Framed~~~

First, I would like to thank all of you who complimented me on Emma Rose Freedom Sampler on my last post....I truly appreciate all the kind words!

As promised, here are the latest three framed samplers I picked up from my framer last week...

Many of you followed me as I stitched them throughout 2011 and 2012....(I need to take a photography class...) so please excuse any glares...

Anniversaries of the Heart

Blackbird Designs

I thought the uniqueness of this frame molding was just perfect....(I have no idea why blogger will not rotate this photo and leave it that way!!)

Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842

Scarlett House

Quaker Christmas

Days Gone By

I simply cannot wait to show you the goodies I recieved this week from my dear French friend Marylin...She knew I wanted to stitch Hannah Jackson 1826  Sampler by Reflets de Soie so she mailed it to me!!! Truly spoiling me as she included the silk AVAS threads also~~ Along with several other goodies....I will try to photo all of these cherished items on my next post....

Need to make this post breif since we are being pounded by thunderstorms....yikkees...

Gotta sign off~~

Peace,

Faye



A start, a finish and pouches.....

Greetings fellow stitchers~~ I have been away from the computer longer than anticipated...But, I have a very good excuse! First, may I say thank you, thank you for all the lovely comments about my recent sampler finish "Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842".. I am humbled and soon I hope to have it framed for display here at the carolinastitcher home....

I have been sewing as much as I can, diligently mailing out project pouches to those of you who contacted me...Today, I managed to finish out all the orders but one...I am still pondering the fabric to use for this dear lady.... But, I was able to sew up a few extras...

These are the smaller pouches good for your scissors, needles and the like.......

These are up for grabs, so email me if you are interested...

approximate size is 5 x 7 inches....

***Edited, These are all spoken for now...Thanks!~***

lriggsbee@nc.rr.com

I have fun picking out a co-ordinated linings..here are a couple peeks..

I also sewed up a project pouches set....I thought this would be perfect Valentine gift to YOURSELF~~

I was able to finish my February CCN Cottage....All I need to do is pop it into the frame...

This is turning into a fun 2012 series....

40 ct light Exampler linen

Gloriana and npi silks

Finally, I was excited about stash diving and locating my copy of Sarah Munday Sampler by Threads of Gold..

After I saw Paulette's blogpost when she was at the Attic, I remembered I had kitted this one up long long ago....I knew it just had to be my next biggie project....

Well, I need to get settled for the night....Downton Abbey will be coming on soon...With this head cold I am nursing, I  will be watching the DVR'd episode tomorrow night!!

Hope everyone has a fantastic week....

brrrr.....Stay warm!!

Faye

~~~Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842~~~and my awesome weekend!

Greetings friends and fellow stitchers~~  I wanted to share with you my latest finish....

In all her glory, I present, Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842

by The Scarlett House.........an amazing sampler......

Sarah Eliz. Brooke 1842

The Scarlett House

40 count Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside

Belle Soie Silk threads as specified

Started Oct 2011

Finished Jan 2012

Think about it....a  little girl that was only 11 years old stitched this originally....

way back in 1842.....

I find that amazing.....

This was my favorite tree....so different and unusual....

A big thank you goes out to Tanya Brockmeyer for taking this sampler and reproducing it so we could all enjoy it! It will forever remain one of my favorites~~~~

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Now, I need to tell on myself just a little bit.....This past weekend, some of us stitchers in the Carolinas met up for some retail therapy in Statesville NC...Lynn, who many of you met at PALS, invited us to her house for a weekend of fun and fellowship....She has the most fantastic home and is a most gracious hostess...(And she's a brave o le soul taking on this undertacking.....!)

Thanks so so much Lynn for having all of us....

.There was a totally awesome Quilt and Fibers Show in town also........Wools, quilting fabrics galore and many goodies were surveyed and purchased....more about those purchases as time unfolds......

We also did a mini shop hop...First we were off  to Stitch n Frame in Rock Hill SC....This is one of the cutest brick and mortar cross stitch shops I have ever visited....So, if you are in the Charlotte NC area, Stitch n Frame is just south a few country miles.....Well worth the trip! Thanks ladies for welcoming us all in...And, thanks Charlene for meeting us there and "enabling" us all~~~

 Love your LNS!!!

Next, we found our way on up to Salisbury NC where we visited Spring Robin....

OH MY GOODNESS!!! Not only does Robin have ALL the goodies to buy, she has decorated her cute shop with warmth, coziness and it oozes that inviting ambiance that screams "Shop, shop and BUY"!!

Not only did I bust my budget at Spring Robin, but I walked out with a mental list a mile long of "wants".....I WILL be back~ Thanks Robin for helping all of us nuts and laughing along with us~

(Thanks to the 17 of you who have ordered project pouches....I aim to work on and finish up orders this weekend and next week.... Thank you so very much to supporting me!)

Until next time, here's hoping all of you are stitching yourselves away...

Enjoying each and every project....

Many blessings....

Faye





Sarah and I.....

I am beginning to think a few of us should have had a SAL stitching Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842 by Scarlett House.....

Margaret is showing her progress here..**

Nicole is showing her progress here..**

And there are a couple completions out there I have seen....

Well, here is my progress through this week......I will say it like I said it last post, I am LOVING this design~~~

 Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842

Scarlett House

40 ct Vintage Meadow Rue

Belle Soie silks as recommended

I just love how the Belle Soie threads have that subtle variance in shades.....Here's a closer look at some of the grass ....

Well, this is a semi-fly by post.....

I have been sewing up some more project pouches this week and have a few more orders to fill this upcoming week.....If you are interested to know more, you will find my email listed to the right under "View my complete profile".... I would be happy to hear from you if you are interested!!

Have a super great weekend everyone~~

Blessings, 

Faye

Upate on Sarah.....and a giveaway to mention....

Brrrr...It's crazy cold here in the Carolinas~~~ I mean COLD for us!!

So, I spent yesterday and today hunkered inside to bond with Sarah just a little bit....

It may not look like alot, but the grasses all got filled in and some of the mortar between all those bricks is now there.........I am LOVING this project~~~ Sorry for such a dark photo...

Sarah Elizabeth Brooke

The Scarlett House

40 ct Vintage Meadow Rue

Belle Soie as specified

Secondly, I'd like to let you know that Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe is having another giveaway and this time it is a collection of her adorable charms....Many like those I used on my project pouches~~~  Head on over and check it out....~

Lastly, I would like all of you to welcome a fellow crafter and new blogger to our corner of the world...She is a quilter and you can find her here... Please stop by and say hello!!!

Well, heading now for a cuppa something hot....

Happy Stitching~~

Faye

Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842

Greetings friends and happiest of New Year to you all.....

We are still here at the coast of South Carolina for a brief stay before work resumes on Tuesday, but I did want to share what I have been working on the past several days...

I have been laying some bricks.....and planting a little grass with Sarah.....

Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842

The Scarlett House

40 ct Lakeside Vintage Meadow Rue

Belle Soie silks as recommended

Here is how things stood with her at the end of October when I sat her down to work on Christmas stitches.....

Like many of you, I am formulating my 2012 list of wants and to-do's...I have penciled mine down and hope to finalize things in the next couple days....It's an aggressive  list....And, fortunately I already have alot of the supplies on hand.....So, we will see!!!

I hope everyone has a great week as we all try to ease back into our normal routines...

Take care......((hugs)) from me to you~~~

Faye