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Wednesday, March 27, 2013



I decided to join the “Stitch Me Up Embroidery” blog since I do enjoy hand embroidery.  I always have a project ready to grab to take with me for doctor appointments or road trips. 
I ordered a sample package of the Finca thread from Jane at Janes Fabrics and Quilts and I must say it is a very nice thread.  I chose a design for my project were I could use a lot of different colors from my sample package.


I personally know Cyndi from  Bee Tree Designs so I wanted to use one of her designs  as my pattern for the door stop I made.  Hopefully Spring is just around the corner so I can open the door and put my new doorstop to use.

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60 comments:

  1. PaulineMarch 27, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    A great door stop, I hope you'll use it frequently. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. SparkyMarch 27, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    now that is a door stopper....glad you are up....will change your status....yeahhhh

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:18 AM

      Sorry my post was late. I had it set up for it to load at midnight. Something went wrong. Sure glad I checked it first thing this AM.

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  3. PatMarch 27, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Great idea!

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  4. ValerieMarch 27, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    The choice of pattern gives your doorstop a nice contemporary feel. So pretty!

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:34 PM

      Thanks for the comments. I sure hope to be using it soon. We still have snow on the ground at this time.

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  5. Linda CMarch 27, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Now that looks really cool! As Val said a contemporary piece and I don't think anyone has made a door stop yet in the hop.

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:37 PM

      I do think this may be the first doorstop. I bet it will not be the last. Thanks for stopping in.

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  6. Sowing StitchesMarch 27, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Oh yay! Glad I stopped back by or I would have missed your delightful doorstop! I have a few doors that could use a stop as cute as this! (I've been using a brick...not cute...)

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:40 PM

      Glad you came back too. I scheduled my post to go up automatically at midnight. Of course this did not happen. Sure glad I checked before I left for my part time job this morning. I have been using an old fashioned iron until I came up with this new doorstop.

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  7. DiannaMarch 27, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    The new collection of threads is gorgeous. What a clever idea for a door stop. Great job!!!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    What a great idea, lovely modern design.

    ukcitycrafter@live.co.uk

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:43 PM

      Thanks for visiting. I like the book marks you have on your blog.

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  9. LindaMarch 27, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    How pretty! I have never thought of a door stop! Great idea!!

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:44 PM

      Glad you liked the idea of a doorstop. It was a fun project.

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  10. Deb@asimplelifequiltsMarch 27, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    What a cute idea! Your stitching is so pretty and you showed off the colors so nicely!

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:46 PM

      Thanks for stopping in. I just saw your stitching, great job.

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  11. Carol SwiftMarch 27, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Such a great idea for a doorstop...and it's beautiful, too! What do you fill it with?

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:50 PM

      There are three bags of dry pinto beans inside this bag. So if we really get desperate for food I will have beans to fall back on. LOL

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  12. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleMarch 27, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Love the great colors you chose for the delightful doorstop. I also went back a few posts and you do beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:51 PM

      Thanks for checking out my older post. I do enjoy embroidery work.

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  13. PattyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Oh I like your doorstop. Great work.

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  14. apple blossomMarch 27, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    love the bag

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  15. Teresa QuiltsMarch 27, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Your doorstop is great! Great job stitching

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  16. KathyMarch 27, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Cute doorstop and a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

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  17. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 27, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I really love this! What a great idea.Thanks for playing.

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  18. Carrie P.March 27, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    great idea!

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  19. BrendaMarch 27, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    What a great idea for a doorstop! I have never seen one like this before! Great inspiration.

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  20. Judy BMarch 27, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Love how you used the colors for your doorstop! The design would make a lovely pillow too. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. MichelleMarch 27, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    A great idea, makes for a pretty doorstop!

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  22. busyascanbeMarch 27, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Love the door stop Idea!

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  23. CathiMarch 27, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    What a fabulous idea for a doorstop! So pretty!

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  24. TammyMarch 27, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Good day from Sunny but cold South Carolina. I love the design you choose. It is very nice and modern. Hope you have a wonderful upcoming Easter Holiday weekend.

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  25. BeverlyMarch 27, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Now why didn't I think of that. GREAT IDEA! It's beautiful.

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  26. LoralynnMarch 27, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    I love the way your door stop turned out. It's very retro looking with those colors. Nice job!

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  27. sandraMarch 27, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    A very lovely design and idea. Modern looking and love colors.

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  28. vickiMarch 27, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    What a great doorstop. Thanks for sharing it. vickise at gmail dot com

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  29. JeanieMarch 27, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Great stitching and great colors.... also a great idea to make a doorstop! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Paula B.March 27, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Great job!!! You MAY inspire me to get my counted cross stitch out, or my embroidery kits that I've had FOREVER!!!!

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:29 PM

      This was a fun project and your counted cross stitch would be great. I bet you could knit one as well. Your knitting is always interesting.

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  31. CindyMarch 27, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Happy design....I like it! Clever idea for a door stop too.

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  32. Needled MomMarch 27, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Very cute and such a great idea.

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  33. Jodi - usairdollMarch 27, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    What a clever idea! Great job on your doorstop. Neat design! I think I'm going to make one as well. Thanks for sharing.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. LJMarch 27, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    I love that the door stopper has a handle - I did wonder what you used to fill it so that it'd heavy. Wonderful mod design.

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    1. BettyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      I filled the doorstop with three bags of dry pinto beans. These beans made it nice and heavy. There is a zipper on the bottom. Thanks for visiting.

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  35. Anna MarieMarch 27, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    How handy to have a door stop with a handle--don't have to bend over so far and much easier to pick up! Very clever idea and so very attractive!

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  36. lefuntzMarch 28, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    A doorstop with a handle! I love it!

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  37. krislovesfabricMarch 28, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    What a good idea the handle is, I can see this pretty stitchery is quite handy!!

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  38. JudyCinNCMarch 28, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Your project turned out beautifully and wonderful stitching. Shows all your creativity and love for stitching. Judy CinNC thanks you.

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  39. RobinMarch 28, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Ummmm, coolest doorstop EVER!! I really really like just having different shapes in different colors. Great job!

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  40. LouMarch 28, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Great modern idea!

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  41. JennyMarch 28, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    what a great idea! And I love those colors!

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  42. GwenMarch 28, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Your stitchery looks very modern--and what a great way to use all those colors! Never thought of making a door stop--cool idea!

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  43. Sharon DawnMarch 29, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    What a clever idea..and with a handy handle! It looks so pretty in those colors too!

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  44. GerryARTMarch 30, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    LOVE YOUR THREAD ! !!
    Wonderful colors.

    Gorgeous, yet practical!
    Way to go !

    Hugs

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