Monday, March 25, 2013

Red Work & A Give Away!

I'm here! I'm here!
It's my day to show you what I've stitched
 with the marvelous patterns provided by

Both of my pillows were designs by
Debbie Martinez.
I took "creative liberty" and changed
 a few details from the original pattern. 


I pulled the red print from my stash.
And of course, I had to add polka dots.
Both, in the fabric and quilting.


Finished with little 
"Granny ruffles" on the backs.

I also stitched up these adorable kids
from Madame Samm. 

But just ran out of time!


To share my love of
 red work I'm having a Give Away!

A few of my favorite things.

 One yard Kona Cotton Snow
 Black Frixion Pen
 One Red #12 Perle Cotton
Nature's Beauty Red work book
Just leave a comment.
The winner will be picked
Saturday morning.

 Let's keep hopping!


Beverly @That Other Blog
Betty@That Other Blog
Stitches to Sprinkles 
 Stitch Duchess' Crazy and Sane Quilting World
Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
Kathy's Quilts
Mountain Delights 
Tea and Quilts    
 Charlottes Creations
Quilt Obsession
The Slow Quilter
Cali Quilter
Little Pieces of My Life
Creating My Comforts


Thank You Jane and MadameSamm
 for all your hard work in organizing 
this hop!






107 comments:

  1. SparkyMarch 25, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I am sooooo glad I waited....welllll Karen..your projects are out of this world....that was a lot of stitching and each piece over the top lovely...

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  2. GwenMarch 25, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    What BEAUTIFUL redwork you've done! I love all the little additions you made to your embroidery and the little ruffles on the backs of the pillows are SO cute! Well done!

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  3. VickieMarch 25, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Oh my goodness, the pillows would be perfect to have in all Grandma's houses !

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  4. KathyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Absolutely STUNNING! I LOVE your pillows and your stitching is fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  5. LindaMarch 25, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    How beautiful! You did such a great job on your pillows and your embroidery!

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  6. MOMENTS DesignsMarch 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    WOW your pillows are beautiful!!

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  7. Lorene HolbrookMarch 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Ahhhhh redwork. Love it! You really did a great job. Love the ruffles on the back of the pillows. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  8. MOMENTS DesignsMarch 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    WOW your pillows are beautiful!!

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  9. PhyllisMarch 25, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Lovely redwork! My favorite kind of embroidery. Love the little ruffles on the back. Just the right touch.

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  10. JudyCinNCMarch 25, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Loving your Redwork and the pillows are a very big WOW Thanks for your sharing. Judy C in NC

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  11. KimMarch 25, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Gorgeous work! I love that chair stitching!

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  12. BeverlyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I love your creativity! Grandma's house looks so inviting and who could turn down hugs and kisses in an overstuffed chair? Great ideas and lovely work.

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  13. BrendaMarch 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Oh my gosh! Your work is beautiful! Love the pillows and just the right touches to make them your. Please pick me for your give-away!!!! I would love a book that is just about red-work. Red, my favorite color, but you will not be able to tell that on my day of the hop.

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  14. BettyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Your redwork is beautiful. Redwork is one of my favorite things to do.
    Thanks for offering the lovely giveaway.

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  15. ELNMMarch 25, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful work on the pillows! I'm just getting back into embroidery and have never done redwork. Thanks for the inspiration!
    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

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  16. LouMarch 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Love teh redwork stitching with the red fabrics!!! I bet they look great on a bed!
    Thanks!

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  17. carlaMarch 25, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Hi!!! They are all wonderful!!! Love all the redwork!!! Love your Wee Tots!!!

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  18. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 25, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I am sorry but I need to use these words.. "Shut the front door" are you kidding, your work is stunning. I just love the pillows, wow! girl. Thank you for sharing your talent! I also need to check out that book.

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  19. KayMarch 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Your cushions are just lovely. I have never tried redwork but would love to give it a go. Thanks for sharing the giveaway too.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  20. TammyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Gorgeous redwork. Your projects are unbelievable. I love redwork. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway

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  21. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    I Love Your Redwork Pillows! The Red fabric and buttons add a lot! Thanks for Having This Great Giveaway!

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  22. mainelymooseMarch 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Best blog yet!!!! Couldn't wait for this morning to come so I could see and I am not disappointed ! Good Job! Now I am inticed to make something... Love your blog been studing it all weekend and the recipes. Off I go to see what I can get done.
    Happy Spring,
    Darla

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  23. RobinMarch 25, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Amazing!!

    My fav color is red and I would love a try at your giveaway.

    Thank you
    Robin in Washington State
    assweetaspeaches hotmail

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  24. Just Quilt ItMarch 25, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Your redwork is exquisite! I'm following your blog so that I may see more of your lovely work.

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  25. Patty C.March 25, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Your work is beautiful! Count me in for the Giveaway- i love anything red!

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  26. BrenMarch 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Your work is beautiful& the fabrics and patterns are perfect for each other. Good coordinating on your part.

