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Monday, January 23, 2012

Double Whammy

I want to welcome everyone to the first official Totally Useless post of 2012! Welcome too all the new members of the Stitch-A-Long. Big thanks to those posting their ORT report and linking back to my blog!

Note: TUSALers leaving a comment with the link to their ORT report on this post will receive "extra credit" in the end of the year giveaway!

Here is my ORT report for January's New Moon. What an awesomely full ORT jar. I stitched my fingers to the bone from the looks of these ORTs! I will dump my jar into my big jar before I stitch any today. Don't worry if you are adding next month's on top of this month's ORTs or if you are dumping the contents of the jar in the trash...you do what YOU want to. Me, I'm psychotic about saving ORTs ~ I'd probably carry one back into the house if I found it in the car!



If you'd like to join in on this Totally Useless endeavor click here to sign up!


Since this was my first International Hermit and Stitch Weekend I took full advantage and started stitching the second I got home from work on Friday afternoon. Between loads of laundry and a little house-cleaning here and there I got so much done. Look ~ a bird!


The Finery of Nature is really growing fast! I was tickled to see a bit of blended thread in the design. Nothing like a Teresa Wentzler let's-blend-every-thread insanity ~ just enough to give a bit of bling. The bird section is close to being finished...backstitching saved until the end. I stitch in hand and I'd rather wait so the threads don't go fuzzy.

Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox
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164 comments:

  1. dixiesamplarJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:57:00 PM CST

    What a beautiful piece...love the contrast of the thread colors on the black!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:01:00 PM CST

    That is such a pretty piece. I love the rich colors on the dark background.

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  3. Diane (di)January 23, 2012 at 4:02:00 PM CST

    Daffycat, I love Finery of Nature and the colors really pop on the black fabric. So pretty and great job hermitting this past week-end. :)

    http://stitches12.blogspot.com/

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  4. purple24January 23, 2012 at 4:04:00 PM CST

    Absolutely Beautiful!

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  5. sharineJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:08:00 PM CST

    Your wip looks lovely. Here is my tusal post http://www.charbellastitching.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-post.html

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  6. valerieJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:09:00 PM CST

    Wow, what beautiful colors and effects on the black fabric. It's looking gorgeous! Great orts!

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  7. JoyszeJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:10:00 PM CST

    No kidding, you stitched to your heart's content! I love this piece. The colors make me smile and smile and smile. :D

    That's a lot of ORTs too.

    TUSAL post is here: http://joysze.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-ihsw-and-tusal.html I'm not called a brown noser for nothing. ROFL!!!

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  8. Chris McGuireJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:10:00 PM CST

    Just beautiful. What a wonderful design! You make me want to stitch on black.

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  9. saraJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:14:00 PM CST

    Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm really looking forward to filling my ORT jar every month.

    Your stitching project is gorgeous, I've never stitched on black before, it must take some concentration.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:19:00 PM CST

    Finery of nature is looking fabulous!

    Just posted my Ort Report too -http://chewedaway.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal_24.html

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  11. ShebafudgeJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:20:00 PM CST

    The colours are so rich. I'm going to love seeing this keep growing.

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  12. shazzumpJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:21:00 PM CST

    what a lovely piece, I cant wait to see it as it progresses.

    and of course here's my TUSAL for this month http://shazzump.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-and-little-stashin.html

    I havent't found a big jar yet but I have hopes of finding one

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  13. SoCal DebbieJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:22:00 PM CST

    Your stitching is so beautiful on the black fabric! I put my ORTs in a pretty star-shaped glass dish, but I'm still looking for a cute jar for 2012.

    http://debbiescrossstitch.blogspot.com/2012/01/day-22-universal-unity-and-tusal-1.html

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  14. Amanda "Stitcher Mom"January 23, 2012 at 4:24:00 PM CST

    The design is looking gorgeous. I participated in my first IHSW this weekend too.

    Www.stitcher-mom73.blogspot.com

    Amanda

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  15. shazzumpJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:25:00 PM CST

    It's such a lovely piece, cant wait to see more


    http://shazzump.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-and-little-stashin.html

    and here's my TUSAL for january :)
    haven't found a big jar yet

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  16. Suburban StitcherJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:26:00 PM CST

    it's a lovely piece...and the black fabric makes the colors pop! amazing how black has that power ;)

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  17. HeatherJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:26:00 PM CST

    Lovely stitching! I always love how things look on black.

