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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Prairie Schooler Finish!

Whew. <--- Notice that enthusiasm? Yeah, the whole month has been like that. The past two days have seen me stitching furiously on my Prairie Schooler Garden Fairy, so that I could finally update my blog, and I've been successful in my endeavor! Here's my little finish for the month. This was a series of 4 fairies, and I've now completed them all-I'm really happy about that. I know Aida seems old school, but I did the first one on it (waaaaaaay back in '95), so I kept it consistent.

Prairie Schooler/Garden Fairy
Fiber: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. Oatmeal Aida

I'm really excited about Halloween coming up. There's a certain healing of my spirit that comes with Fall. I don't know why, but it's always been that way for me. Lots of time just spent in wonderment at the changing season, the colors it brings, and cycle of it all. It's kind of like my New Year, you know? It's when I take stock of things--usually deciding I've not done enough with my life, lol--and begin to make changes for myself.

I picked up this today:

Now, say what you will about Martha, but I love this woman. She's brave. She has guts and gusto. And she throws one helluva Halloween party! My idol. This issue is luscious, honestly. I subscribe to Living, but I *treat* myself to this issue every single year.

Have a productive week and I'll be back VERY soon with a new start. Oh, not those pesky WIP's either. Something Halloweeny to be sure! :-p

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34 comments:

  1. NimaAugust 30, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    wow...that looks nice..

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  2. AnonymousAugust 30, 2009 at 1:33 AM

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    Jesse

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  3. Jo C.August 30, 2009 at 1:51 AM

    Lovely to see you back and lovely stitch work to show off. I hope your Halloween season brings you that extra boost you're seeking and you get to dust off a few cobwebs ;)

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  4. LoraineAugust 30, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    I love your finish! What a wonderful set it will make. I have the stitching fairy in my sewing room, and I never tire of it.
    One thing I love about Fall, is Halloween! I agree, there is something magical in the air! Are you working on any Halloween projects right now? I can't wait to get going on one.
    Take Care!

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  5. KarenAugust 30, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    Congrats on your finish! I think the prairie fairies are lovely designs :)

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  6. EdigeAugust 30, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    Wow! I love PS designs and it's absolutely great.

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  7. SadieAugust 30, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    Your fairy looks lovely, I think the design suits the aida perfectly. I love the new look to your blog too, that header is just gorgeous! That magazine looks spooktacular, I have a copy of the living halloween issue :-) it's good!
    I look forward to seeing your new start, have a great week x

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  8. DawnAugust 30, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Good to see you back! Sarah love this one ~ it reminds her of storybook that I read to her at night, Tinkerbelle's The Great Fairy Race & the winner is fairy & her snail. LOL Beautiful finish! Can't wait to see your next project. I love Halloween too & we are hoping to get married on Halloween day. LOL ~ Dawn ~

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  9. UnknownAugust 30, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Lovely post! I have just done a post on my blog about the Autumn, and how rather than nearing the end of something, it always gives me a sense of a fresh start. :)

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  10. JaneAugust 30, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Great finish, Tammy! Can't wait to see what your next choice will be. :)

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  11. tkdquintmomAugust 30, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Love the PS...turned out great as always. I undertand the motiviation. I had all last night to stitch and I didn't. WTH? That's frustration for ya...oh and my eyes just went 'OOOOO!' on the Halloween decor on the blog...MY FAVORITE!!!! LOVE IT.

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  12. CindyAugust 30, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Very nice finish!

    I was never a big fan of Martha, but have been watching her show almost every day now. She really is creative!

    I'm looking forward to seeing what you choose to stitch next. I'm thinking about stitching nothing but Halloween things next year :)

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  13. WendyAugust 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Oooh I love the stitching!! This looks so gorgeous!

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  14. DebAugust 30, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Well, whether it's on aida or not, it's a wonderful finish!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 30, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Your project turned out adorable.

    AND ... love the new header!

    I just got my Martha yesterday too, but I haven't sat down long enough to really savor it yet.

    I don't really understand the Martha-haters - I wish I looked that good at her age and had her resilience.

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  16. GlennaAugust 30, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Yay! Welcome back! I love the new Halloween look! I'd have stuck with the Aida also, otherwise it would have been a little off. Very cute!

