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Sunday, 1 February 2009

...something softer

ED - 2 feb 09 Hi Terri, I have a Pfaff Quiltstyle - the purple one - it's a great workhorse.

After yesterdays brightness, thought it was time for a little relaxation - had this idea floating about for ages and was far too lazy to lug the sewing machine downstairs to do it! I stitched a few lines of fancy stitching on the cardstock and added a sentiment, what could be easier?

The card uses the new kraft card that my local printing supply has started to stock and I'm not crazy 'bout it - the previous stuff was a much warmer tone - but it works ok.

The sentiment is from PTI quilters sampler and all of the stitching was done in cream Guttenberg cotton thread. The buttons came from Beverly - who is opening a store any day now!!!

Oh yeah - and that's another Alli Miles - idea - the use of paper strips to thread your buttons!! Isn't that a neat idea??

Think I might try this card in 'colour' later.

Hope it tickles, and thank you ladies and gents for all your lovely coments - they really spur me on to try to make interesting things.
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25 comments:

  1. Anonymous1 February 2009 at 11:20

    Wow, this is a stunner! Every thing you make is a little gem!

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  2. Katarina1 February 2009 at 13:25

    Thanks for enabling Claire! Now I have to go and get a fancy-schmancy sewing machine! LOL. Beautiful--just beautiful!

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  3. Anonymous1 February 2009 at 15:07

    Gasp! You are amazing. This card truly had me in shock. So simple, but beautifully coordinated. it would make wonderful wedding invitations, sympathy cards. You always have a twist...THANKS for sharing.

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  4. Sarah Green1 February 2009 at 15:47

    I just cursed through every post on your blog and I have to say WOW every thing you have made is to die for you are one amazing stamper!
    thank you for your inspiring art work! I will be back to see whats next!!!
    Sarah Green

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  5. Dolly Mixtures1 February 2009 at 15:56

    This card is so beautiful, I love the lines of different stitches (wish my sewing machine and me could do that!)Thanks for your kind comment on my blog, I'd be delighted to be added to your blog roll. Angela

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  6. Alli Miles1 February 2009 at 16:48

    Wowza girl!!!! This is AMAZING!!! You are making me blush *smiles* I am going to e-mail you now :)

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  7. Lisa Hjulberg1 February 2009 at 16:55

    This is lovely Claire. All that stitching is beautiful!

    You threaded the buttons with paper? I assume that means you rolled some up really thin? I'll have to try that. It looks better to have buttons threaded, but sometimes a conundrum how to best do it.

    Oh, I forgot to tell you that I passed a blog award along to you. You can retrieve it at http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/2009/01/very-special-blog-award.html. And be sure to do the picture one, too! http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/2009/01/blogging-fun.html

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  8. Sue from Oregon1 February 2009 at 17:10

    This is beautiful...I will have to give it a try!

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  9. Anonymous1 February 2009 at 17:51

    Claire, this is beautiful! I love the different stitches and the simplicity!

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  10. Cindy Sinars1 February 2009 at 20:25

    Claire this is beautiful! I hate sewing, but this makes me reconsider!

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  11. Marge1 February 2009 at 22:50

    This is just sooooo gorgeous!!! Love all your varied stitchings; fabulous creation!!!

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  12. Lyndall1 February 2009 at 23:52

    Awesome. So simple, yet so effective

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  13. Lyndall1 February 2009 at 23:53

    Love it

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  14. Kacey Elliott2 February 2009 at 01:27

    I love all the different stitches! Very nice design too Claire!

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  15. Unknown2 February 2009 at 03:05

    Beautiful card Claire! You have a fabulous sewing machine and you KNOW how to use it!! Such a neat card! :)

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  16. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 05:17

    This is gorgeous! So classy and elegant! I can't wait to try one.

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  17. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 14:16

    You are one amazingly talented lady! I have been visiting (ok, stalking) your blog for a month or two now and have absolutely loved all of your creations. Today's card is gorgeous! Please keep your fresh and inspiring projects coming! I LOVE them!

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  18. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 16:47

    So pretty and soft! I love the gentle, monochromatic ... relaxation!! :-)

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  19. Kirsten Alicia2 February 2009 at 22:21

    This is SO pretty! Kirsten.

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  20. stampwitch72 February 2009 at 22:30

    ...very nice, claire...the stitching is the most attractive i think i've seen...and i love the soft color...doreen in nashville, tn, usa...

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  21. Terri2 February 2009 at 23:36

    Beautiful card. What kind of sewing machine do you have?

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  22. V4 February 2009 at 02:58

    Oh, this is quite lovely! I'm terribly envious of your machine. (firm nod)

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  23. Anonymous4 February 2009 at 03:07

    So lovely, lovely lovely!

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  24. Babies-Beth4 February 2009 at 08:30

    My oh my Claire, this is wonderful! I keep forgetting I have a jillion dollar machine still at the fix-it shop- sigh. You should lug yours out more often!

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  25. Donelda5 February 2009 at 02:09

    LOVE it!!!

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