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 ♥

67 comments:

Deb said...

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

By Hoki Quilts said...

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

Joyful Quilter said...

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.

Monika said...

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

Janet said...

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

Martina said...

Thanks a lot! This is very lovely.

Deb said...

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!!

Teresa said...

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.

Darlene said...

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!

Siobhán said...

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

Abby and Stephanie said...

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

Anonymous said...

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!

Carrie P. said...

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.

Eileen C said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Carol said...

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

Rumi said...

Love the beading in this one!

Terry said...

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

Susannah said...

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

Wendy said...

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

Nancy said...

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

Annette said...

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

Carrie ~ Cricketwood Prims said...

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

Kimberly said...

Kaaren, it's beautiful!

Barbara in TN said...

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

Donnelly said...

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

Karen said...

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

paulette said...

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

Shirley said...

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

imagrandma2five said...

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

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Adorable Kaaren! Thank you!

Francien said...

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.

SewLindaAnn said...

Thank you!!

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

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

Pat said...

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

Patty said...

Thanks Kaaren can't wait to start it.

Sherri said...

What a beautiful design! Thank you once again!

Kate/Massachusetts said...

Thank you Kaaren! It is just beautiful!

Ariane said...

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

Allie said...

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

Kim D. said...

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

Anne D said...

Thanks for another great freebie!!!!

Kathy Raker said...

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

Gina said...

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!

Micki said...

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

Nancy Page said...

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

julieQ said...

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!!

Rita said...

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

Christine said...

I love the xmas sampler...

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

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!

Cathi said...

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

Myriam said...

Thank you for this nice pattern

Simone de Klerk said...

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

Beth Karese said...

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.

Kiwifruit-Shiree said...

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

Rae Ann said...

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

Elinor said...

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

--- Ruth --- RuRebo --- said...

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

Theresa said...

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

strawberrycream39 said...

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! :-)

Chookyblue...... said...

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

AGNESMOUN said...

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

julieQ said...

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!

Christine said...

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

Abigail said...

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!!

Lola said...

Ohhhhhhhhhh its lovely, thanks for sharing.
Kisses
LOLA

Christine said...

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.