I've made some progress this week on Elizabeth Easdon. Here's a closeup of the section I worked on. It's more fun to do the various motifs (although even they're getting old, frankly), so I decided to knock out some of the alphabet. Fortunately the border is minimal. I'm driving ahead on it because I really want to finish before the framing deadline in January for the Woodlawn show. I'm not good about sticking to stitching stuff, but so far, so good.
And here it is in its entirety so far. The photos aren't quite true to the colors, as the weather is cloudy and gray.
To give myself a break from the greens, I'm working on Tanya's Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842: I don't normally do the border ahead of time, but I wanted to make sure I had a large enough piece of fabric. Clearly, I do. (Yes, I measured and counted--twice--but normally I work on a half yard and cut off whatever I haven't used when I'm done. That way, I never run out of room, even if I've miscounted.)
Outdoor Bunny: "Shufflin' Shufflin'."
Happy week ahead!
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I like your technique for getting the right size fabric. "Running on Empty" is my current theme song.
I guess I don't have a current theme song - maybe that's why I feel out of step!
Everything looks great Glenna you got to work on a lot this week. I look forward to seeing more of your great samplers. You always pick some great ones.
My song this week is "I am blue" at least I think I've heard a song by that title if not at least that line from a song.
Elizabeth Easdon is just beautiful! The colours are so rich and your stitching is so perfect. I look foreward to seeing more progress.
Both are gorgeous wips. xx
Your Elizabeth is looking gorgeous! I love your start on Tanya's latest design - ok - I give in: I have to get it!
Elizabeth is looking great as is the new start. Thanks for the linen colors offer -I'll pick a few samples of favorites and set them aside before I dye/bleach/burn everything.
As usual your work is lovely !! Thanks for sharing.
Lovely stitches, as always!
Your WIPs are so pretty!!!!!
Two gorgeous projects!!!! Love them both :-). No theme song just a lot of songs I like, LOL.
You're doing so well on Elizabeth, and it's great to see your progress on Sarah Elizabeth too (must get that one...) - well done!
I do the same thing with fabric -- cut off what I don't need once I establish the border. Very practical, right? :D Love your Elizabeth, of course. And Sarah too. I want to stitch both. Hope things are going well with you.
I think the samplers look great. I hope you get Elizabeth done in time.
After starting Thirteen Colonies three times, I can totally understand double checking the size of you fabric LOL!
Current tune stuck in brain - the theme song to Midsomer Murders.
See you Wednesday!
I LOVE that song! And now it's stuck in my head, too. Can't wait to see Elizabeth Easdon finished.
Beautiful stitching!
You are making great progress on Liz! I love the greens but I can understand why they (and the motifs) would become monotonous.
I am glad to see you started Sarah Elizabeth Brooke. I have too many irons in the fire right now but I hope to stitch her one day. I will enjoy watching your progress!
Beautiful stitches! That song is on the radio in Holland to!!
Greetings from Debby
I love the colour combinations in Elizabeth Easdon
Gorgeous progress on both pieces. I can't wait to start Sarah! Hope all is well with you!!
Stitchin' lookin good ... I got the cd player on shuffle ... heard John Fogarty "Deja Vu All Over Again". That man can nail them ...
Hmmm, my current theme is "I Need A Dollar". LOL Your Liz looks great! Nice start on Sarah Lizzie, too.
I love that song! It cheers me up & makes me "lively" even when I'm really down. Love the samplers.
Hence my blog name: http://everydayimstitchin.blogspot.co.uk/
;p
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