Monday, June 24, 2013

2 finishes....

I finished my Hex on the Beach quilt top!

Hex on the Beach byTula Pink
from a quilt kit using Tula Pink
Salt Water fabrics

I also finished Betsy's House!

Betsy's House by Plum Street Samplers
40ct Vintage Lt. Examplar
GAST called for

Not sure why the color is a bit weird in the grass there.  Anyway, it was a fun stitch, and just the perfect size to get going on making those little x's again.

The two friends have been having a good time.  Here's Mia taking a break while playing with her favorite toy with the boy child.


And of course Mia's favorite position (not!):


I'm so happy -- Wimbledon has started!!!!  Hooray!  

Thanks as always for stopping by and saying hi.  I hope everyone has a great week!


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55 comments:

  1. Laurie in IowaJune 24, 2013 at 5:35:00 AM PDT

    I'll be going back to this blog post as inspiration and encouragement for working on and finishing my Hex on the Beach. Gorgeous!
    Congrats on your Betsy's House finish too. Love the design. Paulette never fails to please her fans with her designs!

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  2. VickieJune 24, 2013 at 5:42:00 AM PDT

    Good for you Margaret. They are both wonderful finishes. Will you go on to finish the quilt right now?

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  3. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 5:46:00 AM PDT

    Margaret---Beautiful quilt!!! How fun, you will enjoy it for a lifetime. What will you cross stitch next????
    Shelly

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  4. Cathy BJune 24, 2013 at 6:04:00 AM PDT

    Wonderful quilt top! It makes me want to learn how to do these!

    Love the patriotic cross stitch finish too!

    Have a great week...

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  5. KatrinaJune 24, 2013 at 6:13:00 AM PDT

    Your hex quilt is gorgeous!!!!! Love it and sweet little patriotic piece.

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  6. AnnieJune 24, 2013 at 6:27:00 AM PDT

    Two at once.. I can't believe it.

    The quilt top looks absolutely gorgeous. Do you do the sandwiching and quilting yourself too?

    Love Betsy --- very timely stitching and it looks great.

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  7. Love to StitchJune 24, 2013 at 6:29:00 AM PDT

    That is one impressive quilt!!!!!! What an amazing job you have done to finish the top-- wowza, I dont know if I could do it. YGG!! Super cute finish on Plum street I cant wait to stitch that too :)

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  8. CariJune 24, 2013 at 6:55:00 AM PDT

    I LOVE MIA... OK, that's out of my system now !! LOL

    Your quilt top is beautiful. You are such an accomplished needlewoman (and enabler). I really, really, really need to get going on mine !! Love your sweet sampler too...just in time for the 4th of July.

    Hugs Margaret and have a great week!!

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  9. VickiJune 24, 2013 at 6:58:00 AM PDT

    The quilt is gorgeous! I know it took a bit of time, but it's well worth the wait. Betsy's House is terrific, too. Two finishes means two starts, right?! Can't wait to see what's next.

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  10. Keeper of the CrowesJune 24, 2013 at 7:01:00 AM PDT

    Oh what a beautiful quilt!!! I think that you chose just the right project to get beck into stitching. Betsy was such a fun stitch. Boy is Mia going to miss your son when school starts again!!!

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  11. LeneslinesJune 24, 2013 at 7:01:00 AM PDT

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! Mia is a very patient cat....:)

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  12. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)June 24, 2013 at 7:02:00 AM PDT

    I LOVE your Hex on the Beach quilt, Margaret!!! You're as fast at that as you are at stitching!!! Cute PSS finish, too!

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  13. BrendaSJune 24, 2013 at 7:10:00 AM PDT

    Congratulations on two beautiful finishes Margaret!!!

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  14. Ann at Beadlework.June 24, 2013 at 8:01:00 AM PDT

    Lovely quilt finish and very neat stitched piece too. You do keep busy Margaret. Mia looking gorgeous, as always.

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  15. SolstitchesJune 24, 2013 at 8:17:00 AM PDT

    Congratulations on an epic finish Margaret.
    Your Hex on the Beach is fabulous.
    Beautiful cross stitch finish also.
    Happy Wimbledon :)
    Margaret

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  16. MelissaJune 24, 2013 at 8:45:00 AM PDT

    Congratulations on your two finishes! Of course Hex is the bigger accomplishment with the amount of work that's gone into it - amazing! I like the Betsey design too - Paulette has done such wonderful designs lately!

