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Hornbook Bestiary Progress
I can't believe I've been so remiss in sharing my progress with you all. There's been much stitching accomplished since my last update. Let's have a look at where I stand now! Progress as of 9/9/13...
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Polly
Unearthed my sampler. I enjoy alphabets and this one is quite nice to stitch. Earlier this evening, I finished the dividing bands. Also added more letters. Have A-B-C to stitch [hope tomorrow]...
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Gardner's Pocketbook
Dear Fellow StitchersThis is my sad and sorry progress on Gardner's Pocketbook. So many things have got in the way of my stitching over the last few weeks that I am really starting to miss it. Work...
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Sorry to be posting so late in the day but Friday is my changeover day for the cottages and I have been cleaning, washing and greeting guests.I have been very excited today as a blog follower is...
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A Triple Giveaway
Marsha has very generously donated three wonderful books for a giveaway.The "Hair Work" book is such an unusual subject . I have often wondered how you would stitch your own hair into a sampler. If you...
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A Post on behalf of Marsha, The Scarlet Letter
I just started charting the German sampler dated 1704 and immediately noticed that the leaves in one of the upper third match exactly the leaves on Mary Bailey, made 114 years later.If I hadn't been...
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Article 2
Hello Everyone,It has been a long time since I posted. Between the house and me "falling apart" it has been a long 6 months. Hopefully we both are back on track and I have started to stitch again on...
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Hornbook Bestiary...more progress!
Last weekend I went on a stitching retreat with some dear special friends. You can read more about it here. The uninterrupted stitching time afforded me another block finish! Let's have a...
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HIP HIP HOORAY ITS ELAINE'S BIRTHDAY TODAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ELAINEHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUWishing you a wonderful birthday from all of us.
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Ann Thompson
Hello, all,Today I am starting Ann Thompson. Just what I need, another huge sampler to go along with Manifesto :) I am using 35 count Abecedarian Blend from R & R and one strand of DMC. This is...
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Hannah Brassington Finished!
Big happy dance here. I finished the lovely Hannah Brassington quite a few days ago and am just getting the chance to post about it now. I messed up the 1 over 1 a bit but I fudged and am happy with...
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Giveaway Winners
We have four winners today !!!Jenny had won the chart for the beautiful Elizabeth Shephard kindly donated by Mindi to celebrate her birthday.Ann of Beadlework has won Nupur has wonand Jo has wonThank...
View ArticleScarlet Letter Day in Ohio
Ok, this is kind of silly, but I wanted to tell you that the governor of Ohio has declared tomorrow (Saturday) as Scarlet Letter Day! But not for the reason you are thinking, but because it is the...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 1
To celebrate our year of stitching together I thought it would be good fun to have a Scarlet Letter advent calendar.Day 1 is the stunning Lady and The Castle. Would you stitch this over one or two?If...
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PLL Update - Simon Emerges.....
Hi Everyone,Happy Thanksgiving...and shopping...I avoided the Black Friday crowds and mostly stayed home. That resulted in a bit more stitching time. I finally feel as though the end is in sight!!...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 2
Day - 2 Anniken Christense SimensenWhat appeals to you about this sampler?For me it was this bandIf you would like to win today's giveaway please leave a comment below. The draw for each day will take...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 3
Day - 3 English Traditional SamplerWhat comes to your mind when you think of an English Tradition?If you would like to win today's giveaway please leave a comment below. The draw for each day will take...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 4
Day - 4 Elizabeth BurrowsThis charming alphabet sampler has various different stitches. Do you have a favourite stitch besides cross stitch and which stitch do you dread?If you would like to win...
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Finish: Polly Miner, 1822
The sampler is on 35-ct linen using DMC cotton floss(4 colors: Ecru, 372, 932, + 898).The stitch count is 168 x 76.Information from the Pattern / Chart:Polly Miner, 1822A sampler from the Sheldon...
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Mary Eaton 1763 is finished!
Mary Eaton has been finished for several weeks now, but due to multiple problems with multiple cameras, I have not been able to post a photo.I finally managed to take a few, but the color is not...
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