Greetings friends and fellow stitchers~~ I wanted to share with you my latest finish....
In all her glory, I present, Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842
by The Scarlett House.........an amazing sampler......
Sarah Eliz. Brooke 1842
The Scarlett House
40 count Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside
Belle Soie Silk threads as specified
Started Oct 2011
Finished Jan 2012
Think about it....a little girl that was only 11 years old stitched this originally....
way back in 1842.....
I find that amazing.....
This was my favorite tree....so different and unusual....
A big thank you goes out to Tanya Brockmeyer for taking this sampler and reproducing it so we could all enjoy it! It will forever remain one of my favorites~~~~
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Now, I need to tell on myself just a little bit.....This past weekend, some of us stitchers in the Carolinas met up for some retail therapy in Statesville NC...Lynn, who many of you met at PALS, invited us to her house for a weekend of fun and fellowship....She has the most fantastic home and is a most gracious hostess...(And she's a brave o le soul taking on this undertacking.....!)
Thanks so so much Lynn for having all of us....
.There was a totally awesome Quilt and Fibers Show in town also........Wools, quilting fabrics galore and many goodies were surveyed and purchased....more about those purchases as time unfolds......
We also did a mini shop hop...First we were off to Stitch n Frame in Rock Hill SC....This is one of the cutest brick and mortar cross stitch shops I have ever visited....So, if you are in the Charlotte NC area, Stitch n Frame is just south a few country miles.....Well worth the trip! Thanks ladies for welcoming us all in...And, thanks Charlene for meeting us there and "enabling" us all~~~
Love your LNS!!!
Next, we found our way on up to Salisbury NC where we visited Spring Robin....
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Not only does Robin have ALL the goodies to buy, she has decorated her cute shop with warmth, coziness and it oozes that inviting ambiance that screams "Shop, shop and BUY"!!
Not only did I bust my budget at Spring Robin, but I walked out with a mental list a mile long of "wants".....I WILL be back~ Thanks Robin for helping all of us nuts and laughing along with us~
(Thanks to the 17 of you who have ordered project pouches....I aim to work on and finish up orders this weekend and next week.... Thank you so very much to supporting me!)
Until next time, here's hoping all of you are stitching yourselves away...
Enjoying each and every project....
Many blessings....
Faye
74 comments:
Simply stunning finish!! Whoo~hoo! Do you have a frame in mind? Your weekend sounds like a ton of fun!
Congratulations on finishing Sarah! She looks so beautiful! I'm glad you had a fun weekend too. Shopping is always fun if it's the right kind. :D And this sounds like the very right kind!
Congrats on the finish! It is truly a lovely sampler.
Congrats on your beautiful finish. Your weekend with stitching friends sounds wonderful.
sounds like a wonderful trip!!
Beautiful finish!! pretty amazing that an 11 year old did that :) Sounds like you ladies had a wonderful time! I love getting together with fellow stitchers its always sucha great time
Thank for showing us your lovely finish.
A really beautiful finish! Can't wait to see it framed. Sounds like a wonderful weekend.
A wonderful finish. Doesn't make you wonder how girls so young could produce these wonderful samplers. I did one years ago and the girl was 11 and I was amazed at her work. Don't think that I could do that at 11.
Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. There's nothing better than friends, stitching and retail therapy!
What a beautiful finish!
Sounds like you had a very exciting weekend! What could be better than shopping for stash!
An absolutely phenomenal piece, Faye! Congratulations on a beautiful job!!! I'm in awe.
Linda
A beautiful, beautiful finish. Pure bliss = friends and visiting stitching shops, lol. Sounds like lots of fun!!
It's just gorgeous!
Beautiful finish! Love it!
What a fun time that must have been! I think I might have to stitch Miss Brooke's sampler...I love that quote--am stitching one with that saying right now. :)
Holy cow, what a speedy girl you are! She's gorgeous. I may have to have her!
Sounds like you had quite the weekend. Good job!
Lovely sampler & i am so glad you enjoyed your trip!
What a beautiful, beautiful job on your sampler, Faye! It is a real beauty. I know you will find a perfect place for it to show it off! I really appreciate the kind words about my shop. I had SO much fun with all of you. I feel guilty some days for having so much fun at "work"! Blessings.
Robin
Awesome finish...it's beautiful! Sounds like a fun outing!
Hi Faye,
Can I get some info on the project pouches? I didn't know your were selling them. BTW...your S.E.B. sampler is just stunning. Quite an undertaking. Amazing.
~Nan
nanlewis@comcast.net
Beautiful finish Faye!
It sounds like you had a perfect weekend. I think I need to take a trip to Salisbury.
Sounds like a budget-busting good time with the best...stitching friends.
Bobbi
Your Sarah looks gorgeous! I love the colors in this piece.
Sounds like a fun weekend. I'm definitely going to have to check out that Salisbury shop... maybe after I get married.
What an amazingly beautiful piece!! I find it hard to believe that an 11 year old could stitch that. If for no other reason the time requirements - amazing!!
Glad you had such a great weekend! It appears to have all the ingredients to be fabulous!
Congratulations on your finish! SEB is beautiful! It also sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. Can't wait to see your new stash.
Very beautiful! I'm glad you had a fun weekend stitching and shopping with friends.
Congratulations on finishing the beautiful Sarah. She is a stunning sampler isn't she. I think half of the charm for me with samplers is thinking about how old these girls actually were. They were quite amazing.
Gorgeous finish! This came out stunning. Glad you had a great time with friends. I wish their were more great stores down here in South Florida.
Jen
Beautiful sampler you've done, Faye.
I just started stitching the Polly Daggett Sampler. What a weekend you
ladies had.
I'm a new follower.
Hugs,
Susan
Stunning finish...congratulations!
