Sunday, October 4, 2015

Deep Thoughts


A doll is supposed to always be good
to be quiet and nice and behave as she should;
so why do we admire that spirited doll
who sometimes is naughty for no reason at all?

♡

Featured: a little cross-stitch pillow
made by a deep thinker.

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108 comments:

  1. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow October 4, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Cute... the image, saying, and your poem. xoox Su

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  2. Winkel's Crazy IdeasOctober 4, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    My comment disappeard as I bumped the wrong button here, nuisance. I love the thought, making something special and unique of all the scraps. Love your little cross stitch picture. Blessings, from another deep thinker. Pam in Norway

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:31 AM

      But you persevered! Thank you for a lovely comment, Pam.

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  3. TammyOctober 4, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Cute little stitching. Sometimes me thinks I think too much. :)

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  4. DanielaOctober 4, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    My sweetest Amalia, your posts are always so very lovely for everything you create and for the verses which you accompany your creations with, and this, belive me, is truly superb !
    Have a wonderful end of the week,
    sending all my love and admiration
    Dany

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  5. GΓ©raldine B.October 4, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    So cute ... your stitching and your words ... as always ... have a lovely sunday !

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  6. AnneOctober 4, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    What great thought/saying! And how fitting your the creative world :)

    Take care
    Anne
    Crochet Between Worlds

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  7. Maya KuzmanOctober 4, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    What a fabulous quote - every quilter should have this at home :)
    I am absolutely in love with your stitching!

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:19 AM

      Thank you, Maya, you do leave the nicest comments :-)

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  8. MeredithOctober 4, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    I feel that way about Little Buddy, I am sort of impressed when he gets in a bit of trouble at school.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  9. La Table De NanaOctober 4, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Yes we do~I like a litte edge on people...My next life for sure.
    I love that saying..making quilts..stitching..could be a life saver..busy hands..creative minds.

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:21 AM

      It works for me, I like to keep my hands busy at all time :-)

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  10. France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creationOctober 4, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    What a beautiful cross stitch! And including a house, a horse and quilts (all things that I love!) make it very dear to me. :-)
    Pinned and shared on G+

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  11. Nancy ChanOctober 4, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    That is a cute cross-stitch pillow and nice deep thoughts.

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  12. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesOctober 4, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Sweet pillow! I love the little verse...so true!

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  13. mamasmercantileOctober 4, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Love the pillow and the verse, great combination.

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  14. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 4, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Yup, that's what I do when life gives me scraps. :) Love the poem!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  15. Gumbo LilyOctober 4, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    ~smile~ I have lots of scraps.
    I like the spirited doll too!

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  16. Gracie SaylorOctober 5, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    Very sweet stitching and constructive sentiment on the pillow, and a truthful verse, Amalia :) xx

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  17. BethOctober 5, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    Cross -stitch is always so pretty. I love this saying!

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  18. Amy at love made my homeOctober 5, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    How beautiful! Very wise words. xx

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  19. DewenaOctober 5, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    Yes, we do. Not fair to the nice dolls maybe!

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:33 AM

      Oh, I didn't think of that. Must come up with something fun for them, goodness should be rewarded.

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  20. Cheri Savory SpoonOctober 5, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    Love the pillow Amalia, so adorable!

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  21. Tricia BuiceOctober 5, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    A beautiful sentiment! And a beautiful cross-stitch.

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  22. MindyOctober 5, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    Lovely thought on the cross stitch - there is always beauty to be made from our lives. I used to cross stitch quite a lot but haven't done it for a very long time.

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:35 AM

      I used to be devoted to it but then I moved on to crochet. A fickle crafter, that's me.

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  23. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenOctober 5, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    So cute! You are a clever one! xo ♥

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  24. LorrieOctober 5, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Cute stitching. Yes, being naughty is sometimes more interesting!

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  25. PreetiOctober 5, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Cute pillow and lovely poem:)

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  26. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseOctober 5, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Love the saying... Because really when does life gives you lemons?