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  27. Linda CMarch 25, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I love the liberties you took with the designs making them your own. They look lovely made up as coordinating pillows with those special touches. The fabric you chose, perfect.

    Thank you for the opportunity to possibly win your giveaway. New follower.

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  28. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMarch 25, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Lovely stitching, really fabulous. Congrats on being the most creative today too from Madame Samm.

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  29. Britt-IngerMarch 25, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Your pillows are so wonderful and a great hand work Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  30. RitaMarch 25, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    wow! i just love your two red work pillows and 'adorable kids', especially the binding and ruffles. just too stinkin' cute! you did such a lovely job on the stitching -- good for you!

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  31. DarleneMarch 25, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Adorable - I'm a HUGE fan of Debbie's designs. The kids are very sweet, as well.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win something right up my alley. Do you like to trace your designs with a Frixon pen? I've been wanting to try it but am a bit fearful.

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  32. Bonnie PfrimmerMarch 25, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Beautiful! Love the Redwork pillows. Thanks for the chance to win a lovely give away!!

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  33. Vicki HMarch 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Love the ruffles on the pillows. Thanks for a great giveaway too.

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  34. Judy BMarch 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Love your pillows and the wee tots! Thank you for sharing and the fantastic giveaway.

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  35. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 10:44 AM

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  36. JeanieMarch 25, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Both of your pillows are wonderful! I love your personalization to make them all yours! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway too!

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  37. apple blossomMarch 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    lovely redwork. I just love your pillows thanks for the nice giveaway too.

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  38. Gmama JaneMarch 25, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Oh my, you are a superb stitcher!! I'm quite impressed. Lovely work!
    Gmama jane

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  39. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Hello! Love your stitching+will save the hint of using a little ruffle!
    Thanks so much for your inspiration!
    Thanks for a wonderful giveaway too!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  40. SusanMarch 25, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I love what you did to make the stitchery "yours". All of it is just wonderful. The give-away is more than generous. Wow!! Thanks for sharing your creativity and stitchy favorites.

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  41. MartinaMarch 25, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    So beautiful! I love your personalizing and the ruffles are so sweet!

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  42. RegenaMarch 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    your work is just lovely...mad skillz. oooooo a giveaway, how fun!
    rrregena@aol.com

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  43. GillMarch 25, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Fabulous!
    I love your red stitching!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  44. JDMarch 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful redwork! I love to stitch.

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  45. Quilter KathyMarch 25, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    My favorites! Love the words you added to your stitcheries!

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  46. Sowing StitchesMarch 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Loving your creative liberties! The hearts, hugs and kisses are the perfect finish! Thanks for sharing!!

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  47. WendyMarch 25, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I love your cushions. The finishing detail of ruffle really kicks it up a notch! Redwork is a fave fir me...i never pick up a needle to stitch that I don't think of my Gran...we sat for hours stitching away together. I would love your give away prize and use it too!

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  48. The Slow QuilterMarch 25, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    I love the red work pillows, they just seem like home. Great job.

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  49. CathiMarch 25, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Your cushions are fantastic! I love the creative liberties you took. Absolutely stunning!

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  50. Carol SwiftMarch 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Those pillows are beautiful with the red work on them--love it! Cute little boy and girl, too. Thanks for sharing and hopping with us! :O)

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  51. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsMarch 25, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Wonderful projects! I love how you added to the house. :-) Thanks for the fun giveaway!

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  52. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful pillows....I love the cottage and the comfy chair. Your stitching is wonderful. Thanks for joining in and have a fun day.

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  53. PattyMarch 25, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    I love your redwork. I have always loved doing redwork. Yours turned out fabulose. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  54. BelindaMarch 25, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Your pillows are so pretty and sweet! I love them.

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  55. PaulineMarch 25, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Pretty redwork, I love your own contributions to the designs, thanks for sharing!

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  56. sherryberrybimMarch 25, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Both of your pillows are great, but I especially like the "hugs and kisses" chair that you stitched!

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  57. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMarch 25, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Love redwork. It is so dramatic yet simple.

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  58. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    I love how you made these patterns your own. I find embroidery so relaxing -- especially when you don't have to stop to change thread colors.

    Cindy in NC

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  59. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsMarch 25, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Your redwork pillows are so adorable. I have 12 redwork blocks waiting to be made into a quilt. On my WIP list. :)

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  60. CharlotteTMarch 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    You did such a good job! Loved the pillows and the kids will look good on a wallhanging? Thanks for participating. I really would love to win a giveaway such as yours!

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  61. sandraMarch 25, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    I love red work especially some beautiful quilts I have seen it is something I have always wanted to try. You did a beautiful job on your pillows.

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  62. lefuntzMarch 25, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Love the personal touches you added. And finally I am seeing the little boy pattern. He is sew cute!

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  63. LJMarch 25, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Totally wonderful pillows and I loved that you made the designs your own. Grandma's house and hugs and kisses are just perfect. That was such a cute idea to add a ruffle on the back of the pillow. I must remember that - very cool.