    Enjoy watching Wimbleton!

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  17. PennyJune 24, 2013 at 9:30:00 AM PDT

    The colors in this quilt truly do look beachy! Beautiful! Love all of the flags in Betsy's House! Missed this design somehow. :) I see Mia has a feather wand - one of our cats loves hers and another one is terrified of it. :) Cute pictures as always! Enjoy Wimbledon!

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  18. DebJune 24, 2013 at 10:05:00 AM PDT

    You know how much I love that Hex quilt, and I really like Betsy's House too.

    So what will you be stitching or quilting during Wimbleton?

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  19. ElaineJune 24, 2013 at 11:36:00 AM PDT

    congratulations on a stunning finish! I love your hex on the beach, how do you plan to quilt it?

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  20. cuckiJune 24, 2013 at 11:39:00 AM PDT

    wowwwwwwwwwww super sweet quilt..so pretty..
    pretty cross stitch finish too..
    big hugs x

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  21. KarenJune 24, 2013 at 1:37:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful finishes -- I love the quilt top! Are you going to quilt it?

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  22. Vonna PfeifferJune 24, 2013 at 2:27:00 PM PDT

    Hex on the beach....stunning!
    And your Betsy's House is a perfect finish too :)

    The sweet Mia and her boy....always a delight!

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  23. woolwomanJune 24, 2013 at 2:28:00 PM PDT

    thought of you today when I was grabbing lunch at a local pizza joint and saw Wimbledon on the TV - yippee - enjoy! Gosh your hexie quilt is stunning margaret - wow what great style and movement this piece has. Betsy is darling - enjoy your week and the tennis ! Mel

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  24. LindaJune 24, 2013 at 2:59:00 PM PDT

    Congrats on both great finishes Margaret.
    I'm sure Mia doesn't care what position shes in as long as its with her buddy.

    Linda

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  25. Samplings from Spring CreekJune 24, 2013 at 4:37:00 PM PDT

    Two finishes--Who Hoo! Both are beautiful.

    Mia and the Boy Child are to funny

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  26. EllenJune 24, 2013 at 5:06:00 PM PDT

    Wow, two gorgeous finishes!

    Hugs,

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  27. Mugwump WooliesJune 24, 2013 at 5:19:00 PM PDT

    Gorgeous...simply wonderful Hex on the Beach! What a lovely mix of colors! Betsy's House is just in time for the 4th! I have a "patriotic" house I stitched years ago and I love to display it this time of year.
    Glad to see Mia is enjoying her time with her favorite fellow.
    Robyn

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  28. Teresa S.June 24, 2013 at 5:39:00 PM PDT

    Two beautiful finishes, Margaret!
    P>S> I bought Betsy's house, too :)

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  29. duClay Chapter of EGAJune 24, 2013 at 5:54:00 PM PDT

    Congratulations on both your finishes! What's the next quilt you're starting? I love the colors in this quilt - a perfect summer project.

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  30. CatherineJune 24, 2013 at 6:55:00 PM PDT

    Okay, I am officially in love with your quilt!!
    And your stitched finish is so cute!
    Enjoy Wimbledon!!

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  31. DeborahJune 24, 2013 at 8:34:00 PM PDT

    The quilt top is lovely! The colors are wonderful. I just finished and Betsy's House, as well. A great quick stitch.

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  32. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 9:59:00 PM PDT

    Congrats on the finishes, they look gorgeous. The cat is so cute ^_^

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  33. Annette-CaliforniaJune 24, 2013 at 10:09:00 PM PDT

    Oh Margaret, Congrats on finishing Hex on the Beach quilt top. It's spectacular. How in the world do you match a backing for it? Do you only use a rectangle for the back and let the sides of the hex's alone? Love Betsy's House is wonderful. Boy you stitch fast and beautifully.
    love Annette

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  34. KristaJune 25, 2013 at 1:58:00 AM PDT

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous quilt!! Love the sweet stitch too!!
    I am quite happy that Wimbledon has finally started too! Looking forward to some great tennis!! Have a wonderful week!

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  35. ricketyjoJune 25, 2013 at 3:16:00 AM PDT

    Congrats on your finishes, that quilt top is amazing!