Sounds like you had a terrific weekend.
Faye, how lovely. It is a fantastic sampler. Glad you had a great weekend with your stitching buddies.
Woohoo, Faye! I am so thrilled that you have enjoyed stitching Sarah. I love that I got to see it in progress in MB. It's truly gratifying to reproduce a sampler like Sarah's when she brings such joy to us through our needles, so thank YOU!!
Now, I am truly jealous that y'all got together and I wasn't there to laugh and shop (two of my favorite things). I can only imagine the fun you had :)
An awesome finish Faye - and it sounds as though you had a wonderful trip with some much needed retail therapy!
Congrats on your finish - it is gorgeous. Sounds like you had a great weekend.
Sarah is beautiful and I look forward to seeing her framed and your new stash. How nice to be able to get together with your stitching friends for the weekend.
Beautiful finish - huge congratulations to you!
The stitch is so wonderful thet I have no words!
Beautiful finish! It's gorgeous. It sounds like such a fun weekend--I'm glad that you had such fun!
woooo hoooo well done ... it looks fab and I agree with you its an amazing piece for so young a person to have originally stitched ...
glad you had a fun time shopping and love the I blew the budget .... mmm me thinks that is normal for a stitcher don't you think heheheh ... love mouse xxxxx
oh oh oh quelle merveille ! je l'ai commandé !!! cette broderie est splendide ! bravo ma douce amie avec de gros gros bisous de France
Congratulations on the stunning finish.
I would love to see pics of all the things you purchased during your fun weekend.
Best wishes.
Your sampler is very pretty! It always amazes me that young girls stitched these masterpieces originally.
Absolutely charming stitching! So beautiful!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Sarah is so beautiful - great job! So glad the rest of your weekend was as much fun as the beginning. And once again, I'm so happy I got to spend a few minutes with y'all. Great fun!
Your finish is totally stunning Faye! And your weekend sounded like a little slice of heaven :)
Fantastic Finish and your weekend with the Pals sounds awesome.
Sarah Eliz is beautiful Faye - congrats on a wonderful finish. You seemed to stitch that one pretty fast.
Your outing with friends sounds great - nothing like stash shopping in new places! :)
Sarah Elizabeth looks beautiful! Your weekend sounds like pure heaven:)) So glad you all had a great time and bought lots of goodies!
Congrats on your finish! It' looks awesome. Isn't it great to road trip with your peeps?! Nothing like good company and stash enhancement. Sounds like fun!
Awesome finish! It is hard to imagine that an 11 year old designed and stitched this! Amazing isn't it.
Have a wonderful weekend! Sounds fabulous.
It is really fabulous.:)
Beautiful finish! Sounds like you had a fun weekend!
Congratulations on your finish. Sarah is stunning! Sounds like you had a fun weekend. Getting together with stitchers is fun but dangerous. All that stash enhancement! lol Sounds wonderful!
Sarah Elizabeth is gorgeous, Faye! Congratulations on your finish! Your stitching weekend sounded grand!
Robin in Virginia
rlbrowninva @ gmail.com
What a wonderful finish! Congratulations. Don't you just love seeing what little girls used to produce? I'm always amazed.
Wow! That is one gorgeous finish, Faye!! Beautiful work :)
Congrats on the finish Faye!!! It turned out gorgeous!! :)
P.S. Next time you meet up at the Stitch N Frame, I'll drive up and meet you all!!
Gorgeous finish!!!! Love it :-)! Sounds like a fun, fun weekend too.
Your finishes are so beautiful! Could you tell me the name of the last design with the fringe and button in centre. What materials did you use?! Thanks!
Your finishes are so beautiful! Could you tell me the name of the last design with the fringe and button in centre. What materials did you use?! Thanks!
Oh my its stunning well done. Is is too late to sign up for one of your project wallets - I am in the UK though xx
Glad you had a wonderful time with your stitching buddies and had some good shopping time. I had my stamp ladies over the weekend for some stamping (homemade cards, papercrafts, etc) and then did a little battle with strep throat(gift from the sweet little preschoolers). Think I need a little stitchy retail therapy now. Never been to the place in Salisbury--may have to check that out sometime.
Beautiful finish on your sampler!
Congratulations!! your fantastic job is finished and it looks amazing ^^
Hugs!
Love your finish...congrats! I had my first piece framed at Stitch 'n Frame shop while in college YEARS ago. It was a cute little shop back then. Nothing better than a girls shopping weekend!
Oh my!!! This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
:)
Raggedystitches,
Louise
She is gorgeous Faye! Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. I will miss you tomorrow!
Congratulations on a stunning finish Faye.
Sounds like you had a great weekend:)
Great finish! Great weekend too.
glad you had a fun time with your friends! My stitching friends are the best - literally! They are the food my soul craves!
Love your finish- stunning!
What an amazing finish Faye! Sarah is soooo beautiful!
Your retail therapy weekend sounds like it was a lot of fun. Getting together with other stitchers is always a great way to pass a weekend!
Hi Faye,
Merci ! for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Glad to get to know you, I'll be back, a lot to see here :-)
Valie
SEB is just beautiful - great job! Sounds like a fun weekend, too. I've heard that Spring Robin was worth checking out - glad to hear more good things. We need more good LNS' around, don't we?! And Stitch and Frame is always awesome!
Can't help but think of you when I stitch on the HD emblem I had out at Pals. My goal was to finish it at Christmas...haha...you knew that wouldn't happen! And yep, I'm still stitching on it... :)
Catching up on blogging Faye !! Sarah 1842 is so Beautiful!! Glad you also had a great time with stitching friends.
Gorgeous finish, Faye! I love the colors in this pretty sampler. Can't wait to see it framed!
Sounds like you had a great time!
stunning piece, love it
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