Friday, February 12, 2010

Love in a Basket

So I was thinking...insert massive warning sirens here. But wouldn't it be wonderful to have a basket like this for every holiday???






It's a start at least :) I chose backing fabrics from my stash. They aren't Valentine-y, but I think they complement the fronts nicely.


Sending you lots of love and hugs and warm fuzzies and syrupy thoughts and everything chocolate for Valentine's Day!!!
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70 comments:

  1. NancyFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    WOW! These are gorgeous Staci! I love your backing fabrics.

    Ever since I saw your Patriotic basket of goodies I was thinking the very same thought! Unfortunately it didn't happen for Valentine's Day, but maybe I'll make it for summer.

    Wishing you everything chocolate too. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  2. Natasha February 12, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    I think its a great idea. The fabrics you have used are lovley with the finished piece.

    I would love to do a basket dedicated to St. Patricks Day I love green Maybe I will start on my holiday basket ;)
    Take Care

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  3. MelissaFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    A basket of beautiful goodies for sure. The fabrics are very nice. I especially love the one with the blue flowers!

    Have a lovely weekend! Hope you get lots of chocolates and kisses for Valentine's Day!

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  4. Carol RFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful basket of Valentine goodies! Love that red and white striped fabric!

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  5. AndreaFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    A beautiful basket.

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  6. DonnaTNFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    such lovely little things! I want a basket with lovely little things too! Oh good, something new to work on!

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  7. SzecsiFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Wonderful collection!

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  8. AnnieFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    What a cute collection. Sure to make a loving Valentine's Day!

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  9. EvikFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    A beautiful basket of great goodies! I think that the backing fabrics are lovely :)

    Have a very nice weekend and lovely Valentine's day!

    Eva

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  10. derosFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    wow! moooore the love:))) same with my "countdown project":))) i like your works so much. lovely Valentine's Day!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    What a cute little collection of pillows. I was wondering if you could give me the name of that one with the bird that says I Love Thee 123?

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  12. BeckySCFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    What wonderful February/V-day pillows in your basket :) Each one is just gorgeous :)
    ((hugs))

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  13. KarenVFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Lovely Valentine's basket Staci, all of your little finishes look wonderful!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Just gorgeous! I really must practice my finishing so I can make my own basket of pretties!

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  15. seleneFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    They are all very beautiful and have been precious

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  16. Paula C.February 12, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Love your Valentines basket! I like the idea of a basket full for every holiday!

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  17. CatherineFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    How lovely is your basket!!! Hopefully we'll get to see one for every season!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Staci - I just love your Valentine's basket. Each piece is just wonderful - I am always in awe of stitchers who can finish their own work (unlike me)

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Wonderful pieces in your basket, Staci! Love them all! Who designed the ABC one on the left?

    Happy Heart Day!

    Robin in Virginia

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  20. LesleyanneFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Wow your basket is beautiful and a fantastic idea. I'll have to practice my finishing before I can do one. Love the backing fabric.

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  21. AndreaFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    What a great basket of love! They are all just too cute and the backing fabrics are perfect!
    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  22. LenkaFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    I love your Valentine basket and I love the backing fabrics as well :)

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  23. BeritFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I definitely remember your Independence Day basket--and you've done it again! Great work, Staci!

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  24. SiobhánFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Oh, you evil, evil temptress. First your patriotic basket, now this. Oh my flipping gosh. I need to lie down so I can think of all the designs I need so I can copy your idea. ;)

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  25. BeritFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Here's a question: I *think* I remember you stitching that piece in your sidebar which begins "You are my North...", but I can't remember what the pattern is called...and I can't find the post. :(

    Would you put me out of my misery and tell me, please? *puppy eyes*

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  26. DebFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Those are beautiful Staci! I dream of having a basket like that, but just have never gotten there!

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  27. GayleFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    You always have such a creative way of displaying your work. They are so very pretty. Hope you have a Happy Valentine's day. :)

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  28. dorisFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    I love seeing your basket of hearts. Maybe next year I'll be organized enough to gather all of my hearts together in one place. Your finished pieces are lovely.

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  29. IreneFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful basket ! It would be nice to have one for every holiday.

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  30. JanetFebruary 12, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Your pieces are lovely. I enjoy doing small patterns and your basket idea is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. corinnaFebruary 12, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    there you go again another inspired idea!

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  32. ShirleyFebruary 12, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    Some beautiful work here. Yes, it would be fab to have these for every holiday.

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  33. MicheleFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    drool :) nice work gf! love all of them :) and their backs too!

    and that is one adorable basket!

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  34. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)February 12, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    A wonderful basket of beautiful pillows! I love the backing fabrics you chose - it might be too cutesy if they were all Valentines fabrics.

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  35. GabiFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    What a fantastic idea. LOVE LOVE LOVE all your Valentine pieces.

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  36. Virginia GFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Those are gorgeous! Love the backs, but the fronts are incredible.

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  37. MyraFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Those are all so pretty - as a collection they are fabulous!

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  38. DespinaFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    that is really pretty!

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  39. CarolFebruary 12, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    I love your Valentine's miniatures, Staci--so pretty. Think I'll have to work on a collection of them for next year...

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  40. KarenFebruary 12, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Ahhhhh....I want one too! You are such an enabler...love your basket and all of the pretties. I really love the red/brown paisley fabric...too pretty!

