! Perfect work!

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  13. StitchinowlDecember 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Beautiful!

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  14. kimstitch3December 14, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    wow and in 12 hours, you rock Nancy!!

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  15. mcddissDecember 14, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    un trabajo precioso, seguro que el señor quedara mas que contento con el

    besitos

    Mari

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  16. gloriahanawayDecember 14, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    WOW!!! 12 hours? Your fingers must be on fire! lol

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    1. NancyDecember 14, 2013 at 10:17 AM

      My hands are so hot with inflammation all the time from the Rheumatoid Arthritis....they feel like they are on fire! I do put them in cold water to cool them off after stitching this much.

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  17. PhyllisDecember 14, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Nancy, that is beautiful!

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  18. Lija BrokaDecember 14, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    It looks absolutely stunning, colours and everything! I bet it is better than the antique ones.

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  19. JoJoDecember 14, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    That's fantastic! It would've taken me a month! Do you ever sleep?!

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  20. Robin in VirginiaDecember 14, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    It is simply stunning, Nancy! Your customer and his Mother will be totally thrilled!

    Have a super weekend!

    Robin in Virginia

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  21. SolstitchesDecember 14, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Nancy, I'm in awe of all that you do. I can't believe you whipped this beautiful sampler up in just 12 hours.
    It looks so lovely in the frame and is just perfect for a Christmas gift.
    Margaret

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  22. CatherineDecember 14, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Fabulous! I am sure he is thrilled and so will his mother be!

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  23. JacquelineDecember 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    It is absolutely beautiful.

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  24. MyraDecember 14, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Your stitching is gorgeous Nancy.

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  25. PatriciaDecember 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    It is beautiful!
    Patricia C

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  26. ladyjane22December 14, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    I know why your hands were so hot, it was from those needles smokin'.. 12 hours and framed, WOW!!! It really is just beautiful, I am sure everyone will be so pleased.

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  27. EvalinaMariaDecember 14, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Congratulations my dear, it looks more than lovely!

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  28. FayeDecember 14, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Is there nothing you cannot do??? (Smiling at you!!)... Just stunning!

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  29. zenuwpeesDecember 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    C'est magnifique felicitation Marie-Claire

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  30. Annette-CaliforniaDecember 14, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    How stunning Nancy! Love the look of your satin stitches - really does a great job of showing off your pretty flosses. I am getting ready to start stitching your Merry Christmas in about 30mins:))))) Thank you for sharing - love Annette

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  31. Mini AddictionsDecember 14, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Wow, it turned out beautifully! Great job on the marathon stitching.
    :-)

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  32. JudyDecember 14, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful stitch...lucky Mom who will be receiving this.

    Judy Heartland stitcher

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  33. SherriDecember 14, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Was there smoke coming from your needle? Amazing! I know the recipient is going to be beyond thrilled.

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  34. UnknownDecember 14, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Really beautiful. I'd be lucky to stitch one letter in 12 hours. Connie Moser

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  35. EllenDecember 14, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Wonderful stitching, love it!

    Hugs,

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  36. *Wisher*December 14, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    This is beautiful.. thank u for sharing..

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  37. JoyDecember 14, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    That only took 12 hours? I'm impressed. I don't really get to do stitching marathons anymore because my children are constantly interrupting me. :(

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  38. AnitaSDecember 15, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    It is very beautiful. The mother will be very happy with it.

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  39. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    So beautifull pattern! Congrats with the ending =)

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  40. deniseDecember 15, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    beautiful!!!!!!!!!

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  41. PatDecember 15, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Wow, beautiful!!

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  42. Mii StitchDecember 15, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    It looks fabulous, very well done!!!

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  43. Elizabeth AnnDecember 15, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful!, my you stitch fast!

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  44. SoCal DebbieDecember 15, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Great stitching, Nancy! It really looks amazing!

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  45. MartyGDecember 15, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Nancy, this is a work of art. I can't believe you stitched it so many times.

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  46. Christy ♥December 18, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Nancy, I congratulate you, great phrase.

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  47. AnneDecember 19, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    What a beautiful finish Nancy! I love the letters in this design!

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  48. MaggeeDecember 20, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Well, you did a beautiful job in a really quick time! I wish I ever HAD twelve hours of stitching time! Even at a retreat, it just doesn't happen... gotta chat, share, etc... time flies! Congrats on the nice finish!

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