This is a small sampler, it stitched up about 5" X 8". This is the first time I've used the overdyed gingham linen, but it won't be the last. I really like the look of it. Now when it comes to the thread colors,well, I think I changed almost every one. I used a selection of Weeks and Gentle Arts from my stash. The alphabet is Rhubarb from GA and the tree is Dried Thyme. I must have at least 6 different shades of Dried Thyme. I realize that it is hard to get exact duplication of hand dyed colors but I've never seen as much variation as with Dried Thyme. And it is a color that is used in lots of BBD pieces. This little piece allowed me to use up one of my many little bags of leftover Dried Thyme.
I stitched my boys initials in a contrasting floss, and I replaced one of the birds with my initials and the date. The frame is rather plain but oh what beautiful depth of color it has in real life.
Now I had big plans for my weekend, but on Friday afternoon my stomach decided it had other ideas and I spent the next 48 hours between the bathroom and my recliner and nothing much was accomplished. Oh wait I did do something... I think I pinned about 300 new items on Pinterest. I do like how sitting and pinning crafty things makes you feel creative and lets you forget that you just lost another 6 hours of you life. Oh well, it did make the time pass pleasantly. This evening we are celebrating my youngest son's birthday - he turned 22 yesterday. Boy does time fly! Its a good thing he prefers a cake from Grater's - my order was ready for pick-up yesterday afternoon and my oldest son picked it up.
Happy stitching-
carol fun
Hope you are feeling better now! BBD sampler is so pretty - I like your color pallet. And a great frame and framing job too as the gingham linen would show the least little wobble!
ReplyDeleteOh! I love that gingham linen too! I've not seen that and I think that's the perfect frame. It really lets the completed piece shine. Hope you're feeling better and off starting some of those new projects you discoverd on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteOh my. Feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you're feeling much, much better. A tummy crud is NOT fun.
ReplyDeleteLove the gingham linen and sampler.
Hope you feel better soon. Love the sweet piece your stitched on the gingham linen.
ReplyDeleteAha! I knew there was a reason. Hope you feel much better now. Think about this Friday at Keepsakes. I haven't allowed myself on pinterest 'cause I know I'd be on there and not doing something else. Glad it kept you company while ill.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you are feeling better! Those stomach things are just so draining.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your son!!
Love your finish - I love the frame.
Very cute finish--I really like the look of that gingham linen! Enjoy your son's birthday, Carol--my youngest is 23--where have the years gone?
ReplyDeleteDo hope you feel much better very soon :)
A pretty finish on the gingham fabric! Hope you are feeling better! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this one! I hope that you are feeling better.
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