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Amy Mitten's Friesland Winder's Keeper - Part 1

I have been a big fan of Amy Mitten and her designs since I took one of her classes a few years ago. The project was one of her mystery classes "Not For Us Alone". I still have not finished the piece but hope to this year. She had some other mystery pieces available for sale during the class and I purchased "Tour Van Holland" -- a Friesland style sampler based on her travels in the Netherlands and Germany. I finished this sampler a couple of years ago and it is one of my favorites. When Amy announced her on-line tutorial this year, I could not resist signing up for Friesland Winder's Keeper. Once the kit came in at the end of last month all other projects were tossed aside to work on this wonderful piece.






I have completed all of the stitching but need to work on the back stitching around the pieces for finishing the keeper. The second part of the class will be at the end of March so I do have a little bit of time to get the back stitching completed.

Well -- back to another work in progress. More to come later.

Comments

Deb said…
That is going to be a beautiful project! I just love the colors of it.
Margaret said…
Ooooh, I like how this one looks! So pretty! I didn't do the basting around the thread winder pieces yet, so you're a bit farther along with the bs and basting than I am. lol! I figure we have time though. I'll get to it -- probably right before the finishing kit comes.
Terri said…
Wow, this is gorgeous! I am looking fotward to watching your progress.
Krista said…
This is just so beautiful. I had been looking at the thread winder projects too, I liked all three of them, but this one really has amazing colors and detail.
Laurie in Iowa said…
Wow... it's gorgeous. I've seen photos of Margaret's Quaker and it's a pleasure to see this one all stitched up.
Melissa said…
Absolutely beautiful!The colours are so pretty!
Glenna said…
I love those colors--what a beautiful and elaborate project.
Faye said…
Stunning Robert...Absolutely breathe taking~~
Absolutely gorgeous, Robert. The colors are so rich and warm. Love it!!!
Stitching Cat said…
Robert, this is gorgeous. I had hoped to start mine this weekend but instead finished my Stacy Nash Girls Club project from Spring Green Sampler and tonight I need to start my CCN March cottage so that it may have hopes of being finished and framed before March is over. Then I have a birthday gift to stitch and then I really hope to start my Friesland piece.
Marie in Texas said…
Wow, Robert. Can't believe you aready have your stitching nearly done. I'll say, you must have worked non-stop on it.
merumo said…
Wonderful to see your post! Great work as ways :)
MoonBeam said…
This is beautiful. Great work.
David said…
What a beautiful piece. A great discovery as I had never heard of Amy Mitten before. Thanks.
Sylvia said…
Robert, its gorgeous. I really love Amy's stuff as well, and have a few in my stash...unstitched, of course. :)

Hope all is well on your end.
Giovanna said…
Beautiful stitching - this will be a heirloom to treasure.
Ginger said…
This is just stunning! I am glad to see an update from you and to know that you are still stitching. I look forward to seeing this one with the backstitching as well.
Akila said…
Oooh, this is gorgeous. Love the color palette used. Eager to see it all finished
Grace said…
Lovely to see your finished Friesland stitching, I am still way behind and know that I won't have it completed by the end of March, but I do have all the stitching done for the winder inserts so I will have something to finish!!
Michelle said…
Gorgeous! I love how it looks. I can't say I've made good progress on mine, but I got a bit waylaid. I can't wait to see your piece in person!
Kathy A. said…
What a gorgeous piece. The motifs are so beautiful. The colors are so muted and soft. Nice choice.
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Mrs Dibble said…
Gorgeous....and you have to love her name!!
Kerri said…
Wow that looks amazing. It took me forever to decide between the Friesland and the Vierlande one. I love the aqua and green winders and it will look stunning with your expert stitching.

I have almost the first 2 pages of instructions done. Thanks for the push to keep going.
Mary said…
Lovely, calming colors!! It's just gorgeous!
Wow!!! Congrats!
I start it only two days ago.
I'll use your photos for inspiration :)))
Debbie said…
i`m speechless... for once!lol
absolutly amazing!
Susan said…
Robert, this is beautiful. Love the colors! Not For Us Alone is next up for my focus piece. I'm about halfway through Chapter 2 so I have quite a bit left to do on it, but I'm hoping to finish it sometime this summer.
Jessica Beth Dry said…
Good morning - I found your blog late last night and have just finished reading all of the posts and viewing the lovely projects you have finished and have in progress. I am inspired to pick-up my stitching with renewed enthusiasm.

Your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it with the world.
Nurdan said…
All works are incredibly beautiful! I just became your follower and really happy to follow such remarkable blog.

Cheers,

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