Thursday, September 22, 2011

be merry

Yes, I know, I know... Christmas is still three months away.

When I was digging around in my sewing room this morning, I found a bag of scraps that were already backed with fusible web. And I got the urge to revisit my "Be Merry" pennant quilt from last season.


This time I opted for stamping the text instead of stitching it-- what do you think? Better? Worse? Or just different?


I might be making a bunch of different versions for the shop this year. I always have more ideas than I do time, but hey, I'm thinking ahead. So it just might happen this year.
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12 comments:

  1. Heather D.September 22, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    This is very sweet! I love the gingham binding and also the dotted fabric. And the stamped text - I like it!

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  2. MicheleSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    So cute!

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  3. sew.darn.quiltSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Looks great!! Love the red/white border.

    Carolyn

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  4. DorisSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Both are lovely in there own way. Could be priced lower if you stamped it, and given this week's discussion of pricing (Ink & Spindle and Liitle Bluebell blogs) that could be a good thing...

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  5. Amy FriendSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    You know I love this design. I can't wait for Christmas just to hang mine up again! I like the scrappy pennants rather than alternating. I prefer the stitched "be merry" or perhaps what I miss is the "be merry" on a curve? I liked that. I completely like this version too and I agree with Doris that stamping could help you with the selling price. There is my two cents.

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  6. LeslieSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    i love the way the stamped looks on the linen....gorgeous!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    it's just gorgeous!!

    (and love that binding... so cheery)

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  8. randi--i have to saySeptember 23, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    this is great! i just love the polkas!

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  9. HollySeptember 23, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    This makes me so happy! I love the stamped letters. Good for you for getting ready for the holidays early!

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  10. Rachel at Stitched in ColorSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    It's so pretty, and I would love one of my own! But, since you asked, I like the other "be merry" more. I think because it's offset and cursive.

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  11. ayumillsSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    It's lovely! I love it either way, but the stamp is perfect! Such a pretty mini quilt!

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  12. KarinaOctober 28, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    This is so adorable - I've been looking for a fairly quick throw to make - this might just be the answer. So simple and cute.

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