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Mastering Mary
Mary Hurst -The Scarlet LetterThe fifth section is now complete and the files have been update. Only two more sections to go !!!
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A Birthday Giveaway
We have a VERY special giveaway for FIVE (!!!!) $20 gift certificates for the Scarlet Letter which have been donated by a stitcher who is celebrating a milestone birthday this month.Our generous patron...
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A Finish a New Start and a Tale to Tell
An Adaptation of Mary Gail - The Red ShoesThe Red Shoes, my take on Mary Gail has been finished and is at the framers as I type. I enjoyed every stitch of this bright and cheery sampler. I used AVAS...
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Mastering Mary
I have just updated the files for the start of Section 7. Band 1 is completed and Band 2 has been started. Lots of detached buttonhole to keep us on our toes. ENJOY !!!
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Beyond the Little X – An interview with Cyndi Foore
For our interview this month we sit and chat with Cyndi Foore. As we all do, she has a true love of needlework and is wonderfully talented in many types of embroidery. It is a real treat to see her...
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Mastering Mary
Mary Hurst - The Scarlet LetterSection7 - Band 2 and 3 are now complete and the notes have been updated.
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My Progress on Elizabeth Shephard during June
stitched on 30 count linenThis month I completed the border around the rose motif and stitched all the fiddly bits around the outside of it then started the bottom cartouche.Next month I am planning to...
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Mary Hurst
I am a few days late with my update on Mary Hurst but here she is as of tonight. A finish is getting closer.
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A finish - Mary Hurst
A finish - Mary Hurst by The Scarlet Letter. 6.75" x 32.5" on 36ct with AVAS threads. Stitches - satin, detached buttonhole, rice, Queen, Croatian flat, double running, eyelet, French knots, seeding,...
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Back from the framers
Mary Hurst The Scarlet LetterMary is back from the framers. The frame wasn't an easy one to pick but I am pleased with how it has turned out. If you are interested in stitching Mary you can find my...
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Beyond the Little X – An Interview with Sabine Taterra-Gundacker!
For our July interview we travel to Berlin, Germany and sit and chat with Sabine Taterra-Gundacker! Sabine is sharing with us her journey in stitches and we hear how she began charting reproduction...
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Chimneypiece
Last week I was asked how I stitched the red and pink flowers at the opposite ends of the row in photo one. I promised when I stitched the next one I would demonstrate. The following photos show the...
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Dorothy Walpole
This lady needs no introduction, she is one of the all time greats. This is a heads up that the original will be auctioned by Garths on September 11th.I wonder who is going to be the lucky new...
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Chimneypiece
A little more progress. This is not a quick project but extremely rewarding.
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Beyond the Little X - An Interview with Sigrid!
For our August interview we meet Sigrid! She is a member of our group from Germany and she shares with us her stitching story and embroidery skills. You can see Sigrid’s enjoyment of needlework in...
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Beyond the Little X - An Interview with Marjan!
For our interview this month we get to know Marjan and hear about her journey in stitching! She shares with us her ideas and beautiful stitching and samplers. I am sure you will find inspiration as...
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Chimneypiece
After my annual quilting hiatus I am stitching again and Chimneypiece has not lost its appeal.I have changed the house here and there but I like making a project my own and have allowed my needle to go...
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