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Olympic Start

In honor of the 2012 Olympics, I decided a new start was in order.  So beginning with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday evening I started Christinia Cathcart c. 1831 by Samplar Workes (Page Dorsey). This is a Scottish sampler that I have wanted to stitch for a long time.
I started the sampler in the lower right hand corner because I wanted to start the forest and deer portion as soon as possible.  It is taking me a while to get that house completed even though it is only a roof and windows (the house itself is not filled in - only outlined). This is being worked on 40-ct Lakeside Magnolia using Hand Dyed Fibers silks converted from the recommended DMC colors. Really enjoying this but that strawberry border is going to take some time. I do not think I can finish it in the 17 days of the Olympics but at least I can say I have started it.




Health Update
I had a bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy performed on Thursday, 26 July to see if an enlarged lymph node was cancerous or not. During this procedure they also took tissue samples from each lung.  I have an appointment with the ongologist to review the results on Wednesday, 1 August.  Initital comment from the pulmonary surgeon who conducted the procedure says that it does not look cancerous.  Will know more later this week.

Thank you once again for all your positive comments, thoughts and prayers.
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Vera said…
Oh, I love the sampler you've started -- just gorgeous. There are an awful lot of trees!! Continued best wishes for your health Robert. Vera
July 31, 2012 at 9:16 AM
dixiesamplar said…
Love the new start! Looks to be a big one...

Will be praying for the best news possible, Robert!
July 31, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Anonymous said…
Hello

Your start is looking lovely.
Hope your appointment goes well for you.
July 31, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said…
What a beautiful start! Sending prayers for good results, Robert!
July 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Margaret said…
What a great start! Good choice! Sending prayers for good results.
July 31, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Ann at Beadlework. said…
What a beautiful new start, you have a good eye for choosing perfect samplers. I'll continue to keep a good thought for you. Surgeons don't generally say that things look okay if they're not sure - often they won't usually comment so hopefully you'll get a good result. Like I said before, take it a step at a time and keep positive thoughts.
July 31, 2012 at 1:16 PM
marly said…
I looked up Christina and the sampler is gorgeous. Good looking start! I hope your results are all good news.
July 31, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Dona said…
I send prayers that the results are favorable!

Christinia is beautiful!
July 31, 2012 at 3:06 PM
samplerlover said…
I also send good thoughts that things are ok when you go to your appointment.

Great start. Christinia is a beautiful sampler. Looking forward to seeing more of her.
July 31, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Anna Zont said…
Love the new start! It looks really interesting!
Hope your results are all good news.
August 1, 2012 at 3:44 AM
Giovanna said…
What a beautiful new project! I can imagine that house taking a long time to stitch. All the best for your tests - keeping fingers crossed for the best possible outcome.
August 1, 2012 at 4:05 AM
Chris said…
Lovely new start. Hoping for great news for you today!
August 1, 2012 at 5:11 AM
Anja said…
Beautiful start! I love your stitching.
Robert, I send you best wishes from Germany.
Liebe Grüße von Anja
August 1, 2012 at 5:29 AM
Kate said…
A lovely start.
I hope you get good news.
August 1, 2012 at 6:32 AM
Mary said…
A great start. I can never start anywhere but middle....I am always afraid of miss counting and running out of fabric ( I did once) so sad. Good luck.
August 1, 2012 at 8:19 AM
Faye said…
Christina is just beautiful....Its a classic~~ I'm like you when it comes to starting a sampler...Often I start top right but seems here lately its been bottom right. I want to get to the good part which is often settled at the bottom... Like all the other beautiful stitches, I will be following this sampler as well.

Take care, Faye
August 1, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Catherine said…
Great stitches and continued thoughts and prayers headed your way!
August 5, 2012 at 9:58 PM
Michelle said…
Gorgeous start! I bet you can finish her in 17 days. I'll be cheering you on! Sending lots of prayers and hugs to you!
August 6, 2012 at 4:26 PM
woolwoman said…
I'm new to your blog robert and I am amazed with the samplers in your previous post - all ones I love and hope to stitch one day. I'm hoping you get good news on your tests. Enjoy the rest of the Olympics and your Cathcart sampler.
Melody
August 7, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Krista said…
What a lovely new start and great way to commemorate the Olympics! I hope you had good news on the tests that you had and all is well. Krista
August 13, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Paule said…
Hi Robert, I'm glad you head on to the wind. I send you all my best positive hugs, and I'm sure your olympic start will be worth a gold medal! Paule from France
August 14, 2012 at 6:22 AM
Connie Poole said…
Dear Robert, your samplers are so beautiful; I feel privileged to have seen them in person at the Attic! I enjoyed meeting and talking with you. I am sorry to hear of your health concerns andI will add you to my prayers list every night! Take care of yourself and keep stitching!

Best wishes,

Connie
August 25, 2012 at 10:47 PM
ParisMaddy said…
Love your sampler but more importantly how are you? I hope your health/test results were positive.

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September 3, 2012 at 7:19 PM
wranglerkate said…
Hope all is well Robert. Best wishes.
September 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM
debbie said…
Hi Robert, I came across your blog by viewing another blog. Anyway, I just wanted to say that your cross stitching is very nice and I hope your health issues are improving every day. I have health issues too, and stitching is my therapy that keeps me sane. debbie ps i am from north texas too.
September 28, 2012 at 9:49 PM
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