Jun 6, 2012

BARNWOOD BUTTONS FEE NEE

 Barnwood Buttons
Rosewood Manor
28ct. Raisin linen
WDW Light Khaki


I attached the very last button at the stroke of midnight while bellowing a hearty WOO HOO for all the world to hear. (Or, in my case, a quiet suburban neighborhood that is completely used to such bellows issuing forth from Chez Spinster.)

I just can't say enough about these buttons.  Each one is prettier than the next, and I'm thrilled that Aunt Chrissy included them in the kit for me.  They're a bit pricey...but definitely worth it, IMHO.

I think that this one might be my favorite:


The back patio and environs are prettier this year than they have been for several years past, and I suspect that it's because love is in the air.  I was in my office yesterday and heard Stewey going bonkers from his little perch on the back of the loveseat, so I assumed that the squirrels were in the bird food again. 

He's not a profiler exactly, but he does like a nice bird viewing session, and hates it when the squirrels take over the joint.  He thinks they should find another establishment for their raucous parties.

So just as I was rounding the corner to the living room, I heard Stewey say...

"Oh, fair and gentle Daphne.  How the light shines on your eyes of brown.  The world weeps for such lovely beauty, and my heart yearns for your tender kiss." (*)

(Or something like that.)

Anywhoose....I figured that he was practicing his elocution with a little Shakespeare, but it turns out that he was wooing his new girlfriend.  

Her name is, apparently, Daphne.

All of you animal lovers out there will notice that this picture was taken at three o'clock in the afternoon and that this little deer is a) by herself and b) not aware of the fact that she's supposed to be terrified of the little dog wearing the silk smoking jacket and quoting verse to her.
I do like her ears, though.

Aunt Chrissy and I are off to the Targets tonight.  Provisions are getting low, and it's time to replenish the shelves.  Then tomorrow night it will be grocery-getting time, and then Friday promises an evening at the Michaels to pick out a frame for Barnwood Buttons. 

Exciting life we lead, no?

I hope that your corner of the world is lovely and safe and happy and full of threaded needles that are poking themselves through something.  Stewey sends his very best, and if I can get his nose out of that damn book, we'll see if he can't provide you with a post or two.

Woo Hoo!

(*) Oh, give me a break already, will ya?  I know it's not any good, but you try writing a love poem to a deer while simultaneously trying to channel the inner thoughts of a nine pound Jack Russell terrier wearing a silk smoking jacket.

28 comments:

  1. There is just so much to love about this piece. It's beautiful.

    Love your visitor too.

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  2. Your Barnwood Buttons are gorgeous and perfect and can't wait to see it framed :)

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  3. Coni,

    That's just plain gorgeous! Is that Picture This Plus fabric?

    XXXX
    Cari

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  4. I hate to point out this one little thing, but I would restitch your favorite button so that the stem of the stitching lines up with the stem on the button. Of course you don't have to, and I would guess that no-one (except me and now you) would ever notice. The piece is lovely and the fabric is fantastic.

    Good luck to Stewey and his "dearling".

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  5. Love your Button piece. It is LOVELY. I love buttons too and using them in a stitch is better than ever!! And I noticed Daphne's ears too. They ARE beautiful. Have a great week.

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  6. Wonderful work.... love this stitchery! Can't wait to see it all framed up...
    How cute that Stewey is smitten with your backyard visitor. We have many deer that visit us, and they are not the least bit afraid of us or our dog..... As a matter of fact, they seem to look at our little shih-tzu and dare her to bark... Then it seems as if they just might giggle at her a bit, turn and saunter away. Very funny!

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  7. I love the quote from Stewey, and it is so cute that he would be smitten by a dear. Your button piece is excellent. I love that fabric color.

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  8. The buttons are very pretty as is the stitching. Love the fabric. Hope Stewey's new friend Daphne is still around,she's very attractive.

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  9. Dear Coni: I love your piece. Have it on order myself. I think it would look out of place to sew on that one button that has a stem crooked to line up the stem with the x's, when you have all the other buttons holes sewed on the same horizontal way. Take care and please show the framed picture.

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  10. What a nice piece and the buttons are so pretty. Did you ever think that maybe this littel dear knows Stewey is there and she is smitten with him?!

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  11. Such a charming project! Lovely with the buttons added.

    Stitch well

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  12. ROFL - I can just see Stewie in his smoking jacket!!!

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  13. Congrats on your finish!! Oh Stewey's girlfriend is very cute.

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  15. Beautiful finish! Love the buttons!

    Stewey: Thou art a votary to fawn desire.

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  16. Great finish! I agree, the buttons are wonderful.

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  17. Dear Coni: The more I think about the one button, it would be easier to just curve the cross stitch stem to meet the stem of the button. Take care

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  18. I swear those buttons are smiling....they look positively HAPPY.

    Daphne is a doll. Go Stewey!

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  19. I don't know which is cuter - the buttons or the little deer. I don't blame Stewey for falling in love - she looks like such a sweet thing - a real dear!!! Pun intended :o)

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  20. Beautiful stitching, Coni. Shapely legs on the beautiful Daphne. Practice makes perfect, Stewey. :) Cathryn

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  21. I just purchased Barnwood Buttons and can keep from looking at the beautiful buttons. The buttons are well worth the price! Can't wait to start it, but have to finish what I am working on first. Love your finish!!

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  22. I have been looking at the Barnwood Buttons over and over! I love them and can't wait to see your frame selection.

    I live in Michigan - about three hours from you and we had two deer come up on the patio at work during break - with the smokers out there...we figured they were looking to bum a smoke. Weird - it was warm today, about 2:30 p.m. They came within about 25-30 feet from the people...and we all were worried they would head over to the four lane road, but thank goodness they went back to the tall brush.

    Have a good weekend.

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  23. Another gorgeous finish. Good to hear the happy chair is getting some very good use. Just lovely that the wildlife are so comfortable visiting so close to your home,must be a real treat. Hug Stewey for me and thank Aunt Chrissy for introducing you to stitching so we can enjoy the musings of a very entertaining Spinster Stitcher.
    Bye for now, Carol

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  24. Thankyou for the smile your posts always give me.

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  25. Beautiful finish. I think you have pushed this piece onto my need to buy list. :)

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  26. Well done Coni, it's beautiful!

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  27. Stewey's poem is terrific - But of course I am madly in love with him so everything he does is terrific

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  28. Can you tell me the measurements of your finished product? I'm going to stich this and I would like to make sure my fabric is large enough. Thank You!

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