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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Valentine Stuff

I stitched some cross stitch hearts a few weeks ago and took ages deciding how to finish it.  I had thought of some kind of wall hanging, but the inspiration never really came to me.  Since any type of finish is better than a stitched piece lounging away in a drawer, I decided to make it into a pillow.


The cross stitched hearts were a free design from I got off the internet.  Unfortunately I don't have the designer's name or link to give credit to.


I also decoupaged these votive cups bought at the thrift store a few weeks ago:


I have lots of cancelled world stamps and thought an all-red collage might look OK.  I'm happy with them- even happier at the price: less than a dollar for both!

I tried this recipe for Nigella's chocolate orange loaf, and it turned out really well.  Chocolate and orange is probably my favorite combination.   I think the recipe is in her Christmas book, though the recipe I have was reprinted in a magazine.


Thanks for stopping by :)

Jenn
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4 comments:

  1. PumpkinJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    You're all set for Valentine's Day! I do love those stitched hearts :o)

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  2. H O L L YJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I LOVE those stitched hearts. If you remember where the free chart came from please e-mail me.

    Thanks so much,
    Holly
    holly.vitale@gmail.com

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  3. Dale CFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Love the stitched hearts!!! Sometimes when you print off a graph from the internet, the internet address is on the bottom or top of the page. I would also love the design if you come up with the designer.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I have searched for this freebie and have not been able to find it. If you do remember I would like a copy of it, too. Thanks for the image. Your finish is pleasing to the eye.
    Ann

    awidm01@yahoo.com

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