Sunday, July 15, 2012

Adam & Eve and some sewing...

Greetings all and Happy Sunday morning....

For a couple months now, Terri and Marylin ,along with ,have been stitching a wonderful A&E Sampler SAL....They have completed their samplers and now I have finished stitching mine!! Will teach me to put off all the over one until the last!!!


 Adam and Eve Reproduction Sampler
  Cross Stitch and Needlework Magazine, May 2009 issue
  Lakeside Linen,Light Exemplar, 36 count
One thread over two

There was a floss conversion that Terri had determined, as the publication listed Olde Willow Silk threads....none of the three of us had these threads, so here is the conversion that was used...


C = DMC 3354
E = Crescent Colors - Cherry Tomato
F = GAST Lambswool where called for and on the faces.
H = Gast Shutter Green
K = GAST Cinnamon
P = GAST Mountain Mist
S = GAST Green Apple
T = Crescent Colors Green Onion (except for the over one,  GAST Harvest Basket was used so it would show up).
 
This was an absolutely fun stitch and I cannot believe how fast it went considering
 the size....approx 16 x 14 inches...
 
Here are a few more close ups...I'll let the photos do the talking...






Thanks again ladies for such an enjoyable journey stitching this sampler!!
 
***************
 
I also had short while in the craft room and as promised, I was able to sew two of the last Americana stitches into true finishes....
 
40 ct Days Gone by linen
specified threads

I  made a pin pillow and a diddie bag.....



I hope everyone enjoy's their Sunday....However it is planned, be safe....


Faye



44 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your A&E finish, Faye! It is lovely! Great job on the finishing of your two Americana pieces.

Robin in Virginia

Margaret said...

I love your A&E finish!! It's so gorgeous! It's been fun watching the three of you SAL together. Love your two patriotic finishes as well.

Charlene ♥ NC said...

That's a beauty, Faye! It did go quickly. And I love your finishes on the RWB - always to perfection! Enjoy the rest of the day!

Laurie in Iowa said...

Beautiful A&E sampler.

Catherine said...

Beautiful sampler, Faye!! And your other finishes are so sweet!!!

Wanda said...

A&E are just gorgeous!! Yourwork (and finishing)are just perfection.
Have a great day,
Wanda

sana said...

Beautiful A&E sampler!! It is very wonderful!

P.J. said...

Just lovely!! my SAL is kicking my behind...but iknow I will love it even more when I am done. Hope to dedicate some serious hours soon. Again your finishing is divine. Enjoy your afternoon.

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

Your A&E looks wonderful, Faye! Congratulations on a wonderful finish and a great time, too! Love your patriotic finishes - they're darling. Have a great week!

BrendaS said...

Beautiful sampler finish Faye! What fun to do it as a stitch-a-long too:))

As always your patriotic finishes are gorgeous! You are such a creative person!

Have a wonderful Sunday

Beehive Needleworks said...

LOVELY finishes on all of your needlework projects! Enjoy a happy summertime Sunday...as well as a splendid week to come!
Warmly,
Judy

Poussy Stitches My Love said...

Oh I love the bord, and very beautiful Adam Eve ... your stitching veru cute !
bisous fort de FRANCE

Unknown said...

Your Adam and Eve stitch is really gorgeous and I like so much our patriotic stitches!!!

Sherry :o) said...

Your A & E is beautiful. I have seen Terri's progress a couple of times when attending the Sampler Guild we both belong to - what a beautiful color conversion you gals have stitched.

As always, your other finishes are fun to look at and make me long for a couple uninterrupted days with my sewing machine!

Hope your Sunday is filled with fun!

Michelle said...

One word - stunning xx

Zlata said...

Oh, so beautiful finish!!!! I love A&E samplers!

robindefender said...

Congrats on your A&E. It's beautiful! And I love the way you finished your patriotic pieces as well.

Littlebit said...

Oh wow but you have been a busy stitcher! What beautiful finishes, Faye!

Tracey said...

Beautiful sampler!!! Well done!! The American finishes are sweet!

Jackie's Stitches said...

Congratulations! I really enjoyed watching your SAL with Terri and Marylin.

samplerlover said...

Congratulations on finishing your SAL. It is lovely and your other two pieces are really lovely. I like how you finish these pieces off.

Penny said...

Congratulations on a beautiful finish, Faye! Love the Americana finishes! You inspire me to dust off my sewing machine again. :)

gracie said...

Wonderful wonderful!

Jackie said...

Oooo…Love all the soft colors. Congrats on your finish.

Iris said...

Congrats on your A&E finish it is beautiful. Love the patriotic finishes also.

marly said...

What a beauty! That's a good sized sampler. I love those fabrics on your Americana designs and the finishing.

Shakerwood said...

Wonderful finish! Have you decided what the final finish will be?

Cherry's Prairie Primitives said...

It looks beautiful all finished!! Loved your RWB pieces!!

Deborah said...

Your A&E finish is stunning! Your Americana finishing is perfect.

Chris said...

Congrats on your beautiful sampler finish!

Petites xxx et Cie said...

Congrats, your A&E is gorgeous and just perfect!
Love too much your patriotic finishes.
Take care,
Bisxxx from France

Giovanna said...

Congrats on the great A&E finish - it's beautiful!

Carol said...

Congratulations, Faye--your latest A&E is just gorgeous!!

Barb said...

The colors on the A&E are so pretty. I do love your finishing!!

Mindi said...

Lovely patriotic finishes, but the A&E is stunning! Congratulations on such a gorgeous finish.

Susan in SC said...

Your A&E is breath taking! So much work went into this! I love your patriotic finishes as well!

Melissa said...

Beautiful A + E finish! I also love your Americana pieces too!

Patty C. said...

Awesome work - Your SAL piece is just beautiful & the patriotic finishes are perfect !!

Anna van Schurman said...

Love your bag. You are so creative! And with the mad skillz to carry it all off.

Fiona said...

Nice finishes.

Karen said...

This is so pretty and all three of you finished so quickly! Ithis is the first SAL that I even wondered what you were doing and have to agree It is certainly challenging. Is anyone of you three interested in selling your copy. Iet me kmow. would love to do this, this SAL thing. Maybe I can join one. I am serious about buying the pattern though and feel free to let me know at Kazicha@gmail.com thank you. Wonderful ans inspiring!

Dona said...

Congratulation on finishing such a gorgeous A&E! Beautiful colors. I love the patriotic finishes, too!

Karen said...

Such a pretty finish! I just love your little diddie bag finishing... perfect.

happy stitching and stay cool....

Siobhán said...

Oh my gosh, your A&E is STUNNING!!! I need to stitch this one. Great job! Love the patriotic finishes, too.