Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Time flies...

I don't know where March and April went. I can't believe it is already May. I did start the month with a new finish. I always try to do the SAL with Ellen Chester's newsletter group. I almost always start one of them. Finish, not so much. I am proud to report I have actually started and finished one of the two chosen samplers. I did the Trenner Darning Sampler and enjoyed every stitch. I used Devonshire Cream and a beautiful rose colored AVAS silk. I love the way it turned out and am really thrilled with it.  I love the accomplishment of a finish no matter the size of it.

I am starting the other design, Rachel Hyde for the SAL as well. I got the pattern, fabric and threads and hope to start it over the weekend.
I am going to start back on Sally Munro as well. It has a lot of rice stitches (the entire border is done in rice stitch) and I find that a fun stitch to do as well.  I am enjoying the history lessons provided with this class. I will update with a photo on Sally next time but I am afraid there is not much to see.
Hope your day is full of stitching.
Marjo in Alaska

12 comments:

  1. Lovely finish Marjo! Love the red and all those great stitches. Can't wait to see yourRachel Hyde progress.

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  2. Your darning sampler is beautiful.

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  3. Beautiful combination of linen, silk and your stitches! Your darning sampler is really beautiful.

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  4. Hi Marjo! It is nice to find your blog, I have seen your posts on Sampler World fb. Love your darning sampler, it came out great! That is great you will be working on Rachel Hyde too. I am enjoying that one a lot. ~Krista www.juststitchingalong.blogspot.com

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  5. Beautiful finish!
    I am looking forward to seeing Rachel Hyde :)

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  6. What is it about samplers stitched in shades of red?!? It looks lovely ~ congrats. Looking forward to seeing your next project!

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  7. Very nice Marjo! It's always nice to start...and finish a design in one month. Good for you

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  8. A wonderful color for a pretty finish! :)

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  9. Beautiful finish! I love darning samplers!

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  10. Wow it really is gorgeous!!!!! Love the color of the line and thread. Can't wait to see your start on Rachel :-).

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  11. Beautiful finish and great stitching! Thanks for sharing!
    Cathy

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  12. Super! Just love it!
    greetings from Holland,
    with love,
    Ineke

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