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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Nabby's Garden Sampler

I have managed to finish my first of 15 in the 2011 "Up for a Challenge"....  Happy Dance!!

After a long absence and much lingering in my WIP basket, I present to you
Nabby's Garden Sampler by The City Stitcher.....


Done with DMC floss on a tweedy light grey 28 ct linen

This was the oldest of the 15 challenge pieces and was about half completed when I picked it up Jan 1. I love the softer colors... I did have to stop and retrain my eye for a good satin stitch in the border above the alphabet.....


Well, I need to get in the kitchen and rustle up some dinner for my hubby who is not feeling all that good...He'll be better now that he is on an antibiotic...

As for me, these first 2 days back at school has been a big reality adjustment!~~ I got spoiled with the 2 weeks off at Christmas.... Boy, I could SO be retired and be happy!!!  But, my family likes to eat, so...you know the drill..........

Have a great rest of the week.....Later tonight I plan on getting busy on my next 2011 challenge piece!!

Faye


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46 comments:

  1. Patty C.January 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Wonderful start !!!!! Congratulations
    Happy 2011

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  2. RowynJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    It's beautiful! I love the soft colours in this piece.

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  3. JenniferJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    This is so beautiful !! Love the colours! looking forward to seeing the rest of your stash finishes.

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  4. ColleenJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Congrats on your 1st finish in 2011. It is lovely.

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  5. AmyJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Wow! Congrats on your first finish! I don't even have a good "start" yet! LOL

    Hugs,
    Amy

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  6. KarenJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Great job Faye! Can't wait to see your next start!!!! Oh...I'm so with you on the retirement part. I keep telling Andy we can live off Ramen noodles....

    happy stitching....

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  7. LittlebitJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Oh, wow, Faye! Wonderful finish. I never get tired of looking at that piece. It is indeed hard getting back into the flow of work. I didn't get as much time away from the desk as I would have liked.

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  8. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Congrats, it's really pretty. That is one crazy challenge.

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  9. Connie BJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Hello there!! I can't believe you grew up right here in my back yard!! I love finding other NC stitchers too! Lovely stitching!!

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  10. MargaretJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    What a beautiful finish! The colors are so pretty! Congrats -- 1 down, 14 to go. :D Hope your husband is feeling better soon.

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  11. SueJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Such a pretty piece. Congrats on finishing it.

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  12. MaggeeJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Oh, my, that is just beautiful finished! I don't think I have seen it done by anyone else. Just gorgeous! The satin stitching is so perfect! Congrats on finish #1 of 2011! Hugs.

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  13. NanJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Nabby says....its about time. LOL!
    Congratulations on finishing your "long term" project.
    I know what you mean about being spoiled being off 2 weeks. ;-)

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  14. MyraJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    It is gorgeous Faye and wow, you really finished it up quickly.

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  15. CatherineJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I absolutely love the softness of the colors in this! Congrats on the finish!

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  16. gracieJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    What a lovely piece.

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  17. JanJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Wonderful finish. I don't think I have ever seen this pattern. Very nice.

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  18. Cathy BJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Congrats on your first finish Faye! It is a lovely piece!

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  19. robindefenderJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous piece! Congrats on your finish.

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  20. Jennifer Ann FoxJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    What a beautiful piece, Faye. Love it and you stitch sooooo fast! Congrats!

    Jennifer
    Feathers in the Nest

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  21. Tricia January 4, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Fantastic! That is a beautiful accomplishment!

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  22. JanJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! So soft and delicate, love the alphabet at the bottom!! Great accomplishment, Faye...now pat self on back!!

    You finished this one up very quickly!!!

    Have a great rest of the week!:)Jan

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  23. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Congratulations! The piece is beautiful,and don't you feel proud of yourself? You should.

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  24. SharonJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    It's gorgeous! Congratulations!

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  25. BluJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Congrats on a gorgeous finish! You've certainly gotten off to an excellent start with the challenge.

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  26. DeborahJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful finish!

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  27. Meadows08January 4, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    It is so pretty, I just love the colours! What a finish to start the year off with.

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  28. TheresaJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Happy dance~~~~ This is gorgeous!!!!

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  29. KarenJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    WTG Faye! I also joined that blog so i can whittle down my wip's too (eventhough i am adding the NEW 15). LOL

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  30. Charlene ♥ NCJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Wow, Girl, you've had that needle flying, I can see. It's a beautiful piece! Happy Dancing with you. Yep, it's a rude awakening, but the mortgage (plus a bit of stash) keep us going back; right? What's next for your needle?

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  31. LesleyanneJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Congratulations on your first finish of 2011. It is lovely.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Congrats on a great finish - it looks lovely :D

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  33. SherryJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Congratulations on the beautiful finish! I can't wait to see what is next!

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  34. BrigitteJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Congratulations, Faye! This is a great first finish for this year and a wonderful piece. The WIp Challenge seems to work perfectly for you.
    Next week it will be back to school for me too. And already now I feel the same as you - I think I would never get bored if I were retired right now, lol.

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  35. LynnJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Way to go Faye! Your piece is really lovely. I do like those soft colours. Congrats and your finish. I'll look forward to seeing stitch no.2.

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  36. NicoleJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Woo Hoo!! Congrats on the finish Faye!! It's gorgeous!

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  37. MichelleJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    WOOHOO! Congrats on finishing up one of your 15! That's wonderful. Such a pretty piece too!

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  38. creative carrieJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Your first finish looks great!

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  39. BrendaSJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful sampler. Good job it's only 1/5/11 and you have crossed one off the list:)))

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  40. BekcaJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    This is such an elegant piece, well done for finishing it so quickly! Can't wait to see what stitching next :)

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  41. FionaJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Congratulations on the finish, you must feel really great aftering having it as WIP for a long time, it looks like a really pretty design. I'm still on vacation from school, not back until Monday, it is a killer going back after 2 weeks.

    Fiona

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  42. PegCJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Great encouragement Faye--well done!

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  43. SallyJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a beautiful finish Faye. Love it.

    Hope your DH is feeling better soon.

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  44. KatrinaJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Gorgeous finish! I love the colors :-).

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  45. KellieJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Beautiful, Faye! I don't think I have ever seen that design before. I'm looking forward to seeing your next challenge piece. Hope your husband is feeling better.

    I know what you mean about back to school. We had several snow days the week before Christmas break. We were off about three weeks total. This week is about to kill me. Hard to get back into the swing of it when I would much rather be home stitching. But Friday is almost here... LOL!

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  46. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Yep, I know the drill! If only I could find a way to maintain my current lifestyle and not work!

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