End of the Day

Thursday, January 28, 2010

It's the end of the day and the light is fading fast. I've been sitting on my sofa for the past 4 days. I'm starting to feel like I'm becoming one with the sofa. There are tangles and strands of floss everywhere. Piles of small bits of floss that have been carefully picked out leaving holes for a color replacement. The sampler I'm working on has been stitched about 3 times now. Trying to get it just right.

Barb's making a bit of progress. Below is a small picture of one she finished. We are starting to really like showing samplers in old wooden frames. When your stitching is complete just put the stitched linen in an old hoop. Add a needle and a bit of floss and instant atmosphere. It feels a bit more intimate.


Good night dear friends....tomorrow Show and Tell day!

Alma

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  1. CherieJanuary 28, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Alma, walk away from the couch!

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  2. MelissaJanuary 28, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Oh, I spy a Betty Boop thimble! What a collection!

    I like what I'm seeing - more cross stitch samplers are good!

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  3. CatherineJanuary 28, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    What a thimble collection! Love the sneek peek and can't wait to see more!

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  4. MargaretJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Oh I can't wait to see more! You ladies sure are inspiring. Where do you find old embroidery hoops? Those are so pretty! Love the colors in that sampler!!

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  5. WoolenSailsJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    What a wonderful thimble collection.

    Debbie

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  6. KsMaryLouJanuary 28, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    Oh I love show and tell. I'm sure after all the floss picking and changes you've got it perfect.

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  7. catherineJanuary 29, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    Waouh the thimbles!!!

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  8. BeritJanuary 29, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    Won't you tell me what the green and grey overdyed flosses used here are? :)

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  9. AnneleinJanuary 29, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    I always love your pictures. And the sampler, what a lovely colours.

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  10. DebJanuary 29, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    I love to see samplers in old wood frames too.. you have wonderful display pictures..
    Can't wait for show and share!!

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  11. bunnythreadsJanuary 29, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    I learned on these old hoops & still have a few. I tend to find them easier to use. nice to see. quaint. LOVE the thimble collection

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  12. GiovannaJanuary 29, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    Lovely pictures! Looking forward to s&t :-)

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  13. angelaswebyJanuary 29, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Alma,
    All the frustration will miraculously melt away when you see everything finished they way it looks in your mind - no comprises is the message I get from you and Barb :>) And on the way, you encounter wonderfully evocative images like a cosy sitting room and a piece of embroidery in an old wooden hoop perched on a wing chair. Isn't it amazing how a simple action can conjure up a chapter of memories.
    I can't wait to see the whole package, charts, beautiful nostalgic pictures, accessories and atmosphere.
    Angela xx

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  14. JanetJanuary 29, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    I will be right here tomorrow for your show and tell - your patterns are always lovely.

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  15. AngelaJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Your photography is so inspiring. I'm recently married and we're doing some remodeling. Your collections of antique dishes and sewing notions (all of which I love) are an inspriation for my own little nook I'm creating.

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  16. SusanJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    I am enjoying your progress knowing that the end result will be hours of stitching for me when the designs are for sale.

    Thank you for all of your hard work.

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  17. patsyJanuary 29, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    I love the sampler in the old hoop....very vintage.
    patsy FL

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  18. DebJanuary 29, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    I can't wait to see more. I love those old embroidery hoops. I got a few from my grandmother and didn't know what to do with them. Now I do.

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  19. LindaJanuary 29, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Love the idea of a sweet piece in a wooden hoop.

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  20. NancyJanuary 29, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    I love the sampler in the old wooden hoop - it's very cozy! And, I love your collection of thimbles too. I can't wait for show and tell!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Anxious to see ...I feel like you as I have spent so much time hand stitching this last week. Whipping out my blocks lickety split though. Love the dish of buttons!!
    Louise

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  22. SherryMarch 6, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    where oh where did you get all those great thimbles? I am drooling!

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