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This is my first project for ages due to moving house and a holiday. My aim was to use things only from my stash so I found a piece of evenweave fabric (24 threads to the inch) and a collection of threads I'd been given and stitched this sampler based on historic cross stitch designs to celebrate my new house. Some of the colour has been washed out by the flash.
I managed to unpack my sewing machine today so I hope to be back on track soon!
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It is very lovely! A very nice work of art, excellent work! It is nice to be unpacked and ready to go.
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Thank you.
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basketkase
16 Jul 2014
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Wow, Sue and what a stunning piece to return with.....I hate moving...hope it went well for you and I imagine you have to set up your sewing room or was that the first one done.......
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Thank you. I'm afraid the sewing room has had to wait until almost last!
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samgeorgia
16 Jul 2014
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It is lovely! I received a sampler to match the king size bedspread from my mother-in-law & her mother for my wedding present. So glad you did this for your new house and you did a very nice job!
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Thank you.
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Beautifully done! Welcome back!
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Thank you.
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excellent job hugs
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Thank you.
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excellent job hugs
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Thank you again!
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Beautiful. Good Luck in your new home.
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Thank you.
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Beautiful! I love the old samplers. I'm glad you are moved and just about unpacked. You are ahead of us. We got delayed with my husband's surgery. Enjoy your new home.
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Thank you. Hope you are sorted soon!
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Gorgeous. I love the traditional motives you used. Such a delightful way to use some of your stash!
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Lovely, Great job .. Welcome to your new home.
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A wonderful addition to your new home! Glad that you are settling in nicely too. ~hugs~
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Thank you.
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vickiannette
16 Jul 2014
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fabulous, Sue. I am assuming that it's a machine embr. project? Or did you do this by hand?
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Thank you. All done by hand - my machine has been packed away for weeks!
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A beautiful job Sue and a nice touch for a new home/Lillian
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Thank you.
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A great project!
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Thank you.
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graceandham
17 Jul 2014
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I have done a few samplers with this look and I think yours is gorgeous! Now, even you will feel welcomed in each time you see this on the wall. I like your colors.
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The sampler you have created is delightful!
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Thank you.
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highlandermom
17 Jul 2014
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This is a gorgeous sampler. Welcome to your new home.
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Thank you.
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Lovely cross sticth and lovely to see you posting again. Hope the move went well and you enjoyed your holiday :)
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Thank you. We are almost unpacked!
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Love it - looks so old fashioned. You have done a great job Sue.. Welcome to your new home
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Thank you.
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justonlyme
17 Jul 2014
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I LOVE your sampler. What a great way to put your mark on the new house!!! I'll have to remember that, since I truly want to move and soon. Mine won't be nearly as pretty as yours since I don't digitize, but it will be an announcement that new people live here. Beautiful! I've always loved samplers; especially with the author's name, date, etc. how special!
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Thank you. This is done by hand, really easy and surprisingly quick!
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PatriciaVosloo
17 Jul 2014
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Sue, when I view your beautiful sampler, I am immediately referred back to my late Mother's ' Encyclopaedia of Needlework Illustrated' published in London by Weldons. ( Unfortunately the date is not available but it would have been before 1940). Or, to designs seen from time to time in years gone by, in the British 'Stitchcraft' magazines. I have inherited the encyclopaedia referred to here and I would like to quote a sentence from that book with reference to Cross Stitch': (remember we are looking now at HAND cross stitch - like in your own sampler Sue):
'Cross-stitch does not require any very great experience of embroidery on the part of the worker, as the beauty of the work depends chiefly on regularity, and a good choice of colours.'
Yours is indeed 'a good choice of colours' Sue.
Patricia
'Cross-stitch does not require any very great experience of embroidery on the part of the worker, as the beauty of the work depends chiefly on regularity, and a good choice of colours.'
Yours is indeed 'a good choice of colours' Sue.
Patricia
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That is very true, Patricia.
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asterixsew
17 Jul 2014
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Just realised I have not commented on this super piece of work Sue. What a great addition to the new home. I just wonder if you ever do sit and do nothing?
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Not for long - I nod off!
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snowbird42
17 Jul 2014
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sue this is beautiful i hope it hasupride of place in your new home...soozie
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It will!
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Beautiful Stitching from designs to colors and awesome you were able to use all from your current stash. Hope that now your machine has been unpacked you will be able to get back to your other projects. Great to have you back and settling into your new home.
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I did manage to switch my sewing machine on yesterday.At last,
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Reminds me of the images in a quilting book I own, only yours are hand stitched! Impressed and awed that you take the time to do this. Wonderful display.
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Thanks
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How very lovely! Beautiful colors, designs and textures. It will be a sign in your new home: a textile artist lives here.
Welcome back, we've missed you.
Welcome back, we've missed you.
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Thank you.
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What a lovely way to welcome you into your new home! It's very pretty. :-}
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Wow! Sue it's absolutely stunning. I love that you've put the name of your home on there too Great work and it looks really authentically antique! Well done, love Chris
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Congratulations on your new house...your sampler is beautiful...great idea to celebrate your new home. Thanks for sharing.
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lindalee757
22 Jul 2014
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Looks wonderful Sue and congratulations on your new home!
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it is stunning Sue. glad you have found your machine. and you have been away, one busy lady,
Hugs Pam.
Hugs Pam.
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beautiful are you going to frame it. How long did it take you to do this ?