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Friday, February 11, 2011

~~~~Elizabeth Emma Bice Wade Sampler is finished~~~~


Imagine me dancing a jig right here in the craft room!!! YIPPPPEEE~~
Elizabeth Emma Bice Wade Sampler is finished after a L-O-N-G stay in my to do basket!!
Poor thing was started back in 1992 ( I am embarassed to admit that!)
But, the good news is, that this sampler is my third "up for a challenge" finish in 2011..

A bit of history according to the current owner of the orginal sampler:

"Elizabeth Emma Bice Wade finished her sampler 3 days before Christmas in 1840...Which leads us to believe at age 9, she was so anxious to finish, she left off the last pair of leaves in the right hand corner.
Comprized mostly of cross stitches, she also incorporated the Algerian eye stitch and the 4 sided stitch. The original sampler was stitched on a fine linen of 55-60 thread count. This original sampler is now privately owned, however there was a certificate found tucked in the back of the frame from the Royal School of Needlework in South Kensington, England dated Dec 6, ,1916."



Elizabeth Emma Bice Wade Sampler
Threads of Gold
40 ct creme linen
DMC threads




 Algerian Eye stitch


 4 sided stitch


 dainty floral band


outside border of flowers and vine

This has been a most wonderful stitch for me and has renewed my interest in samplers.....Maybe my next one will not take quite as long to finish!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Faye
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60 comments:

  1. Teresa S.February 11, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Just lovely, Faye!

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  2. BeckySCFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Congratulations, Faye-it's lovely!

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  3. Cindy's StitchingFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    How sweet. I really like the story behind it. Its a great feeling when you finish a piece. I can see you dancing now.

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  4. Susan in SCFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    She is beautiful! I know you are very proud of her.

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  5. MaryFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Congratulations, Faye. It's a gorgeous sampler! Go ahead, you deserve to dance!!

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  6. Sweet SueFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Congrats Faye, she's lovely!

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  7. JoyFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Faye, it is gorgeous!! Thank you for the story behind the sampler...makes it even more special. Also, the baby book is just tooo perfect!! I know your friend will cherish it.

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  8. Robin in VirginiaFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Congratulations on your sampler finish! She is lovely!

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  9. BluFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Gorgeous finish!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Faye, it's simply beautiful! I can't wait to see it framed... just lovely...

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  11. MicheleFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Woo Hoo!!! Happy Dancing with you! She's lovely! Congrats on the finish :)

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  12. samplerloverFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Ooohhh, that's a lovely one Faye. Haven't seen that one before. Congrats on finishing her. - Sandra.

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  13. RobinFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Congratulations on a beautiful finish! I love the algerian eyelet stitches, they create such a lovely texture. Doesn't it feel good to finish up something that has been lanquishing for so long?

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  14. GailFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Wow! I'm impressed!! You were not kidding when you said you'd finish it by next week! It's beautiful. And I love the story that goes with it. I hope I can see the finished product!!

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  15. SueFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Just stunning. Congratulations!

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  16. NancyFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Congratulations on finishing your beautiful sampler! I love the flowers in the border. Isn't it amazing that some of these samplers were stitched by such young girls? I don't think I could have done this at age 9!

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  17. LynnFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Congratulations Faye, it's truly lovely!

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  18. ChristineFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Just beautiful - love the look of the different stitches. Congrats on another finish!

    Christine

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  19. MaggeeFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Congratulations Faye! It is quite a beautiful piece--you should be very proud! Hugs.

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  20. CatherineFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Beautiful finish!

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  21. CarlaFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Beautiful, Faye! That's quite a feat!

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  22. CalamityJrFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    What beautiful stitching on a most interesting piece. Thanks for including the history.

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  23. DeborahFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    What beautiful work.

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  24. AnneFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Wonderful finish Faye! I like the bit of history that goes along with the sampler...I'm thinking of doing one myself this year. It'll look fabulous framed!

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  25. LesleyanneFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Congratulations on a gorgeous finish. Look forward to seeing whats next.

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  26. LoisFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Beautiful Faye! Congrats on a wonderful finish!