    I have (amazingly), got my TUSAL post up on time. http://lotuspond.silentblue.net/blog/2012/01/tusal-january-2012/

    Also: Gung hay fat choy! Happy Chinese New Year!

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  18. lyndaJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:29:00 PM CST

    That looks amazing on the black fabric...
    here is my first TUSAL post of the year
    http://acozylittleplaceforstitching.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-23-tusal-updates-and-prayers.html

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  19. Julie MJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:31:00 PM CST

    What a beautiful piece! The colors really pop on the black. I haven't heard about the Hermit and Stitch weekend. I will have to go check it out.

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  20. Ann at Beadlework.January 23, 2012 at 4:31:00 PM CST

    What a beautiful piece, the stitching on black makes the design stand out to perfection.

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  21. Lija BrokaJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:32:00 PM CST

    Wow it looks beautiful, love the colours on the background.

    My post: http://stitchingincrossesandmore.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-tusal-jar-so-far.html

    definitely not as much stitching as you though.

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  22. MercedesJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:38:00 PM CST

    Precioso bordado, me encanta el pájaro, es realmente MUY BONITO!!!
    Adjunto enlace de mi seguimiento TUSAL

    http://mercedesysusmanualidades.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-enero.html

    Un abrazo.
    Mercedes desde Málaga ESPAÑA.

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  23. AnneJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:38:00 PM CST

    Glad you enjoyed your first IHSW!!! It's fun to have the excuse to just stitch!! You sure did a lot and that ort jar is beautiful with all those bright colours!!

    http://dollsmusings.blogspot.com/2012/01/1st-tusal-and-pic-of-jane-before-ishw.html

    I by accident posted it two days ahead...got mixed up with the dates. That okay?

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  24. Cathy January 23, 2012 at 4:43:00 PM CST

    Wow, nice WIP! Looks lovely stitched on black.
    Happy TUSAL day!
    http://cathycrossstitch.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-progress-tusal-and-rainy-day-treat.html

    Cathy

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  25. ToffeJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:52:00 PM CST

    Here's my January's Tusal post ;))

    http://cucharillasymas.blogspot.com/2012/01/primera-luna-nueva-del-2012.html

    I've never stitched on black before... it seems very difficult!!

    Hugs

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  26. katicaJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:56:00 PM CST

    great progress, I'm loving how the colours pop on the black!

    I've got my tusal posted as well! :O)

    http://ourgoldfishbowl.blogspot.com

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  27. butterflyJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:05:00 PM CST

    Your stitching on black looks fab , beautiful chart.

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  28. LorettaJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:06:00 PM CST

    The Finery of Nature is coming along nicely. I love the colours.

    You can find my TUSAL report here.

    http://lorettasstitchingblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-update.html

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  29. NicolaJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:06:00 PM CST

    Lovely!! Great WIP! Beautiful colours x
    http://stitch-nicola.blogspot.com/2012/01/ihsw-and-tusal-report.html

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  30. ricketyjoJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:06:00 PM CST

    Hiya!
    Here's my TUSAL post for January:

    http://ricketyjo.blogspot.com/2012/01/its-tusal-time.html

    The Finery of Nature is looking really lovely, the colours are so nice against the black. I have only stitched on black once, a bit harder work but with lovely results!

    Have a great week! :)

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  31. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:15:00 PM CST

    What beautiful colors, and the black fabby makes it really pop! Glad you had a fun and productive stitchy weekend!

    /hugs,
    Nikki

    TUSAL post

    http://nikkisstitching.blogspot.com/2012/01/ihsw-and-tusal.html

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  32. lesliJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:24:00 PM CST

    I am sooo loving that piece stitching on black! I've always been hesitant about it, but you make it look so beautiful!!

    Here's a link to my update:
    http://fabulousfrogger.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-ihsw-and-tusal.html

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  33. LindsayJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:31:00 PM CST

    Mine's up http://purplepds.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-and-last.html

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  34. 3D's Bits of CraftsJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:41:00 PM CST

    I got my jar posted today. you can find it here.
    http://3dsbitofcrafts.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=1

    I can't believe I remembered! woo hoo to me! It's a dreary rainy day here in southern California. perfect to do some stitching. I love you bird on the black background. I will have to try a dark background on my next project.

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  35. KarenJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:02:00 PM CST

    Very pretty... the color certainly pops on that black!

    happy stitching...and orting!

