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Sunday, February 1, 2009

Unexpected Finishes

After finishing up the row on Peacock Cypher I was at loose ends! It wasn't yet time to start the next block on Crabby and I can't bring myself to cheat; not even by a few hours! I remembered these little kitties languishing in my WIP box. The cross stitches were completed a couple of years (years! ~ OMG) ago and all they needed was a bit of backstitching to finish them off. Admittedly, Margaret Sherry designs have tedious backstitching but that's really no excuse, is it? These kitties are an Heritage Stitchcraft Coaster kit called Margaret Sherry 'Cats'.


Holly had a great suggestion for my dread of 'up-stitching' in the comments on my last post. Turn the fabric and pattern upside down and stitch down instead. I've heard about this technique before but never tried it. I think I'll give it a go. Thanks, Holly!
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56 comments:

  1. JeanFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:00:00 PM CST

    I just love the kitties!! As you know, I made the same piece you have in your header. I changed the colors a bit to match my kitty. I think Sherry's critters are just too adorable for words!!

    You're good to go on Crabby now, right?? have fun!

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  2. LindsayFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:03:00 PM CST

    Those are so cute, WIP killing feels goooooood :)

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  3. ShebafudgeFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:07:00 PM CST

    Aww they are soo cute.. I love these cats!!

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  4. TammyFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:10:00 PM CST

    Those kittehs are a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e. !!!!

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  5. tkdquintmomFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:14:00 PM CST

    omg I love them! I just want to give them a hug! I'm glad you finished them!

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  6. LisaFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:30:00 PM CST

    I'm glad you brought those out again - they're cute!

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  7. AngelaFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:49:00 PM CST

    I love the look of these kitties but damn do I hate stitching them! or more specifically backstitching them :) They look wonderful when finished though, congrats!

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  8. TammyKFebruary 1, 2009 at 7:35:00 PM CST

    Awww... cute kitties!

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  9. TheresaFebruary 1, 2009 at 7:49:00 PM CST

    These kitties are just adorable!!!! I can see why it to years for you to come back to do the back stitch!! But it is truly worth it!!!!

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  10. MelissaFebruary 1, 2009 at 8:40:00 PM CST

    Your kitties are adorable. Great finishes!!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2009 at 9:09:00 PM CST

    Margaret Sherry kitties are sooo cute! I did manage to find a copy of Crafty Cat, but haven't stitched it yet. I'd love to find more of her patterns

    I'm glad you liked the up-side down idea and hope it works out for you.

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  12. KarolFebruary 1, 2009 at 9:49:00 PM CST

    The kitties are really cute. Congrats on finishing them!

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  13. Cindy F.February 1, 2009 at 10:52:00 PM CST

    Too cute!!!

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  14. NimaFebruary 2, 2009 at 12:06:00 AM CST

    wow...they are cute

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  15. SueFebruary 2, 2009 at 1:18:00 AM CST

    Those are absolutely gorgeous! Well worth coming back to.

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  16. UllaFebruary 2, 2009 at 2:06:00 AM CST

    Oh, I love these Margaret Sherry's kitties!

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  17. KarenFebruary 2, 2009 at 2:18:00 AM CST

    oh they are cute

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  18. ChristineFebruary 2, 2009 at 2:54:00 AM CST

    Great finish on the kittens, they are so sweet!

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  19. UnknownFebruary 2, 2009 at 4:14:00 AM CST

    Congrat's on your adorable kitty finishes...whew, doesn't it feel good??? Any idea how you'll finish them off?

    Awh, bustin' at the seams to get back to CAY, are yah? Hope it's "safe" to work on it now. You are a trooper in that you did not cheat. Tee Hee

    Happy Stitching~have a fantastic week ahead.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2009 at 4:25:00 AM CST

    Very cute!

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  21. LoriFebruary 2, 2009 at 6:17:00 AM CST

    Here, kitty, kitty, kitty! They are so adorable. Glad your stitching mo-jo is in full swing.

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  22. GinnieFebruary 2, 2009 at 6:55:00 AM CST

    I do love her cats even with all the annoying back stitch!!

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  23. KaranFebruary 2, 2009 at 9:01:00 AM CST

    Love these cuties - always make me smile. WTG on finishing 2 UFO's. :0)

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  24. MargieFebruary 2, 2009 at 9:34:00 AM CST

    These are the cutest little kitties! And your work is so fine. :-)

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  25. AnnieFebruary 2, 2009 at 9:58:00 AM CST

    Margaret Sherry's are just the cutest. You did a great job.
    Never heard the term 'upstitching', but I do it all the time... Works fine but reminds me of sitting backwards on a train or a bus... it's just not right!

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  26. PaisleyFebruary 2, 2009 at 10:16:00 AM CST

    Cute kitties! The backstitching does give them a lot of fluff and personality!

