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Manifesto
Hello, all, I am continuing to work on Manifesto. Here is how it looks to date. Obviously, I am not going to get it finished this year. :) Melinda
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HIP HIP HURRAY ITS LAURIE'S 60TH BIRTHDAY TODAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LAURIEHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUWishing you a wonderful birthday from all of us.
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 5
Day - 5 Renaissance Pewter ThimbleI am working a a large heavily appliqued quilt at the moment that will need to be hand quilted which will be a new skill for me? I think I need to invest in a quilting...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 6
Day - 6 an OOP chartThis one is a bit of a mystery as I cannot find any reference at all on the internet.If you like surprises and are prepared to give some specialty stitches a go please enter. If you...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 7
Day 7 - Jane Ogle and Eizabeth NorrisTwo band sampler - The colours are very vivid. Do you have a favourite colour that attracts you to a sampler- mine is redIf you would like to win today's giveaway...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 8
Day 8 - Emma George 1842 - "Drunkeness"I adore this sampler - the verse says it allDo you have a verse that makes you chuckle?For a double entry into the draw can you help me in naming a new holiday...
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MANY HAPPY RETURNS DEBBY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DEBBYHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUWishing you a wonderful birthday from all of us.
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 9
Day 9 - Scottish SamplerDo you recognize this sampler? What century was it stitched in?If you would like to win today's giveaway please leave a comment below. The draw for each day will take place on...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 10
Day 10 - Mary Ann MacDonaldThis sampler was finished in a very unusual way. Marsha did the same on her model. Would you do the same if you stitched her?If you would like to win today's giveaway please...
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A Finish.
I had finished my Tablet Sampler several weeks ago. Since then i have been trying to find a way to get clearer pictures. I am not having any luck. I think I will have to update my camera and use a...
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Hints and Tips for Satin Stitching
Kay Lynn asked for some advice on how to make her satin stitches really neat and tidy. Here is the advice Barbara gave on the subject. Here is what I do for counted satin stitching:Try to use the...
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A Post on behalf of Barbara G - A new start
I started Ruthy Rogers. I have completed most of the cross stitch which I don’t like doing and now I am starting on the stem stitching which covers all of the inside portion of the piece with the...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 11
Day 11 - Elizabeth RawlinsHere is the original from the Fitzwilliam Museum. The border is exquisite as is Marsha's reproduction.Do you have a favourite border?If you would like to win today's giveaway...
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Post for Barbara H - EK 1653 An Update
I meant to post last week, but (as usual) time got away from me.Here is my update for EK 1653. Lovely reds and greens for the holidays.I won’t be able to work on her again until after Christmas, if...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 12
Day 12 - Victorian EmbroideryThis is certainly an authoritative guide an will be of interest to any keen embroiderer.Do you have a favourite craft book - find myself going back time after time to The...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 13
Day 13 Do you recognize this sampler? This band is stunning. She is an English sampler stitched in 1727. At 8 3/4" x 11 1/2" on 35ct she is a lovely size to try your hand at Montenegrin cross, four...
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Scarlet Letter Advent Calendar - Day 14
Day 14 - Sarah Dutnel Sarah was re-charted and re-released by Marsha this year by popular demand after seeing Barbara H's in her interview.She is a beauty and is recommended for any skill level. I have...
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Slow progress on Ann Wimp
Hello everyone!Here is my modest progress on Ann Wimp. I was hoping to finish her by the end of this year, but now it looks like I will not manage. One more reason to continue The Scarlet Letter Year...
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Gardner's Pocketbook
Here is my very limited progress on Gardner's Pocketbook to date. It has been a lovely relaxing stitch while work has been extra crazy with the run up to Christmas. But I have 2 weeks off over...
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I'm back...
Hello! I'm back. I've added a bit more...can you see the snake? I'm glad I've gotten back to this piece. It's just a lot of fun seeing the picture develop.
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