Saturday, August 04, 2012

August Freebie & CHALLENGE for you!


"Top Hat Jack"

DMC Threads ~
(1 thread over two strands of linen)
pumpkinhead - 946 burnt orange md.
inner eyes, noce, mouth & moon - 310 black
wings - 611 drab brown
tophat - 3021 brown gray vy dk
stripes on tophat - 782 topaz dk
numerals - 831 golden olive medium
Hello Friends!!!
here is a quick little stitch for you...but here is your challenge...
after you've stitched him, I want you to put on your thinking caps and get really creative with your finish!!!
no pinkeeps, pillows or frames allowed!!!

I want to see different, unique & inventive finishes for him, and I know you can do it!
how about nailing him to a board?
lining a bowl? making a candle wrap?
topping a box? lampshade? wearable art?
I have faith in you...and can't wait to see what you come up with...
Please send me photos of your finishes to my email, not4got@aol.com ~
I will share all of the photos here on this blog on September 1st for all to see,
and then I will hold a contest for the most unique finish....
I will add a poll to my blog for your votes!!!
the winner of the challenge will receive an Autumn/Hallowe'en goodie basket from
Notforgotten Farm :)

no go sharpen your needles, gather your thread and start stitching!
most of all, please have fun!!!
(oh & if you'd like to blog about this challenge, please do!)

Blessings from the farm,
Lori
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21 comments:

  1. robindefenderAugust 4, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    WHat a cute design, and what a fun idea! Can't wait to see what others do... and I might have an idea up my own sleeve.

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  2. Laura VioletAugust 4, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Fantastic Lori!! I start now to stitch it!! I love it!! *.* Thank you!!

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  3. Isobel -Argante-August 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Wonderful Lori, thanks so much for this generous gift. I'll stitch it after the Salem one ;-)

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  4. gracieAugust 4, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    My thinking top-hat is on! Now to gather the materials and pack them to take on vacation. Thank you for hosting a fun task.

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  5. cuckiAugust 4, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    It is truly so cute...thank you xxx

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  6. RondaAugust 4, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Cutie...thank you...sounds fun!

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  7. FayeAugust 4, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Too cute~~~ hmmmm..... Will definitely put on the ole thinking cap and go for it!!!

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  8. WoolenSailsAugust 4, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Really wonderful piece, can we punch him?

    Debbie

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  9. Simple PleasuresAugust 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Thank you Lori, I am going to try my best! Great idea and so fun.
    xoxo

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  10. Lori from Notforgotten FarmAugust 4, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Debbie ~ yes you may punch him too!
    ~ Lori

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  11. Jackie MyersAugust 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    This is going to be fun !

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  12. deniseAugust 4, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    can't wait! thanks for the freebie. denise

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  13. TheCrankyCrowAugust 4, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Love this guy Lori!! And he's definitely going on my dance card - but I don't think there's any chance of me getting him done up for your challenge as we are in travel mode this month for Little Crow's knee issues and surgery..... But thanks so much for sharing - and will definitely be watching for some amazing finishes. (Your "helping hands" finishes are absolutely precious by the way....) Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  14. Debra WortmanAugust 4, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    I love a challenge! Hope this doesn't keep me awake tonight, but I already have a few ideas brewing!

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  15. Amy aka: ropergirl3August 5, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    I started him today and have a fun finishing idea for him! And for once I am keeping something for me! As a shop owner I don't do that much, but he is so cute and I am excited about my finish! Thanks!
    Amy

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  16. Robin at The Primitive HutchAugust 6, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Awesome!!! Love this pattern ~ I'll see if I can get this one done in time! Thanks a bunch!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  17. LouiseAugust 9, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    What fun!!! Thank you so much for the ADORABLE chart, I love it!

    Raggedystitches,
    Louise

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  18. PattiAugust 11, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Love this design Lori! Thanks so much for sharing! Can we use a different needle work medium and tweak the pattern a bit? I have a idea...
    Blessings, Patti

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  19. TheresaAugust 25, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Lori I hope to finish my challenge piece this weekend. It's been fun think of what my finish would be. :0)

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  20. primitivebettysAugust 31, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    I just emailed you my finish. Thank you so much, Lori! This was FUN!!!

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