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  64. Shannon MeyerMarch 25, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Love the two pillows, especially like the chair. It looks cozy enough to crawl into:) I would like to be entered into your giveaway please:)

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  65. Needled MomMarch 25, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Your stitching is just beautiful!! I love the way you made them into such sweet pillows.

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  66. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Love the red chair!!! I just found your site and you are a tereffic stitcher.

    Abundantly Blessed
    Susie Kepley
    cskepley@yahoo.com

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  67. lauraluvsloonsMarch 25, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I love all your projects in red. I did all mine in blue!

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  68. tink's momMarch 25, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Love what you did with the patterns, great choices. My favorite is the granny ruffle on the back. Great work.

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  69. charlotteMarch 25, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Beautiful Red Work. I have always wanted to try this. Yours looks amazing.

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  70. busyascanbeMarch 25, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Oh my gosh!!!! They are darling! You are amazing!

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  71. Emily CMarch 25, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Love the hops. Your red work is awesome and so perfect. Just beautiful.

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  72. wendyMarch 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    I love redwork! Your pillows are adorable. Just finishing up on an embroidery project so this book looks interesting. Thanks!

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  73. Lisa in Port HopeMarch 25, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    I love the chair! Perfect for a grandma.

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  74. legato1958March 25, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Your stitching is so fun and beautiful! Love your pillows!
    Susie
    legato1958@aol.com

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  75. JanetMarch 25, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Love all your red work. The little cushions are especially cute!

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  76. LeeanneMarch 25, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Cute cushions! I have heard much about this Kona solid fabric, but I haven't seen it in New Zealand.

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  77. CarlaMarch 25, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    I love your stitching. I've never tryed redwork, but you made it look lovely. Your pillows are beautiful.

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  78. maggieMarch 25, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    I just love your redwork. The pillows are so sweet, and the ruffled back is really clever. Well done.
    cheers
    maggie

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  79. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMarch 25, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Great stitching projects. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  80. MarcyMarch 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Beautiful work and unique touches.

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  81. Barb66March 25, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Your work is wonderful! I will be following your blog from now on.

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  82. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Love your stitching! Id love to win!

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  83. dorthaMarch 25, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Loved your projects. You did a good job.

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  84. Teatime CreationsMarch 25, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Beautiful work. The red-work is so pretty.

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  85. Carrie P.March 25, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    What sweet pillows you made. Love the ruffles on the back. Really nice work.
    thanks for the giveaway.

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  86. SewgirlMarch 25, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    What a beautiful job you did with your pillows. I LOVE redwork! The kids are sweet too! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.

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  87. MichelleMarch 25, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Great projects! I totally love those pillows!!

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  88. Silvia LGD (Little Green Doll)March 26, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    These pillows are so nice!!! Love them!!!! :)

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  89. WendzMarch 26, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Lovely pillowS! I also really like how you've made the armchair embroidery your own. Thanks for the chance to win a really super giveaway.

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  90. vickiMarch 26, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Great pillows, and the kids are cute. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  91. CeciliaMarch 26, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Your pillows are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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  92. Deb@asimplelifequiltsMarch 26, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    I love your pillows! Your redwork is beautiful and the way you finished them both creates the perfect setting.

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  93. WendyMarch 26, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Oh yeah! Count me in!

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  94. CatherineMarch 26, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Redwork is my favorite embroidery! Cozy and warm. Love it!

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  95. barbara woodsMarch 26, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I love red work. Thanks

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  96. BrendaMarch 26, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Such beautiful work! love these!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  97. RobinMarch 26, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    WOW, your pillows are just stunning! I love redwork and your stitching is fantastic. They will definitely brighten up any room. Great job!

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  98. thepiececorpsMarch 26, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Nicely done! I always say its the details that count and you have fabulous details! TIA! B-)

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  99. JackieMarch 26, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Wow, such Beautiful work! Incredible! I am not good at this, but sure love it, practice does help...
    Thanks for the chance.

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  100. Christine MMarch 27, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Your cushions are gorgeous. I love the finishing touch of the frill on the backs. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  101. nicolesenderMarch 28, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Your redwork is the best!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  102. LoralynnMarch 28, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Your redwork is lovely!

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  103. Purl ButtonsMarch 29, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Your redwork is inspiring. I am glad you are in my FaceBook Feed.

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  104. Purl ButtonsMarch 29, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Your redwork is inspiring. I am glad you are in my FaceBook feed.

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  105. Dora, the QuilterMarch 29, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Oops! I commented on the other post. I'm guessing my comment should have been here!

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  106. Quilt n QueenMarch 29, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    A wonderful parade of redwork projects Karen...all sEw beautifully stitched. I'm with you...your favorite things are mine too, even the Frixion pen. Thanks for the chance and for sharing your love of redwork!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  107. Sharon DawnMarch 30, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Your red work is amazing! All of that stitching and cheerful colors! Thanks for sharing!

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