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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Scottish Sampler Update....

When I took a look at the 1738 Scottish Sampler by Threads of Gold, I felt like I was over half done so why not go ahead and devote the time to making more of a dent in the piece...

I feel like I have gotton alot accomplished since Jan 1.....

(after shot)
32 ct creme Belfast, DMC threads


Since it has been lingering in the WIP basket from 1995, its about time it be given attention and a hopeful January 2011 finish~~~
(before shot)


In comparison, this is how things stood until I picked it back up this week.....

Hope everyone has had a good week getting back in the swing of working..I know I am pretty tired and looking forward to my weekend~~~

Take care,

Faye

So, in short, this "challenge" thing has lit a fire under me......
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30 comments:

  1. MargaretJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Oh my! It's gorgeous! Love the colors!

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  2. ChristineJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    You are making me feel better about having some old WIPs .... I know that I have 2 Shepherd Bush WIP's from about 2002 / 2003. You are inspiring me to at least think about picking them back up. Beautiful stitching by the way. Weekend is almost here :o)

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  3. Teresa S.January 6, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Yes, I am feeling the same way about my challenge. It has lit a fire under me too! The inspiration from watching all the progress on the postings has been incredible!

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  4. aprilmecheelesdulllifeJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I feel the same way about the challenge but I did not join. I am just doing some stitching on my own. I am going to try to start and hopefully finish a small design each month. I am also shooting to finish an ornament a month. Good luck with your challenge !! It looks so pretty !!!

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  5. BrendaSJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Beautiful Sampler and such pretty colors too. Can't wait to see what other projects you have to complete.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  6. DianaJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    The Scottish Sampler is very pretty! I look forward to seeing your progress and finish.

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  7. KarenJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Beautiful sampler, Faye, and great progress! You'll have this one done in no time.

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  8. SueJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    It's a beautiful piece, I hope you can get it finished :)

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  9. Patty C.January 6, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    It is beautiful work Faye - I can't believe it made it to the basket - Keep on going - I can't wait to see the finish :)

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  10. CatherineJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Very beautiful piece!

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  11. LeliaJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Faye, it is stunning!

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  12. imnvertedJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Wow, lots of x's added - this looks wonderful.

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  13. LynnJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Your needles must be smoking! You've made great progress.

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  14. GiovannaJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    I love this challenge you're working on - very inspiring! You have some gorgeous pieces there, well done.

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  15. BertieJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Scottish samplers do have these lovely alphabets, a bit like the Dutch, gorgeous colours too.

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  16. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    This is really a beautiful piece and something you are sure to cherish when finished. You should be very happy with your progress.
    ~Nan

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  17. CathJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Looking good , hope you manage to get it finished . X

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  18. EnzaJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Wonderful!!! Enza xxx
    http://dietrolangolo.canalblog.com

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  19. NicoleJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Great progress Faye!! You are doing awesome on your challenge!! :)

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  20. MichelleJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Gorgeous! And you've made a ton of progress on it. The challenge has lit a fire under me too! I'm excited to pick up those old pieces and get them done! I have my own Scottish Sampler I need to get back out too!

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  21. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)January 7, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Faye! I love the colors and the alphabets are beautiful!!!

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  22. Meadows08January 7, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    You've made a lot of progress!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    WOW! You have gotten along way with this piece!! Congratulations. This weekend I am going to take before pictures of my WIP's. I am working on one now that I already have a before pic on - hope the after is noticeable - LOL!

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  24. FionaJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Love the colours and of course have to love that Scottish design too. You are making great progress on it and I'm sure it will be a 2011 finish for you.

    Fiona in Scotland

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  25. Jennifer Ann FoxJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    This is gorgeous, Faye!

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  26. JanJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Super wonderful progress, Faye! The colors are just so gorgeous and that alphabet is so charming! Love the crowns too, of course!

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  27. Cindy's StitchingJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Amazing. You will be so happy when it is done. You have done some amazing work already. Happy New Year Faye

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  28. Dani - tkdchickJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Definately too nice of a piece to sit in a stitching basket!

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  29. MaryJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Faye, the sampler is just gorgeous and you have made so much progress! You'll have this one completed in no time.

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  30. BekcaJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I really love how a challenge can boost you to do stitching on forgotten pieces. This sampler looks great and will look even better when it's finished :) Happy stitching.

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