I worked on Ruthie quite a bit this weekend. I'm so happy with how it it's looking. Really, the only major change is one of the threads is a teal green instead of a darkish-bright green and another of the threads is more yellow and gives a little more contrast in the yellow/greens. I think it makes all the difference though. Another reason I like it, is the linen is a smaller count, which makes the design about an inch smaller on the sides. I'm thinking when I coffee-dyed the first linen I washed and dried it a couple of times, whereas with the other linen I only washed and dried it once. Anyway, here are a couple of progress pics...
I have also been listening to "
The Help" by Kathryn Stockett. It's so good - I can't stop listening!
Well, I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day. My kids and dh were so sweet - they brought me cards and coffee in the morning, although they could have let me sleep in just a tiny bit longer! My dh said they were too excited - they just couldn't wait! :)
Ruthie looks fabulous, Nicole!! I love the colors. Isn't The Help excellent? I have been listening to it too. It is such a good book, and a great one to listen to rather than read.
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I think RB looks fantastic! Glad you had a sweet Mothers Day -even if there could have been a bit more sleep :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a little confused (doesn't take a lot). Is this your original start on Ruth - the WIP you came across or your start in silks? Whatever it's looking great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! Those colors are just GORGEOUS!!! I'm loving this the more I see you work on it!
ReplyDeleteWow Ruthie looks beautiful!! I am so glad you had a nice Mother's Day! We also had a good weekend! I am hoping to stitch today. I think I may check on the book you are listening too. Sounds like you are really enjoying it!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are perfect! I love the teal green, it really is something!
ReplyDeleteRuthie looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteNice! I like the teal green! So are you using DMC now?? Looking good!
ReplyDeletej'aime beaucoup !!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much you've stitched since the weekend. It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors, too. I think they really "pop"!
ReplyDeleteI really love the progress on Ruthie. The colors are just gorgeous and perfect!
ReplyDeleteI just love those colors!!!!
ReplyDeleteI thought all the versions looked good but the more you work on it, the prettier it gets! Love the colors-great job Nicole. I'm glad you had a nice Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteRuth looks great! Can I ask the color teal you changed too? I am in need of something similiar for a sally spencer (BOAF)sampler I am trying to convert.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying the change of colors very much, Nicole!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of your family to be excited to surprise you on Mother's Day - even if you lost a little sleep. :D
Your Ruthie progress is gorgeous, Nicole!!
ReplyDeleteThird time's the charm alright! Although you know I would say everything you stitch look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a lovely Mother's Day and it's so sweet your boys were so excited to surprise you.
I will have to get The Help too after reading yours and Kellie's rave reviews.
The lighter green does look good, Nicole. Glad you're much happier with it. Enjoy the rest of your stitching on it.
ReplyDeleteYou're a nut, Nicole! I can so relate though, so I'm a nut, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Nicole!
ReplyDeleteRuthie is stunning. I do love the colors you are using for this! I can't wait to see more. Glad that you had a great Mother's Day. I hear you though on the sleeping in part!
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