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My First Creation with My New Sewing Machine


A Pattie's Creations, the newest challenge is Stitching - faux or real. I was thrilled as my Christmas present this year was a new sewing machine! I haven't sewed in almost 30 years so this new machine was a challenge. Part of my problem was that I attempted the fancy stiches before I tried to do a straight line - lol! My image is Dogwood Branch by Pattie and I colored it to match up with the tones of my paper using Tim Holtz ink and a sponge. I am sending this to a friend who needs a bit of cheer (send a prayer up for her if you think about it). Come join in the challenge so we can see your wonderful faux and real creations.

Hugz!

Comments

  1. Kelly D January 10, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    Morning Nancy,

    What a lovely card that you have made here.

    I love the detail that you have used and that lovely flower bundle you have created is great.

    Thanks for the comment left on my blog as well, appreciated as always.
    Crafty Hugs
    Kelly xxx

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  2. BenziJanuary 10, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    Pretty card! I'm jealous of that stitching. My sis gave me a new sewing machine about 4 yrs. ago and I used it once. Ugh!
    Wish I could find time to master it. Guess I'm not much of a seamstress. Love your added heart and those pretty flowers.

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  3. Anne TempleJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Wow, love this. Your coloring is gorgeous, as is your design. I keep telling myself that I'm going to try stitching on paper one day.

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  4. *Vicki*January 10, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Wow!! So pretty!! I love how your flowers just pop out like that! Love the daring burlap heart and stitching details! HUGS :)

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  5. MarisaJanuary 10, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    Great background and love the burlap heart. Gorgeous flowers too :)

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  6. Sandra DeFalcoJanuary 10, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Nancy - I'd say you did a great job of stitching after 30 years of no sewing machine. I myself, gave my new machine to a neighbor, because it was just too technical for me. But, it was my very first sewing machine EVER!
    Anyway, I love the tones you have stamped and the papers you have chosen!
    Sandi ♥
    DT Coordinator for Pattie's Creations Challenge!

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  7. wannabcre8tiveJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Very pretty. You did great with the stitching. I just seem to make a mess when I sew on my cards, for the most part. Love the papers and the burlap heart.

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  8. TammyJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Terrific card and terrific stitches! Enjoy your new present!

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  9. ZellaJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Nancy, this card is amazing - I love the fancy stitching! Your colors are amazing!!! Congrats on the new sewing machine....can't wait to see what you make with it!!!!

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  10. Holly YoungJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    It's beautiful! I love the burlap heart and the way you stitched it on there. I can't even do straight lines on my sewing machine, so I just let it look like I meant to do that.

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  11. JD/ JillJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Pretty card! And Congrats on getting the new sewing machine. My poor machine has been negleted (since I found card making...LOL) I wonder if it still works! I sure hope so...I keep saying "One of these days I will sew again." maybe...

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  12. Desire FourieJanuary 11, 2014 at 3:41 AM

    Absolute gorgeous. So love the background music design paper and the pretty flowers with the edge sewing.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  13. cotnobJanuary 11, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    This is a beautiful card, such a pretty image and your stitching is perfect.
    Pauline
    x

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  14. Pattie GJanuary 11, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    WOW Nancy! This is so beautiful! I love how you used my "Magnolia Branch" image and the paper piecing along with the stitching.

    Hugs
    Pattie ♥

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  15. coopsJanuary 13, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    so stunning nancy.beautiful delicate colours and I love the pretty flowers and fabulous stitching ;D

    xx coops xx

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  16. Carol LJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    I absolutely love those fancy stitches you added to this pretty card! Way to soar with that new machine!

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