I was recently contacted by Dawn, a Pennsylvania-based stitcher who has extra copies of the Just Cross Stitch 2011 Ornament Preview issue and the Just Cross Stitch 2011 Halloween issue. She has graciously offered to pass them along to a fellow stitcher, if anyone is interested.
For those interested, her email address is medspell1970@comcast.net
Thank you so much, Dawn! What a sweet offer!
Speaking of stitching, it's been ages since I picked up my beloved Elizabeth Sheffield (from The Scarlet Letter). Mom and I started this as a stitch-along in the latter part of the summer, but then things got in the way and I had to put it on hold. I thought I'd be put off by all the over-one stitching in this piece, but it turns out that I'm addicted to doing it! I'm so excited to get back to it, but that won't be until some time in 2012, most likely.
Here was the last progress picture I took, although I actually am a bit farther along than this…
I started the over-one stitching with the bright blue bird up at the top. I had intended to do full crosses since I was working on 36 ct linen, but I noticed that the farther along I got, the more cramped for space the threads were. I couldn't figure out why the stitching was so laborious for me, and that's when I realized that the stitches looked awfully small… so I took out my ruler and did some measuring, and it turns out I had been stitching on 40 ct the whole time.
I finished the bird in full crosses (which is a normal thing for many stitchers, but not for me!), but as for the remainder of over-one stitching on this sampler, it will be completed in tent stitches. Phew!
I've stitched down to the row of Colonial couples so far, and the first lady is finished. I left off with most of the man stitched, and am very excited to pick this lovely project back up again. It has truly been one of the most enjoyable things I've ever stitched!
When it's finished, it will go in Bre's room, which you may remember is being re-decorated in a Colonial Couples theme. And when Bre comes home, she'll just have to put on a lace bonnet and do her homework with a quill and inkwell, by candlelight. 😉
13 Comments
Margaret
Gorgeous!!!! Now why didn’t you take pics of the lady and man??? I want to see….
april taylor
Your stitching is coming along Beautiful!! I love the birds in that sampler!
Kaisievic
It is stunning! The blue of the bird is just so vibrant. Love it!
Hugs, Kaye
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Laurie in Iowa
Beautiful! I stitched my bird in full cross, but will follow your example and stitch the remainder of the over on in tent stitch. I would love to see another progress pic that includes the lady.
Robin Hager
Beautiful colors, and great stitching!Wow! 40 count! It gives me inspiration to finish my Birds of a Feather sampler that I put down a couple of months ago!
Sherry
what a beautiful piece this will be! Gee, just thinking about 40 count makes my eyes cross. Guess it’s because I’m an Aida gal. I know Bre will enjoy it when she comes home but maybe not the homework by candlelight! lol. Happy Thanksgiving!
Cathryn
I had to chuckle picturing Bre in a lace bonnet with quill and candlelight. 🙂 What a BEAUTIFUL sampler, Paulette. I’m so glad you are able to stitch for such pleasure for yourself. So many times, I have to put my stitching aside for more pressing ‘to do’ lists. 😉 Cathryn
Charlene♥SC
Such wonderful colors – and beautifu stitching!
marylin
very beautiful !!
have a good day
Elizabeth
It’s always fun to see what designers like to work on in their ‘spare’ time! The colors are so beautiful!
Katrina
Love, love, love Elizabeth!!!! Another one I am dying to stitch ;-).
Lynn
Really, really lovely! The birds are wonderful in this design. I can’t wait to see more of your progress.
Leslie
Your piece is coming along beautifully! Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!