Tuesday, December 11, 2012

FAB finishing!

i received the fateful call from my lns this weekend telling me that my stitched holiday gifts were back from the finishers! 
cut to me...waiting promptly outside the shop at exactly 9:59 am to see my beauties!

Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


i love LOVE (did i mention love?) these! special shout out to my homegirl vicky de angelis for introducing me to brenda hart's ribbon technique for the strap handles. girlfriend recently got some tote bag finishes back, found here and here

i might have gone a little overboard with the photo sesh...but tis the season right? here's round 2!

Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


Linda Lahm beach totes


i'm so glad i stitched 2 of these for myself, there's no way i could part with all of them! i'm also glad that i forced myself to use different background stitches for each...it gives them their own personality and that extra special touch 
(especially those beaded crustaceans!)

if you haven't already stitched a million one of these for yourself or a loved one, do so immediately! 

you can see my journey with these cuties from start to finish here

11 comments:

  1. Katherine....I love, love, love your bags! I am so flattered that you mentioned me by name and used Brenda Hart's ribbon stitch idea! I am glad that you are keeping some of these for yourself. I have already ordered some new ones for next years tree! Merry Christmas

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    1. thank YOU! can't wait to see your new ones, they are sooo addictive!

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  2. Just could not be any cuter. The finisher and the stitcher are to be commended!

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  3. These are adorable. Your family will be thrilled when they open their gifts Christmas morning!

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    1. i'll need to perfect my poker face! waiting is the hardest part!

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  4. These are great, love the stitching, the colors and the finishing. Work of art

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  5. Adorable! I love the colors and cording on each one. Great job!

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  6. They are wonderful! I have 2 in my stash and you've inspired me to pull them and get started stitching.
    What thread did you use for the backgrounds?
    Sharon

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    1. thanks so much Sharon! i used perle 5 cotton in bright white. really easy, no stranding and no laying tool required!

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  7. Beautiful!!! What perfect gifts!

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