Friday, August 30, 2013

Jellybean Row...and a StencilGirl Blog Hop

Today I'm playing along in another StencilGirl blog hop using Jamie Fingal's awesome "Houses" stencil.

A few years ago, my husband and I visited Newfoundland, and while in St. John's, I fell in love with the wonderfully colourful Victorian rowhouses in the downtown area.  As soon as I saw Jamie's stencil, I knew I had to play with it to create my version of those pretty rows of colour.

I pulled out some of my hand dyed cottons, echoing the colour palette I remembered from St. John's.  I also pulled out some black acrylic paint, an old paintbrush (my stencilling brush was at home...and I was not!) and the Houses stencil.





I centred the stencil onto the squares of fabric and 'pounced' away with the brush.

Isn't that awesome!  I probably should have masked off the next part of the stencil, but my seams will take care of that.


I was thrilled with how the black images just popped on the coloured backgrounds.


The next job was to trim the squares up and sew them together.
I added a nice thick black border, did some simple quilting and 

     

               
Ta Da...


Jellybean Row

Thanks for the fabulous design Jamie!

Please make sure you hop on over to the other blogs on the list!  Leave a comment on each of the blogs for your chance to win a prize.  

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Jamie Fingal
Corrine Gilman
Janet Joehlin
Linda Kittmer-you are here
Carolyn Dube -THIS IS YOUR NEXT STOP
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127 comments:

  1. BunnyfreakAugust 30, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    The piece has a pop art feel. Love it.

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  2. Dee SpillaneAugust 30, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Linda, these turned out quite striking. I love the black on those vibrant backgrounds. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:23 PM

      Thanks Denise. The hand dyed squares worked as a great background.

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  3. GillAugust 30, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    I love Jellybean Row - the colours are just perfect!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:23 PM

      Thanks Gill!

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    2. NanaAugust 30, 2013 at 4:37 PM

      I've never been there but they remind me of a row of homes I saw in San Francisco many years ago! Thank you! Beautiful!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    That is one sweet row of houses! xox

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  5. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    That is lovely, the colours are great.

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  6. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAAugust 30, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    I love all the colors and the strong graphic feel of what you did with the stencil. Blessings!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:26 PM

      Thanks. The high contrast with the black worked well.

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  7. Bethany GarnerAugust 30, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Hi Linda... what a terrific banner of row hoses and yes, they took me right to memories of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia and all of the great rows of houses that are reminiscent of our great coastlines here in Canada! Hooray!
    Bethany Garner, SAQA Rep, Central Canada

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:26 PM

      Thanks Bethany. They've got me wanting to go back to Newfoundland for another visit!

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  8. Janet JoehlinAugust 30, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    I love your row houses! Beautiful colors of fabric... your hand dyes?

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  9. Wee VonAugust 30, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    What a great and colorful use for the stencil. Your quilted border shows them off nicely.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:28 PM

      Thanks. I love the stencil and the bright colours and strong contrast.

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  10. CandyAugust 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    I have this stencil and love it too. Candy

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  11. BreesmimiAugust 30, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I LOVE Jellybean Row! Wonderful colors and use of stencils.

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  12. pattybAugust 30, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I love this stencil and it is a real treat to see the different ideas each of you have had in using this stencil! Love you idea of different colored backgrounds and the black stencil! thanks for sharing!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:30 PM

      Thanks Patty. It is fun to see what everyone else did with this same awesome stencil.

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  13. MB ShawAugust 30, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    So crisp and gorgeous, Linda. I really like how you isolated different parts of the stencils, this piece rocks.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:31 PM

      Thanks Mary Beth. It was a fabulous design to work with. So inspiring!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Whoa..you're so talented! They are gorgeous!

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  15. PatriciaAugust 30, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    That looks so good! I would love to see the real houses.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:32 PM

      Thanks Patricia. The real houses are incredible. Newfoundland is a beautiful place to visit, and obviously St. john's is not to be missed while you're there!

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  16. Carolyn DubeAugust 30, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Love the bright fun colors and use of fabric!

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  17. Karen Amelia BrownAugust 30, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    It truly reminds me of the wonderfully colored houses in Nova Scotia. It is super.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:34 PM

      Thanks. Where are the coloured houses in Nova Scotia? I've only seen them in St. John's Newfoundland.

