Sunday, January 1, 2012

Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842

Greetings friends and happiest of New Year to you all.....

We are still here at the coast of South Carolina for a brief stay before work resumes on Tuesday, but I did want to share what I have been working on the past several days...


I have been laying some bricks.....and planting a little grass with Sarah.....

Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842
The Scarlett House
40 ct Lakeside Vintage Meadow Rue
Belle Soie silks as recommended





Here is how things stood with her at the end of October when I sat her down to work on Christmas stitches.....



Like many of you, I am formulating my 2012 list of wants and to-do's...I have penciled mine down and hope to finalize things in the next couple days....It's an aggressive  list....And, fortunately I already have alot of the supplies on hand.....So, we will see!!!

I hope everyone has a great week as we all try to ease back into our normal routines...

Take care......((hugs)) from me to you~~~

Faye






44 comments:

Laura said...

Happy New Year Faye! You've got quite a bit done on Sarah! Enjoy your down time. I've got one more day to enjoy being off and then it's back to school!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Its a gorgeous, beautiful project Faye! Stunning start :)
Enjoy the Sun!

Carol E. in AZ said...

Happy New Year and happy new stitches!

pam said...

Got to stop reading your blog. It makes me want to buy what you are stitching! Great progress and lovely piece.

Hillcresthome Prims said...

Faye, First off I want to wish you and your family A Happy Healthy and Peaceful New year!

This is a beautiful project. I can't wait to see it done.
Thank you for being an amazing person and friend.
Hugs from my family and me with love,
Tricia XO

Jackie's Stitches said...

Happy New Year Faye! I'm looking forward to 2012!

You've made wonderful progress on SEB! I need some of your flying needle magic. :)

MoonBeam said...

Wow, Sarah is off to a beautiful start. I can't wait to see more. Happy stitching in 2012.

Bobbi

Margaret said...

Happy New Year! I love your Sarah -- you've really been working on her! I so need to get back to mine. Poor thing is feeling neglected. lol!

Nancy said...

Beautiful sampler you are working on! Isn't it fun to make stitching plans for the new year? I have a mental list, but will put it in writing sometime this week. Happy New Year!

Glenna said...

Happy New Year! Yup, Christmas stitching derailed me too, although it was worth it. Your Sarah Liz is beautious! I've started her too, and now I'm off to get her out.

Catherine said...

Great progress Faye!! What a stunning piece!

Valerie said...

Wonderful progress, Faye! Happy New Year!

marly said...

You've made good progress! She's a beauty isn't she? No sense my making a list for 2012 since I have a habit of losing lists. Best wishes for the new year.

Marion said...

Beautiful stitching! I am tempted to do this one as well, as my youngest is Sara Elizabeth.....
We will see.
I am just able to comment on Blogs again after months of not letting me...maybe the fact that I updated my Blog today had something to do with that!!!
Happy New Year to you!!!

Marion

Littlebit said...

Happy New Year, Faye! I love Sarah and look forward to seeing your progress.

Unknown said...

You better not let any contracters see how fast you lay bricks, they will steal you away from your stitching. Great work as usual!

Annie Bee said...

It is just gorgeous. Such a beautiful project to be stitching on.

Nan said...

You are an amazing brick layer ;-). Happy New Year my friend!

Jan said...

It tis really looking oh so gorgeous, dear Faye! I just love Sarah Elizabeth Brooke...even her name has appeal!!

Happiest of New Year's, dear friend!

Deborah said...

Sarah is beautiful!

Ellen said...

Happy New Year to you and your family!

Sarah is progressing well, I love it!

Enjoy before the school starts!

Hugs,

Nina said...

Faye, wish you and your family a happy new year, lot of stash, embroidery work, happiness!

Michelle said...

Happy New Year Faye - love your new start x

Hazel said...

Gorgeous Faye. Can't wait to see your stitching plans for this year. X

Mouse said...

Happy New year to you and wow fantastic progress ... can't wait to see your list as I am sure there will be some drool worthy bits in there heheheh :) love mouse xxxxx

Gabi said...

Happy New Year Faye. And what a fantastic progress on your lovely Sarah.

Lesleyanne said...

Happy New Year. Great progress on Sarah.

Katrina said...

Love Elizabeth, she's in my basket too and every time I see someone's WIP I want to get her back out.

Jodie said...

Elizabeth looks amazing- beautiful stitching, Faye!!

moosecraft said...

Sarah is looking fabulous! The threads make the brick look like real brick! Happy New Year to you!

Anna van Schurman said...

Great progress on Sarah. I'm looking forward to your "aggressive" list! :)

Siobhán said...

Wonderful progress, Faye! Sarah Lizzie is such a beautiful sampler.

Happy new year!

Denise said...

Happy New Year Faye. You are building the house quickly! Enjoy your last few days at the beach!

Beehive Needleworks said...

A perfect way to begin the new year...laying the foundation for the days to come (in print & with stitches.)
I shall very much look forward to your lovelies.

Peaceful stitching...

Kimmie said...

Love your project "starts"!!!!

Happy 2012!

The Scarlett House said...

Sarah Lizzie's Mom is very proud that you are stitching her! I hope you saw my post about the chart error on the bird :(
Happy, happy New Year to you my friend!
Hope to meet up with you at a SC beach again in 2012.

Charlene ♥ NC said...

The new home shall surely be finished by spring - who am I kidding? Next weekend is more like it! Love watching your list come to reality. Enjoy the rest of the time away! Happy 2012 to you and yours!

Dona said...

Happy New Year, Faye! Your Sarah looks beautiful! She was one of NYD starts.

I look forward to seeing your 2012 list of things to stitch!

Poussy Stiches my love said...

oh very lovely my friend !
bisous bisous de France

pj said...

Happy New Year Faye! Love Sarah....be sure to check Scarlett House for a correction to the chart! Looking forward to more of your creative finishes in 2012. pj

Melissa said...

SEB is looking gorgeous!

Emese said...

Wish you a very Happy New Year Faye and looking forward to see many of your beauties this year as well!

BrendaS said...

Very nice progress Faye! Happy New Year to you. Can't wait to see what your projects are for 2012:)

Mindi said...

Great progress on Sarah, that house is almost done!