Thought I'd update my blog on some stitching progress:
First up: Flowers for Hannah (aka Jane Atkinson, from The Scarlet Letter). I've been working quite a bit on Hannah's sampler. All the stitching on this sampler has been very satisfying to me! I have submitted the verse I chose for charting. I did choose the 2nd verse she wrote, which I put on my last blog post, about how Hannah loved to spend her life making others happy. I love thinking about her while I stitch. She was a fabulous woman and I thank her for her sacrifices so that I could have the life I have. As you can see, I have many more stitches to take, a long journey to enjoy!
Next up, taking a break from Hannah, while on our trip to California in September, I enjoyed stitching "A Red Cottage" by Plum Street Samplers. This was very fun to stitch. I've ordered the frame that Paulette used.
Now just to find out if it's coming or not since the company has changed hands recently.
This weekend I started "Manor on Peacock Hill" by Brenda Gervais, a new sampler released at the latest market. I'm enjoying this piece, although because I didn't order the flosses for this piece from Brenda at the time I ordered the chart and linen, I had trouble finding the Valdani floss colors...so I've improvised with the help of my dear sister...who provided me with the DMC equivalents. Thanks Cari...gotta love a wonderful sister!!! This piece has a beautiful blue peacock in the center, along with a stately house in the background. This is just the upper right-hand corner.
Thanks for taking the time to check my blog...life has gotten so busy...and with the time change making it dark so early in the evening, I have to resist the temptation of a nap after work. Before I know it, it's 10 p.m. and I've slept on the couch all evening and wasted my stitching time!!!
I'm hoping for a long, chilly winter to spend stitching to my heart's content...however, today I have several chores to complete...like housework...but I did get a few hours of stitching in first!!
I do have my priorities!
12 comments:
Oh sister, sister, sister….I so love Hannah !! The colors are amazing and so is your stitching. I'm so glad you decided to do this piece in honor of her. You are so thoughtful and talented. I love you so.
The Paulette's design is darling too. What's not to love about a red house?
Enjoy Manor at Peacock Hill. I finished last night but I need to press the piece before I post. I think the berries look beautiful in the DMC…don't you?
Hugs sweet sister and enjoy your day !! xoxoxo
Love this post! You've been working on some gorgeous pieces. I love your Hannah -- my Jane is still one of my favorites. Love your Peacock Hill start too -- aren't sisters wonderful? And the Red Cottage -- gorgeous!
I love that border on Hannah - just gorgeous! And lucky you and Cari...what fun to have a stitching sister to share with. :-)
Everything is just beautiful and bright! Love all the reds!
What lovely work.
Wonderful stitching update. Hannah is gorgeous!
Have a great week!
All fun stitching!!!!!!! I love your Sarah/Hannah :-). The border is just wonderful. And sweet little red house and peacock manor. I made some substitutions too because the valdani are so hard to find :-).
Beautiful projects Cathy!! I love them all! :)
Hi Cathy! So good to see a post from you. Your Hannah sampler is gorgeous! You are making good progress on it.
I love your little red house and Peacock Hill too. You have picked some great projects!
I hope all is well. I hate it getting dark early too. I feel like I barely have time in the day.
Hugs.
What a fabulous bunch of stitches!! Here's to a cozy, stitching winter!!
Hannah is beautiful. Sisters are great, I have two. Unfortunately neither share my love of quilting and stitching...
Hello Cathy! I'm so happy to have wandered across your interesting blog! Jane Atkinson is next up in my queue so I will follow your progress with great interest.
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