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  36. CarolJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:07:00 PM CST

    I just love things stitched on black, and this is absolutely stunning, Sharon!!

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  37. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:11:00 PM CST

    I love this! I had to google it to see if it was still available, Beautiful! Oh and my ORTS are up at http://sandrasews.blogspot.com
    ~ Sandra

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  38. robindefenderJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:13:00 PM CST

    I love how dramatic your stitching looks on that dark fabric.

    I updated with my first TUSAL report: http://threadsofmemory.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-bap-challenge-and-birdcage.html

    Hmmm, I'm not sure how to make that an actual link. Sorry, I guess it's copy and past if you want to take a peak. :(

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  39. MargaretJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:20:00 PM CST

    Here's my link to my TUSAL post.
    http://daysofasamplerlover.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-finish-first-tusal-of-2012-plus.html
    Now for your stitching. That piece is gorgeous!!! Just wonderful! I'm looking forward to seeing more!

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  40. MinnieJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:22:00 PM CST

    I love the vivid colors on the black fabric but my eyesight is too poor for that now. My TUSAL is here:
    http://minnie-allxxs.blogspot.com/

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  41. Laurita HallJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:40:00 PM CST

    OMG that little bird is beyond pretty!!!!!

    Hugs,
    Laurita

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:42:00 PM CST

    Beautiful stitching, it really stands out on the black fabby.
    I enjoyed IHSW also :)

    My TUSAL post is here
    http://stitchsavelive.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-january-23-2012.html

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  43. Bonnie BrownJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:49:00 PM CST

    Great Orts!
    Mine is up as well
    http://bbrown426.blogspot.com/2012/01/ihsw-tusal-retreat-and-wips.html

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  44. SaraJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:58:00 PM CST

    Your piece is beautiful, it really pops on that black fabric.

    My TUSAL is up...

    http://justanotherflamingo.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-and-ihsw.html

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  45. SusanJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:04:00 PM CST

    Beautiful project. I love this one more every time I see it. I *have* brought ORTs back home from work, the car, etc. - doesn't everyone? 8-)

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  46. CalamityJrJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:30:00 PM CST

    What a beautiful piece. I can't wait to see what else you add to it!

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  47. JanJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:42:00 PM CST

    The colors really pop on that fabric!

    My report is on my blog.
    stitchingcats.blogspot.com

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  48. RebekahJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:47:00 PM CST

    I love your nature stitching. So pretty! I love stitching on black as it just makes everything pop so much.

    Here's to another year of TUSAL! Hopefully I will have more orts than last year.

    http://stitchingfrog.blogspot.com/

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  49. geeky HeatherJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:49:00 PM CST

    Ooooo, pretty birdy! Here's my report!

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  50. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:53:00 PM CST

    Oh my--love that bird--and is that black cloth you are working it on??
    I did the Crazy 15 challenge--actually I did 16 and have finished 2 of them--and now you can see how much stitching I did by my ORT jar--
    http://quiltingisblissful.blogspot.com
    plus if you look you will see my 2nd blog site on the upper left and that is where I mainly show all my counted cross stitch projects--
    so happy stitching to all--
    day or night!!!!
    Hugs, Di

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  51. BarbaraJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:03:00 PM CST

    I envy anyone who can stitch on black and that design is stunning!!
    My TUSAL report:

    http://44mamawsfinishedcrossstitchitems.blogspot.com/

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  52. Mary Ann TateJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:04:00 PM CST

    Stitching on the black is beautiful. I must give it a try:)

    Here's my report......

    http://mytategallery.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-tulsa-1.html

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  53. Raven/MissyJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:08:00 PM CST

    Ohh that piece looks fantastic on the black, the colors really pop! Great ORTS too!

    Here is the link to my TUSAL http://raven-stitches.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal.html

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  54. EricaJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:17:00 PM CST

    Your WIP is coming along beautifully. The colours just pop on that dark fabric.

    I got my first ORT report of 2012 up today. You can find it here:
    http://ericasplaces.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-tusal-of-2012-finish-gift-some.html

    (And thanks again for hosting this year!)

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  55. MeariJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:22:00 PM CST

    Your stitching is beautiful! I posted my TUSAL today: http://www.meari.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-1232012.html

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  56. MeasiJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:02:00 PM CST

    I love it! Finery of Nature is looking to me like all of the intricate painting on those Russian lacquer boxes!

