EDITED: Because the original chart posted here would not print properly, I've converted it to a .pdf file. Thank you all so much for your patience, and I apologize for the inconvenience!
Download coffin_buzz_freebie.pdf
I want to thank all of you who followed me over here to this new blog! I've enjoyed it tremendously so far, and to celebrate I'd like to offer you a pattern to print out. As you may have guessed, two of my favorite things in life (besides Edward Cullen of Twilight fame and love-presents from my mother or sister) are old tombstones and fresh coffee. I ADORE these things, and don't ask me why or I'll have to come up with something that makes me sound normal, and that would be impossible since I'm only halfway through my morning pot o'java. Ask me in another pot or so.
So here you have it: a little something I like to call Coffin Buzz:
If you're a tea-drinker instead, you can easily use the letters in the verse to chart out "TEA," and you can center the line that begins with "Bring me..." by moving the line 11 spaces to the right and starting there. But I would recommend charting it out first on some graph paper, just to avoid any frogging!
Eventually, this tombstone verse will probably end up chiseled in grey stone for me, but for now I'd suggest a good vintage-dyed linen (like Lakeside's Vintage Autumn Gold or something similar) and a nice, coffee (or tea!) -colored fiber. Perhaps DMC 3371 or a silk equivalent. Btw, the stitch count for this chart is 97 (w) x 167 (h).
I hope you enjoy it! And again, thank you so much for supporting me in my designing - and blogging!
Love it!
Posted by: Michelle | July 25, 2008 at 10:03 AM
What a great verse!! I absolutely enjoy it, thank you!!
Posted by: Romy in Austria | July 25, 2008 at 01:03 PM
This is fabulous- so original and clever
thank you thank you thank you-
Kathy
coffee-a-holic
Posted by: kathybma | July 25, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Thanks Paulette! I love it... I can never get enough of those Tombie designs.... and what's not to like about coffee!
Posted by: Laurie in Iowa | July 25, 2008 at 02:42 PM
How clever - love it!!!
Have a good weekend,
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | July 25, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Oh this is GOOD! Like...Starbucks good!!! Thanks!!!
Posted by: Kim | July 25, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Paulette, I LOVE it! The perfect Christmas gift for my sweet husband, lol. Thank you!
Karen H.
Posted by: klmvangard | July 25, 2008 at 07:04 PM
I love this freebie, thank you so very much.
Posted by: Barbara/MO | July 25, 2008 at 07:25 PM
Oh I love this freebie!! Thank you! Perfect to stitch up for my hubby. Do enjoy your designs!
Posted by: Marianne | July 26, 2008 at 12:29 AM
This is just wonderful Paulette! Thank you for the design!
Posted by: cathymk | July 26, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Paulette,
Tanya Anderson sent me the link for this freebie. It was meant for me. I panicked when Starbuck's announced they were closing some stores because I was afraid they would close the one I go to. Thank you so much for the wonderful design. I can't wait to make it.
Angela Auletta
Posted by: Angela Auletta | July 26, 2008 at 11:07 AM
oh what a clever one you are
Posted by: maggie | July 27, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Thank you so much for your wonderful designs! I own many of them now. This will be the perfect addition to my tea quilt I will one day make with all the tea cups, pots and sayings.
Posted by: Sherry Senicar | July 27, 2008 at 08:43 PM
That's grand! Thanks for sharing this with us. I will definitely be stitching this!
Janice M
Posted by: Janice M | July 28, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Oh goodie! Thank you so much! I have a friend whom this will be perfect for!
Posted by: Linda litlaskvis | August 01, 2008 at 04:03 PM
I just love this design and I am almost finished with it. All your designs are wonderful, keep up the good work and thanks so much.
Posted by: Sharon | August 24, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Thank you so much for such a great freebie - love it!
Posted by: Karan | September 08, 2008 at 07:28 AM
Oh, I love this - not just the design, but finding someone else who loves 'grave humor'...
Posted by: Karin | September 09, 2008 at 02:57 AM
I discover your blog and this freebie is simply marvelous and totally delirious.
I like it very much, so I take it and thank you for this present.
Posted by: MiC | October 10, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Thank you so much. This is priceless and can't wait to stitch this one up for Halloween for me.
Posted by: Carla | October 16, 2008 at 07:21 AM
I love this freebie! It's perfect...and so is Edward Cullen! Hubba-Hubba! Whoa-La-La!!!
Posted by: Julie | December 09, 2008 at 09:12 PM
merci pour tous ces frees jojo bises
Posted by: jojo | May 31, 2009 at 11:14 AM
I, too love this freebie. I'd love for you to take a look! It made into a pillow! Thank you so much for sharing - and there are lots of others that I want to do!
Posted by: Charlene | June 04, 2009 at 07:37 PM
this coffin buzz is completely amazing, so funny and easy to make!
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