Monday, March 25, 2013

I AM "STITCHING IT UP"

Thanks to Madame Samm and Jane for this fun hop.

 I decided that I need a lot and I mean a lot of practice in my stitching so that I why I joined this hop. I would not stitch otherwise.

 Some of us learned to read with the Dick and Jane Readers.

 When I saw these two I just knew what I wanted to do with them.

 Another thing it reminds me of is that Bobby Vinton song "Dick and Jane"

DICK & JANE
 Bobby Vinton


 Look, Dick look, look at Jane
See Jane laugh and play Look,
 Dick look, see pretty Jane
 I'm gonna marry her someday
 I've loved her since we were children back in grammar school
 Loved her then and I always will
 Though I know I'm just a fool
 Then one day I kissed her
 But it was all in vain
 Cause I was at their reception to have fun with Dick and Jane
 Look, Dick look,
 look at Jane
 See Jane laugh and play
 Look, Dick look,
 see pretty Jane
I'm gonna marry her someday
 Time has turned some pages
Since they moved away
 I think back in stage
 of the way she'd laugh and play
 Today I received a letter
 that she has passed away
 So one last time
 I kissed her by the flower
s where she'll lay
 Look, Dick look,
 look at Jane See Jane laugh and play
 Look, Dick look,
see pretty Jane
 I'm gonna marry her someday

I took several pictures of this quilt but couldn't get it to show up well....

Here is the list of all those that are part of the hop today...Hope to see you there!


Beverly @That Other Blog
Betty@That Other Blog
Stitches to Sprinkles
Stitch Duchess' Crazy and Sane Quilting World
Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
Kathy's Quilts
Mountain Delights
Tea and Quilts
Charlottes Creations
Quilt Obsession
The Slow Quilter
Cali Quilter
Little Pieces of My Life
Creating My Comforts

 Don't forget the pattern giveaway below this post.
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81 comments:

  1. FionaMarch 25, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    what a sweet stitchery... so many of us learnt to read with Dick and Jane...
    Hugz

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  2. Judy BMarch 25, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Love how you made the wee tots into Dick and Jane! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Christine MMarch 25, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    Your little quilt is very cute.

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  4. Patty C.March 25, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Lovely quilt- sooo cute

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  5. MartinaMarch 25, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    So sweet to have them together! Lovely work!

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  6. FrederikaMarch 25, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    Its looking awesome. So cute these to er.
    Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  7. AlettaMarch 25, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    What a cute idea to combine those patterns! It's so much fun to watch all these different embroidery projects in this bloghop. Thank you for sharing yours!

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  8. Britt-IngerMarch 25, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Your embroidery is so cute with the two children playing.
    Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  9. AnitaSMarch 25, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    You made it very cute. It is so pretty.

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  10. Teatime CreationsMarch 25, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    I love the way you put so many embroidery patterns together. Nice quilt.

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  11. charlotteMarch 25, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Very cute way to display your stitching!

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  12. JustCindyMarch 25, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    That is adorable! You do such pretty things.

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  13. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Hi Barb your little quilt looks wonderful and a great tribute to Dick and Jane.

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  14. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMarch 25, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Very nice job! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMarch 25, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Nice quilted piece. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Gene BlackMarch 25, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    I learned to read with Dick and Jane (and Sally, Spot and Puff)
    Your stitched piece looks great.

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  17. ThearicaMarch 25, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Your little quilt is so sweet!

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  18. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMarch 25, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Sweet quilt.

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  19. KaHollyMarch 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Sweet!

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  20. CatherineMarch 25, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    That`s a cute concept! The boy and girl together are adorable.

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  21. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 25, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    unique idea....cute

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  22. GwenMarch 25, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    What a lovely job you did, incorporating several designs into your project. And such a great idea to connect them to Dick and Jane (although I think the little girl looks more like Sally!) :)

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  23. My Sister Made Me Do It....March 25, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    what a perfectly adorable stitchery! Yes and I grew up with Dick and Jane and Sally and Spot and Fluffy too!

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  24. CindyMarch 25, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    "In the day" I did handwork stitching but no more. I admire and respect those that have that talent as you do, Barb.
    Beautiful work!

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  25. Sowing StitchesMarch 25, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    :) Dick and Jane! Now you must stitch up Puff and Spot! I can just see the Dick and Jane series popping up in your quilts! Nice job! :)

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  26. SparkyMarch 25, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Oh my word what a great idea....it looks brilliant...I so remember those books....this is what this looks like a a book cover...

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  27. SheilaMarch 25, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Just adorable, you did very well with all of your stitching :-)

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  28. andsewonMarch 25, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    So very cute!

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  29. Linda ColemanMarch 25, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    that is such a cute embroidery, great work

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  30. Loves to QuiltMarch 25, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Love your stitchery! I had a Dick and Jane book when I was younger but my sister threw it into the fireplace!!

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  31. BetsyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    It looks beautiful Barb.

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  32. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 25, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Love it!

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  33. BeverlyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Great idea and good job! I love the Dick and Jane idea, it precious. I had trouble with my pictures too but I can see your did a good job on the stitching!

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  34. VickieMarch 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Very cute !

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  35. LindaMarch 25, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I still have a Dick and Jane book! They certainly made an impact on many of us. One of my first quilts was an applique of Jane and an embroidered verse from the book. You did a great job on yours!!!

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  36. KathyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    VERY cute!!!!!

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  37. BrendaMarch 25, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Great idea! Looks like you got a lot of practice in. Sew cute!