    There are some great new Halloween things, aren't there?

    Someday you should vacation in the first or second week of October in Vermont (if you haven't). I promise you a fall experience like none other. I'm a complete fall person (summer leaves me limp and dispirited and winter just makes my skin dry and flaky), which I always attributed to an early upbringing in Vermont and an Oct. birthday.

    So, happy fall--the cicadas have started up, and the sky is blue-blue, so it's just around the corner (well, in a month or two, anyway).

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  17. MelissaAugust 30, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    I love the PS Fairy!

    Have fun picking out your Halloweeny stitch!

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  18. JanAugust 30, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    What an ever so lovely finish, Tammy! I love these fairies too!

    Great publication, enjoy the issue, over and over again!!

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  19. stitcherwAugust 30, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Fun finish, very cute. I think it looks great on the aida. I don't use aida much, but some designs work well on it and I think this is one. So, how are you going to finish the four fairies up? Frame as a set? Or, stitch together for a four square pillow or turn into a bellpull, or what? Can't wait to see what you decide. Looking forward to seeing what your next start will be as well. You know, if you have the mice pattern too, you could stitch it along with me, maybe we could encourage each other to keep at it. :)

    I'm looking forward to fall and Halloween too, although I'd enjoy it much more if I could forget it also meant winter was on its way again too. I so could do with missing winter, snow and cold is not my thing at all.
    Sue

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  20. pammyjoAugust 30, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Very nice finish! I'm anxious to see what comes next. I feel the same way about Fall. A new season, like a new beginning in my soul too. :) Have a super week!

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  21. WendyZAugust 31, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    I think the oatmeal Aida adds to the charm. Very cute!
    Of course, you know I'll be ready for Halloween too! Gerald is even talking about having a costume party for his birthday since it's the 30th.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Congratulations on your finish, Tammy! Garden fairy looks very beautiful :)

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  23. MichelleAugust 31, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Congrats on your finish! It made me so happy to come to your blog and find it all "Halloweened Out"! I too, love Halloween, and fall. It's kind of a time of renewal for me too. I think I'm going to start that Halloween Fairy by Mirabilia. Can't wait to see what you're going to stitch. I need to go pick up that Martha issue - love her, and how she does Halloween!!

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  24. KathyAugust 31, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Congratulations on the finish and on completing all of the PS fairies. How are you finishing them?

    I can't wait to see what you stitch up next.

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  25. TammyKAugust 31, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Great finish :o) Totally love your blog update! I am a huge Martha Stewart fan, she has so many great ideas. I watch her show every day. Will have to tell me if the rest of that magazine is as cool as the cover.

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  26. LauraAugust 31, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Your garden fairy looks great, Tammy! I love Fall too. I was born in September and so was my daughter -- not to mention all my siblings, how weird is that? Bring on the cool temps, we can sure use them after the last few weeks.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    I love the fairies. Well done! I always liked the oatmeal aida.

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  28. SiobhánSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Woo!! Congrats on the finish. I love those fairies--they are too cute. I can't wait to see what your next WIP is!

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Woo hoo! Congratulations and happy dances for you for finishing this darling little garden witch!

    You know, I've never bought one of Martha Stewart's mags, but I really like the cover. I'll bet my witchy, Halloween loving sibling would enjoy reading it, too. :)

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  30. SharonSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    Cute finish!

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  31. LeliaSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Very nice. My PS 'snail' is at an even slower pace. Bought the card (actually there were 4 cards) and never ever got them out to stitch.

    I think yours is lovely --- looks great

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  32. SueSeptember 5, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    *doing the finished happy dance with you* Looks fabulous and your stitching is lovely. It looks great on aida, as well. I use aida a lot and see myself as being a trend setter for the future....when we are all old cross stitchers and we need 11 count aida because it will be the only count we will be able to see! lol

    http://craftthefinalfrontier.wordpress.com/

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  33. ♥ Sari ♥September 13, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    Cute finish! :)
    I know what you mean by saying "There's a certain healing of my spirit that comes with Fall." I feel exactly the same. :)

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  34. http://lasoffitta.canalblog.comDecember 17, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Wonderful BBD! Wonderful job!
    Wonderful Blog!
    See you soon
    Nadia

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Thank you so much! I appreciate all stitchy comments!

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