Hi, all. Just a quick one tonight as I'm embroiled in some knotty homework. Now that the online needlework show has revealed this sampler, I can show you what I'm working on: Mary Western 1820 by Samplers Revisited. I was lucky enough to wander in to In Stitches when Patty Yergey, the designer, stopped by with the model and some charts. I can tell you that the real-life sampler is so much prettier than even this photograph of the project.
I stitching it on the recommended Lakeside in Maritime White, although I'm using 40 count, rather than the 36 count suggested, worked with NPI (although it's also charted for DMC). It's a large sampler! I've counted 68 of the little pink fan-flowers in the border (sweet peas?); so far I've stitched 8 of them.
Off we head to last-minute chores and then to bed. Happy week ahead, says Peaches.
68 flowers... Boy you are brave !!! LOL Looking great !!!
ReplyDeleteHi Glenna, what a stunner. Yours is looking wonderful. - Sandra.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking over your blog and have been enjoying all your projects!! You sure do accomplish a lot. I have a question about your fiber usage on a design. Would you mind contacting me? mlpatacca @ bellsouth.net (Close spaces)
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~Linda~
Ah, that border would drive me to distraction for sure, but it is a marvellous sampler. Lucky you to be stitching this!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that is SOOOO pretty! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteMary really is a pretty one, isn't she? And big, like you said! I love your progress!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, it's on my must have list!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous design, and your work is perfect! 68 flowers!!! Wow, you are ambitious...good luck.
ReplyDeleteYour bunnies are so adorable...love those little noses!
HAPPY STITCHIN'
Terri
What a gorgeous sampler! That border is going to be lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe needle work is beautiful, but the bunny dance is over the top!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beauty~~~ Those flowers are stunning, and I love the alphabets!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching!
ReplyDeleteNaughty homework? Is this some alternative education class or something? LMAO Best of luck on it!
It's a beautiful sampler! Hope you have a good week ahead too!
ReplyDeletePeaches steals the show!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sampler you are stitching! And Peaches is darling as well :)
ReplyDeleteHi Glenna, another excellent sampler! You do have good taste.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the homework...ick.
Beautiful start on Mary Western Glenna!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peaches :)
ReplyDeleteWow that is a beautiful sampler and big too. I am excited to see how you decide to frame it once your finished.
ReplyDeleteIs Peaches dancing?
ReplyDeleteWooohie - that's GORGEOUS! You have such amazing taste in your projects!
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks for the eye candy, Glenna! :) Love that BOAF chart in your last post, too! I really wish they were still doing cross stitch designs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece Glenna. What a joy it must be to stitch - even those 68 flowers!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful sampler. I love the border and the colours used for it.
ReplyDeleteOK, WHERE can I buy some completed rabbits like the one you have on your page???
ReplyDeleteCute rabbit. Do you sleep with your bunnies or they sleep in the rabbit hutches? I just want to know. I have been browsing you website and I am impressed with all the art work. You projects look so lovely and keep it up.
ReplyDeleteGreat project... I am not into sch craft but really amazing. Hey how do you manage your rabbits if you are so busy? Do you keep them on your rabbit hutches or you just let them watch you work?
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