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as promised this is what I finished at Lake Barrington over the weekend…

IMG_3015 This simple little Tempter uses backstitch and a variegated thread (I used the Cottage Garden Hugs ‘n Kisses red#1007 in a Perle 12 – you can substitute a DMC 115). It has a raised stem stitch band around the border and I will be putting up a tutorial (by request) for this stitch later in the week – its really very simple and can be used in many situations.

IMG_3010 IMG_3014 IMG_3018 This pattern is available here now and will be in your favourite store very soon. It includes an iron on transfer – did you read my tutorial on these over at Sew we quilt last week? if not it is still there, or for your convenience – there is a link over there on the right sidebar in my Tutorial pages.

So if you are very quick – you could even get it made for Valentines day next week! – or maybe for next year…

hugs and happy stitching…

Helen

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