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  18. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful use of this gorgeous stencil. Love the black on those gorgeous colored fabrics.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:34 PM

      Thanks Jessica. I love the contrast of the black on my hand dyes too.

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  19. WoolenSailsAugust 30, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I do love how the black looks on the fabric, really nice contrast.

    Debbie

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:35 PM

      Thanks Debbie. I was really pleased with how it turned out too.

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  20. Peggy L CalvertAugust 30, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Reminds me of San Francisco..is it Alamo Square???

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:36 PM

      I've not yet been to San Francisco, but now I want to go even more! Now, the inspiration was St. John's Newfoundland.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I love this stencil so much and I love your idea for it! Awesome!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:36 PM

      Thanks Melanie. Jamie's design for the stencil is fab!

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  22. AndyAugust 30, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    I've been playing with mixed media ever since Jamie released her rebel quilting DVD. She - and these stencils - are so inspiring! Thank you!

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  23. EileenAugust 30, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Love your colors on Jelly Bean Row!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:37 PM

      Thanks Eileen. I love using my hand dyes for pieces like this.

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  24. Sandra StraitAugust 30, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I love the way the black images pop on the colored backgrounds as well! Beautifully done!

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  25. Julie GillespieAugust 30, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Wow...love how this looks. Thanks for the inspiration

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  26. SandyAugust 30, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    love the black houses on the colors also

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  27. murielAugust 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Aaaah, great use of the stencil. I must try black on bright colours.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:39 PM

      Thanks Muriel. You'll love the graphic contrast.

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  28. Granny GAugust 30, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Love the colors. It makes for such a happy finished project. The black frame really makes the houses pop. Thanks for sharing your project.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:39 PM

      Thanks. I think it would look great on almost any wall!

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  29. MonicaAugust 30, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    wow I love this pop too!!! Lovely and bright!

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  30. JulieAugust 30, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    These lovely cottages could translate to almost anywhere in the world and I love the row of houses you've made with them.

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  31. Christine KiehlAugust 30, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Very Cool Jellybean Row! Very creative! I am having a blast seeing all the fabric creations on this hop! THank you so much for taking the time to craft/post and share with us hoppers!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:41 PM

      I'm so glad you're enjoying the hop. Thanks Christine.

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  32. tallulah1August 30, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Those turned out terrific! If I was still sewing, this would be perfect! But I can see myself using it on my other projects. Love the black on the colorful backgrounds! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Janelle R

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:45 PM

      Thanks Janelle. I agree...this awesome stencil could be used for so many creative projects.

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  33. RhondaAugust 30, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Excellent choice of fabric colors...awesome!

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  34. PilgrimAugust 30, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Fabulous. I do not sew, but I see so many possibilities with this process. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 3:46 PM

      Thanks Glenda. I'm so glad you've been inspired.

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  35. pipers1momAugust 30, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    What a great way to use the stencil. Terrific project!

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  36. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    How creative! You make it look SO easy! Did you "back" your fabric for strength first?

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 4:23 PM

      Thanks Nancy. No, I didn't back the fabric first. I just stencilled onto the single layer of cotton. It was eventually layered with batting and a backing and then stitched.

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  37. smokeysmomAugust 30, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Oh, that's exactly what I want to do with the Houses stencil! Only more rows, so I can make a quilt out of it, two actually, for my granddaughters for Christmas. Thanks for sharing your creative talents with us:)

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 11:38 PM

      Thanks. That's a wonderful idea. I'm sure your granddaughters will love them.

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  38. sannasartmindAugust 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Love the basic black with all the bright colors what a great city! Sanna

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  39. Carol CAugust 30, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    What a cool use of this stencil!!!! Love it!

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  40. Erin FishAugust 30, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Love your creativity Linda!

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  41. HandgatheredAugust 30, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Jelly Bean Row...clever and adorable. ...And yet another fabric project with these stencils.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 11:40 PM

      Thanks. This stencil did inspire a lot of fabric projects.

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  42. Angi in hanaAugust 30, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    way too cool what u did! i love it and the stencil, tx so much for sharing linda, aloha, angi in hana

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  43. renee gAugust 30, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    I love what you did with this stencil !!!

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  44. Jane MartinAugust 30, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    The black really pops on all the colors!

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  45. PamelaAugust 30, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    This is my first visit to your blog, which I found through the stencil hop. I'm so glad I discovered you! Your art is absolutely awesome. Thanks so much for sharing your work.

