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Late So Soon - May Finishes!

I cannot believe it has been nearly 3 months since I last posted on my blog. I have just been a little bit MIA from the blogosphere. I found the following on a blog I follow and thought it was appropriate.

How did it get so late so soon?
It's night before it's afternoon.
December is here before it's  June.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon? - Dr. Seuss

I have been spending most of my free time doing other things besides stitching.  The weather here in Texas has been hot but I have really been enjoying it by spending a lot of time outside with family and friends.

Since my last post in April, I have started and finished a couple of things. I will break the post up into two or more posts for May, June and July.

So here it goes for May.

After working on large projects I decided I needed a little bit of a change.  So I went through the stash and found a couple of small samplers that I could work on. The first one is J. M. Gardner by With They Needle.


J.M. Gardner 1888 by With They Needle and Thread
Worked on 35-ct R&R using the recommended Weeks Dye Works threads 
Started on 2 may 2013 and completed on 11 May 2013

The Tudor Rose Sampler guild hosted Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers for a workshop on Saturday, May 4.  Paulette designed a beautiful sampler for our guild called Crowned Bird Sampler and two smalls.  Here is a picture of the two smalls that I stitched (and finished!)..


A Sewing Tray and Berry by Plum Street Samplers
Designed for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild
Started on 4 May 2013 and Finished on 6 May 2013

Here is a link to the sampler.  I have started mine but have not gotten very far so not much to see. I will post a picture of my start as soon as I get a little bit further along.

I started and completed Mary Roe 1808 by The Scarlett House. This sampler moved to the top of my to-do pile after seeing the Nicole’s finish.


Mary Roe 1808 by The Scartlett House
Stitched on 40-ct Lakeside Meadow Rue with recommended Belle Soie
Started on 11 May 2013 and finished on 28 May 2013

On the healthcare front - I completed my last chemotherapy session on 26 April for the colon cancer. At this time I am cancer free and will just need to go the oncologist for follow-up every three months for the first couple of years and then moving up to about once a year in five years.  I am very blessed to have so many friends and family that gave me great comfort and support.  I also must thank all of you for all your kind words of encouragement, support, thoughts and praters.  I am truly blessed. It goes without saying that I am so glad to have this trial behind me and look forward to what else life has in store....

I will post again soon with the accomplishments of June and July.

Keep on Stitchin' - Robert...



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Mary said…
Beautiful finishes...so VERY glad to get health report I was a bit worried it has been 3 months. Glad you have been enjoying yourself with friends and family. Dr Seuss may be written for children but we can all learn a lesson or two from him. Stay cool.
July 8, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Melissa said…
Robert,

Firstly, congratulations on a great health report card! That must be a big relief!

Love your stitching, as usual! Thanks for the reminder of the greatness of Dr Seuss!

Take care!
July 8, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Barb said…
Wonderful news on the health front! Your samplers are just beautiful. I absolutely love the little poem by Dr. Seuss. He is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing.
July 8, 2013 at 12:45 PM
marly said…
Congratulations on beating the beast. Best wishes for new chapters and adventures! LOVE Paulette's little design and the other two samplers. Thank you for the poem - the older I get, the truer it is.
July 8, 2013 at 1:22 PM
BrendaS said…
Beautiful finishes!

Glad you are feeling better
July 8, 2013 at 1:26 PM
capecodgirl565 said…
That is sure wonderful news on the health front. Prayers that all continues to go well, I am sure you are thrilled to have that behind you. Beautiful work as always.
July 8, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Ginger said…
Yippee! It is nice to have an update to your blog and to hear that the chemo rounds are over. I am looking forward to reading your updates as you have time to do them.

Take care and remember to have fun!
July 8, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Julie M said…
That's a lot of accomplishments for May! All are beautiful!

Glad you are done with Chemo. Hope you are feeling good now.
July 8, 2013 at 5:37 PM
Margaret said…
Robert, first off, I'm so happy to hear you are cancer free. That is so great. I love your two finishes. Gorgeous, both of them! Love the Paulette pieces. I so wish I had a good sampler guild around me. It's so unfair. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
July 8, 2013 at 6:13 PM
Deborah said…
Wonderful news about being cancer free. All of your finishes are beautiful.
July 8, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Christine said…
Glad to hear the good news from the doctors.
Your stitching is beautiful, I'm not sure I'd call those small samplers!
July 9, 2013 at 4:11 AM
Marie, fée brodeuse said…
it is a pleasure to read you again and to see your new samplers :)
July 9, 2013 at 4:15 AM
Chris said…
So glad to see an update!
Congratulations on finishing chemo and being cancer free. Yea! The best news.
What wonderful stitching. You are so lucky to have a class with Paulette. I love what she designed for you.
I love Mary Roe too. Her colors are so cheerful!
Happy July!
July 9, 2013 at 6:34 AM
Patti-Rocky Mtn Stitcher said…
What a wonderful finish and I had the privilage os stitching with Paula in June. I finished a couple of her things.
July 9, 2013 at 12:01 PM
woolwoman said…
wonderful news about your great report and being cancer free - YEAH! Your finishes are lovely - Mary Roe is so neat - Best wishes on continued good health and enjoyment of all the summer has to offer. Melody
July 9, 2013 at 3:42 PM
Katrina said…
Robert, what a blessing that you are cancer free!!!! That's great news. Love all your finishes too. Isn't Paulette the sweetest :-).
July 9, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Bertie said…
Congratulations on your treatment finish, good to hear you are well:)
Your stitching finishes are fabulous, I looked at the class on Paulette's blog, look forward to seeing your sampler.
Have a great summer:))
July 9, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Catherine said…
So happy to read your health news!! Your projects are beautiful! Looking forward to seeing your next report!
July 9, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Mollymaja said…
So so great you are well again, and beating the big C for good.
Love your finished projects, Paulette
does beautiful designs. Looking forward to hear more about your guild sampler later on.
And the Mary Roe is marvellous, I love the colours.
Thank You for sharing!
Take care and many warm greetings to you and your family,
Anette & Skruttan the cat
July 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM
Giovanna said…
This are all wonderful finishes - congrats. And I'm so glad to read that you're cancer-free - what a great achievement!
July 12, 2013 at 8:44 AM
Susan said…
Wonderful news on your health report! Beautiful stitching.
July 13, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Shirley Hill said…
Thankful and happy of your good news. I understand fully about the weather living just a bit farther up the road from you in Bowie. The heat does take it out of one. Your finishes are once again lovely to look upon.
July 28, 2013 at 10:54 PM
janitam said…
Beautiful, i also have a sampler on Nicols. the spot motif embroidery 1640. I love all your work.
August 16, 2013 at 6:19 AM
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