Sunday, January 30, 2011

Elizabeth Emma Bice Wade Sampler progress.....

There is not alot of progress to show on Eliz.Emma Bice Wade's Sampler...But she has sprouted leaves around the border...And there are now 4 flowers... Whew! This border is intense people!!! I love the overall look once done, but those creme flowers will be my biggest challenge...creme on creme...
on 40 ct no less!! Believe it or not, the leaves have 4 shades of green in each of them...

So, 4 flowers down, and 17 to go.... I would love to know this could be a finish in Feb/March...





 Here's a close up of those tonal flowers.... It will all be worth it!!
Here's hoping everyone has a good week...I have a very busy one lined up but hope to manage to finish a couple private exchange pieces and a special baby project that has been in the making for 5 months now.

More on that later............

Happy Stitching,  Faye

35 comments:

Jan said...

That is going to be amazing when done, Faye. So delicate...I know how time consuming it is though, to have so many color changes. You can do it, you stitch faster then the speed of light!

Enjoy your week! Jan

Natasha said...

Wow, this is so pretty so far. I can't wait to see more progress on this piece. You are doing a wonderful job!!

Jackie's Stitches said...

Beautiful so far. I always have trouble stitching when the fabric and fiber are the same or a very similar color.

I'm hoping that you are not having to have school on Saturday any longer to make up for snow days.

Deb said...

That is such a beautiful sampler Faye. I'm going to have to look for it. I know the flowers are a PITA to do, but it's going to be so lovely when it's finished. Very delicate looking.

Margaret said...

Wow, this is a beautiful sampler! It's going to be so worth all the effort! Beautiful!

Peggy Lee said...

Oh my... the flowers are beautiful! Borders can sure be a bear. Hang in there! Love to see your progress.

Nan ~ Threadwork Primitives said...

Looks great. Good luck with all those flowers. It will be worth it in the end.

Maggee said...

This is such a beautiful sampler Faye! The leaves may have multiple colors but they work!! Just gorgeous! Congrats on your progress! Hugs.

Carla said...

It's beautiful! But, 40 ct? Wow!!!! No way could I do it.

Karen said...

Looking good Faye! Hope you have a good stitchy week...

Karen

valerie said...

Looks great Faye! The flowers really add something so hang in there! You'll be done in no time...

Nan said...

That is great progress Faye! It will definitely be worth it!
Persevere my friend!

Unknown said...

40 over 1 - I would have to use a microscope to see that!! It is coming along beautifully - good luck with all those flowers and leaves!

Sue said...

Cream on cream? 40 count? You have my blessing, lol.

CalamityJr said...

Oh, that's going to be lovely, and if the weather predictions are right, you may have extra stitching time this week! (along with the rest of us, haha)

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

That is going be one beautiful Sampler !!! Got my fingers crossed on a Feb finish !!!

Lesleyanne said...

Your sampler is looking great. Looking forward to seeing your other projects too.

Christine said...

You worked a lot this week end ! the sampler is going to be beautiful when finished !

Giovanna said...

This is so pretty - great going!

Siobhán said...

It's so pretty, Faye! I hate working on borders but the result is worth it in the end. I keep reminding myself that slow and steady wins the race... or finishes the sampler! ;) Have a good week!

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Very pretty, and of course it will be well worth it in the end. One flower at a time, and it will be complete... Take care during this busy week, just a few minutes of stitching will calm the day and meet the finish goal!

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

It WILL be beautiful, Faye. It's already beautiful! On 40 count no less, YGG!

Sherry said...

Look at that detail! This will be beautiful when finished.

Joy said...

It looks lovely Faye! I adore the look of 40ct fabby...just a smooth beautiful finish. I have faith you will finish it in February...keeping my needles crossed for ya!

Michelle said...

Oh how beautiful!! Those flowers are going to be gorgeous. And what a stunning border too - well worth it!

Fiona said...

This looks so pretty, I love the colours on the flowers. I love watching your progress on all your beautiful projects.

Lynn said...

Kudos to you. I know I couldn't do those flowers on 40 ct! My eyes just wouldn't take it. It will be sooo worth it when you are done. It's such a beautiful piece!

Carol said...

4 shades of green in the leaves on 40 ct. fabric?!! Girl you are my hero! I've never come close to stitching on 40 ct.

This is just lovely, Faye; can't wait to follow along on your progress!

Daffycat said...

Oooo, this is gorgeous, Faye!

Sally said...

That is beautiful Faye:)

Catherine said...

Wow! This is beautiful!

Nicole said...

This is a gorgeous sampler Faye!! I love it and can't wait to see more! :)

Mary said...

Beautiful sampler! And so dainty. Yes, it will be worth it at the end.

Littlebit said...

What a beautiful sampler you are going to have, Faye! I don't mind a killer border, but I cringe at alphabets, any more.

Carolyn NC said...

Beautiful project here - love those flowers!