Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Stitch Me Up!




Today is the first day of the Stitch Me Up Embroidery Blog Hop and I'm up. Madame Samm and Jane are hosting this fun hop and they sent out pages and pages of designs from which to choose.  Thank you both so much for all of your hard work.

I am new to embroidery so I was eager to put my name in the hat. Jane offered a great deal on some wonderful embroidery thread and I think it's fair to say that I am hooked. We received 10 spools of this lovely # 12 Presencia Finca Perle Cotton


 and size 9 John James embroidery needles.This thread is a dream to work with and once I chose my pattern, I went to work. I had intended to take some 'in progress' photos, but I got a bit involved and forgot. I decided to make a needle case because I have been wanting to make one for ages. I copied my pattern and made it smaller. Then I used this tutorial  and in no time at all I had this:


 I bought some linen and now wish I had an entire bolt! I love this stuff!


Isn't the green grass pretty? This is pretty much the only green for miles around. This patch of pretty green grass is courtesy of a leaky faucet, and it's not much bigger than what you see here:.


I followed Amy's lead in her tutorial and pieced the back. Everything she makes is simply lovely. I chose scraps from the floral strips I used when I made a set of floral pot holders for a friend last year:


Perhaps I am smitten with floral fabric because our lack of rain keeps me from having a flower garden:


And now I have all sorts of embroidery ideas going through my head and I'm wondering just how many needle cases a girl needs.

Here are today's stitchers so pop in and take a gander at what everyone else is stitching up, and then follow along until the 29th  for more inspiration. Bet you'll be itching to embroider something before the week is out because there's a whole slew of creative minds hopping in on this one.

WEDNESDAY March 20th

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92 comments:

  1. hueiseiMarch 20, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Very pretty and lovely!!

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  2. Patty C.March 20, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Great Needlebook !

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  3. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    What a lovely needlecase, love the use of buttons and the pieced back.

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  4. Britt-IngerMarch 20, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    Your project is so cute and I could only agree that this thread is so wonderful to sew with.
    Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  5. TheresaMarch 20, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Looks like you had a lot of fun making your little needle book, it's lovely.

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  6. BetsyMarch 20, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    I love the needle book. It is so cute.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    A lovely useful item indeed. And let me tell you, you do need at least one needle book for every project that is on the go, and one more for good luck. And after that you should investigate those patterns which combine quilting and embroidery.
    And since we still have 2 inches of snow, I am jealous of your green grass.

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  8. CatherineMarch 20, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Your needle case is lovely. I like bright flowers! The back is very nice too.

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  9. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Your project is stitched beautifully...and I agree linen is just wonderful to work with...nice job.

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  10. PaulineMarch 20, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    What a great ways of showing your project - I love your needlecase, you can't have to much of these cuties!

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  11. Teatime CreationsMarch 20, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    What a sweet project.

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  12. Quilt Doodle DesignsMarch 20, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    What an adorable needle case! Love it:) Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Cyndi loves to stitchMarch 20, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Good morning!!! I love your needle book you did a great job!! Isn't that thread fun to work with!! I love it and orrdered it in lots of other colors!! Am a bit jealous of your green grass, it hasn't gotten warm enough for enough days in a row to turn green green. And snow in the forecast today and Friday! Glad you had fun stitching, I'd better hop on to someone else.

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  14. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMarch 20, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    A stitcher needs several needle cases! I have a different one for all new projects. I just keep it with what I'm stitching, that way, I always have my needles. Nice job!

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  15. GwenMarch 20, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Your little needle case turned out so cute! And how wonderful to have that bit of green this time of year!

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  16. LesQuiltsMarch 20, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    I love your project! I agree, a girl can't have too many needlebooks!
    Take care, Leslie

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  17. DorianMarch 20, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Great job Karin! It's a lovely needle book.

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  18. Sowing StitchesMarch 20, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Okay your needle case is a must! Great idea and now I really need to take the time and make a few! This is much nicer than the lamp shade I use most of the time! I love the floral prints...perfect for Spring! Thanks for sharing!!! :)

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  19. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 20, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    very nice

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  20. JeanieMarch 20, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    What a sweet needle case! You'll just love using it for you hand work! Thanks for sharing today!

