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Sunday, January 16, 2011

15 years in the making....

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...

I have now completed my second piece that is part of my "up for a challenge" in 2011....


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
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57 comments:

  1. Teresa S.January 16, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Congratulations, Faye! Finishing is still sweet 15 years later!

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  2. LesleyanneJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Congratulations on your finish.

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  3. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)January 16, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Now THAT'S perseverance! Well done, Faye; your sampler is gorgeous!!!

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  4. ChristineJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Wow ~ Not only do you already have finishes for 2011 but they're beauties to boot! Congratulations!

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  5. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Just awesome. What a great one to get finished.
    CONGRATS!!!

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  6. TheresaJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    This is gorgeous!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

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  7. Tricia January 16, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Faye, I am so proud of you! That is a wonderful finish and what a great accomplishment!!! Yay for you!

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  8. BonnieJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    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.

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  9. Meadows08January 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Great job Faye! I love all the specialty stitches.

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  10. creative carrieJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    It is beautiful!

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  11. MargaretJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Wow, just wonderful! Congratulations! At this rate you'll be finished with the 15 in no time! This is beautiful!

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  12. BarbJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    The sampler is lovely and your special stitches look great!

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  13. Carol RJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    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?

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  14. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    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!

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  15. MaggeeJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Congratulations Faye! Lovely, lovely piece! I look forward to your next one! Hugs.

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  16. KarenJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    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...

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  17. RobinJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Congrats on a lovely finish. Your stitching is perfection! Can't wait to see what you work on next.

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  18. DeniseJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Ohh, saw this on the challenge blog. Yippee for you - another finish! Looks great! Congrats on learning on the new stitches! ;0)

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  19. LynnJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Congratulations, it's a beauty!!

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  20. JanJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    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!!

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  21. BrendaSJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful finish. Congratulations to you for 2 finishes already this year! YEAH:))))

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  22. MyraJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Wow! 15 years old and still a beauty. :o) Congratulations on another fabulous finish.

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  23. LoraineJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    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?

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  24. DebJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    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.

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  25. Charlene ♥ NCJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    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?

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  26. valerieJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Congratulations! It's a beautiful sampler. Good luck on the next 13.

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  27. CarolJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    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 :)

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  28. JanJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    OMG Faye that is beautiful! Congratulations on the finish. Can't wait to see your next WIP.

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  29. DeborahJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Wonderful finish! What's up next?

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  30. GiovannaJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Congratulations, it's a lovely sampler!

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  31. KellieJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Beautiful, Faye! Two finishes already this year. That's wonderful! Looking forward to seeing what you start next. :)

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  32. Susan in SCJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    This is truly a work of art! I love all the stitches that you used.

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  33. NicoleJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    It's beautiful Faye!! Congrats on the finish!!

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  34. KimmieJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    YAY!!!!! It's beautiful! Congrats!!!

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  35. Patty C.January 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Looks great Faye
    Way to go !!!!

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  36. Anna van SchurmanJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Two--wow! Looks like you could finish 24 WIPs this year...if you have that many. ;)

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  37. LeliaJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    beautiful sampler!

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  38. the striped roseJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    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.

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  39. TerriJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    This is a gorgeous finish! Aren't specialty stitches fun?!?

    Congrats!

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  40. Mary HJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    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

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  41. BekcaJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Congratulations on finishing this oldie! It looks fab, can't wait to see the next one :) Happy stitching to you.

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  42. ShelleenJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    You did a great job with the specialty stitches.

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  43. JenniferJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Woo-Hoo!!! It is a beautiful sampler. CONGRATS!

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  44. ValerieJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Many congrats on a beautiful finish! It is a gorgeous piece! Looking forward to your next project!

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  45. MichelleJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Congratulations!!! What a huge accomplishment! It's beautiful!!

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  46. NanJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    WOW!
    You never cease to amaze me. Your needle must be smoking. How do you find time to work? LOL!

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  47. SueJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    What a gorgoeus sampler, I agree, I dont' know why you kept pushing this to the back of your stitching basket. Nice job!!

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  48. Cindy's StitchingJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    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.

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  49. TraceyJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful work! And all those different stitches, you should be proud. What a treasure!

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  50. Carolyn NCJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Awesome, Faye - wonderful finish!

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  51. MaryJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    A stunning sampler and such pretty colors! Congratulations!

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  52. carolmJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    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

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  53. KarenJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    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!!

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  54. FionaJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    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

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  55. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    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.

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  56. BluJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Congrats! It looks amazing! Kudos to wrapping it up.

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  57. SiobhánJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on the finish!! You go girl! It looks great.

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