    I'm typing up my TUSAL post right now... here's the link. http://measi.net/measiblog/2012/01/23/tusal-and-ihsw/

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  57. KatieJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:06:00 PM CST

    Here is my link http://dragonsluver.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-and-2nd-part-of-weekend.html

    I just gotta say your piece is beautiful. Love your ORTs. I'm kinda weird about my ORTs too haha. So it's good to know we have that in common.

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  58. PeggyJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:24:00 PM CST

    That is beautiful!
    I have posted about my ORTs for January. Thanks.
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
    http://keepmeinstitches-peggy.blogspot.com/

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:42:00 PM CST

    Love your ORT jar, boy is that full!! Here's a link to my TUSAL post... http://itsdaffycat.blogspot.com/2011/11/totally-useless-stitch-long.html

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  60. DeniseJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:44:00 PM CST

    Your stitching looks great!
    This is my first year being signed up for the TUSAL. Here is my link showing my orts.
    http://countrystitcher.blogspot.com/
    Happy Stitching
    Denise

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  61. KayJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:46:00 PM CST

    Stunning stitching! Just stunning.

    And here is my TUSAL Post:
    Kay's Random World

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  62. DJJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:02:00 PM CST

    Oh...what a lovely bird, and on black too!! You've got a wonderful start! I posted my orts from the Ultimate Crazy January Challenge today, and I'm like you about collecting orts! What fun it will be to see how much we've collected at the end of the year. Here is a link to my ort report for January! http://tickledpinkinstitches.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-useless.html *Hugs*

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  63. NancyJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:22:00 PM CST

    Your stitching is beautiful!

    Here's the link to my TUSAL post:
    http://cosystitchingcorner.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusalfirst-posting-of-2012.html

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  64. AnnetteJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:41:00 PM CST

    Beautiful bird...wow.

    My TUSAL post is up :) http://www.annettesacre.com/?p=855

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  65. OctoberLaceJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:41:00 PM CST

    Love the bird in your stitching! Here's my TUSAL blog link: http://octoberlace.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-tusal-report.html

    Theresa

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  66. PattyJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:51:00 PM CST

    And I thought my jar had a lot in it!

    http://pipstitch.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-2012-tusal-update.html

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  67. TxEmJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:10:00 PM CST

    That piece is just gorgeous. I love how it pops against that black background and I heeded your advice and bought an appropriate amount of stock in lint rollers. Thanks for the tip.

    I even remembered my TUSAL post today. http://txem-firstday.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-useless.html

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  68. AdrienneJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:10:00 PM CST

    I have way more ORTs than I thought I would considering I started January 1st with an empty jar. Such fun filling it up though!

    http://adriennexstitch.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-ucjc-day-23-january-tusal.html

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  69. Shannon MeyerJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:24:00 PM CST

    I really like that design!! I hate stitching on black though, but this is really pretty. Here is a link to my TUSAL...
    http://aroundthehomestead.blogspot.com/2012/01/januarys-tusal.html

    Thanks:)

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  70. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:57:00 PM CST

    those threads sure do pop on the black cloth!! lovely

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  71. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:16:00 AM CST

    Beautiful ORTs! My Starbucks ORT "jar" is not too full yet, but I'm working on it :) http://handspunthread.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-january-2012.html

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  72. KeeblesJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:24:00 AM CST

    I've always been terrified of black fabric, but you make it look so beautiful!

    My Ort:
    http://keeblesworld.blogspot.com

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  73. ChristineJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:09:00 AM CST

    Wow, I love the little bird (sparrow?) on Finery of Nature, he's just gorgeous

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  74. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:37:00 AM CST

    Hi

    Just found your blog.

    Your Finery of Nature is beautiful.

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  75. Debbie (Little Gingham Bear)January 24, 2012 at 2:53:00 AM CST

    Wow your bird is sure coming along

    Here's my ORT jar
    http://paddingtondoo.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-useless.html

    Hugs
    Debbie xx

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  76. Hexe im HollerbuschJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:57:00 AM CST

    That is a beautiful design! The colors look so vibrant on black.

    My TUSAl picture: http://hexeimhollerbusch.blogspot.com/2012/01/1tusal-2012.html

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  77. TopchoJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:10:00 AM CST

    Here is my Tusal post for the month! http://topchochan.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-ihsw-and-tusal.html

    Your wip is looking great, love that birdie <3

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  78. JulieJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:17:00 AM CST

    This piece is getting lovelier every time I see it.

