Saturday, September 25, 2010

Wool Crazy Round Robin…The Final Leg of the Journey

Whew!  What a busy time the last couple of days has been.  My “IN’ box has never been so full.  But now that the dust has begun to settle, I’d like to share with you a little of what’s been happening in my little corner of the world.

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Our Wool Crazy Round Robin is winding down.  Each of our pincushion bases has reached the fourth and final destination and will be making the final leg of their journey home in the next little while. 

I received Karen’s base from Lori earlier this week but because of my GO! giveaway and the fact that I’m suffering from a doozie of a cold, I didn’t get to start on it until last night…

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And I finished it early this morning when I couldn’t sleep because of coughing and having to blow my nose.

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All four participants…Paulette, Lori, Karen and myself have each added our ‘artwork’ and now it gets returned to it’s owner, who in this case is Karen, to finish off as she sees fit.

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This round robin has been so much fun.  Each of us was committed to the task at hand which made this journey such a pleasure.

I look forward to mine coming home and to finishing it for you all to see.  I know that it will be one of my most prized possessions.

Happy stitching!

Kaaren ♥

44 comments:

WoolenSails said...

The work everyone did is so beautiful, she will love it.

Debbie

paulette said...

Ohhhh...how sweet is this one!! Love the scarecrow addition!! Karen is going to love and treasure this!! Such fun!! I still have Lori's to stitch...and it is in the mail so I should get it done this week!! Take care!
Paulette

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Such a great idea and so well executed! All four of you are SO talented!

Anonymous said...

Everyone of you gals have done a fantastic job on these pincushions! Each time you share they just get better and better!

Cindy said...

This has been wonderful...to see each pincushion develop and get added embellishments.

I have truly enjoyed the journey.

Anneke said...

This one is lovely too. I admired the last one you blogged about, but this one is sweet on its own. Great idea to do a Round Robin.

SueB said...

Those are just wonderful. Everyone is going to really love them.

Darlene said...

I love your addition to Karen's pin cushion. It's been so much fun to watch everyone's progress.

I hope you're feeling much better.

julieQ said...

I love those, each time I see one! Thank you for the tutorial. I too am hacking and coughing and blowing...yuck...hope you are better soon!

Marsha B said...

I love the little scarecrow, these will be treasured. Great job!

Karen said...

The scarecrow is a perfect addition. I will need to add some decorative stitching in my squirrel area and then finish off the pincushion. I have loved every minute of this round robin.

Unknown said...

Oh Wow!!
I love it!!
Everyone did an amazing job.
Tam

Elzaan said...

That looks so cute! What fun you ladies are having!!!
Elzaan

Debora Hoffmann said...

Oh, that is so darling, Kaaren! What beautiful workmanship by the four of you. I love the fabrics and colors, too. It will be fun to see the pieces made up into pincushions. I've been wanting to make one for myself for quite a while, but I've been very busy making my bears. Maybe this winter on some snowy afternoons? :o)

~Debora, New Avenue Crew

Debora Hoffmann said...

OH, and feel better soon!!!

Carlie said...

You all did such a great job!! You are a real inspiration...

Allie said...

What a sweet little scarecrow! It's been so fun watching along while you all work on these.

kathyinozarks said...

I have really enjoyed reading about your round robin-anxious to see yours when it returns home.
I have been so busy canning up apples that last couple of weeks, I forgot all about stopping by to check on the Go giveaway-sigh--big congrats to the winner-how fun!

Stitched With Prayer said...

Kaaren, they are all so wonderful. I have enjoyed watching them grow so much. I can just imagine how nice it will be when everyone get's their own back home! Thanks for sharing their journey with us. OH, I visited the new Prim and Wool Work shop today...so much great stuff. Great selection of wools, Valdani and Cosmo threads and Prim pattern books galore, kits too. It felt like heaven. I'm hinting for a gift certificate for Christmas. They also care a wonderful supply of great stitchery patterns. I really nice little shop!

Yvonne Cormier said...

As always, just beautiful work! Great stuff!

marina said...

Just so gorgeous!

Quiltgal said...

Very Beautiful !

Elyte said...

It has been a huge pleasure following the journey. The results are gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Gosh they've all been so lovely. Your scarecrow is wonderful.

I do hope you get well very soon Kaaren.

Jenny's Place Online said...

It looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see what you get back :) Happy crafting, Jenny

Siobhán said...

Oh my gosh, that is exquisite!! Kaaren, the owner is going to LOVE it!

Patty C. said...

Wonderful work
You all are so talented :)

Janet said...

I saw it after Lori had worked on it, now it's even better, love that scarecrow!

Sharon said...

The pin cushions are adorable...all of them are looking great! Hope you feel better soon!

Anonymous said...

It's looks very beautiful.

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Sorry to read abt your cold. Hope you are feeling better soon! That scarecrow is darling! What fun it has been to watch y'all work. :-)

Behind My Picket Fence said...

That is just adorable. You are one of the most creative people I've ever visited. Just wanted to stop & say hello.

Lori said...

So sweet! It is jsut perfect!!

Nancy Page said...

Your Round Robin is just wonderful. Love it, perfect for the season.

Have a super great sewing day. Hope you cold is better.

Kathy H said...

I love the pincushions. How do you think of all the ideas? Thanks for sharing them.

Anonymous said...

Hi Kaaren,
I hope you are feeling better!
A lot of beautiful stitching for the pincushion round robin. Take good care, Karen

Silvia LGD (Little Green Doll) said...

It's very beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

djstabe@comcast.net said.....I really love and appreciate your blog. I am just getting into wool and do a lot of embroidery so I am inspired by what you do......thank you for that!

Clare Wassermann said...

what an absolutely brilliant blog - I'm so glad `I found you

Jantine said...

Thanks for sharing your swap. It has been fun, hasn't it?

SueB said...

Love the pin cushions. Everyone is going to love them. Do you do the blanket stitch around the wool or is that just a whip stitch? I am just getting into the wool.

Stitched With Prayer said...

Kaaren, I am sorry to hear you are suffering from a cold...I hope you feel much better very soon. The pin cushions are so great. I know how much fun I've had watching their progress and I'm sure the four of you in the RR really had a good time with them. Hugs...

Calicojoan said...

You are one of my recipients of the "Sunshine Award". You can check out my blog on Wed 9-27 to read more about it! Thanks for being so great!

SallyB said...

I LOVE visiting your blog, Kaaren.
The music is so special and the projects are pure Eye Candy!!