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Ann Medd....getting there
With all of the colouring in stitches it is easy to think that progress is not being made. Having to photograph Ann Medd to post make me appreciate just how much I have done. I always try to set...
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My second SL project
Last week or so I started my second Scarlet Letter project - Susan Singleton. When I started stitching I remembered immediately why I chose this sampler. It has such vibrant and bright colours that...
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The hornbook bestiary
This is my small progress on this sampler. My angel can't flight. The wings are not finished, but I finished one block "the A like ape" So the advanture is not yet finished for me. Bye Bye...
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This one is for you ....
Rachel was finished on Monday night taken to the framers yesterday and back with me today !!!She fits perfectly in the intended spot.I have been saving this quotation for the last sampler of the year...
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A Post for Barbara G - Ruthy Rogers is finished
I have finished Ruthy Rogers. Lots of fun. I am showing you a picture just as I was starting the final border of leaves - this picture is much better than the second which I took after completion...
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My small start on H.K. Smith....
I started this the other night. I haven't gotten too terribly much done but then again, I've only worked on it for the past 2 nights late in the evening. I am doing the Adam & Eve one in the...
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Counting Down With Elizabeth
I have now finished her intials and made a start on the satin stitch alphabet in the next line. That requires some careful counting as it is stitched over three. But remember a single block of satin...
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A Post for Serena B - Ann Grimshaw
This has been quite the Scarlet Letter Year Challenge for me, as I have not been able to have much progress due to a unusually busy year. Yet,when I had a moment or two Ann has been a delight to spend...
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Numbering the Days...
Not much more to go on my Ann Grimshaw, but I'm more than ready for her to be done The last mile is always the longest!
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Ellenor Wykcs and EK 1653
Band 1 of EK is complete and I have already started my personalisation with a verse of Three Sisters. I plan to stitch a verse between each band plus three others sentiments.I have used this poem...
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Mary Ogleed
I have found another sampler that made me stop, study and sigh over. Can you see the little stumpwork apples.I understand that the kit comes with round wooden beads with instructions for crocheting...
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Ladies and Gentlemen - we now have 140 finishes !!! Can we make it to 150?Nicola xxx
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MANY HAPPY RETURNS TERRY N
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TERRYHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUWishing you a wonderful birthday from all of
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Beyond the Little X – An Interview with Jean Lea of the Attic!
I am sure many of you have heard of Jean Lea or of her shop The Attic, and for those of you who have had the opportunity to visit the Attic in Mesa, Arizona…I am quite jealous! How wonderful that Jean...
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Scottish Band Sampler
Here's my version of the Scottish Band Sampler, completed on December 31. I won't be continuing on the blog, but I will enjoy looking at everyone else's work.s
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Band 2 - EK 1653
After a long day of baby sitting I didn't think I had the energy to stitch tonight but I just had to put in the last line of the second verse - so here is EK's second band finished. I am finding this a...
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A Post for Marsha - A New Scottish Sampler
Is this fellow playing the bagpipes?The sampler is unsigned apart from the usual myriad of family initials, and there are many different stitches used, including some amazing petit point, including the...
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Scarlet Letter Pocketbooks
While perusing some other blogs recently (yes, there are other blogs than the Scarlet Letter!) I spotted some rather gorgeous stitching on Marly's Samplers and Santas blog. She had featured some work...
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A Finish!!
Good Morning From Snowy Pennsylvania! Yes, another snow day yesterday gave me the time to finish N. Hinde! Woo-Hoo! Here is where I was as of Wednesday night:And last night I put the final stitch...
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My Next Sampler is . . . . . . .
The Knox Family Sampler I love the soft, muted colors. I am stitching with DMC on 36 count linen.I just made a small start on it.I will update soon.I also finished a little Valentine's Day sampler. If...
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