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  79. ValentinaJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:39:00 AM CST

    You had a very productive IHSW!!
    Here's my post for the TUSAL

    http://iwantredhair.blogspot.com/2012/01/frogging-ihsw-and-tusal.html

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  80. cuckiJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:51:00 AM CST

    wwow your stitching is looking so sweet..
    lovely orts xxx

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  81. SarahJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:53:00 AM CST

    Beautiful bird, it really does pop on the black! Your can find my Jan ort report here: http://kiwigetscrafty.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-january-and-wedding-photos.html

    Sarah

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  82. RikeJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:29:00 AM CST

    What an amount of orts! Mine are just a few ( http://blog.handarbeitskorb.de/2012/01/23/tusal-2012-01-23/ )

    And the bird is beautyful! It really pops out of the black background.

    Have a nice day
    Rike

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  83. MouseJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:52:00 AM CST

    ooooo love that finch :) the colours on the piece are gorgeous :) have done my ort report
    hopefully you will be able to see it here http://talesofastitchingmouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/ihsw-tusal-and-wee-bit-more-lol.html

    love mouse xxxxx

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  84. CJJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:54:00 AM CST

    Wow, your little jar is full. Love your Finery of Nature piece.
    Haave a great day.

    CJ

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  85. JulieJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:24:00 AM CST

    The colours just stand out.

    Hope you enjoyed your first IHSW.

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  86. ShirleeJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:28:00 AM CST

    I recently saw The Finery of Nature finished on someone else's blog & it is gorgeous! I know your's will be too : )

    My TUSAL is posted here ...

    http://farmhouseponderings.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-ihsw-catching-up.html

    Blessings,
    Shirlee

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  87. Joyce Clark FrankJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:04:00 AM CST

    Your nature piece is beautiful. Great stitching.
    I have posted my TUSAL on the new moom, Jan. 23 on my blog and linked by to you at: http://joycesloveoflife.blogspot.com

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  88. Stitching NoniJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:07:00 AM CST

    Wow, doesn't the Finery of Nature looking gorgeous on the black fabric. Your ORT's are looking very healthy!

    My ORT report is up but my jar is very sad....

    http://firefliescatsinthegarden.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-useless-sal-new-moon-23-january.html

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  89. RachelJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:12:00 AM CST

    My ort report is up!!
    http://gabbys-mom21.blogspot.com/2012/01/ihsw-tusal-january-chinese-garden.html

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  90. Lisa DunnJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:14:00 AM CST

    Wow! You have such a full jar! I'm very impressed. :o) Your WIP is beautiful.

    I posted my TUSAL report last night.
    http://www.wyrdneedles.com/2012/01/first-tusal-post.html

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  91. The Inspired StitcherJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:15:00 AM CST

    Your piece is coming along beautifully!

    I was surprised to see how many ORTs were in my jar once I emptied my traveling ORT bag and my nest's container into the jar! Here tis'

    http://theinspiredstitcher.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal.html

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  92. LynnJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:35:00 AM CST

    Good morning Sharon! My ort report is up and you can find it here:

    http://kearnelskorner.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-tusal-of-2012-and-some-new-starts.html

    Finery of Nature looks wonderful! Those colours just pop on the black fabric.

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  93. ZiggyeorJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:38:00 AM CST

    Here's my ort report http://ziggyeor.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal.html

    Your stitching is coming along very well.

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  94. SewAmyJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:43:00 AM CST

    Here is my post...
    http://sewamy.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-for-january.html

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  95. KrisJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:51:00 AM CST

    So pretty! Great progress

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  96. KarenJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:01:00 AM CST

    That's a very pretty bird!

    Here's my TUSAL post: http://mystitchyramblings.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-tusal.html

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  97. MichelleJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:19:00 AM CST

    Oh I love it x

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  98. ♥ NiaJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:10:00 PM CST

    Lovely stitching :)

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  99. missy-tannenbaumJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:26:00 PM CST

    Wow, that's so pretty! I really like the bright design on the black fabric, especially since you don't usually see nature things stitched that way.

