Friday, November 4, 2011

First Friday Freebie #22

Can you believe it’s November already?  Where does the time go?

I finished this month’s First Friday Freebie this past Sunday, a couple of minutes before the lights went out.  We were hit with a wicked nor’easter, the same storm that brought 12” and more of snow to the New  England states.  Thank goodness the moisture that we experienced was in the form of large amounts of driving rain and 65+ mph winds rather than snow.  We lost power for 20 hours and that amount of time without heat or lights seemed like an eternity.

With the Holiday season just around the corner, I decided upon a seasonal design for this month’s FFF which I called Homespun Holidays.

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The table topper, mini quilt or wall hanging finishes at approximately 22” square.  It is stitched in the traditional redwork style and is hand quilted.   It worked up relatively quickly and I think that it would make a great gift for a special friend or relative.

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Here’s a closer look at the main design which features a festively adorned Canada goose perched on a quilt on top of a mantel, surrounded by a wreath of holly and berries.

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I had forgotten about this Victorian toile fabric that I purchased a couple of years ago until I looked in my bin marked “Christmas fabric” and found it neatly folded with the rest of my seasonal fabrics .   Doesn’t it make a perfect backing for this design?

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To download the PDF file which includes the instructions, photo and line drawings, please click HERE. 

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Thanks for stopping by and as always…

Happy stitching!

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46 comments:

  1. LesleyNovember 4, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Kaaren, this is lovely and may be just the project I am looking to start! I always like to have several projects on the go, and the redwork is perfect as a take-along project. Thanks so much for sharing!
    PS...nice to see someone else is awake so early...it's still dark outside!
    Cheers!

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  2. TudyNovember 4, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Thank you, it is so pretty.

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  3. KaHollyNovember 4, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Lesley said it all! Right down to the early riser part! Thank you. I'm going to print and trace this off first thing this morning to add to my handwork basket! If I don't get to it before I leave for the states, it will give me something to work on while I travel. It's perfect! ~karen

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  4. WendybNovember 4, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Oh Kaaren, this is so sweet! I can make it and think of you each Christmas! Just perfect....thank you sweet friend!
    XXX sugary hugs
    Wendy :O)

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  5. ElyteNovember 4, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Lovely design, thank you Kaaren

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  6. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Hi Kaaren,

    The table topper is just lovely. Just in time to make for Christmas. I'm glad to hear the storm did not leave you with too much snow. I was wondering what was happening in your part of the country. Time without power can be wonderful, always an excuse to read or do hand work as long as you have addtional heat. Thanks for the great table topper.Have a great day.
    Dianne

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  7. SueBNovember 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Thank you Kaaren. It is beautiful and your quilting is just perfect.

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  8. SiobhánNovember 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Wow, that is gorgeous!! Both the front AND the back--I love that toile! Thanks so much, Kaaren!

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  9. Ter'eNovember 4, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    This is such a regal piece. Simply gorgeous. Kaaren, your work is simply a thing of beauty.
    One of these days....when I am not so intimidated......I will set the hooking aside and learn to quilt.
    xoxoxoxox

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  10. Abby and StephanieNovember 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I think hundreds or thousands of lucky people are going to receive one of these beauties for Christmas. The toile is perfect for the back. Glad the power is back.

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  11. SheilaNovember 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Thanks again Kaaren for your generous Friday Freebie , I always love them and enjoy doing them.

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  12. SunnybecNovember 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Kaaren, thank you for another lovely pattern. I absolutely love toile we have a duvet cover in red and white toile and a blue and white one for our guest bed. xx

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  13. SandyNovember 4, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Dear Kaaren,
    Thank you again for a beautiful project to do. You are a very special person to share your talents with the world. My notebook entitled Kaaren is overflowing with your projects. Sending lots of well wishes your way.

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  14. JanetNovember 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    It's a beauty but that's what I've come to expect from you. Isn't the power appreciated when it comes back on!

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  15. LindaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Kaaren what a lovely project. I'm sure there will be a number of lucky recipients out there.Glad that you made it through that awful storm. Do you have a generator. I think it's a must. I have a couple of prim lamps for sale. Thought you might be interested. Drop by if you get a chance.

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  16. ColleenNovember 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Kaaren, this is so pretty. And that red toile is the best! Thank you for sharing!

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  17. ChrisNovember 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Good morning Kaaren,
    It's so nice to see you posting your FFFs again! This is such a beautiful design.....more than one will probably be opened Christmas morning from here. Thank you...

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  18. PhyllisNovember 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    This is just lovely. I will be anxious to start. I have been working on Stitchin Annie and just finished the beautiful pitcher of flowers. Thank you for sharing your designs with us.

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  19. TerryNovember 4, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Thank you for this Kaaren! It's just beautiful! :0)

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  20. Needled MomNovember 4, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Thanks, Kaaren. It really is beautiful and that fabric is perfect for it.

