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Jane and Tocatta 4

Hello everyone. No pictures on this post - just wanted to give a brief update on what I have been working on.

I am still stitching away on my restart of Jane Atkinson. I am nearly done with my border and the big tree in the center.  I have been going back and forth between the tree and the border just to have a change of pace.  Lots of green and brown in that tree which gets a little bit boring.  I have also started on the one over one saying in the top portion of this sampler.  I am doing full cross stitches on the saying. This is not going to be fun but decided if I just do one or two words between my other stitching that will get it completed in no time.

Also in rotation at this time is the Drawn Thread's Tocatta Four. This is one with a lot of different band style motifs.  I started this when it was first available (2008?) and have picked it up again just to give me something different to work on.  Lots of specialty stitches and I am doing this one of 32-count lambswool using the recommended AVAS threads. Will post a picture next time so you can see my progress.

I have not worked on the Celtic Sampler since the last post. Was getting bored with all the Queen Stitches. I plan on picking this one back up after I fiinsh Jane - which will hopefully be completed by the middle of September.

Will try to post in the next couple of weeks with pictures.
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Margaret said…
You're being smart on Jane. The tree definitely gets boring. Going between that and the border and the verse is the way to go! Looking forward to seeing pics. I want to do tocatta Four someday as well.
August 12, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Michelle said…
Good idea to move around on Jane so that you don't get bored with the color or bogged down by the verse. Can't wait to see pics of both pieces!
August 17, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Sylvia said…
Pictures.... we want pictures!! :) Hope all is well on your end.
August 19, 2010 at 2:06 AM
Mary said…
Anxious for some picture updates! Both look fabulous on previous post.
August 19, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Unknown said…
Hi, I thought you might be interested in this class at Lacis in Berkeley CA, www.thesamplerproject.com. It is a mexican sampler reproduction.
August 26, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Peggy Lee said…
Hello Robert,
I am your newest follower. Your stitching is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent in your blog. My husband was also in the Navy (and is also a Robert).
I am so glad to have found your blog through a friend. Please check my blog out when you get a minute.
Can't wait to see more progress!
August 30, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Sue said…
I would love to see photo updates. I am currently working on BRD Schoolgirl Sampling. I am also a lover of samplers.

Your blog is very nice; really enjoyed looking at all the previous photos.
September 6, 2010 at 6:18 PM
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