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 30, 2013 at 11:45 PM

      Thank you and welcome. I'm so glad you're enjoying my blog.

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  46. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Very dynamic! Love these houses!

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  47. AnonymousAugust 31, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Love those houses.

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  48. Gillian PearceAugust 31, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Love the simple black on the fabulous colours. Such a great stencil!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 31, 2013 at 8:54 AM

      Thanks Gillian. Jamie's design is fabulous isn't it?!

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  49. Kit LangAugust 31, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    LOVE these. Reminds me of the houses "back home". (Nova Scotia) I didn't realize they had them in Newfoundland too - I always think of them as traditionally "ours". Lol

    Yours are wonderful and inspiring!

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 31, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      Thanks Kit. Someone else mentioned Nova Scotia too. I've been to several places in Nova Scotia but didn't see these colourful homes there...I'll have to find them the next time we go East!

      I didn't realize you were from Nova Scotia. I remember the stories of your childhood in the woods of northern Ontario when you were telling me about 'Hiraeth'.

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  50. LuraAugust 31, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    i just love all the things that can be done with this stencil. really an awesome one. xoxo

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 31, 2013 at 7:13 PM

      Thanks Lura. It is a very versatile stencil. It has so many great images and patterns!

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  51. GunvorAugust 31, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Awesome art work! I love this way to use the stencil. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. DebbieAugust 31, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    A great use of this stencil!

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  53. Becky VothAugust 31, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    This is very sweet - "Jellybean Row" is the perfect name for it too!

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  54. JackieAugust 31, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Linda, a great way to use Jamie's stencil! Sorry to hear about Arbour- I'll send good juju that she will be home soon safe with her puppy! smiles")

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    1. Linda KittmerAugust 31, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      Thanks Jackie. And thanks for the well wishes for Arbour. Who knows, right...

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  55. EFKaplanAugust 31, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Stenciling on fabric came out GREAT!! thanks for demo!

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  56. Barbara I.August 31, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    I love the "row houses". Thanks for sharing your idea for using the house stencil. The resulting art is amazing!

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  57. JonaAugust 31, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Very creative - I really like the way the black pops off the page too! Thanks for sharing

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  58. KarenL.August 31, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Love your use of the stencil. Thanks for opportunity to get one of my own.

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  59. wwillowwSeptember 1, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    First, I hope your Arbour returns safely and thanks for the link; I had never heard of a fisher before. Now on to your incredible work of art. It is just gorgeous!!! I love your color choices and wish it were going to be hanging on my wall!!!

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  60. Textile RecyclerSeptember 1, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Jellybean Row is fabulous! (sending you good puppy vibes)

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    1. Linda KittmerSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:25 AM

      Thanks on both accounts. Casey is doing much better!

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  61. Linda on the PrairieSeptember 1, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Very clever! And thanks for adding the bit about the seams covering the slight "overage." Sometimes I get so particular that I stifle my own creativity. I need to learn from your confidence.

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    1. Linda KittmerSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:26 AM

      Thanks Linda. Yes, sometimes you just have to trust that you can make it work out in the end!

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  62. Jackpots!September 2, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Oh aren't these fun! I especially loved the pix you posted of the woodpecker this morning, too!

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    1. Linda KittmerSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:26 AM

      Thanks. I'm glad you like the woodpecker photos too!

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  63. j elizabethSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    I love this!great colors!

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  64. JHollidaySeptember 2, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Great project! Loving the colors you used!

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    1. Linda KittmerSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM

      Thanks. I love the great colours I get in my hand dyes.

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    2. Linda KittmerSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM

      Thanks. I love the great colours I get in my hand dyes.

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  65. TheaMinPASeptember 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    love the black paint on those bright colors - great idea - love it! thanks for the chance to win that super stencil!

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  66. CatSeptember 2, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    I love "Jellybean Row"...another novel way to use this stencil!! I love the bright colors you used. Thanks for a new idea!

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  67. Danielle ChampagneSeptember 2, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I love love this "jellybean row". great idea, lovely colors! thank your a chance to win. Cheers from Montreal.

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  68. MariaSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    I love how you used all the different colors--this project is just BEAUTIFUL!!!

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    1. Linda KittmerSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:59 PM

      Thanks Maria. I'm having so much fun with these stencils. The challenge to try to come up with new ideas is great!

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