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  36. ChrisJune 25, 2013 at 4:06:00 AM PDT

    Woohoo! Great finishes Margaret!
    The quilt is amazing. I just added Betsy's House to the stash too. Your finish makes me want to start on it now :)
    Have a great week!

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  37. Poussy Stitches My LoveJune 25, 2013 at 5:04:00 AM PDT

    oh I love the Betsy's House !!! very beautiful my dear !
    bisous de FRANCE,
    marylin

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  38. GiovannaJune 25, 2013 at 5:29:00 AM PDT

    Congrats on both finishes, they're lovely.

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  39. SherryJune 25, 2013 at 7:28:00 AM PDT

    Both are wonderful! Beautiful finishes. What's next?

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  40. The Inspired StitcherJune 25, 2013 at 8:23:00 AM PDT

    Congrats on both finishes! I love how the hex quilt turned out. Love the patriotic piece too. Both very nice!

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  41. EvelyneJune 25, 2013 at 9:24:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful finishes, the top of the beach quilt is gorgeous!!
    I love the bright colours of it.
    Mia and the boy child are close friends i see that the position don't border her, while she is by him!!

    Have a nice week, Evelyne

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  42. MelanieJune 25, 2013 at 10:06:00 AM PDT

    Yay!!!!!!!! Hexie is finished!!! Just love it. If you want to send it to me to do the backing for you I totally will, provided I get to keep it. *ahem* *shifty eyes*

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  43. KimJune 25, 2013 at 10:12:00 AM PDT

    Love the quilt top, the colors are just wonderful together. Also, love the cross stitch, I have to get that one now, it is sweet. Margaret, you are a wonder with the needle!!!

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  44. LoisJune 25, 2013 at 11:15:00 AM PDT

    Love the hexi quilt and love your stitching finish too. Great pics I
    Of Mia. I always look forward to seeing what she's been getting up to! Laura Robson through today but I had to be out this afternoon so didn't get the chance to watch it.

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  45. EricaJune 25, 2013 at 3:41:00 PM PDT

    My goodness! You have been busy.
    Congrats on both finishes! The quilt is just beautiful! Quite an accomplishment!
    Betsey's House is cute too, just in time for the 4th too!(Gosh I can hardly believe it! Where does the time go?)!

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  46. LizJune 25, 2013 at 4:20:00 PM PDT

    I so love that quilt Margaret, just gorgeous. Enjoy Wimbledon.. :)
    Lizzie
    xxx

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  47. Sherry :o)June 25, 2013 at 4:29:00 PM PDT

    Hexi is beautiful!!! Do you leave the edge scalloped? I love that look.

    Boy Besty sure stitched quick!

    Looks like Mia continues to enjoy your son's presence...enjoy tennis.

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  48. BethJune 25, 2013 at 11:56:00 PM PDT

    Hex on the Beach is SO well named with the ebb and flow of colors! Congratulations is is a beauty. Always enjoy pictures of Miss Mia!

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  49. CarolJune 26, 2013 at 7:00:00 AM PDT

    Wow! They are both so beautiful, Margaret!! You amaze me how quickly you can finish your projects :)

    Enjoy the tennis--can you stitch and watch tennis at the same time?

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  50. Anna van SchurmanJune 27, 2013 at 10:07:00 AM PDT

    Such a fabulous quilt top! Beautiful work. Your stitched project is cute too.

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  51. valerieJune 27, 2013 at 4:21:00 PM PDT

    Congratulations on your finishes. They are both fabulous!!

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  52. BeritJune 29, 2013 at 8:15:00 AM PDT

    Woah!!

    That crazy and crazy-beautiful hex top is done! I'm excited to see what you'll do with the borders.

    Also, not big on patriotic designs but this one is awesome! Paulette's people make the difference, I think.

    Also, I love that shot of mia on your bed quilt! Both look so beautiful and striking

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  53. AnneJune 29, 2013 at 8:24:00 AM PDT

    Amazing!!!! Well done Margaret! What a splendid quilt! I think this has got to be one of my favourite quilt patterns I have seen yet. Great little finish on the PPS. I love Paulette's designs! Give Mia a snuggle for me!!

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  54. BrigitteJune 30, 2013 at 12:45:00 AM PDT

    You finished two absolute beauties here. Hex on the Beach is just gorgeous. Is there a pattern somewhere in a book?

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  55. WandaJuly 1, 2013 at 6:17:00 AM PDT

    Oh Margaret, your quilt is stunning!

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