    I can't imagine 20 hours without power. It is amazing what we find we cannot do without it. That was a wicked storm.

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  21. DarleneNovember 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Another fabulous design, Kaaren! Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

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  22. Loveday's DayNovember 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Thank you so much. I love your blog. Hope you are feeling well.

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  23. JanNovember 4, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    It was great seeing this project in "real life" and meeting Kaaren at one of our local little quilt shops this past week. My friend and I were "star struck" to see a few of Kaaren's georgous creations up close and personal. Thanks Kaaren for your designs you share and for being so nice to the "locals" ... LOL.

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  24. JoanNovember 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Kaaren, this is so beautiful and I love the redwork. Thank you for sharing!

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  25. CandaceNovember 4, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    How absolutely gorgeous, Kaaren! I may have to start on one right away!
    Cheers!

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  26. SandiNovember 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Hi Kaaren,

    Once again something lovely to share with us; thank you so much.

    I hope you had a roaring fire and candle light to keep you all cozy during the storm.

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  27. the wayside cottageNovember 4, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Hi Kaaren...your designs are lovely...so sweet of you to share them with us...while I'm here I should tell you that I have a sister named Kaaren...it's a rather unusual name, my sister has only met one other in her lifetime...

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  28. KateNovember 4, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Thank you once again, Kaaren. This is a delightful design!!

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  29. Sylke FeldhusenNovember 4, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Thank you, it's so lovely!

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  30. V A N I ANovember 4, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Beautifull ! j love it so much!!!
    thank you!

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  31. JudyCinNCNovember 4, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Thank you dear friend - this is perfect and will be a nice little project to work on in the evenings.
    Hope you and yours are feeling well. Judy C in NC

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  32. pinsandneedlesNovember 4, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Kaaren, Thanks for sharing your talent. Just right for the holidays.

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  33. SheilaNovember 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Kaaren, Thanks so much for the FFF. I love anything "Redwork". Have a great weekend; keep warm.

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  34. Stitched With PrayerNovember 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Kaaren, Thank you so very much. It is truly beautiful. I'm finding that Redwork is rapidly becoming one of my favorite types of stitching. Again, thanks so much for sharing your incredible talents and wonderful designs with us. Big Hugs...

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  35. edyBNovember 4, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Another pretty design ... thank you, Kaaren.
    Look at all those goodies you've received! You certanly have a terrific group of friends.

    Hope your days are filled with sunny thoughts and hugs.

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  36. Gmama JaneNovember 4, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Kaaren I do love your patterns but alas the format for downloading them is just too involved and I can never get it to work. The format is not very user friendly or perhaps it's more me than the format. Have others had complaints about the downloading procedures to get to your free patterns? I'm used to just clicking on print. But then, I'm not as tech savvy as I'd like to be. Your pattern is so lovely and I want it very badly. Just can't get it to come to Mama.
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  37. Carrie P.November 4, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Oh, it is so simple but so beautiful. Thank you for sharing you talents with us.

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  38. PattyNovember 4, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Very pretty! I'm one of the New Englanders who got hit in the storm, we just got our power back today at 3:19 pm. It was terribly cold and did seem like it went on forever. But I can honestly say that I'm well rested because when your cold and in the dark from about 4:30 you go to bed awfully early. Thanks for the lovely stitchery!

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  39. MoeWestNovember 5, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Thank you Kaaren. I love redwork designs and this one is perfect for a holiday project.

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  40. MerilynNovember 5, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Lovely little stitchery Kaaren, many thanks for sharing it with us!!!

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  41. CatherineNovember 5, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    This project is wonderful for a Christmas gift !!! Many thanks Kaaren !!! Best regards from France

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  42. Jenny's Place OnlineNovember 5, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Kaaren, thank you for such a lovely design. I can imagine it as a table runner, too :) Best wishes, and happy crafting, Jenny

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  43. vernagraceNovember 6, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    This looks like your mantle, or one you would have.
    It is lovely, and wanted to say thank you for it and all the other beautiful patterns you have provided..
    Thank you for sharing your talents.

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  44. Colleen GNovember 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Thank you, Kaaren, you can imagine that with a name like Gander we have quite a few goose-related decorative items, especially on our CHristmas tree. I might be able to work on this in secret and thrill my husband with it in his stocking. Again thanks for sharing your talents.

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  45. Sandra HendersonDecember 2, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I LOVE This so much! Kaaren, tried emailing ya, in case I forget, do you have a tiny piece of the backing left? Enough to make a little rod pocket? I'd like to buy it.. thanks! XO

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  46. CaroleDecember 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    It always amazes me, despite the present challenge in your life, you manage to give. You are an amazing soul Kaaren! Thank you! Presently doing a bit of catching up. Seems to be the story of my life as of late! Time for a new story if you ask me! Hugs

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