Hi everyone! I know it’s only
January but, given how limited my stitching time can be these days, I’m pleased
to report that I’ve stitched the first two squares in A Sampler Story by The
Sampler Company therefore keeping on track for my monthly stitch!!
I’m starting this
one on the far right and working left. I
stitch in hand and if I’m stitching a larger project I usually try to work
right to left so that I’m only ever holding the fabric in my hand and not a
stitched area. Two squares down (22 to
go!!!) and I’ve put this to one side until next month.
Next up, a long
overdue ‘thank you’ for a wonderful package that I received the first week of
January. I received these lovely goodies
from Carol and have already thanked her by email but also want to share on here.
The chocolates are
long gone, the chart is in my ‘to do’ basket and this little guy is in pride of
place on my mantelpiece.
As many of you know,
Carol’s over one stitching and her finishing are just wonderful. Thank you Carol, your package arrived on a
day when coming home to something that made me smile was just what I
needed. If anyone isn’t familiar with
Carol’s blog, click here, and go read her lovely blog.
The suggested fabric
is BOAF’s Meadowlark but the piece I have in my fabric stash isn’t large
enough. Instead I’ve gone with LL
Vintage Sand Dune which seemed the closest match and the suggested overdyeds.
And that’s about it
for this time round. Where do the weeks
go too, here it is Friday again and whatever your plans for the weekend – have
a good one!
Until next time…..
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29 comments:
What great new starts - the Sampler Story is so tempting :-) And what a wonderful package from Carol - love that ornament. Have a nice weekend.
I love your Sampler Story!! Love your LaDDa start too! Lovely gift from Carol -- she is so talented!
Lovely stitching Lois, the sampler story is gorgeous!
Beautiful presents from Carol, an accomplished stitcher and so are you!
Great starts Lois!! And wonderful presents from Carol!!
Lovely stitching Lois! Try to keep those pesky frogs away though! :) Such a pretty gift from Carol and a fun new chart to stitch too!
sampler story looks great....
you must have sent the frogs to my house because oh my....tonight has been full of frogs!
Great gift from Carol!
Your Sampler Story is going to be gorgeous and you are off to a great start. Lovely gifts from Carol, her stitching is truly amazing. Have a great weekend!
Wonderful starts, Lois! Awesome gift you received from Car.
Great starts! Carol is such an incredible finisher!
Great new starts, Lois! Love the colors on the La-d-da design, so pretty! Enjoy your weekend!
I love your new starts, Lois! Great job on staying on track with A Sampler Story. I love Carol's gifts to you!
Hi Lois, I can't wait to see how your "Sampler Story" adds a new chapter each month! What a great idea. And don't worry, those bothersome flowers will come along in their own sweet time. It looks like your stitching year is off to a very good start!
Gorgeous new starts!!!!! Woohoo on finishing your first two blocks on the sampler piece. And sweet gift too :-)!!!!!
Hello
Just found your blog.
Your stitching is beautiful!
What a gorgeous present from Carol too.
Happy weekend!
Those frogs have been busy lately....seems they paid me a visit this past week too! Lovely gifts from Carol ~ she is so sweet and her stitching/finishing is beautiful ~ enjoy!
Great projects you are working on!
Seriously? The chocolate is long gone??? hee!!! xoxox
You're making good progress on the Sampler Story, Lois. I also love the colours in By her Hand.
What lovely gifts from Carol. I am sure her stitching & finishing are just gorgeous too!
Have a good weekend!
Lois, Sampler Story is really coming along! I love your La D Da start, too. I'm hoping the frogs visiting you are from my house and I won't see them again!
'Flora's Fauna' looks wonderful. I haven't seen 'A Sampler Story', and must look it up.
Lovely gifts from Carol....sweet little rabbit pillow. Enjoy stitching 'By Her Hand'.....love the sentiment.
Blessings!
You're off to a great start on A Sampler Story, Lois. I'll bet that is a fun one to stitch! And thanks for the tip about stitching from right to left on a large piece of fabric. I stitch in hand, too, and I"m sure that will come in handy if I ever stitch a huge design again :)
So glad you enjoyed my (late!) Christmas gifts--I really enjoyed stitching the bunny for you and I hope you'll enjoy him on your Christmas tree for years to come.
Hope the frog is finished visiting your new La D Da WIP--lovely fabric you've chosen...
I do hope your year is off to a good start and that your parents are feeling better each day :)
Everything is so beautiful and what a great start to 2013.
Great starts! You have been one busy lady!
The sampler is looking lovely and
will be a treasure when completed.
Keep us posted on your progress.
What a special gift from Carol!
Your stitching looks great!
Lovely new starts Lois
Carol's gift is gorgeous
Beautiful starts Lois!! What a sweet little pillow from Carol!!Her finishes are always the sweetest kinds! The chocolate look good too!
Lovely new starts! What a great gift you received from Carol.
Oh, such great projects, two designers I love very much. The Sampler Story is still on my wish list but will be on my next buying list, lol.
Enjoy your wonderful goodies from Carol. Her stitching and finishing skills are really outstanding.
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