Friday, May 17, 2013

Elizabeth J M Mears

Late last night I put the final stitches into another WIP.  Here is Elizabeth J M Mears.

 
Above you can see my scissors on the right hand side to show approximate size of the house.   It seemed to take forever to fill in, but it was well worth it.  I am moved in and have been working on sprucing up the garden for last few nights:).  The fence was another eternal process.  I brings me back to when we painted our own fence in our yard.  Never ending!!  But while watching How Green Was My Valley with the beautiful Maureen O'Hara, I put the final stitches into the fence.
I changed one of the birds on the bottom row to a blackbird, I think it is always fun to have one in my piece.  And, I like making my pieces similar but different from the rest. 


 
 Stitched on 40ct Vintage Pecan Lakeside linen with a silk conversion including Gloriana, Belle Soie, Dinky Dyes and Silk N Colors, I am quite pleased with the end result.  This is my first sampler to include the "Queen stitch" and I am thrilled with my double row of them.
My second design from Queenstown Samplers is under my belt (LOVE these samplers)-- there are several more I would love to stitch but I think those patterns are buried in the basement :)  Looks like there might be some stash diving one of these days.  Until then, there are about 3 piles sitting around my 'chair' staring me in the face nightly.  I think those girls might need some sought after attention first!
Hope all is well with everyone.  Happy Stitching!!

16 comments:

  1. Wow! That is beautiful - really stunning. I can imagine that the house and fence seemed never ending, but the result was certainly worth it. Wonderful!

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  2. Stunning. Absolutely beautiful. You must be thrilled with your finish.

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  3. Just love this sampler! It is in my stash and WILL be stitched! I've also finished 2 others 'Mary Pets' and 'Sarah Haines'. Which others have you stitched? MJ

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    1. The first Queenstown Sampler I stitched was the beautiful Rosina Payne :) One of my all time favorites! I love Mary & Sarah also-- those are definite must stitch samplers some day.

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  4. Beautiful finish!!! Elizabeth Mears is masterpiece!

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  5. Just gorgeous, I love your colors!!!!! Congrats on the finish.

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  6. That is an amazing finish!! So beautiful. The house and fence are daunting.

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  7. Wow !!!! This is amazing.
    Congrats on your wonderful finish.
    Greetings from Germany, Grit

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  8. Wow!!! Congratulation.
    It's an amazing finish.

    Greetings, Manuela from Germany.

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  9. That house is almost castle sized. Really beautiful - job well done! I usually add my own little touch - sometimes planned, sometimes not. LoL

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  10. She is so beautiful!!! Congratulations on the finish! I need to stitch both your Queenstown finishes someday.

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  11. OK, that sampler is BEAUTIFUL, but then you mentioned MAUREEN O'HARA and I got all distracted. She's a dream.

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  12. Stunning finish!! Big happy dance for you! I absolutely adore this sampler. That house is a house I could easily see myself live in :D Love the up close snapshots of each part!!

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  13. Stunning! Congratulations on a fantastic finish :D

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  14. Congratulations! I am always in awe of you BAP stitchers. It's all I can do to hold my attention for medium sized pieces. LOL. Beautiful job.

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