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  100. ThreeundertwoJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:25:00 PM CST

    You're braver than I am. I've given up stitching on black backgrounds - too hard! I love your progress. So pretty. Here's my TUSAL post; http://litandlaundry.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-useless.html

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  101. SueJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:46:00 PM CST

    It is looking beautiful. I love her designs and I agree completely with you about the number of colours she uses. lol I've posted my first TUSAL for the year. I'm so glad you said how manic you are about your ORTS. I'm the same! lol The Missus thought I was completely nuts when I told her I was joining the TUSAL.....Now she gets it! My TUSAL post is at.... http://craftthefinalfrontier.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-tusal.html

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  102. Meadows08January 24, 2012 at 4:21:00 PM CST

    So pretty! I love how the colours pop against the black fabric.

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  103. LindaJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:21:00 PM CST

    OMG! Your ORT jar is the fullest I've seen yet and it's only Jan!
    You're my idol Sharon!!

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  104. VickiJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:51:00 PM CST

    I love the look of stitching projects on black fabric, but man is it hard for me to see with my old eyes! haha

    My TUSAL post is at:
    http://becominggrammy.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-useless-stitch-long-tusal.html

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  105. MindiJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:05:00 PM CST

    Love the piece you worked on this weekend, its really popping on the black fabric.

    I'm a day late, but here's my TUSAL post!
    http://mindi-joiedevivre.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-and-bap-challenge.html

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  106. ValerieJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:21:00 PM CST

    Ohhhhh, extra credit!! Here's the link to my post http://ladyval05.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-january-2012.html

    Love the stitching on black! The colors really pop out.

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  107. Ann C.January 24, 2012 at 7:44:00 PM CST

    You can find my TUSAL at http://colourfulcrossstitches.blogspot.com/p/tusal.html

    The colours are beautiful on black.

    Thanks for hosting again. I watched everyone last year having fun, and I just had to join.

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  108. CarlaJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:54:00 PM CST

    great progress!!! the colors really stand out in black fabric!

    here's the link to my post http://ccsstitchingdiary.blogspot.com/2012/01/post-ihsw-and-tusal.html

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  109. Tazura SeipleJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:19:00 PM CST

    That is such a lovely piece with the colors on that black fabric. I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's done.

    http://ladynero815.blogspot.com/2012/01/weekend-of-stitching-partially-derailed.html

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  110. LindaJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:02:00 PM CST

    Your stitching on black is gorgeous. Here is the link to my TUSAL post.
    http://bengalcatlover10.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal.html

    Linda

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  111. Genny GarciaJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:10:00 PM CST

    Mi TU SAL de Enero 2012 aquí http://gennyysusamigas.blogspot.com/ , un fuerte abrazo y mil felicitaciones por tu trabajo esta espectacular.

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  112. JessicaJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:45:00 PM CST

    Your current WIP is looking wonderful! So bold on the black.

    Here is my ORT jar, it pails in comparison. LOL.
    http://blessingsinthecountry.com/?p=3570

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  113. MelissaJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:47:00 AM CST

    Wow, that's a gorgeous piece!! My TUSAL post for January can be found here.

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  114. AngieJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:51:00 AM CST

    My first ORT report on my Tusal jar!
    http://loviedewstitchery.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-2.html

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  115. ThoeriaJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:03:00 AM CST

    The contrast of the black with those vivid colours are just eye popping candy!
    My orts can be found here :)

    http://sunshineincyberspace.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-update.html

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  116. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:13:00 AM CST

    Thank you for such a warm welcome to the SAL and here is my TUSAL jar and post for this new moon:
    http://craftgirl78.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/tusal-2012/

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  117. DawnJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:44:00 AM CST

    Beautiful stitching!

    I posted my TUSAL here:
    http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/2012/01/thistlewood-part-two-scrimshaw.html

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  118. ShelleenJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:14:00 AM CST

    Love the colors on the black fabric.

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  119. WelshHelenJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:47:00 AM CST

    I so love designs stitched on dark fabrics.

    Here's my TUSAL post - late as usual! http://welshhelen.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-2012.html

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  120. AshniJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:43:00 PM CST

    Wow! That is a lot of ORTs!

    I love projects on black fabric--for some reason they seem "richer" to me.

    Here's my TUSAL report:http://ashnimehal.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-and-wip-report.html

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  121. AnneJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:59:00 PM CST

    Wow! Lovely stitching!