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  41. KellieFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Yep, that's what I am talking about. :) Love it!!! I have a basket... just need to stitch the things to fill it. :)
    I love the backing fabrics. :)

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  42. Crossed YarnsFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    So gorgeous! Love them :-) I really like the idea of a basketfull of smalls for each season

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  43. LoisFebruary 13, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    Oh, I do love your Valentine's basket. Each and every one of these are gorgeous finishes.

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  44. JulieFebruary 13, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    A wonderful collection

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  45. Michele B.February 13, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Your basket puts me in the perfect mood for Valentine's Day (now if only my husband gets the memo). Do I sense a basketful of Easter bunnies coming on?

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  46. JanFebruary 13, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I want a basket. Pout pout. Well, I guess I better get off my duff and make my own huh? I love your basket and the finishes are great.

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  47. SolstitchesFebruary 13, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    I love your Valentine basket and yes, I think it a wonderful idea to have a special basket of pretty things for each holiday.
    Margaret

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  48. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Love the basket. I have started on my for valentines day with the "Be Mine" free chart from The Sampler Girl. Do you have that one? I love it. Look at Plum Street Sampler's latest post also, it would be a great addition to your Valentine basket. I also have started on a 4th of July bastet last year.
    Thanks for sharing yours, mine is not to the point of picture sharing yet.

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  49. angelaswebyFebruary 13, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Well, you romantic you!! What wonderful tokens of affection. Every little ornament has it's own message. What a lovely idea to celebrate each season or event with a basket full of pretty ornaments.
    Angela xx

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  50. Jo AnnFebruary 13, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Love your Valentine basket-I would also love to have a basket for every Holiday-better get stitching. Love your blog too. Happy Valentine's Day. Jo Ann

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  51. Dani - tkdchickFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    What a wonderful basket I'd love to have one but then I forget about great ideas like that!

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  52. SusimacFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Lovely idea Staci, your basket is looking wonderful with those pretty Valentine finishes

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  53. TeriFebruary 14, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    As always, your ideas and finishes are wonderful!

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  54. DaffycatFebruary 14, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    A beautiful basket! Plus it will grow & grow with every exchange, RAK and your own holiday stitching.

    Have you started on your St. Patrick's day basket???

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  55. BrigitteFebruary 14, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Oh yes, such a basket is pure eye candy and warms the heart. Very nice Valentines.

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  56. Jennifer Ann FoxFebruary 15, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Oh, these are beautiful and I love the backing fabrics too!
    I think making smalls are addictive as I have been on a kick of doing smalls as well.
    Your stitching is soooo neat. Do you use a stitching stand, hoop, Qsnap or just stitch in hand? I know they are beautiful!!!

    Jennifer
    Feathers in the Nest

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  57. Crazee4booksFebruary 15, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Hi Staci,

    Happy Valentine's - belated but still heart felt. Hope your sweetie was good to you.

    Every time I see a basket full
    of smalls, whether it be your
    own or those made by any other stitcher, I get so fired up
    wanting to make my own
    collection of smalls. I've
    gotta start looking for
    finishing materials first,
    which will be a good start.

    Your Valentines basket is
    coming along nicely with five
    lovely finishes. That ABC one
    on the left, at the back is my
    favorite. Very sweet and dainty.

    Have a great week Staci!!

    Cheers!

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Very good idea! I love the simplicity of the finishing. I think I could actually DO that.

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  59. AnnemarieFebruary 16, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    That would, indeed, be a super idea, and if I live to be 185, I'm sure I will make it, too!
    * You're * off to a great start, though, with your Valentine basket. It looks so LOVE ly!

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  60. WendyJoFebruary 16, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Great idea Staci. Love it already!!

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  61. MichelleFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Your basket of Valentines are so beautiful! I have a basket too, but mine are all gifts.. only to keep one.

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  62. MissfilFebruary 16, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Hello Stacy
    I am french and looking for some patriotic charts, like yours in your lovely basket ... Can you help me by telling me some name of designers ?
    Thank you so so much !
    Corinne from Paris - FRANCE

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  63. Vonna PfeifferFebruary 16, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Every time my mind starts thinking I hear warning sirens too...sort of like tornado whistles :)
    It sure would be nice to have a basket like that for every holiday...and you've made more than a nice start! All are gorgeous as always.

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  64. CharityFebruary 16, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    These are beautiful! Funny, I was just thinking today that I needed a basket of art supplies for each holiday... :o)

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  65. Patricia LessellFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Just gorgeous and you are quite right it would be wonderful to have a basket like that for every holiday. But, if I had that basket I don't think I would ever put it way. I lve the backing fabrics you chose.
    Love
    Patti xxx

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  66. MichelleFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Lovely basket - what a wonderful idea. Love Michelle x

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  67. KarynFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Oh Staci, I love your basket, wouldn't it be so cool to have one for every single season?

    Your blog always makes me smile, I love it so much :)

    Hugs
    Ma

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  68. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Staci, I just love all of your finishes. They look great in your basket. I agree - I would love to have baskets full to the brim in every room, but it would take me the rest of my life at the speed I stitch at.

    Lei

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  69. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Lovely finishes & great fabric choices!

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  70. Lynn BFebruary 21, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    Beautiful little Valentine creations Staci, love them!

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