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  27. BrigitteFebruary 2, 2009 at 10:35:00 AM CST

    I'm not a cat fan but these kitties are just too cute.

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  28. Clare-AimetuFebruary 2, 2009 at 10:58:00 AM CST

    they are just purrrrr-fect, great stitching :)

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  29. AngelaFebruary 2, 2009 at 1:16:00 PM CST

    The kittens look so cute. Am I alone in enjoying back stitch, I love the fact it makes the sewing come alive.

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  30. JulieFebruary 2, 2009 at 2:50:00 PM CST

    Cute little furfaces!

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  31. ClaireFebruary 2, 2009 at 4:55:00 PM CST

    The backstitching is so worth it for these little cats.

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  32. PumpkinFebruary 2, 2009 at 5:21:00 PM CST

    Your kitties are so cute but I definitely understand the whole backstitching thing ;o)

    Yes, I've heard of that technique but I've never done it myself. Lmk how it works.

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  33. RanaeFebruary 2, 2009 at 6:04:00 PM CST

    OMG!! the kittens are soooo adorable. The backstitch is well worth it.

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  34. OlgaFebruary 2, 2009 at 10:42:00 PM CST

    It's great that you found some time to finish these kittens, they are so cute!

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:25:00 AM CST

    *squeal* TOO cute!! Love them, love them. The Margaret Sherry backstitching is a pain, but essential to the cuteness. *sigh*

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  36. Carol RFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:16:00 PM CST

    Cute kitties!

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  37. StitchingrannyFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:35:00 PM CST

    ROFLMAO - and I thought I was bad because Off to Plough had to wait about 6 weeks before the bs got added.

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  38. LillieFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:58:00 PM CST

    The backstitches complete the kitties and made it looked so much more adorable.Congrads on the finishes.

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  39. Kathy A.February 4, 2009 at 12:40:00 AM CST

    Well, those are just too cute for words. Next time you are rambling around looking for something to stitch just email me. I could send you a couple or a dozen or maybe more lol

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  40. StephieFebruary 4, 2009 at 6:23:00 AM CST

    Arrrrrrr they are so cute, beautiful work, x

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  41. UnknownFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:49:00 AM CST

    LOL, these cats just made my day! So cute, unlike the snobby cat designs on my blog. Did you see the expression of those snobby cats in the Jim Shore Publications? hehe

    ;)

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  42. SandraFebruary 4, 2009 at 1:35:00 PM CST

    Those kitties are just so cute!!!

    You've been awarded! Go to my blog...

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  43. LeliaFebruary 4, 2009 at 2:09:00 PM CST

    Your cats are fantastic!

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  44. JoFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:02:00 AM CST

    what cute kitties!! Peacock cypher is looking fabulous too. But the big question is... how is crabby co,ing along???

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  45. AngelaFebruary 5, 2009 at 2:01:00 PM CST

    I've just given you an award so please come over to my blog to collect it

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  46. geeky HeatherFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:10:00 PM CST

    Congrats on finishing the kitties! I love the look on the face of the first one...like he's been caught doing something. =)

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:13:00 PM CST

    So when are you going to make a FoodPyramid cross stitch?

    Great blog! Maybe some day up at work you can teach me the fine art of cross stitching.

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  48. Becky K in OKFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:21:00 PM CST

    The kitties are so cute. Thanks for the designer's name.

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 10:15:00 PM CST

    Such cute little kitties! Great job in getting that backstitching done.

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  50. temari by the seaFebruary 7, 2009 at 3:27:00 AM CST

    These are adorable! Miaou!

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  51. Dani - tkdchickFebruary 8, 2009 at 9:05:00 AM CST

    Awww they're adorable!

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  52. SrinityFebruary 10, 2009 at 3:28:00 AM CST

    I just love Margaret's cats. They are so cute and everyone has a unique character. Lovely work.

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  53. StitchinKatFebruary 20, 2009 at 10:29:00 AM CST

    I have that coaster set too...those sure are cute! (As all MS cats are!) I highly recommend "up-stitching" on large projects. I do it on all my Chatelaines, and also now on Growth Rings. Anything I can't reach the upper left corner in fact. It's that or get longer arms!

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  54. BeckySCFebruary 22, 2009 at 12:03:00 PM CST

    TOO cute :) Congratulations on your finishes :)

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  55. NanaFebruary 23, 2009 at 1:45:00 PM CST

    Though I am not much of a cat stitcher (I do love kittens... lol)
    I fell for this little darlings..
    Great job!

    This is probably the only way my dh would let me have one ( he has allery).. someday..

    Nana
    Fl
    http://nanascraper.blogspot.com/

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  56. Gills BlogSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:00:00 AM CDT

    Wow.... like you I love the Margaret Sherry cats... I have been trying to get hold of the Crafty Cat chart for ages as it is so gorgeous... .does anybody have a copy they no longer want please? It would be cherished....!!

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