When I began stitching this sampler 15 years ago, (gulp), I knew there were several specialty stitches I had to learn....
Just as the schoolgirls from the 18th Century used their samplers as their teaching pieces, I too, learned several new stitches on this journey....And, they are by no means perfect or mastered...
There was the rice stitch and the Algerian eye stitch....
The alternating wave stitch....
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a few satin stitches...
and a couple types of long arm stitches...
Honestly, I have no idea why I kept pushing this sampler to back of my basket...sitting there for so long unfinished was a shame... But since this is the year of completing our WIP's...
1738 Scottish Sampler
Threads of Gold
32 ct Belfast linen
DMC threads
design size: 16 x 9
So, what will I be pulling out of that WIP basket next??? And, oldie but goodie, I am sure....2 down 13 to go~~
Happy stitching,
Faye
57 comments:
Congratulations, Faye! Finishing is still sweet 15 years later!
Congratulations on your finish.
Now THAT'S perseverance! Well done, Faye; your sampler is gorgeous!!!
Wow ~ Not only do you already have finishes for 2011 but they're beauties to boot! Congratulations!
Just awesome. What a great one to get finished.
CONGRATS!!!
This is gorgeous!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Faye, I am so proud of you! That is a wonderful finish and what a great accomplishment!!! Yay for you!
Congratulations! A beautiful finish, Faye.
I have actually done some of those fancy stitches long ago but I am sure I don't remember how.
Great job Faye! I love all the specialty stitches.
It is beautiful!
Wow, just wonderful! Congratulations! At this rate you'll be finished with the 15 in no time! This is beautiful!
The sampler is lovely and your special stitches look great!
Congratulations Faye on a lovely finish! 12 years ago I started to stitch the Loara Standish sampler - I completed roughly 2/3rds of it and it has been an UFO since that time. I think it's about time she came out of the basket don't you?
Wow, am I impressed!! All those really cool speciality stitches that I have no idea how to do - congratulations!! I can't wait to see what you pull out next!
Congratulations Faye! Lovely, lovely piece! I look forward to your next one! Hugs.
You are moving right along! Another great finish...can't wait to see what other goodies come out of your basket!!!
Stay warm....happy stitching...
Congrats on a lovely finish. Your stitching is perfection! Can't wait to see what you work on next.
Ohh, saw this on the challenge blog. Yippee for you - another finish! Looks great! Congrats on learning on the new stitches! ;0)
Congratulations, it's a beauty!!
So beautiful! Wow, this has to feel so good, to have two of your wips finished already and only halfway into the month of January! Whoopie for you, Faye!!
Beautiful finish. Congratulations to you for 2 finishes already this year! YEAH:))))
Wow! 15 years old and still a beauty. :o) Congratulations on another fabulous finish.
Such a lovely sampler! I love it, and I'm so glad to see someone else has WIP's that are that old! Congrats on finishing it. It has a timeless beauty to it! do you know if the pattern still in print?
Wow Faye - that is such a fantastic sampler! I'm so glad that you pulled it out of the WIP pile. Congratulations on #2 - it's a beautiful piece.
So much progress in such a short time! I wouldn't have a clue what I had done back then or remember what to do next now! Great job! The 'stash diet' thought goes through my mind, but then right back out when something pretty shows up! Are you making up snow tomorrow?
Congratulations! It's a beautiful sampler. Good luck on the next 13.
The specialty stitches add so much to this beautiful piece, Faye--congratulations on bringing it out of hiding and finishing it off! Can't wait to see what you'll finish off next :)
OMG Faye that is beautiful! Congratulations on the finish. Can't wait to see your next WIP.
Wonderful finish! What's up next?
Congratulations, it's a lovely sampler!
Beautiful, Faye! Two finishes already this year. That's wonderful! Looking forward to seeing what you start next. :)
This is truly a work of art! I love all the stitches that you used.
It's beautiful Faye!! Congrats on the finish!!
YAY!!!!! It's beautiful! Congrats!!!
Looks great Faye
Way to go !!!!
Two--wow! Looks like you could finish 24 WIPs this year...if you have that many. ;)
beautiful sampler!
That is a beautiful sampler! Scottish samplers are my favorites! I am always daunted by new stitches, but I appreciate the beauty they add to a piece.
This is a gorgeous finish! Aren't specialty stitches fun?!?
Congrats!
Congratulations, Faye! You are on a roll--2 WIPs finished and it's only the middle of January. You need a few more snow days to keep up the pace!
Mary H
Congratulations on finishing this oldie! It looks fab, can't wait to see the next one :) Happy stitching to you.
You did a great job with the specialty stitches.
Woo-Hoo!!! It is a beautiful sampler. CONGRATS!
Many congrats on a beautiful finish! It is a gorgeous piece! Looking forward to your next project!
Congratulations!!! What a huge accomplishment! It's beautiful!!
WOW!
You never cease to amaze me. Your needle must be smoking. How do you find time to work? LOL!
What a gorgoeus sampler, I agree, I dont' know why you kept pushing this to the back of your stitching basket. Nice job!!
How pretty. I am sure it brings you great joy in seeing it finished. Wow all kinds of stitches you learned. Enjoy your piece Faye.
Beautiful work! And all those different stitches, you should be proud. What a treasure!
Awesome, Faye - wonderful finish!
A stunning sampler and such pretty colors! Congratulations!
YOU INSPIRE ME...I decided to dig out my UFO"S and WIP'S and finish some of them off...Some I have actually had to reorder the pattern and some are so old that I can only hope to find the pattern . I still want to complete all of them but we moved 5 years ago and some things have yet to be found... Sincerely Carol M
It is beautiful! i love the specialty stitches, i really like doing pieces with them in it. Look at you go girl! 2 finishes so far!! woohoo!!
Your finish looks great Faye. Well done on getting two finishes done in 2011, you really are up for a challenge. Look forward to seeing your other finishes this year. I thought I had commented already, must be floating in cyberspace somewhere.
Fiona
I think those finishes that take us the longest give us an extra sense of satisfaction. Congratulations on finish #2 - it's a beautiful one.
Congrats! It looks amazing! Kudos to wrapping it up.
Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on the finish!! You go girl! It looks great.
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