I love the look of this sampler, I just wish I could stitch faster and find more hours in the day to stitch. In trying to remember what it was I did last week, there wasn't too much that was memorable. I did help my son get a small couch moved into his new office at work - and it looks very nice. And I helped my other son study for his final exam of the quarter - and he did well. But the rest of the week was a blur of errands and laundry and running around.
And looking ahead, this upcoming week doesn't look any better. In fact, there is even less time available for stitching from what I can see. Which leads me to believe that I will not get this done in time to use the super coupon for this sampler. I do have another smaller sampler, so it won't go to waste. But I may have to hold out for another super duper coupon to get this one framed. Oh well, such is life.
Here's some close ups of what I've completed.
I love the Quaker motifs and the little leaf and bird and crown make me smile.
I did stitch a couple of evenings into the wee hours of the morning. I would have a motif started and tell myself that it had to be complete before I went to bed. I have no idea why I tell myself this stuff or why I make myself do it - I certainly wouldn't let anyone else boss me around like that - LOL! Tonight there should be some stitching time in front of the tv watching the baseball game - Cincinnati Reds versus Detroit Tigers. They are both playing good baseball, but my heart is always with the Reds. As I kid I spent many an evening listening to the ball game on the radio with my Grandma and now even though I have it on tv, I listen more than I watch.
So I hope your week has some quality stitching time and if anyone finds the hours I've lost I'd love them back. (I know I'm delusional but it is a nice little world - LOL)
Happy stitching-
carol fun
I am the same way---I tell myself that I have to finish this section or two more rows to this pattern or what ever--so I guess I am a tough boss of myself toooo!!!!
ReplyDeleteI do love that sampler you are working on now--
I need to do some cross stitching--have some to finish--but there is so much 'other'projects on the table right now!!! Ahhh--maybe next week will have some more hours in it for the both of us!!!!!
Hugs, Di and miss gracie
Well I think you're making great progress. THat's a lot of work! And it's beautiful. So there.
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty that is, Carol. I am sure there will be another coupon to use at a later date. I don't blame you for wanting to use that to save money - framing is so very expensive. And I love your chicken and fried egg quilt soooo much! That is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSampler is looking wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat is really beautiful Carol!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! And: the Reds are winning. Life is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI don't know... You just might make that deadline. You've got a lot more done.
ReplyDeleteI think the blue feather is my favorite motif so far.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about time right now. where is it going??
ReplyDeleteYou are making great progress. I love it.
The sampler is looking beautiful, Carol! Speaking about time...wish there's a store that sells extra hours...my days are too short too...
ReplyDeleteIt's coming along nicely! You've gotten a lot more done since I saw it last!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in the piece...and the alphabet going down the side!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're moving along--just keep it up!!!
This is such a pretty piece!
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