I've almost got the third row of squares completed and I've begun the backstitching between the squares. I still need to add petite black beads to the "B" square (to mimic bees) and I need to get a Mill Hill bunny to attach to the "H" square (H is for hare.) I'm holding off on the "J" square. The juniper trees are stitched in a particular color of Sampler Thread that I don't have. I pulled the DMC substitute, but I don't know that I want to stitch such a relatively large, plain area in just DMC. I'm going to check my stash for another overdyed thread to substitute, or maybe try two different colors of DMC in the needle. In any case, it's stitching up nicely.
Now it's off to the sewing room for me. I've got the Burda dress to finish so I can get back to my Vintage Sewalong dress. And then there's the Burda Flutter Sleeve Top. So much to do, so little time...
5 comments:
Some weeks are that way, aren't they? Your sampler is really coming along and looks lovely! I love the green (I think that's the right color given the way monitors work!) stitching between your ABC blocks.
I hope you get a chance to get into the sewing room this weekend!
Hand needlework always gave me such pleasure and calmed my nerves. Your sampler is going to be devine!
Your sampler is turning out lovely. What will it be when it grows up? g
Oh I LOVE the E/Ewe!! This is mine, right? I mean, it only makes sense. You've got to be fresh out of a spot for a lovely alphabet sampler. Mmmm??
This sampler is just gorgeous. You made some nice progress on it.
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