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  27. SolstitchesFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Congratulations on a beautiful finish.
    It must be a great feeling to finish up one of your older WIPS especially one as lovely as this.

    Margaret

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  28. TatkisFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    It is so sweet and nice sampler, congratulations with the finish! (it was a long term project I see)

    Best wishes,
    Tatyana

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  29. BekcaFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Congratulations on such a beautiful finish Faye, you must be so pleased :)

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  30. ChrisFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Congratulations on a beautiful finish.

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  31. Mama JoanFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Very nice sampler. Great job. I am sure you are thrilled that you have finished it:)

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  32. MargaretFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    She is really beautiful, Faye! I love her!

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  33. SherryFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Emma is just beautiful! Congratulations on another finish.

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  34. robindefenderFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Congrats on your finish, it looks lovely!

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  35. KatrinaFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    It's so pretty Faye!!! Congrats on the finish :-).

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  36. DebFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    It is such a beautiful sampler Faye!! Beautiful finish!!

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  37. CarolFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Another beautiful piece for your sampler wall, Faye! Thanks for sharing the history of it, too--very interesting :)

    Have a great weekend!

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  38. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Tippity Tappity, that's my happy dance tap shoes dancing with you!! That it a beautiful piece of work. I know that you have to feel on top of the world for finishing it - congratulations!!

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  39. Patty C.February 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Wonderful finish - Congrats :)

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  40. LittlebitFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Congratulations, Faye! It's so lovely. Do you ever sleep? You amaze me at all you are able to accomplish!

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  41. Lynda HardyFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    What a wonderful accomplishment - absolutely beautiful!

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  42. BrendaSFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful sampler. Congrulations to you for crossing another one off the list!

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  43. Vonna PfeifferFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    It is utterly gorgeous Faye, utterly and totally :) I know you must be busting with pride!! (I know I would be!!!)
    CONGRATS!!

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  44. Carolyn NCFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Congrats - what an awesome finish! Love these pieces that have such a rich history to them!

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  45. Jennifer Ann FoxFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    so elegant and lovely, Faye! Great job!

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  46. KarenFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    beautiful finish Faye! woohoo another one finished!

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  47. FionaFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    What an achievement to finish your sampler after such a long time. Also that is quite some feat to have finished 3 projects already for you challenge. You deserve a long happy dance.

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  48. SusanFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    What a beautiful sampler! Congratulations on the finish! (Length of time to stitch doesn't count - just the finish.)

    Happy Stitching!

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  49. PegCFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    what a great celebration of sticking with it!

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  50. KarenFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Kudos Faye on another UFO finish! You re doing so well with your challenge...can't wait to see what's next!

    happy stitching...

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  51. JodieFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Congratulations, Faye!! Thanks for sharing the history of the sampler, it's so interesting, and really adds a depth to stitching it!

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  52. NicoleFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Beautiful finish Faye!! I love it! :)

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  53. valerieFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Wooo! Congrats Faye! It's a stunning sampler and you did a wonderful job.

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  54. DonnaSewsFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    So glad I found your blog. Just lovely. Enjoy!!

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  55. LoraineFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    What a pretty sampler! I am so inspired by your finishes. So happy to see you finish this, and can't wait to see how you frame it!

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  56. JanFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    So very very pretty, Faye!! The colors and design itself are so very delicate..Elizabeth Emma Rice Rose must have been a very dainty and feminine girl! So glad for your happy dance!!

    Congratulations!!

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  57. JackieFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    How gorgeous is that? Beautiful; and the enjoyed the history about the piece.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Jackie.

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  58. BrigitteFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Faye, how gorgeous is this! Finally finished and it looks so great. And already the third challenge finish! Congratualtions!

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  59. NancyFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Faye, I have a new idea on those leaves not being there. I think she wanted to show that the vine started on the right and grew up and over and down on the left. And it could also have been that she was so anxious to finish that she just left them off or forgot about them. We will never know for sure. But it sure is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the finish.

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  60. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Emma is absolutely stunning Faye! What a beautiful finish...

    Happy Stitchin'
    Terri

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