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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Ornament Progress

A quick post today. I've made some progress toward ornamentifying this afternoon. Today I sewed on the teeniest buttons. I found these unexpectedly at Hobby Lobby last Saturday and was thrilled to discover they fit this project! This has been languishing in my finished bin wanting buttons. I stitched this last year but did it over one, not thinking it needed buttons and even the smallest I had were way too big. I could have used beads but I really, really wanted buttons. I'm so glad I waited!


After I sewed on the buttons and chose a backing fabric (green & tan gingham) I ironed lightweight interfacing on both pieces. Maybe tomorrow I will have time to sew it together.

For those that have asked, this is Plum Berry Sampler from Bent Creek. Yes, if you open that link you will see mine looks very little like the original. I modified the colors and gave the birdie a top-knot to make this into a Christmas design.

Thank you for visiting my blog today!
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32 comments:

  1. ChristieNovember 9, 2011 at 5:06:00 PM CST

    Love your changes. ~~ Christie

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  2. SharonNovember 9, 2011 at 5:10:00 PM CST

    So pretty!!! )BTW, "ornamentation" is my new favorite word!!!) LOL

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  3. Patty C.November 9, 2011 at 5:15:00 PM CST

    Im liking it
    isnt it fun stitching larger patterns over one to create ornaments.

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  4. staciNovember 9, 2011 at 5:18:00 PM CST

    Adorable! It's amazing the things you can find when you wonder HL's aisles, lol!!! Usually it's things I don't need!!!

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  5. ChrisNovember 9, 2011 at 5:40:00 PM CST

    It looks great! I am so glad that you found the buttons.

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  6. katicaNovember 9, 2011 at 5:40:00 PM CST

    I love it! I love how tiny it is, and I definitely love your changes to the birdie!

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  7. MouseNovember 9, 2011 at 5:50:00 PM CST

    oooo tiny weeny buttons they are ... lovely choice and I can see why you wanted them .. perfect finish and can't wait to see it all put together :) love mouse xxxx

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  8. Jackie's StitchesNovember 9, 2011 at 5:50:00 PM CST

    The buttons you found are just *perfect*!

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  9. MaryNovember 9, 2011 at 6:38:00 PM CST

    Sooo cute!!

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  10. MargaretNovember 9, 2011 at 6:50:00 PM CST

    Oh my gosh! I love it! And over one too -- the buttons are perfect! Love the backing fabric too.

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  11. geeky HeatherNovember 9, 2011 at 7:17:00 PM CST

    I love your version! The buttons are great.

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  12. PumpkinNovember 9, 2011 at 8:13:00 PM CST

    I love this pattern and have stitched it myself. Of course you're way ahead of me and finishing yours ;o)

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  13. Becky K in OKNovember 9, 2011 at 8:40:00 PM CST

    Love your changes and yes, the buttons make it pop.

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  14. KaisievicNovember 9, 2011 at 8:42:00 PM CST

    Very nice indeed!

    Hugs, Kaye xoxox

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  15. MyraNovember 9, 2011 at 9:22:00 PM CST

    I love the changes you made in this and love the tiny little buttons too. I enjoyed your last two very informative posts as well. I am like you - I can't get the "right" and "wrong" way of floss. This is supposed to be fun, right?

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  16. KateNovember 10, 2011 at 12:04:00 AM CST

    That is such a gorgeous finish - the buttons are perfect.

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  17. The Outgoing IntrovertNovember 10, 2011 at 12:47:00 AM CST

    It is gorgeous and those buttons are simply perfect for it. Can not wait to see it ornimentfied!

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  18. LesleyanneNovember 10, 2011 at 12:49:00 AM CST

    It looks lovely. Glad you managed to find some suitable buttons.

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  19. AliNovember 10, 2011 at 1:30:00 AM CST

    It is a lovely pattern - think I like your version better. Can I ask have you backed the ginhgam with something??

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  20. SarahNovember 10, 2011 at 1:57:00 AM CST

    Very pretty! Love the changes that you made, they definitely give it a Christmasy feel! Looking forward to seeing the finish

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  21. CleejoowNovember 10, 2011 at 2:23:00 AM CST

    Stunning, the buttons really do the trick! can't wait to see the finished ornie :)

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  22. ChristineNovember 10, 2011 at 3:22:00 AM CST

    Well done one finding the teeny weeny buttons, it looks gorgeous

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  23. BekcaNovember 10, 2011 at 3:57:00 AM CST

    I'm very much looking forward to seeing this project all finished up. Love the tiny buttons!

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  24. cuckiNovember 10, 2011 at 4:09:00 AM CST

    so sweet..love it xxx

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  25. SueNovember 10, 2011 at 6:28:00 AM CST

    There are some things just working for, aren't there? Your ornie is absolutely beautiful.

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  26. JulieNovember 10, 2011 at 6:33:00 AM CST

    Great find, its hard sometimes to find just the right item and then when you are not looking there it is!

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  27. CarolNovember 10, 2011 at 7:13:00 AM CST

    It's such a great feeling to find just the perfect buttons, trim, or ribbon to finish off an ornament, isn't it? Adorable finish, Sharon!

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  28. SallyNovember 10, 2011 at 7:35:00 AM CST

    That looks lovely Sharon. Love the changes you made.

    Thank you for the fabby tutorial. Love the way it turned out so hoping to have a go myself one day.

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  29. The Inspired StitcherNovember 10, 2011 at 8:29:00 AM CST

    The buttons were definitely worth the wait. I love it!

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  30. JoyszeNovember 10, 2011 at 11:39:00 AM CST

    Awwww, how CUTE are those buttons???! :D

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  31. CarmenNovember 10, 2011 at 1:57:00 PM CST

    lovely stitching. i really like the colors.

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  32. KerriNovember 18, 2011 at 12:13:00 PM CST

    Sorry I didn't get to this post before I left my last comment. DUH! Being the amazing person you are, I should have known you would have posted it already.

    Thanks for a wonderful ornmament! I am off to order this and drop some cash at Hobby Lobby.

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