Long Time - No Blog
Hello Everyone,Well, it’s been ages since I last posted. And poor Elizabeth Mitchell has been neglected.We were on vacation for 2 weeks…not the best weather (lots of rain and fog) and no visit to the...
View ArticleThe hornbook bestiary
Hello girls !You have not heard from me for a long time. But, like many embroiderers I have lot of projects in progress.Today I come back with my hornbook bestiary I work in 1/1 for 14 count It's not...
View ArticleBeyond the Little X - An Interview with Bob of Winderwood Farm!
This month we sit down with Bob of Winderwood Farm. Bob has been stitching Scarlet Letter samplers for years and is sharing some of his wonderful finishes with us. You will not believe what his first...
View ArticleMargaret Randolph and Seventeen Sailors
Well, Miss Margaret was coming along quite nicely until I was struck down with pneumonia. I had made quite a lot of progress but found myself being unable to concentrate and making lots of...
View ArticleElizabeth Cox
Elizabeth is on the frame and after a few nervous moments soothed by Marsha and Sandra's words of advice has begun to take shape.It is very hot today, far too hot to wallk the dogs, garden, shop,...
View ArticleA Winner and Another Draw Prize !!!
Well done Laura, Bob has drawn your name for the monthly draw. You have won a Scarlet Letter chart of your choice.Please contact me with your chosen chart.Thank you Bob for your generosity in...
View ArticleHIP HIP HOORAY IT IS LANIE'S BIRTHDAY TODAY !!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LANIEHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUWishing you a wonderful birthday from all of us.
View ArticleHornbook Bestiary...DONE!
Started: 12/25/12Finished: 6/18/14Linen: 35 ct. as kittedFloss: AVAS silks as kittedI am pleased to finally report I've finished the Hornbook Bestiary! The kit was a gift from my honey on...
View ArticleEmma Miles update
I haven't work on this for a while, but hope to soon. What was I thinking using 40 ct? I love over one, but not so much on 40 ct! :-)
View ArticleNew start -- Hornbook Bestiary
I've been watching Lisa's progress on her lovely Hornbook Bestiary from the beginning, and now that she's finished hers, I've decided to start on mine. lol! I've gotten slightly farther than this...
View ArticleA Post for Marsha
Last night there was a terrible storm here and we lost power for seven hours. Not to be deterred, I lit some candles, found a torch, and set to work on Eleanor Parr. (Pardon my horribly messy...
View ArticleMeanwhile over on Blog Two
Here is a round-up of posts for June on the second half of our Blog - Blog Two:Bob's Ruthy Rogers - the borderDebbie's Ruth Rogers - a treeErica's Lady and the CastleLaura's And All was for an...
View ArticleA Post on Behalf of Ruth C
This is my current location on Eliza. I don't have a lot of time to spend stitching, but I really enjoy this sampler. The outstanding colors motivate me to keep stitching.I will keep working on the...
View ArticleSeventeen Sailors
I am making progress with Seventeen Sailors as I was on holiday for two weeks and stitched most days. I am really enjoying bringing this one to life.
View ArticleA Finish!!
Hi Everyone, Here’s hoping that all in the US enjoyed a fun 4thof July holiday. Ours was somewhat washed out…fireworks were cancelled due to the weather and it was pretty grey and damp all day. But,...
View ArticleAfter a break......
April was spent stitching diligently and I achieved a lot. Then the cold weather set in and out came the knitting needles. Jumper finished. Sophia is well on her way to completion. I can't put her down...
View ArticleFirst row done....
Here is my progress on the Hornbook Bestiary -- the first row is done!I'm enjoying stitching the ABC blocks a lot -- much more than the angel. I'm glad I got that angel over and done with!
View ArticleMy New Start and a Finish-Finish
Hi Again Everyone, This is my new start: Dona Dorothea Gazano Y Garcia. Love it! The checkered stag has drawn me to this sampler from the get-go. Now I just have a bunch of letters to do and then I...
View ArticleEliz. Cox - a little progress
I am afraid that my stitching mojo has been on its summer holiday so not much progress has been made. I have been busy quilting though and managed to catch my finger in the needle of the sewing machine...
View ArticleBeyond the Little X – An Interview with Jackie!
This year is flying right by - Here we are in July already with another wonderful interview for you! Today we sit with Jackie and learn about her love of reproduction sampler stitching, including...
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