This is Willow House by Blackbird Designs. I stitched this on a yummy pumpkiny colored linen and I changed the house color to a lovely buttery yellow! That certainly makes it the house of my dreams. I loved how this sampler includes the symbolism of the different motifs too.
According to Barb and Alma, the red tulips are a symbol of love, sweet memories and charity. The basket symbolizes bounty.
The house is a symbol of family and community. The willow tree is found in many mourning samplers but willow bark is used medicinally to relieve pain and suffering. I love the two birds (they make me think of my sons) and the stars remind me of quilt blocks. I tucked my initials in under the tree.
I was happy to be able to highlight the "C" and the "N" in the alphabet as these are my sons' initials.
I hope to get some more pieces finished and framed soon. I've found a couple more partially stitched pieces in my stash and I'm in the mood to get them done. Hope your weekend has been fun. We've had a blast of Fall weather and I am loving it! I've worn some handknit socks the last 2 days and they make me happy!
Happy stitching-
carol fun
This is a lovely one. I have missed your Sunday sampler posts!
ReplyDeleteThe meaning of the motifs is great.
That is a great sampler Carol! I love all the symbolism that goes into a sampler. It looks like it was a fun one to stitch!
ReplyDeleteThis Sampler is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße Grit
It's beautiful! :0)
ReplyDeleteThe sampler is grogeous... and I love the symbolism of it too :D
ReplyDeleteI must have missed you working on this - love the finished product - and the frame. And I really like your yellow house on that pumpkin linen. Are your socks as pretty as mine? :) It's Sock Sunday around here and I had the perfect pair to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteCarol - I so enjoy your Sunday Samplers - each and everyone. I especially like how you personalize them and 'make them yours'.
ReplyDeleteCarol, I really love this one. I think it's the symbolism that really got me. Thanks for telling us about its meaning to you. Hugs from here!
ReplyDeleteI love Willow House. You are making think about yellow houses. I always thought I was a red house person, now I'm not so sure!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat new sampler. I love Sunday samplers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, as always, Carol! Love that pumpkin-y background. Tulips are my older daughter's favorite flower :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the colors you used.
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