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  27. AnnaOctober 5, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Cute !!!!
    Anna

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  28. Luciana F. DamianoOctober 5, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    A very affectionate embroidery

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  29. GillianOctober 5, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Very good!

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  30. Kim October 5, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    You always have the sweetest words to accompany your super sweet projects! :)

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  31. Lara B.October 5, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Adorable cross stitch design Amalia! I had to chuckle over your poem too. Your posts are always such a delight and leave me smiling!

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  32. Quilting StoriesOctober 5, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    In this world, unfortunately, you are not admired for being good.
    I love your cross-stitch embroidery and its quote.

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:36 AM

      As you are a master quilter, Christine, I did hope you'll like it.

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  33. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm GirlOctober 5, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    You give me a itch to cross stitch again! :)

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  34. Carla from The RiverOctober 5, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    Cute. :-)
    I love the pony.

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  35. BenitaOctober 6, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    I love the project and the poem? Why do we admire her when she is naughty? Because it makes her real! :-) Have a great evening! Hugs!!

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  36. Things and ThoughtsOctober 6, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I love this Amalia! Beautiful work and quote. You make us ponder and smile...
    Happy day my friend
    Olympia

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  37. stevevhanOctober 6, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    Hahahha, this is cute and true

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  38. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaOctober 7, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Very sweet pillow and very true version of the lemon quote!

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  39. PoppyOctober 7, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    A lovely 'take' on the materialistic miseries of fate!

    Happy Wednesday, Amalia!

    xo
    Poppy

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  40. AnonymousOctober 7, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    This is a perfect quote! I have never read or heard this one before- I love it! You're right , a "deep thinker" made this one. Have a blessed week!

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  41. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 7, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    I'm all for the spirited...So much more fun and unpredictable

    Carol

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  42. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceOctober 7, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Darling cross stitch pillow and charming poem to accompany it! You always pair the two so well! And your talents are pretty amazing! Hoping you are having a lovely day today :)

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  43. The French HutchOctober 8, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    Love you delightful stitching and your creative words.
    Happy Day.................

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  44. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesOctober 8, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    Quiet and nice is nowhere near as fun as just a bit naughty! Very cute pillow!

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  45. September VioletsOctober 8, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Now this is a helpful quote!! ;)

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  46. AnnaOctober 8, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    The house is so cute! Anna x

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  47. SavoringTime in the KitchenOctober 8, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    Everyone loves people with spirit :) Bad tempered, not so much! I love your Deep Thoughts, Amalia! What a beautiful piece.

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  48. DD's CottageOctober 9, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    I totally agree !

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  49. Enara GirlOctober 9, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Very cute post, you do great things. Thanks for your comment dear. xoxo

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  50. Poçáes de ArteOctober 9, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    A mensagem da almofada Γ© perfeita!
    Mais um lindo trabalho!!!
    Abraços e ótimo dia.

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  51. Magia da InΓͺsOctober 9, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    ❀Ω‡° ·.
    Super bonito!

    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    ❀❀Ω‡° ·.

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  52. GenevaOctober 9, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Perfection! You are a delightful, deep thinker. xo

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:39 AM

      Thanks for visiting me, Geneva, what a lovely comment.

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  53. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowOctober 9, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    ah any quilter would love this one....just darling! :)

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  54. EG CameraGirlOctober 9, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Your poem made me giggle. Your needlework is super!

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  55. Celestina MarieOctober 10, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    So cute Amalia, Love the needlework. You are so talented!!!!!
    Have a nice weekend. cm

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  56. AnonymousOctober 10, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    It is so true, Amalia!
    Very lovely cross stitch :)))

    akiko

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  57. A Joyful CottageOctober 10, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Love quilts and quilting, so the pillow's quote speaks to me. :) Cute pillow and poem. Happy weekend, Amalia! xo

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  58. Julie's LifestyleOctober 10, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Hi Amalia,
    Your cross stitch pillow is so pretty. What a cute poem too.
    I hope you are having a nice weekend.
    Julie xo

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  59. eileeninmdOctober 11, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    What a cute quote, I love it! You are talented. Have a happy weekend!

