Right I suppose I'd better go and catch up on blog reading. I've been rather lax I'm afraid. I've been watching a programme here in the UK on BBC2 called Royal Upstairs Downstais about Queen Victorias visits to stately homes around the UK. I find it fascinating and with it being on at 6:30pm cuts in to my computer time. :)
Souvenir Sampler - The Drawn Thread.32ct Flax Belfast Linen.
NPI Silks.
Started 20/02/11.
WIP as of 25/03/11.
This sampler is gorgeous! You're making wonderful progress on it :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful progress! The Drawn Thread designs are some of the most interesting designs to stitch because of the variety of stitches. It's been awhile since I stitched one..think I'll dip into my DT stash and see what I find. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful Andrea. I love all the different stitches and your work is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteAfter stitching all these Drawn Thread
designs with their many specialty stitches
you must be quite proficient at stitching
them all. It's what makes these projects
so much fun to look at as you try to see
not only the "Big" picture (the overall
design) but also the many little details.
I also love how there are so many colors
used which is fun and avoids boredom with
large blocks of never ending ... whatever
color.
The designer sure did leave lots of empty
space for you to add your own detail to.
Does the chart come with suggestions and
guidance for this part or do you just wing
it on your own??
Ah British TV. If we got half the fascinating
serials, programs and historical stuff that
you are lucky enough to get I'd probably start
watching TV again. That program on Queen
Victoria's stately visits sounds really good.
No wonder you're hooked. Enjoy!
Are you getting Spring yet?? We're still
struggling with a Winter season that refuses
to relinquish it's hold and let Spring in.
My poor crocuses and budding Daffodils have
been smoushed by a heavy fall of snow and
may not recover. Sigh!
Have a great weekend! Cheers!
I'm really enjoying seeing your progress on this -it's beautiful! QV is a person I'd really like to have met!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Andrea! I can't wait to see how you personalize it!
ReplyDeleteThe sampler is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteIt's not hard to get behind in blog reading
Your stitching is just beautiful. Congratulations
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea,I just found your blog today and clicked on to follow you. You do absolutely beautiful work and I know I'll enjoy going back through your older posts.
ReplyDeleteI am a stitcher too, but just now learning to make a quilt, so I hope you'll come over and visit me sometime.
Tanya
Love this one! The only reason I haven't done it is that there is some weird thing in the upper right corner that I am not sure I like. Is it an F? It looks like a big fish or something. If I knew what it was maybe I could then purchase and stitch this pattern. LOL
ReplyDeletePeggy H.
www.neverenoughstash.blogspot.com
Andrea, your stitching and photo presentation are always gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteAndrea you pick the most stunning pieces. This is absolutely gorgeous. And beautifully stitched too.
ReplyDeleteIt's really very pretty Andrea! Your stitching is superb!
ReplyDeleteLooking Lovely!!! So pretty....
ReplyDeleteYour sampler is coming along beautifully Andrea.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I nearly wrote 'Sew' beautiful there - I wonder why?
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely piece, Andrea--your stitching is impeccable :)
ReplyDeleteThe sampler is coming along nicely.
ReplyDeleteVery beautifully!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful, I aspire to be able to stitch like you one day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful progress Andrea!! I love this sampler!!
ReplyDeleteIt's looking gorgeous, great progress
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!!! I love it :-).
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