Friday, November 6, 2009

First Friday Freebie #3

Can you believe it’s the First Friday of November already?  That means my third Freebie design is available for you to enjoy.

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Many of you already know how much I ♥ samplers, and this month’s FFF (First Friday Freebie) is called A Colonial Christmas Sampler.

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The size of the design is 8 1/2” x 11” but you may either reduce or enlarge the line drawing to suit your individual needs.  I chose to frame mine but you may come up with other uses such as a pillow or a table runner, etc.

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I stitched mine in the traditional redwork style but this too may be changed to compliment your individual styles and decor.  Let your imagination run wild!  Just click here to download the PDF file which includes the photos, line drawing and instructions.

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So please grab my button, place it on your sidebar and link it back here in order for us to share it with those who might not otherwise find their way here.  The button will also serve as a reminder that on the First Friday of each month I will be posting a new Freebie design to share with you all.

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Thanks for stopping by and as always…

Happy stitching!

Kaaren ♥

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67 comments:

  1. DebNovember 6, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    What a lovely sampler Kaaren, so generous of you as always.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. By Hoki QuiltsNovember 6, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    Thanks for your latest freebie Kaaren, I have just finished my last lot so look forward to starting another. Keep up the awesome patterns.
    hugs
    Miche'le at byhokiquilts

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  3. Joyful QuilterNovember 6, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    Wow! what a cute samplier! I really shouldn't start a new project - way too many Xmas gifts to make this year - but I may have to sneak this one in. Thanks for a great design.

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  4. MonikaNovember 6, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    Hi Kaaren,
    your stitchery is sooooo cute!!!
    Thank you very much!
    Have a great weekend!
    Monika

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  5. JanetNovember 6, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    That's another terrific stitchery Kaaren. You Are so generous.

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  6. MartinaNovember 6, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    Thanks a lot! This is very lovely.

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  7. DebNovember 6, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Kaaren it must be so hard to wait to post these lovely patterns.. you are just awesome thanks so much.. this one I would like to do for a gift!!

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  8. TeresaNovember 6, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Wow Kaaren, you've outdone yourself this time!!! I love it and can't wait to stitch it. What a lovely keepsake for this Christmas. Thank you so much.

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  9. DarleneNovember 6, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    I love, love, love it!!!!! I'm anxious to trace and stitch this beauty. Thank you so much, Kaaren for sharing your talent once again!

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  10. SiobhánNovember 6, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Kaaren, your comment on my blog made my day! Thank you so much. Thank you, too, for this beautiful design--I love it!

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  11. Abby and StephanieNovember 6, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    With the world filled with generous people like you the joys of Christmas will last throughout the year. :o) What a beautiful little sampler.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 6, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    How am I ever to keep up! I just keep filing away these wonderful freebies that you have been offering...they are wonderful...as you!

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  13. Carrie P.November 6, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Kaaren, this is so sweet. Love the beads. I like the variegated thread. What brand of floss did you use?And I have been meaning to tell you I love the decorations in your header.

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  14. Eileen CNovember 6, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Thank you so much for your generosity! Love the sampler!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 6, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Thank you so very much for sharing your talents with us....I love the sampler.
    Hugs, Barb

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  16. CarolNovember 6, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Oh Kaaren it is incredible. I love it...can't wait to get it traced off. You are simply amazing!

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  17. RumiNovember 6, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Love the beading in this one!

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  18. TerryNovember 6, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    What a pretty sampler! Thank you Kaaren! I've finally gotten your FFF button added to my blog too! :0)

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  19. SusannahNovember 6, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Kaaren..I knew it would be perfect!! What a great pattern for Christmas! You are so thoughtful to share with all of us out here. Thank you very much!

    Friends,
    Susannah

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  20. WendyNovember 6, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Another really cute design, thanks for sharing. I'll have to try and fit this one in somehow.

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  21. NancyNovember 6, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    I love this sampler.... what a great gift...
    Thank you so much..

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  22. AnnetteNovember 6, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    I love it! Somehow I am going to HAVE to squeeze this in before Christmas. Thank you so much.

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  23. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsNovember 6, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    A wonderful sampler Kaaren, I just love your design. I am busy finishing some BOM from this year but I print your patterns and will enjoy the treat of getting one stitched up. I love them all!
    Thanks for sharing.....
    Carrie

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  24. KimberlyNovember 6, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Kaaren, it's beautiful!

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  25. Barbara in TNNovember 6, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    WOW! You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful designs! I've long wanted to make a Christmas Sampler and here you are giving one out free! Just perfect! Thank you SO much!!!
    Barbara in TN

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  26. DonnellyNovember 6, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Kaaren, you have done it again! I love this sampler. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
    Have a great weekend.

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  27. KarenNovember 6, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Another good design and very much appreciated. I see that it is already showing on the Craft Freebies site, too.

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  28. pauletteNovember 6, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Kaaren, Thank you SO much for this beautiful stitchery-it is just so lovely!! I look forward to FFF! Thanks again!
    Paulette

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  29. ShirleyNovember 6, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Just beautiful Kaaren! Thanks for sharing so generously with us.

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  30. imagrandma2fiveNovember 6, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    The sampler is so pretty. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talents.
    Karen in NE Indiana

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  31. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 6, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Adorable Kaaren! Thank you!

