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!!

 

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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....

 

Falling Star Primitives

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



Progress on Adam & Eve....

Good morning and greetings all!!

First, I would like to say a couple humble "Thanks!" to all the nice comments about my previous post...The cross stitch quilt hanging was a joy to make...I have found that I like combining linen with luscious quilt fabrics, and just seeing where things lead me with creativity.... And, yes, to those who emailed  me, I am happy to take your stitcheries and turn them into table scarves or hangings also...Please email me about those services..

Secondly, to all the ladies who went to the Tree of Life Samplings retreat last week....Wow! You all made me feel like I was right there with you...Thanks so  much for your kind words regarding my stitched and finished model pieces for the retreat... AND, the Emma Rose Freedom table runner I sent for display... I am humbled by your kind words and believe me when I say, I wish I could have been there with you at that fun retreat....I was with you in spirit!!!  Again, thanks so very much!!

Now, I have my bi-weekly Adam & Eve SAL update.....My buddies Terri and Marylin are doing SUCH a FINE job on their samplers....Please visit them for their updates....Marylin has already finished her sampler and popped it in a frame!!...

Magnifique travail mon ami ! Votre échantillonneur est superbe et je ne peux pas attendre pour terminer mes ... encore une fois, beau travail !! Gros bisous à vous !

Here is my SAL update....

If you look at it this way it looks nearly done....tee-hee...



This is one of my favorite parts of the sampler...

Stick with me ladies....I will be working more on this gorgeous sampler over the next 2 weeks... This along with a few other irons I have in the fire.....

Part of which will be trying to perfect my hand appliquing skills....

on this project pouch....

Have a fantastic Sunday everyone~~~

Peace,

Faye



Emma Rose Freedom and a little Adam and Eve update....

Greetings this glorious Sunday morning!~~~

I am so happy to report that Emma Rose Freedom is now complete and happy to have her flag flapping in the wind....

Emma Rose Freedom

Tree of Life Samplings

40 ct Confederate Gray Weeks linen

specified GAST overdye threads

Her willow tree managed to come into full bloom this week....

Her banner was completed to accentuate that it TRULY "tis a gift to be free!"

So, Emma now awaits her final finishing....Civil War reproduction fabrics will adorn and compliment her toned down patriotic shades....In a few weeks, I will be showing you the final result as the ideas are already swirling in my head...

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I had the chance to visit Raleigh yesterday with my dear friend Linda...She had discovered a shop at the NCState Flea Market that is loaded with the most heaveny goodies!

Lone Star Mercantile is chocked full of prim goodness.... Hand-dyed wools, overdye threads, linen, wonderful fabrics including flannels and silk matka's.... Lisa has tons of baskets, boxes and trays overflowing with prim goodies....Faded and worn items....New treasures that have the look of time worn goodness.... You really MUST visit the Lone Star Mercantile if/when you come to

Raleigh NC~~

Lets just say, I will not get into ALL the retail therapy I endulged in...But, I did come home with this lovely design...Which if I had not seen stitched up in person, I really may have not craved it like I do!

with thy Needle and Thread~~~A Stitchers Purse

When I saw the pinkeep model stitched up, it was heaven at first sight!! Also, check out the hand dyed silk ribbon she has at the shop....perfect for the rouching....I managed to come home with MANY yards of the taupes and grays....gorgeous stuff!

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Lastly, I do want share with you my progress on the Adam and Eve Sampler... Terri, Marylin and myself are forging along with the SAL.... I am pleased with my progress, however hope to devote all of my stitching time to it once school is over THIS FRIDAY...Can I get a Woo-Hoo?~~~

Adam and Eve Sampler

Cross Stitch and Needlework Magazine

May 2009 edition

36 count linen

Adam and Eve finally arrived to the scene....

I'll let the photos speak for themselves....

More progress will follow on our next update in 2 Sundays....

Here's hoping everyone has a peaceful day...full of fun, fellowship and rest....

Many blessings....

Faye



Adam and Eve update....and more!

Greetings everyone on this fine and absolutely gorgeous Sunday morning~~~

I must apologize for my slackness in posting of late....Let's just say, it is mega-crazy at school these days..we are winding down the year and words just can't tell you how tired I am by the time I get home each day.... Bring on June 8th~~~~

I do have an update on my beloved A&E sampler... This SAL is turning out to be so much fun as it keeps me on track, knowing I will be posting an update every other Sunday....Terri and Marylin were gracious enough to invite me in on the fun....So, I have gotton this far....

Adam and Eve

May 2009 issue

Cross Stitch and Needlework magazine

(the pinkish shade is really "Cherry Tomato" which has more pale red than pink..)

I fell in love with this little ship and the funky colored bird this week..

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I also found time to complete the May Cottage by CCN....I chosse to tone down the turquoise house by using Dinky Dyes Coral Sea.... Its a "milder" blue....

May Cottage

Country Cottage Needleworks

40 ct vintage pearled barley

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And, I also wanted to experiment with one of the luscious threads I won last month from Nina....

Old Jeans is a special shade of blue with tons of shading in it....I love Nina's colorways, and the thread was a joy to work with!

Blackbird Designs

Nina Threads

Old Jeans

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I am also happy to say that I stepped a little out of my comfort zone yesterday, by taking a quickie quilting class at my local quilt shop Linderella's.... A few of us gathered and had the best fun! Linda makes it easy to learn and we just cut up and had fun! I was the beginner in the class, so I am on a VERY steep learning curve when it comes to large projects like quilts....Luckily this is a smaller lap quilt called "Americana Star"...Here are yesterday's results....

I hope to get the pinning, quilting and binding done this week as I plan on using it as a table topper this summer on the breakfast room table....

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I leave you with pictures of  *what I hope to be* my next sampler project after I complete Adam and Eve.... I am narrowing down my conversion process and hope to make final decisions on those npi's soon.....Meet Threads of Gold's Sarah Munday Sampler....

Sarah Munday Sampler

Threads of Gold

40 vintage buttercream LL

..silk conversion is in process..

Here's hoping everyone has a fantastic day and wonderful week!

Blessings,

Faye