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Weekend Stitching

I had a very productive stitching weekend.  I was able to finish Scarlet Letter's JCS 1707 on Saturday morning.  Then it was into the works in progress pile to see what else I could get finished.  I am really bad at only having about 2 more hours to go on something but another item will come into view that looks fun and I start working on that instead of finishing a sampler that is nearly done. (Guess I just get bored with it). This year I am wanting to get some of these items that I have started completed.  So much more fun to have something that I can say is complete and move it from the in progress pile to the completed storage box.

So I picked up Long Dog's Words Alone sampler.  I only had a couple of motifs to complete on the sampler so I was able to finish it up before the Super Bowl Game on Sunday.

Now I just need to post the pictures.  Will try to do that this evening once I get them pressed.

Picked back up Shakespear Peddler's Sarah Woodham.  Looking to get that one completed in the next couple of weeks so that I can be ready for the Amy Mitten class in March.  Really looking forward to that class and doing another one of Amy's pieces.

JCS 1707 by Scarlet Letter
Stitched on 40-ct Linen using DMC floss


Words Alone by Long Dog
Stitched on 40-ct Tarnished Silver with Silk N Colors Tapestry Green
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Michelle said…
Oooh, congrats on the finish. I can't wait to see it. And I've been dying to see another glimpse of Sarah Woodham. She's a beauty, I'm sure. Thanks so much for your comments on my blog about some of the art pieces you've seen in person. Oh, to see what you've seen! When I went to the Met, I went hunting for the Vermeers. They are so small, but wow, you get so much in that small space. And to have seen The Scream too! I love his Madonna as well (guess the thieves had good taste, sadly).
February 8, 2010 at 3:05 PM
Michelle said…
Oh, so glad I came back so I could see the photos!! And not one, but TWO finishes! The 1707 sampler is so cool - I love how it's all different directions. And Adam & Eve are so funky...I like they are just outlines. Wow!!
February 10, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Siobhán said…
I am so glad that Michelle passed on your blog address. She's mentioned you before and I've been impressed with your stitching just by word of mouth. Now I get to see the beauties you complete. WOW!! I love both of your finishes, but the SL piece takes my breath away. Beautiful work!
February 10, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Melissa said…
Michelle shared your blog and I'm so glad she did. Your stitching is beautiful. JCS is on my short list of sampler starts for this year. Your stitching is just beautiful.
February 10, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Kim said…
WOW! Speedy stitcher! I just purchased the JCS 1707 chart last week! It's a beauty! Do you use a scroll frame, in hand or a hoop? Beautiful pieces!
February 10, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Patti-Rocky Mtn Stitcher said…
Oh I just ahve to have the Scarlet Letter. I am addicted to Adam & Eve samplers and this is wonderful! What a great job. I would faint if my husband picked up a needle :)
May 11, 2010 at 12:48 PM
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