Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Half-way to a Sampler Finish

I thought this little sampler would stitch up much faster than it has. It has tons of different embroidery stitches, and they go much slower than little x's. I have done most of them before, but not for a long time. Plus I did them on needlepoint canvas back in the day, probably on 12-count canvas.

But I'm really having fun with the stitching. I'm using 32-count parchment Jobelan. I always thought I'd hate synthetic fabrics, but I'm loving this.

The sampler is the Mystery Sampler from Anne-les-Petites-Croix. No mystery now since the SAL is long since over. I'm planning to make this as a stitcher's pocket, not a hanging. Now I just have to remember to invert the remaining two sections when I stitch them. I've already done too much frogging and re-stitching on this.

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14 comments:

  1. Tammy T.July 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    It's looking wonderful. I love doing a variety of stitches myself.
    I think I've hit the rhythme of stitch 5 and pull out 3 lately. But we must dredge on. I couldn't think of a better dredgery though. Beats cleaning at least.
    Tammy T.

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  2. GinnieJuly 28, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    This looks lovely, it's nice to do other stitches as well at times even if they do take more time!

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  3. RanaeJuly 28, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Cute design!!
    I am sure it will make a lovely stitcher's pocket

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  4. JaneJuly 28, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    What a beautiful sampler. I look forward to seeing it in it's finished form

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  5. KirstenJuly 28, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    It looks beautiful so far.
    I love the design and saved the parts on my computer too.

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  6. Rachel S-HJuly 28, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    It looks fantastic!

    The stitches can challenging. Usually I muck up the first couple but then, once I find the rhythm, it goes way better.

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  7. PumpkinJuly 29, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Great job Annie! I love this sampler too :o) I bet it would make a great stitcher's pocket.

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  8. SiobhánJuly 29, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    That is a super cute stitch! I love the colors in it. Isn't it ironic when the things you think will be super fast stitches are the things that seem to go on forever?!

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  9. Liz in KansasJuly 29, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    It looks great, Annie. But your work is always just right, so how could it look any different? OK, I will reveal my ignorance. I've never heard of a "stitcher's pocket". I can probably figure it out, but please. I have a very wild imagination!

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  10. PattyJuly 29, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    I saved the charts for that SAL but didn't have any real plans to actually do it. I love seeing it stitched and can't wait to see your pocket when it's finished. It looks great so far!

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  11. OlgaJuly 31, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Your sampler is so lovely, it will make a gorgeous pocket!
    Thank you for your nice comments and thoughts.
    Stay well and happy stitching!
    Hugs,
    Olga

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  12. NitaJuly 31, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Lovely work! I saved this one as well - but you know how it goes - too many stitches, not enough time. Can't wait to see the finished pocket.
    Hugs!

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  13. Art4SolAugust 1, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    It's looking good so far. Please show us the finished results.

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  14. SandraAugust 2, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    That's gorgeous!!! Love the color scheme!!!

    Hope the frog doesn't show up again.

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