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  32. FrancienNovember 6, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Oh wauw...what a beautiful little sampler Kaaren...you are very generous..it must be awesome to know that bloggers all over the world have your pattern downloaded and are starting to trace it right now...thank you very much!!
    greetings ♥ Francien.

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  33. SewLindaAnnNovember 6, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Thank you!!

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  34. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsNovember 6, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Oh Gosh, I just love it, I cannot beleive it is FFF already!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!

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  35. PatNovember 6, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    I love it Kaaren. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with all of us.

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  36. PattyNovember 6, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Thanks Kaaren can't wait to start it.

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  37. SherriNovember 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    What a beautiful design! Thank you once again!

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  38. Kate/MassachusettsNovember 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Thank you Kaaren! It is just beautiful!

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  39. ArianeNovember 6, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Wow!!! That's a wonderful sampler. Thanks for sharing. It's gorgeous.

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  40. AllieNovember 7, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    That is AWESOME!!!!! I can't wait to print this out in the morning and get busy - thank you Kaaren!

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  41. Kim D.November 7, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Thank you Kaaren for the lovely stitchery project. It's nice to have something to hand sew when you're sitting around.

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  42. Anne DNovember 7, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks for another great freebie!!!!

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  43. Kathy RakerNovember 7, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Kaaren, Thank you for your latest freebie. It is so cute. I have a link on my blog as well.

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  44. GinaNovember 7, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Came here thru the link of a tatting friend....you're my kinda person! I love painting, but never have time to do it, and have been wanting to get back into embroidery so your freebies look like a good way to ease back into it. Thank you!

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  45. MickiNovember 7, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I love the designs for the sampler, and thanks for the freebie!
    Micki

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  46. Nancy PageNovember 7, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Such great designs. Thanks for sharing. You are so generous. I can't seem to grab the button and put it on my blog though. Have a great day.

    http://teaandquilts.blogspot.com

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  47. julieQNovember 7, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Thank you so much, Dear Kaaren...I am working on the October one, and now have November to look forward. I so appreciate your generosity of heart!!

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  48. RitaNovember 7, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Kaaren, Thank you so much for another wonderful project. I truly appreciate your generosity!

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  49. ChristineNovember 8, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    I love the xmas sampler...

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  50. Linda - Behind My Red DoorNovember 8, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Karen,

    I saw this Friday but had to run out the door for an emegency and just got a minute to come back now. It is WONDERFUL! I hope you get many pics of it all finished so you can share them with us!
    I hope your having a wonderful weekend!

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  51. CathiNovember 8, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Kaaren -- it's another beauty!! I love it. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  52. MyriamNovember 9, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    Thank you for this nice pattern

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  53. Simone de KlerkNovember 9, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, as is your halloween sampler. Wonderful job, Kaaren!

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  54. Beth KareseNovember 9, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Very cute. I like the bird house, but I'm a sucker for birds. Did you use variegated thread? The different colors are great. I like how you used beads (?) for the berries Then on closer look I noticed you carried it to other little details... on the jingle bells, dotting the letters. Neat idea, Kaaren!... another little tidbit for me to tuck away.

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  55. Kiwifruit-ShireeNovember 10, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    hi Kaaren,
    what a simply georgeous sampler, and just so in time for Christmas stitching! That is sooooooo cute, thank you!

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  56. Rae AnnNovember 10, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    I love this wonderful sampler Kaaren! Thank you for always sharing!

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  57. ElinorNovember 10, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Wow ! The most beautiful sampler all over the world ! yes, that's right ! I looooooove it !
    Thanks a lot, Kaaren.

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  58. --- Ruth --- RuRebo ---November 12, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    Thank you very much for this sampler.
    It's a wonderful idea.
    I love this redwork-stitching!
    Greatings from Germany
    Ruth

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  59. TheresaNovember 12, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Thank you for this freebie~~~ It is simply adorable!!!

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  60. strawberrycream39November 13, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Hi Kaaren--I love your beautiful blog! Your free patterns are just gorgeous. I have downloaded both the Christmas and the Harvest ones--I can't wait to get started on them! I will add your blog to my blogroll if you don't mind! :-)

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  61. Chookyblue......November 16, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    lovely sampler........your very kind sharing.......bloglines isn't updating me your feeds for some reason.........

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  62. AGNESMOUNNovember 16, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Thank you very much for this wonderful sampler. I think i'll make it next year .... Best regards from France

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  63. julieQNovember 16, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Mine is done, and on my blog. Thank you so much for this pattern, I plan to give it to my son and daughter, their first Christmas married!

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  64. ChristineNovember 24, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Thank you very much for your freebies. They are lovely!

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  65. AbigailDecember 3, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    wow, such beautiful designs!!

    thank you so much for doing this! :D

    i just finished stitching this pattern and i love it! i can't wait to give it to my mother for Christmas. thank you again!!

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  66. LolaDecember 6, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Ohhhhhhhhhh its lovely, thanks for sharing.
    Kisses
    LOLA

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  67. ChristineDecember 27, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Thanks for sharing your delightful Sampler pattern. I have printed it off ready to stitch for next Christmas. Also added your button to my blog.
    Hope you had a happy Christmas.

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