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Wednesday 26 September 2012

Grace and Virtue sampler

Grace & Virtue Sampler - Brenda Keyes

Fabric: 48ct pale ivory Gander linen

Thread: HDF Mermaid Blue 2329

I have now finished stitching my Grace & Virtue Sampler and will shortly be 'finishing' this as a 'Vonna' hoop box as stated in my post of September 1 *here*. I really enjoyed stitching this one and can't wait to finish it. I have designed a small cartouche with my initial to go in the bottom of the box but I will leave the insides unlined so the hoops will show. I will post my final finish once it's done although I have yet to purchase the 5" hoops and decide on what colour to stain them! Scissors by M Roulot of Nogent!

'Mr Big' is still as was. I received a lovely email from Claudia Dutcher the designer of this table topper. I am off to Stitch-n-Bitch tonight so will probably take it along with me.

A new iStitch Christmas design - Sew Hopeful - is on the cards and will be ready for the Online Needlework Show in October. I just need to choose the threads and make a start on the model.

We are having awful weather here - heavy rain, gale force winds and storms - perfect stitching time!

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Blue, Hoop Box, Scissors

17 Comments:

On 26 September 2012 at 13:29, Megan Chamberlain

It looks beautiful, your stitching is so perfect. And of course it is in your favourite colour. I can't wait to see the finish, I have wanted to do one of the hoop boxes for awhile.
On 26 September 2012 at 13:58, Catherine

Lovely! Stay warm and dry!
On 26 September 2012 at 14:03, Tatkis

Wonderful stitched sampler - can't wait to see how you finish it!

Hugs,
Tatyana
On 26 September 2012 at 14:14, Carol

I really love this one, Carol--anything blue and white is so lovely, isn't it? Looking forward to seeing it finished as a hoop box!
On 26 September 2012 at 14:20, Grit

This looks so beautiful.
Liebe Grüße Grit
On 26 September 2012 at 23:08, valerie

Great finish Carol! It will look great in the hoop finish. Can't wait to see it!
On 27 September 2012 at 00:18, Yuko

Hi dear Carol.
This is so beautiful stitched by your magical hands!
I can't wait to see your finishing!!
It must be wonderful!!
On 27 September 2012 at 00:51, Maggee

It's a beautiful finish! I look forward to seeing how it looks in the 'hoops' ! And a new Christmas design--can't wait! Hugs!
On 27 September 2012 at 14:28, Anonymous

Very dainty. Love the blue. I am sure you'll do a great job with the hoops.
On 27 September 2012 at 15:41, Mayté Bermúdez-García

This so beautiful, Carol!! I need it :)
On 27 September 2012 at 20:28, Karoline

It's gorgeous, congratulations
On 29 September 2012 at 10:35, Vaida

What a lovely finish! So accuracate! I love the colour of your floss, too
On 30 September 2012 at 00:04, Jo who can't think of a clever nickname

I love this sampler, the shape is so unusual too.
Looking forward to seeing the finish.
On 2 October 2012 at 13:15, Meari

Very pretty sampler, Carol. Looking forward to the finish-finish.
On 3 October 2012 at 00:27, Brenda

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

Sorry to hear about your weather. You can have a lot of my sun and hot weather!
On 12 October 2012 at 18:23, Patti-Rocky Mtn Stitcher

Its just beautiful! A must have for sure!
On 8 November 2012 at 08:57, Gandja

So beautiful in blue ! ;-)