    My TUSAL report is at:
    http://booksandsamplers.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal.html

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  122. PamJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:47:00 PM CST

    Look @ that full jar! You go girl! I posted on my blog @ http://oneslowstitcher.blogspot.net too. Take a look! =)

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  123. ceratoJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:51:00 PM CST

    I´ve posted my TUSAL:
    http://cerato.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/6086/
    Hugs

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  124. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:36:00 PM CST

    nice update :D I've posted mine today! http://flossybobbin.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-ihsw-january-2012.html

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  125. cathymkJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:14:00 PM CST

    That is an impressively full jar of ORTs!! I've finally taken a photo of mine (much less impressive) and posted them here: http://cathymk.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/the-january2012-ort-report/

    Love how the Finery of Nature is shaping up - the colours look amazing against that dark backdrop, it's going to be a stunning piece, just beautiful.

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  126. PattyJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:22:00 PM CST

    Here is my post:

    http://mystitcheduplife.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal.html

    Not a stitch. :-(

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  127. Caitlin @ Naughts Cross StitchesJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:12:00 AM CST

    lovely stitching :D

    Here's my TUSAL post

    http://mangogirl-naughtscrossstitches.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-and-stitching-d.html

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  128. Caitlin @ Naughts Cross StitchesJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:12:00 AM CST

    lovely stitching :D

    Here's my TUSAL post

    http://mangogirl-naughtscrossstitches.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-and-stitching-d.html

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  129. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:37:00 AM CST

    I admire you for stitching on black, it looks amazing but it's more than my tired eyes can handle unfortunately. My TUSAL post is here

    http://mollycaff.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/tusal-and-weekend-update/

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  130. SharonJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:19:00 PM CST

    What an amazing looking piece! Very pretty!

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  131. Sun City StitcherJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:05:00 PM CST

    finery of nature is very prettey so far - I love the bird.
    Here is my TUSAL post for January

    http://www.acoloradostitcher.blogspot.com/2012/01/jan-2012-tusal.html

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  132. Smily-СветаJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:00:00 AM CST

    Late but not too much, hope :)
    http://smilylana.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-useless-sal-1.html

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  133. AliciaJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:36:00 AM CST

    Here you are :) I love that your piece on black - it just POPS - here is my TUSAL post for January 23rd - which was my birthday btw: http://dorkyyorkiesstitchingmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/okay-so-graduation-is-over-graduation.html

    Having a blast so far this year.

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  134. LynJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:45:00 AM CST

    I love your WIP

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  135. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:46:00 AM CST

    Here's my link:
    http://serendipitousstitching.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-tusal-and-ihsw.html
    Thanks for organising this event again this year.

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  136. RhonaJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:42:00 PM CST

    Oooh your stitching is stunning! The colours are wonderful on the balck fabric.
    I posted my ort report - here's the link
    http://tangledthreadsstitching.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-tusal-for-2012.html

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  137. HethJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:16:00 PM CST

    Love the colours, beautiful piece.

    Here's my TUSAL post

    http://raggsnbags.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-useless-stitch-long-tusal.html

    Thanks for the fun!

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  138. HethJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:17:00 PM CST

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  139. SylviaJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:53:00 PM CST

    What a lovely ort jar you have. It is filling faast. i am glad you have a bigger one to port these to. My ort post is located at: http://nssaprof.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-totally-useless-sal-tusal.html.

    Sylvia

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  140. Dani - tkdchickJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:25:00 PM CST

    Finery of nature is looking fatnastic! So vibrant!

    Here's my ort report http://tkdchick.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-tusal.html

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  141. PumpkinJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:11:00 AM CST

    Beautiful progress Sharon :o)

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  142. Mary JoanJanuary 28, 2012 at 9:35:00 AM CST

    You have been busy. I love the Finery of Nature, it's coming along beautifully. I also took full advantage of the International Hermit and Stitch Weekend. So a few more ORTs went into my box. I did put them first into a glass jar, but my photo was pathetic, so I put them in a box so they could be seen better. Here is the link http://maryjoanstitching.blogspot.com/p/tusal-2012.html

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  143. littledebbieJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:30:00 PM CST

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  144. EwaJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:14:00 PM CST

    I posted on time in my blog! But am late on the uptake here. Here's a link: http://darkandfluffy.blogspot.com/2012/01/ihsw-tusal.html

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  145. BronnyBJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:56:00 PM CST

    I'm right with you there on carrying Orts around until they are secure in the jar.
    I did post my TUSAL amongst my stitching last week - I was a day ahead because I knew otherwise I'd miss the post
    You can find it on my blog
    bronnysbits.blogspot

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  146. jhmJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:47:00 AM CST

    I posted finally. Though the photo was taken at the proper time. see the post on January 29.