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  21. MartinaMarch 20, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    I love your little sweet project! And the pieced back is so lovely together with linen.Precious!

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  22. Linda ColemanMarch 20, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    love that needlecase, great work

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  23. VickieMarch 20, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Hello my bloggy friend ! As I was reading, I thought where'd she find that green grass ! Your pictures are wonderful as usual and I love that needle case. Great job you Ranching woman !

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  24. AnitaSMarch 20, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    What a lovely needlecase you made.

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  25. ValerieMarch 20, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    I think the needlecase is awesome. Love the pattern you chose. Goes well with the the patchwork back.

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  26. KaHollyMarch 20, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    It's just beautiful!! I hear you! When I started embroidering a few years back, I couldn't get enough!! My handwork basket is full, and several people have rec'd beautiful needle wallets. I even kept one for myself! Good job!

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  27. Carol SwiftMarch 20, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Such a beautiful needle case--love the stitching you did! The linen makes it look so vintage. Thanks for hopping with us! :O)

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  28. krislovesfabricMarch 20, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful needle case, a girl most definitely needs several btw....

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  29. SparkyMarch 20, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    lovely stitching but I think I love your photos best...ok, both are terrific...great use of presencia threads ..

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  30. Linda CMarch 20, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Your needle case is so cute and Cyndi's floral motif really set it off. The pieced elements on the back are wonderful!

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  31. Loves to QuiltMarch 20, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Darling needle case and great stitching!

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  32. KathyMarch 20, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    LOVE your needle case!!! Great idea.

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  33. LindaMarch 20, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    What a beautiful little needle case! Great job!

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  34. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMarch 20, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Sweet needle book.

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  35. Kathy HMarch 20, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Cute little needlecase. ANd I love the back. I should try to be more creative with little things like this. I would have just used a whole piece of fabric but I love the pieced back so much more.

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  36. LadyVMarch 20, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Great idea to make a needle book. You did a wonderful job.

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  37. DeeMarch 20, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Love your needle keep - and what can be prettier than a jar of floss - yum.

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  38. DarleneMarch 20, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Very, very cute, Karin. I am totally smitten with embroidery so I understand your new love. :-)

    You need to tell me more about the linen.

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  39. sew.darn.quiltMarch 20, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    What a sweet needlebook :)

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  40. busyascanbeMarch 20, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    So sweet love it!

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  41. B J ElderMarch 20, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    A lovely needle case!

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  42. PattyMarch 20, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Very pretty needle book. I like you stitches. Well done.

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  43. BrendaMarch 20, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Love needle books! I've made quite a few for friends, but never one for myself. Yours is very pretty and I love the patchwork back.

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  44. Needled MomMarch 20, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    What a sweet little needlecase!!!

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  45. Stress LessMarch 20, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I love your needle book. You did a great job!

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  46. Judy BMarch 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Love your needle case! Thank you for sharing.

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  47. GillMarch 20, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I love your pretty needlecase!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  48. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 20, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Oh that is just so pretty! I understand about embroidery, once you start!!, there is no stopping. I wish I had even that little piece of green grass! Thank you for sharing.

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  49. Jan aka StampQnMarch 20, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    What a sweet needlecase.

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  50. TammyMarch 20, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Whata great hand stitching project. Thank youf ro shareing it with us. The thread in the jar sure does make great eye candy.

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  51. AmyMarch 20, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Love you cute little needle case. I need to
    Make one of those! Great stitching!

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  52. FrederikaMarch 20, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Cute needle book. Its lovely.

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  53. CherylMarch 20, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    So, sew cute!!! I love the quilty backside too. It's gong on my to do list, and I am thinking these could make cute Christmas gifts to tuck away. Great job.

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  54. LoralynnMarch 20, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    What a cute little needle book!

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  55. MichelleMarch 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Oooh, I love the pieced back -- those squares have to be itty bitty!

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  56. MichelleMarch 20, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    So very sweet!

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  57. SheilaMarch 20, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful little needlecase , great job!

