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Monday, January 24, 2011

Chill Out!

It's January...so that means the start of this years Ornament Swap. We are a small group of friends swapping Christmas ornaments every two months. Long-time readers may remember my swap posts from last year...

January means it's Lori's turn. Lori's blog is Stitchin' Times Five. Everyone in our group stitches an ornament and sends it to Lori this month. I can't begin to explain how much fun it is to receive your ornaments. (My turn is in March. I can't wait!) There were PROBLEMS this go-round. First, I sealed up the box all nice and tight. Then...realized I hadn't taken a photo of my exchange. Sigh. I open the box back up. Arrrgh! Next, I'm taking the photograph when I see I have completely forgotten to Stitch "Daffycat" at the bottom like I've been doing for this exchange. *smacks forehead with palm* Arrrgh ~ again! Sorry, Lori...I was NOT going to risk frogging my careful sewing (I'm still not sewing-machine-confident) for the sake of having my name on it!

Design ~ Chill Out
Designer ~ Lizzie*Kate
Fabric ~ 32 count Daffycat Dyed Belfast Linen
Fiber ~ DMC as charted
Finish ~ Pillow Ornament

There were more TUSAL prizes that have arrived in the last week. I'm only going to tease you for now by letting you know there are more! But...I'm not going to show you pictures yet as I'm behind on my blogs, stitching and housework. Chill out! I'll get to it soon. Besides, I will need something new to blog about. I still can't show you my current stitching!

Thank you for visiting my blog today!
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59 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:17:00 PM CST

    That is the cutest snowman ever. Lori is a very lucky stitcher.

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  2. ZiggyeorJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:31:00 PM CST

    cute ornament! I'm sure she'll love it.

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  3. valerieJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:32:00 PM CST

    Very cute ornie! Love the linen color and backing fabric. I'm sure Lori will love it!

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  4. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:33:00 PM CST

    He's so cute! Il ove his rosy cheeks!

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  5. JaneJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:50:00 PM CST

    What a fun and exciting idea!
    A cool snowman, love the backing fabric and finish - lucky Lori xx

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  6. FionaJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:50:00 PM CST

    lovely finish :)

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  7. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:50:00 PM CST

    He is toooo cute! I have put him on my to buy list - man it is getting long!

    The color you dyed the linen is beautiful.

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  8. JoyszeJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:03:00 PM CST

    He's adorable!!! I understand your pain about having everything stitched up only to noticed you forgot something.

    I did that with on one the mini Chatelaines. I noticed that I had left out a whole row of beads after it's been stretched! So, I had to unstretch one side to tack in the beads... I was too lazy to pull everything apart. LOL!

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  9. MargaretJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:08:00 PM CST

    He's adorable! I bet Lori will love him!

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  10. JulianneJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:22:00 PM CST

    Love him! Great finish.

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  11. AnnieJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:26:00 PM CST

    Super cute ornament. Great start to a year of exchanges.

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  12. PumpkinJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:05:00 PM CST

    Despite the fact that you didn't personalize it, it still looks fabulous and I'm sure it will be well received :o)

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  13. JanJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:19:00 PM CST

    He is just adorable!
    I too have had to open up the package before sending. Occupational hazard for stitchers. LOL.

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  14. ShariJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:20:00 PM CST

    oh my!!!!! I just saw someone else's adorable snowman, that I hadn't seen, now I see your adorable snowman that I havent' seen. Either that, or haven't noticed!!!!!
    Yours looks fantastic!!!!

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  15. Meadows08January 24, 2011 at 6:25:00 PM CST

    What a sweet little snowman! The buttons are a great touch.

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  16. KarenJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:41:00 PM CST

    That is just so cute!

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  17. AmandaJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:44:00 PM CST

    Very cute ornie! Lori will love him!

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  18. Friendship CrossingJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:57:00 PM CST

    He's very cute and colorful! what a lucky girl Lori is!!

    I think you did a great job on the finishing too!

    Tanya

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  19. HeatherJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:00:00 PM CST

    He is so cute. And what a great way to do an ornament exchange.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:21:00 PM CST

    Hi,
    That is such a pretty finish!!! The snowman looks so happy!!!

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  21. EricaJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:23:00 PM CST

    Love the ornie! He's so cute!

    My contribution to the TUSAL prize is finally finished (I had my own sewing-impaired moments!) - with a bit of luck I'll have it in the mail in the next day or so!

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  22. staciJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:46:00 PM CST

    LOVE that ornament, it's such a cutie!