    JHM
    http://needleworkerssamplings.blogspot.com/

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  147. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:50:00 AM CST

    http://emmasenchantedworld.wordpress.com/
    Posted my ORTs! Nowhere near as many as you.

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  148. diamondcJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:02:00 PM CST

    Here is my TUSAL for january 2012
    http://diamondc.blogspot.com

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  149. diamondcJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:09:00 PM CST

    Daffycat I gave you the wrong blog address it is http://diamondc-diamondc.blogspot.com
    so sorry. For my Jan. 2012 TUSAL.
    Catherine

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  150. CleejoowJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:37:00 AM CST

    The Finery of Nature looks lovely :) here's my TUSAL report for this month
    http://cleejoow.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-finish-and-tusal.html

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  151. TerryJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:58:00 AM CST

    Stitching is lovely. I stitched on black aida about 20 years ago and remember I love the way it turned out. Don't remember if I liked stitching on it or not though. lol

    Here is my TUSAL report for January. A little late but I finally got it up. lol

    http://shutupandstitch.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal.html

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  152. EleJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:10:00 AM CST

    Oh, what a lovely and interesting embroidery on the black backround-
    flowers and birds for a little spring.

    Greetings from Germany
    Gabriele

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  153. StitchyDonJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:06:00 PM CST

    I have just signed up for this. Here is my first TUSAL post:


    http://donnascrossstitch.blogspot.com/

    Great Stitching!!!

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  154. VeronicaJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:11:00 PM CST

    Love your WiP. The colors really pop on black. Here's my TUSAL update:

    http://veronicaoyh.blogspot.com/2012/01/unofficial-ihsw-update.html

    Hugs,
    Veronica.

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  155. CarmenJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:30:00 AM CST

    oh,my!, i am so busy with my pHD i forgot the date...but here is my ORT.

    http://blog-stitchingdoris.blogspot.com/2012/01/garden-mini-roses-and-wip-hae.html

    the stitching bird look beautiful!.

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  156. ColeJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:08:00 PM CST

    Great TUSAL progress!! I love the colors of Finery, they really pop on the black.

    Here's my TUSAL for January :)
    http://somethingforcole.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-january-2012.html

    Happy Stitching!!

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  157. ShaunterriaFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:33:00 PM CST

    Finery is looking mighty fine :)

    Here's a link to my TUSAL report for January: http://ca11i0pe.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-update.html

    Yeah, it's empty because I just started, but hopefully it won't be that way for long!

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  158. littledebbieFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:00:00 PM CST

    Love your progress. I came back to repost since you said you had an accident with my comment. LOL

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  159. stitchesnscrapsFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:14:00 AM CST

    What lovely progress you made this month! Thanks for sharing! I put up my TUSAL progress on my blog!

    http://stitchesnscrapsofjoyes.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-2012-tusal-piccie.html

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  160. JoFebruary 5, 2012 at 11:29:00 AM CST

    So I completely screwed up the first TUSAL date, and posted a whole 6 days early (oops... it was a full moon/half moon issue). Anyway, my first ORT report of 2012 is here:
    http://www.astitchintime-jo.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-happy-dance-of-2012-and-overdue.html

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  161. AnaCristinaFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:05:00 PM CST

    Hello, i did post my first tusal yesterday but with date of january 23 2012.
    Because i want to post twelve tusals!

    http://anacristinap.blogspot.com/2012/01/tusal-112.html

    thankyou

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  162. Pat Winter GatheringsFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:00:00 AM CST

    This is really gorgeous. Love the colors on black. Enjoy the ORT labels!
    Smiles,
    Pat

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  163. DeniseOctober 17, 2012 at 10:59:00 AM CDT

    Here is my Jan TUSAL link
    http://countrystitcher.blogspot.com/2012/01/1st-finish-of-2012.html
    Denise

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  164. AnonymousDecember 30, 2012 at 10:27:00 AM CST

    Last but not least here is January: http://www.stampwithjen.com/stamp_with_jen/2012/01/gift-exchange-and-january-tusal.html.

    I've been meaning to post these all along to make it easier for you to not have to visit my blog to find them. Next year I will be more timely about posting the comments!

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