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  38. carlaMarch 25, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Hi!!! It is so pretty!!! Love all the spring colors!!!!

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  39. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 25, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    I remember that song! I love what you did with the Wee Tots! Super cute Barb and your stitching is great, now we can see more of it in future projects! Thanks for playing.

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  40. Teresa QuiltsMarch 25, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Love your little quilt. I, too, grew up reading Dick and Jane and still love those books.

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  41. LouMarch 25, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Too cute!!!!!!

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  42. Just Quilt ItMarch 25, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Your quilt is adorable. Enlarging it, I could see all of the lovely stitches and details. Beautiful job!

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  43. The Slow QuilterMarch 25, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Love Dick and Jane and that is such a beautiful quilt, it reminds me of spring with the flowers. You did a great job.

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  44. Carol SwiftMarch 25, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I so remember reading those books and your project totally captures those memories...love it! Thanks for hopping with us! :O)

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  45. Linda CMarch 25, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    So cute and how fun to combine the two wee tot motifs and then accentuate it with a couple of Cyndi's floral motifs. The hint of color on the designs is lovely.

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  46. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    That is too cute! We learned from Dick and Jane in School. Thanks for this Great Giveaway!

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  47. JeanieMarch 25, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    I certainly remember Dick and Jane... your quilt is a perfect match! Thanks for sharing!

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  48. apple blossomMarch 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    cute dick and jane

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  49. Gmama JaneMarch 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Since my name is Jane I just KNEW the books were talking about me! I even dressed like Jane in the books and many many people said I looked just like "Jane" when I was little.
    Gmama Jane

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  50. CathiMarch 25, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    I love your quilt! And the sayings you added! Fabulous!

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  51. sandraMarch 25, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    I too remember Dick and Jane and also the song. Really sweet Barb after me asking if you knew about hops you show up on one lol.

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  52. PattyMarch 25, 2013 at 1:41 PM













    I LOVE this. What a pretty quilt.

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  53. PaulineMarch 25, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    What a cute quilt!Thanks for sharing!

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  54. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    OMG! I have an old Bobby Vinton Album, but don't recall that song. You peeked my curiosity-I have The Greatest Hits Album and that song didn't make it. Funny, we are planning a remodel and I was just thinking about finding a place to sell all those old albums that I don't play any more, but my husband told me to "wait." I have a stack about 18" high and he has a larger collection which he never did play after we moved into this house and he wouldn't let me play on his "new" stereo which is now old. Funny how all of that is passe now, but I hear that vinyl is making a comeback because they last longer than CD's. Your embroidery, and Madam Samm's designs remind me of the Campbell's soup kids! LOL!

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  55. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMarch 25, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Cute stitchery, and yummy fabrics to go with it.

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  56. MarjorieMarch 25, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I love the Dick and Jane books. I can remember vividly the very minute that I could read those words. I was so excited and went running up to my teacher and read to her.

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  57. lefuntzMarch 25, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    That is sew cute! I might be showing my age but I learned to read with Dick and Jane and Spot.

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  58. LJMarch 25, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Oh, yes, I did grow up with Dick and Jane. The quilt brings back some lovely memories. Lovely.

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  59. Needled MomMarch 25, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    I have thought all along that the little girl reminds me of baby Sally in Dick and Jane. It looks great, Barb.

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  60. CrispyMarch 25, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    The stitching is wonderful. I grew up with Dick & Jane too.

    Crispy

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  61. lauraluvsloonsMarch 25, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Dick and Jane was my first reading book. You made a very cute quilt with this nostalgic theme.

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  62. CorrieMarch 25, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Super cute! Love love Dick & Jane.

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  63. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleMarch 25, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Very Cute! Thanks for sharing.

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  64. tink's momMarch 25, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I am a Dick and Jane fan. Great job you did, thanks for sharing.

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  65. SherryMarch 25, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I remember the Dick and Jane books, we had a few return to the shelves at the library a few years back, I think they were reprinted. What a fun way to use these great designs. You are a very creative lady.

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  66. Carrie P.March 25, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    you did a great job. so cute.

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  67. JanetMarch 25, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Very pretty quilt! I don't remember that song at all...

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  68. CarlaMarch 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    What great memories of begining reading. Lovely quilt.

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  69. Teresa in Music CityMarch 25, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    So cute! I loved the Dick & Jane books :*) You did a marvelous job on your project!

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  70. CaliQuilterMarch 25, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    So cute! I love the way you adapted Dick and Jane for this piece.

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  71. Quilt n QueenMarch 25, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    OMG Barb, you are sEw creative, the Dick and Jane quilt is awesome. Thanks for the inspiration! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  72. RobinMarch 25, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Aw, so cute. Your piece turned out wonderful!

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  73. MichelleMarch 26, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Oh so very sweet!!

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  74. krislovesfabricMarch 26, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    So glad to see the little boy make it into the hop :)

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  75. vickiMarch 26, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    So cute, thanks for sharing you did a really good job. vickise at gmail dot com

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  76. thepiececorpsMarch 26, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    So very cute! B-)

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  77. JennyMarch 27, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    adorable. good job!

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  78. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)March 27, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Very cute! I like the light colors but no wonder you couldn't snap a good picture. I bet it is very pretty in person.

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  79. busyascanbeMarch 27, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    So cute! You did a great job stitching.

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  80. Teresa in Music CityMarch 27, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    I just love your little stitchery & thanks for sharing that song - FUN!!!

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  81. Sharon DawnMarch 30, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    That is adorable!! Love the colors you used too! Thanks for sharing!

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