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  23. Peggy LeeJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:06:00 PM CST

    Your little snowman is just too cute! I really like the color of the linen and the buttons are a nice touch.

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  24. MyraJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:25:00 PM CST

    Fabulous ornament! Doncha just hate it when you don't get a picture before you package it up? I usually don't remember until the recipient emails me to tell me they received it!

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  25. sheriJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:51:00 PM CST

    Awww, he's got personality! I love the buttons!

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  26. CarolynJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:06:00 AM CST

    Too too cute! I just love this adorable snowman. Great job. :)

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  27. ColeJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:30:00 AM CST

    Very cute ornie!! I love the buttons attaching the hanger :)

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  28. LesleyanneJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:44:00 AM CST

    A gorgeous finish. The snowman is very cute.

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  29. MelanieJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:03:00 AM CST

    Adorable!

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  30. ChristineJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:30:00 AM CST

    He's adorable, Lori will love him

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  31. mbroiderJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:36:00 AM CST

    He is so cute and peaceful!!

    Thanks for your tip on the comments thingie (couple of posts below)... I changed my settings, and hope to get more comments from now:)

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  32. BecJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:10:00 AM CST

    Aww, He is absolutely adorable!!

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  33. LoralynnJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:37:00 AM CST

    He's darling! She will love him!

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  34. CarolJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:22:00 AM CST

    What a sweetie! I can't wait to see what you receive in March!

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  35. SueJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:03:00 AM CST

    Great ornament and what a fun way to do a swap :)

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  36. CJJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:38:00 AM CST

    Great ornament. I am looking for a group like that to join. Have a great day.

    CJ

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  37. LynnJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:44:00 AM CST

    I do love snowmen and this one is sooo adorable!!
    It sounds like a wonderful exchange.

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  38. SueJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:51:00 AM CST

    That is the most gorgeous snowman. I'm glad it is not just me who makes silly mistakes. lol

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  39. KttycatJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:51:00 AM CST

    He's so cute!

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  40. JulieJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:16:00 AM CST

    He's adorable!

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  41. AngelaJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:52:00 AM CST

    It turned out adorable despite your setbacks :)

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  42. AnnetteJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:23:00 AM CST

    OMG that the cutest ornament!!
    What a fun idea!! that swap

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  43. ♥ NiaJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:24:00 AM CST

    That ornament is so cute!! =) Adorable!

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:31:00 PM CST

    Very cute!

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  45. BekcaJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:14:00 PM CST

    That is a very adorable pillow, I love the backing fabric. Happy stitching!

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  46. ZoeJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:29:00 PM CST

    What a fun exchange- so cute!!

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  47. CarolJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:15:00 AM CST

    Love Chill Out and the fabric behind him.

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  48. SiobhánJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:12:00 AM CST

    That is SO cute!! What a neat idea for the ornaments for everybody!

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  49. NanJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:42:00 PM CST

    Cutie, cute, cute! The recipient is a lucky girl.

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  50. SharonJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:05:00 PM CST

    What a cutie! (I'm sure Lori will always remember that this is a "Daffycat" masterpiece) :)

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  51. Carol's StitchingJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:28:00 PM CST

    The ornament is so very cute and so very you! I'm sure with it not being signed that Lori will have no problem remembering the love you put into it! Happy stitching....

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  52. LillieJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:44:00 PM CST

    Adorable! Loved the fabric.

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  53. JoJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:11:00 AM CST

    That's a really lovely ornament, and I love your own dyed fabric!! I must build up the courage to try and dye some myself...

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  54. Stitching NoniJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:45:00 PM CST

    So cute!! I love the colour that you dyed the linen and the backing fabric looks great with the colour as well. Lori is one lucky lady to get such a cutey in the mail! :-)

    http://firefliescatsinthegarden.blogspot.com/

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  55. tkdquintmomJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:18:00 PM CST

    Look at it this way Sharon...he's BLUSHING for you :D :D :D I love it, you know I do and I don't care about your initials (don't want that to sound the way it does..) I would have done the same thing my dear...I just love him and yes ladies, I am lucky...he is so cute in person. Thanks again Sharon!

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  56. Kathy A.January 30, 2011 at 12:26:00 PM CST

    Oh what a sweet little guy. He is just so sweet. Lucky Lori!

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  57. SolstitchesFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:13:00 AM CST

    Ah, that is just so cute. A lovely little pillow finish.

    Margaret

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:55:00 PM CST

    What a lovely ornanment :)

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  59. SharonFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:59:00 AM CST

    Beautiful ornament!

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