Friday, September 12, 2008

Pumpkins and Purple Steps

Here's what 4 coats of paint looks like. A few areas are still drying which makes it look a bit spotty in the picture. The painting took so long mainly because the paint needed to dry for 3 days in between coats and as soon as Sept hits we get cooler nights with moisture. Which means the steps would be wet in the morning and I had to wait until the sun dried the steps before painting again. And then there were days that I really didn't feel like painting. It's done....woohoo and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Next is to get the walkway done, the guy is coming at the end of Sept to lay bricks for the walk. Now I should make a sign for the bottom of the steps saying "take your shoes off"....wouldn't that be funny...LOL
I finished a little stitchery for fall decorating. I was undecided about putting this on a towel. It is a towel band but I didn't want anyone to use it. I went ahead anyway and it will look nice folded over the kitchen cupboard or maybe laying on a table with pumpkins.
Thanks for stopping by. Happy Stitching,
Wendy
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42 comments:

  1. TrishaSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Love your purple steps! What a great porch you have. Looks so warm and inviting!

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  2. SherriSeptember 12, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    I love the stitchery...I wouldn't use the towels either...they would be just for decoration! They are absolutely adorable!

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  3. CathySeptember 13, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    Great painting!! Your steps look so inviting!! The stitchery is also very sweet...definetly not for wiping dishers!! Cathyx

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  4. CarolSeptember 13, 2008 at 3:24 AM

    Wendy your steps are so pretty...I think it would be perfectly fine to say "Remove your shoes before going up the steps"...you could have something at the bottom of the steps to hold shoes and then when they came down the steps they could collect their shoes.
    Love your stitchery...no hand drying on that towel! LOL!

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  5. sewkalicoSeptember 13, 2008 at 3:29 AM

    Love those steps! Well done on all the hard work! And the fall stitchery is gorgeous!

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  6. aldaSeptember 13, 2008 at 3:54 AM

    the colour of your new paiting steps is great, you've done a great job!
    I love your stitcheries, the pumkins on the towel are very delicious!
    The project "Polka red dot girls" you are still working on it is realy wonderful and it is on my To Do List too.

    hugs
    alda

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  7. Raedene September 13, 2008 at 4:03 AM

    Now those are purple steps! Won't pumpkins show up on those nicely. Your stitchery is just the right addition to the towel and would look great in my house. :o)

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2008 at 5:05 AM

    Looks great Wendy! Doesn't it feel good to have that paint job off your back?!

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  9. KC QuilterSeptember 13, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    Ooooh, your purple steps look AMAZING! So warm and inviting. Love your stitcheried towel too.

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  10. WhiteStoneSeptember 13, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Your front steps look lovely! I can't wait to see a pic with orange pumpkins. Perfect combo. And the towel would look perfect in my kitchen!!! I guess I need to pick up a needle and thread!

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  11. Linda - Behind My Red DoorSeptember 13, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    What I would give for a porch like that!! And I love the towel band! Awesome. Did you have a pattern for that?

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  12. JudySeptember 13, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    Oh they turned out so fabulous! and they match perfectly with your pansies on your street number sign!

    After I painted my entryway, I had the dryer vent cleaners come and I told the guy as he hauled in his equipment that if he TOUCHED the newly painted wall he was DEAD...haha...I wasn't joking.

    Love the fall stitchery, just perfect!

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  13. ChristineSeptember 13, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    Your steps look amazing, Wendy. Love your fall towel ... I agree far too nice to actually use.
    Christine

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  14. PatSeptember 13, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Your steps are very nice. I love your towel. I love that stitchery.

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  15. UnknownSeptember 13, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    I absolutely love your steps! They shout welcome to my happy, happy home. Come and chat! I also love your towels. The stitchery is really cute!

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  17. Quilts And PiecesSeptember 13, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    I"ve been so bad. I"ve missed visiting so much, but work just got the better of me. I LOVE your steps!!! They are so cool! But the big thing I have to tell you is that I went to a quilt show in Madison, WI today - guess what I found!!!!! You got it! Sweet Country Quilt! Oh my gosh - it has some gorgeous things in it! But first I'm making your quilt case - I've got to make that!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2008 at 7:05 PM

    Love the purple steps and fall stitchery!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    Your steps turned out great! I hate outside painting. We have lots of fences and I hate doing it, so I sympathize with all those coats!

    The towel is adorable!

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  20. Knot GardenSeptember 14, 2008 at 3:15 AM

    The purple steps are so cool. I love the colour against the blue house.
    The towel looks beautifully stitched and I would say definitely for display only!

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  21. KarenSeptember 14, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    Yes, you should have a sign that reads "take your shoes off" and also one on your tea towel, reading..."do not touch!" :)

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  22. Cornbread and Beans QuiltingSeptember 14, 2008 at 10:29 AM

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    Melissa

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  23. Quilts And PiecesSeptember 14, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    OK - so I found out I have no email right now that I normally use! Our work flooded and they had to shut all the electricity off in our building! So I don't have your email anywhere else and wanted to chat with you about the book. Can you send me an email at dquilts(at)gmail.com (replace (at) with @ - did so hopefully I don't get spammed too much). I"m dying to share with you!

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  24. LynnSeptember 14, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    Wow those steps turned out gorgeous!!! You did a great job on the entire project! Now you can sit back and enjoy it before they are covered in snow! LOL

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  25. LurlineSeptember 14, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    Gorgeous steps and porch - all very unique - love your decorating skills!
    Hugs - Lurline.

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  26. Ginger PatchesSeptember 14, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    Oh I love your purple stairs!! I can just see a line of pumpkins lined up them. Your stitcheries are adorable...don't let anyone use them whatever you do!!

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  27. KimSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    Your towel is so beautiful.. I would only use it for decorating. I should try more stitchery projects. Thanks for sharing

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  28. LibbySeptember 15, 2008 at 6:20 AM

    I wouldn't want anyone to walk on my stairs either *s* The little towel is so sweet. Wouldn't it look cute as a cover for a basket of rolls?

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  29. Carrie P.September 15, 2008 at 9:34 AM

    I know you are glad to have those steps done. They look great. Love your little towel.

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  30. MichelleSeptember 15, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    I love your pumpkin towel...it's sooo cute!

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  31. FlossSeptember 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    Love the purple steps, they look terrific.

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  32. CaroleSeptember 15, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    Oh.... your stairs look nice! Not a fan of painting myself! We are, I mean he is now building a new front entrance. Had to get rid of the 150 year old wooden door. It was getting expensive heating the outside! ;o) Lovely stitchery! Wouldn't want anyone to use the towel either! So sweet looking! Hugs!

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  33. TexanSeptember 16, 2008 at 5:43 AM

    good job done on the steps!!! I bet your glad to have that project done! tee hee on the take your shoes off sign :O)... would be funny

    Love the towel!!!!!!!

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  34. CuteStuffInsideSeptember 16, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    LOVE that purple!

    S.W.A.K.

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  35. ThimbleannaSeptember 16, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    Those steps are awesome!

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  36. DionneSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    Stiching is great, I love the fall and all things 'pumpkin-y' And the steps... fabulous!

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  37. SherrySeptember 17, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    Your steps look just wonderful! Your stitchery on that towel is too cute. Happy Fall!

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  38. CherylSeptember 18, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    Love your steps!! I am so ready for Fall to be here. Love your sweet towel.

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    Your steps look wonderful, great colour, adore your towel trim. I think I'd be the same, not want anyone to use it....Love the view of the lake, so relaxing...

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  40. MarySeptember 21, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    I love your stitchery! What pattern is it? Love your blog!

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