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  58. Teresa QuiltsMarch 20, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Love your needle book. I need to make one, too. I want to learn more about embroidery and start doing some. This blog hop has gotten me fired up! Great job.

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  59. WendyMarch 20, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Lovely! What a great idea to make it into a needlecase

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  60. Rosemary B❤️March 20, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Rosemary B here:
    I have not been visiting around the hops because my mom is in the hospital, but I had to stop and say I LOVE THIS!
    Your project made me happy

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  61. CathiMarch 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    That is a lovely needle book!

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  62. Christine MMarch 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Your needle case is lovely.

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  63. Keri FMarch 20, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Pretty needle case! Stitchers need several needle cases, one for upstairs, downstairs, the car, your purse, need I say more? :) Love your photos. So creative. Great job.

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  64. MaraMarch 20, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    I just made my first embroidery project last week, it is addicting isn't it.

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  65. CindyMarch 20, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Too cute!! And a great stocking stuffer for Christmas!!
    I have to say - the way you photographed your projects/threads is so pretty

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  66. CindyMarch 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Needle cases are such fun projects to make and your turned out so nice. Love the jar of threads in your pics...now I want some!

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  67. LouMarch 20, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Love the needle case!!!! Great job!

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  68. Carrie P.March 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    really cute project.

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  69. The Slow QuilterMarch 20, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    The needle work is great, love what you have done.

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  70. lefuntzMarch 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Love your pictures! And I think you can have as many needle cases as you want. They don't all have to hold needles! You should see how many pincushions I have without pins!

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  71. lefuntzMarch 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Love your pictures! And I think you can have as many needle cases as you want. They don't all have to hold needles! You should see how many pincushions I have without pins!

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  72. Jodi - usairdollMarch 20, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Your needle case is so pretty! I think you did a super job. In answer to your question, you need at least one needle case with each embroidery project, hehe. I have four going and I like to have my needles, small scissors and thread together with each project so I can just grab and go. I'm glad you caught the embroidery bug! Thanks for sharing your needle case, great job!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  73. vickiMarch 20, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    So pretty! Thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com

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  74. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 20, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    I love your needle case - I'm wondering where you got your linen? I haven't found a good source for it. blessings, marlene

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  75. BeverlyMarch 20, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Love your ideas. I've wanted to make a needle book as well but it never gets done. Your is pretty and I love the patchwork on the back. I love your presentation of the thread in the jar - great idea! Good job!

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  76. AnitaMarch 20, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Love your notebook!

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  77. LJMarch 20, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Love your needle case; I need to make one, too.

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  78. JanetMarch 20, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Such a great idea and your work looks lovely for a first timer!

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  79. Quilt n QueenMarch 20, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Beautiful stitching, luv your needle case...and by the way...a quilter can never have just one needle case. Thanks for sharing!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  80. NancyMarch 20, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I can't decide which adjectives to use - adorable, beautiful, cute, sweet, lovely, delightful.... I love it! You did a great job for your first time embroidering.

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  81. Sharon DawnMarch 21, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I love how you made something you have been wanting! It looks like you are a natural at embroidery! Your work looks beautiful--and so are your sunny shots!!

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  82. RobinMarch 21, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Your needle case is just adorable!

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  83. lauraluvsloonsMarch 21, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I love your needle case.

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  84. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingMarch 21, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    That is sew sweet.

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  85. Debra LeeMarch 21, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    What a great project. Mekes me want to do one myself!

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  86. JennyMarch 22, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    I've gotten hooked on linen too and what a cute needle book! love it!

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  87. Deb@asimplelifequiltsMarch 22, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Lovely needle case! I love sweet little projects like this - so satisfying and useful.

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  88. apple blossomMarch 22, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    cute book

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  89. carlaMarch 22, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Hi!!! Very pretty!!! Love your needle case!!!!

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  90. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Love it all... the stitching, the back... and the green grass, he he!

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  91. LisaMarch 22, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I stopped in when I saw your blog name! I love your needlebook and I am new to stitching.

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  92. Denise :)March 24, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Karin, this is just darling! You did a dear job with this ... I may have to make up a couple of these myself, to give as gifts!!! :)

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