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  60. Nina October 11, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Lovely cross-stitch Amalia!
    I find crocheting & knitting relaxing.
    Creative crafting is a gift ~ love your pillow & the quote!

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:41 AM

      It's relaxing for me as well, I always like being in the middle of a project.

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  61. Red Rose AlleyOctober 12, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    Amalia, did I ever tell you that I love dolls, and that cloth dolls are my favorite? What a cute poem today about dolls. They have warmed my heart for so many years. What a wonderful talent you have to know cross stitching.

    Have a nice week.

    ~Sheri

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  62. Carolina G. TicalaOctober 12, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Very nice! have a Good day! kiss! πŸ„πŸπŸ‚πŸŒ‚☔

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  63. Carolina G. TicalaOctober 12, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Very nice! have a Good day! kiss! πŸ„πŸπŸ‚πŸŒ‚☔

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  64. Sunflowers With SmilesOctober 12, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Lovely crosstitch! You have such great talent!

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  65. Retro blueOctober 12, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    I love that little poem:)))
    Hugs from France:)

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  66. Lowcarb team memberOctober 13, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    What a lovely poem ... and dolls can have such character!
    Lovely stitching.

    All the best Jan

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  67. Lowcarb team memberOctober 13, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    What a lovely poem ... and dolls can have such character!
    Lovely stitching.

    All the best Jan

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  68. DianeOctober 13, 2015 at 3:22 AM

    What a lovely poem and cross-stitch.

    Hugs Diane

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  69. ThimbleannaOctober 13, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    SO cute Amalia!!!

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  70. JoOctober 13, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    My sentiments entirely - in fact I am making a scrap quilt at the moment - only another 14 more blocks to go! (but still lots of scraps) Jo x

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:43 AM

      Quilting It is one of the crafts that I really want to try. Perhaps this is my year.

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  71. RosieOctober 13, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Love the little cross stitch pillow - great quote:)

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  72. AnaOctober 13, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Great quote Amalia. Love the cute little embroidery design too. Wishing you a wonderful day.

    Hugs,
    ❤️Ana

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  73. Gloria BakerOctober 14, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Lovely Amalia and so beautiful :)
    hugs!

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  74. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 14, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    This made me smile! What fun to always be creative...and always thinking. Love the cute pram and pretty afghan too in the previous post! Have a fun week! Hugs!

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  75. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeOctober 14, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Words to ponder! Happy Tuesday!!!

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  76. UnknownOctober 14, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Waste not want not popped into my head here when I read those lovely little words. Hope your ok and life is being kind. Love the cross stitch I find it so relaxing to do. dee x

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    1. handmade by amaliaOctober 15, 2015 at 6:45 AM

      I don't do much cross stitch as I prefer my free hand to following a chart, but that is what makes it all the more relaxing.

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  77. Pom PomOctober 14, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Your work is beautiful. I love how cross stitch is so neat and tidy.

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  78. ElaOctober 14, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Your creations are beautiful and you are very talented !!
    Greetings

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  79. ElaOctober 14, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Your creations are beautiful and you are very talented !!
    Greetings

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  80. UnknownOctober 14, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    I love your little poems :))

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  81. Pura VidaOctober 15, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    cute!!!

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  82. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 15, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    Thanks so much for visiting!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  83. UnknownOctober 15, 2015 at 3:38 AM

    Very very beautiful!!

    Hugs,

    Yelena

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  84. Sofi MoukidouOctober 15, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    love love love that stich as also your little poem!
    So much inspiration in just a post!

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  85. FlashinScissorsOctober 15, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    Cute stitching! I love the colours you chose. And such sweet words too!

    Barbara xx

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  86. Parsimonious DΓ©cor DarlingOctober 23, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    YOU are a doll, my friend, and we know which kind. ;)
    Darling cross stitch.

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  87. UnknownOctober 24, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    Adorable! Everything! :) xoxo Jen

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  88. Wonky PatchworkNovember 5, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    The perfect words for your cross stitch!

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