Thursday, December 09, 2010

Holly and Ivy Sampler Finished!

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Shepherd's Bush "Holly and Ivy Sampler" Kit
Fabric: Changed to 32 ct. Vintage Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens
Threads: Various silk threads - as kitted (1 over 2)
Started: 12/4/10 - Finished: 12/8/10

After I finished Holly and Ivy I started another Shepherd's Bush Christmas design...

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Shepherd's Bush "The Stockings"

This is sold as a kit, but I only have the chart (bought on eBay). I had most of the threads, except for a couple, which I just substituted for something in my stash. I have the buttons on order. Here is my progress so far...

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32 ct. Oatmeal linen by R&R, Various silk threads (1 over 2).

Not a lot of progress, but I'm loving it. I'm definitely on a Shepherd's Bush kick! :) Write soon!

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35 comments:

  1. valerieThu Dec 09, 01:23:00 PM EST

    Wonderful finish! Seeing this always reminds me of the carol. I had to sing it so many seasons for school choir. Great start as well!

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  2. KielrainThu Dec 09, 02:03:00 PM EST

    I love your finish. It looks great. These are some great designs.

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  3. InekeThu Dec 09, 02:06:00 PM EST

    The Holly and Ivy sampler is beautiful. And the little sheep is adorable.
    I really can imagine you have a Sheperds Bush kick: the Stockings is a great design.

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  4. DebThu Dec 09, 02:09:00 PM EST

    SB is a great kick to be on. The designs always come out so nice. I can't believe how quickly you got Holly and Ivy done. It looks wonderful. And a great start on The Stockings too.

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  5. AnonymousThu Dec 09, 02:14:00 PM EST

    Beautiful finish Nicole, I love the colours in this piece.

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  6. BrendaSThu Dec 09, 02:36:00 PM EST

    I just finished The Stockings and have the Holly and Ivy on the qsnaps ready to start this weekend!

    Holly and Ivy looks beautiful. Your stitching is so pretty:))

    Thanks for sharing.

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  7. HazelThu Dec 09, 02:36:00 PM EST

    Beautiful finish and nice wip too. I love the 1x2 on 32 ct. x

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  8. MelissaThu Dec 09, 02:47:00 PM EST

    Congratulations on the finish Nicole! What a beautiful sampler. I forget how much I like SB until I see one of their designs stitched and I want to start all my stashed SB projects.

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  9. CatherineThu Dec 09, 02:56:00 PM EST

    Love your finish! I love sheep, so I think that's my favorite part!

    Great new start too!

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  10. DeniseThu Dec 09, 02:57:00 PM EST

    Very pretty! And the stockings piece will be awesome too!

    Happy dance for you!
    Denise

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  11. FayeThu Dec 09, 03:44:00 PM EST

    I LOVE the Holly and Ivy Nicole~~ It is just beautiful...I was lucky enough to see the top part in progress last Sat....You sure did whip things up quickly! As usual, perfectly done!!

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  12. CariThu Dec 09, 03:57:00 PM EST

    WOW...smokin' needle Nicole!! The love fihish!!

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  13. Cathy LloydThu Dec 09, 04:30:00 PM EST

    Turbo stitcher Nicole! Fabulous! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. LesleyanneThu Dec 09, 05:04:00 PM EST

    Gorgeous finish and great new start.

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  15. ShelleenThu Dec 09, 06:14:00 PM EST

    very pretty finish and off to a great new start.

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  16. AnonymousThu Dec 09, 06:23:00 PM EST

    It is so beautiful, Nicole! That is one of my favorite Shepherd's Bush designs. You do such perfect work. :) Love the Santa in your new start. You will finish that before Christmas, I am sure!

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  17. MargaretThu Dec 09, 06:48:00 PM EST

    I love both your finish and your new start! Yummy!

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  18. KarenThu Dec 09, 06:53:00 PM EST

    Goodness Nicole....that was a quick stitch! Love your new one too.

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  19. Stitch WizardThu Dec 09, 07:20:00 PM EST

    I love how your Holly and Ivy turned out! It really is so pretty!! I like the new one you are starting as well! Beautiful stitching Nicole!! :)

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  20. Laurie in IowaThu Dec 09, 07:22:00 PM EST

    wOW... that was a quick finish. The Holly and Ivy Sampler is beautiful Congrats on your finish.

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  21. pjThu Dec 09, 09:28:00 PM EST

    You are amazing Nicole! I cannot believe how much you get accomplished. That sampler is in my stash and looks so neatly stitched! Thanks for sharing. pam from iowa

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  22. Carol RFri Dec 10, 04:00:00 AM EST

    Beautiful finish Nicole!
    Great new start.

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  23. NicolaFri Dec 10, 05:47:00 AM EST

    What a lovely finish! I've never stitched a Shepherds Bush design, but this one is tempting me.

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  24. VaidaFri Dec 10, 06:14:00 AM EST

    Congratulations on a wonderful finish and a great start - love the SB designs, their colours are so great

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  25. JaneFri Dec 10, 07:41:00 AM EST

    Gee, you're really stitching fast at the moment! Love both these designs and enjoying seeing your pictures. Stockings is so cute!

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  26. MichelleFri Dec 10, 10:21:00 AM EST

    Love the finish! That was super fast!!! And the new start is adorable.

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  27. MelissaFri Dec 10, 11:18:00 AM EST

    I love your Holly & Ivy - somehow I had forgotten about this one. Must get it! And your new start - very cute!

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  28. LisaFri Dec 10, 03:35:00 PM EST

    What a gorgeous finish, well done, you sure stitched it up quickly.
    Your new start looks lovely as well.

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  29. Charlene ♥ NCSat Dec 11, 10:12:00 AM EST

    Beautifully done, and great new start. You certainly have a great eye for pieces I love!

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  30. VinnieySat Dec 11, 10:30:00 AM EST

    The Holly and Ivy sampler is gorgeous! Beautiful finish. Love the little sheep too. :)

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  31. Connie BSun Dec 12, 10:16:00 AM EST

    Very nice finish!!!

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  32. Cathy BSun Dec 12, 02:11:00 PM EST

    Beautiful finish! I have always loved this design from Shepherd's Bush!

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  33. RobinSun Dec 12, 06:06:00 PM EST

    Your stitching is perfection!

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  34. SallyMon Dec 13, 08:04:00 AM EST

    A gorgeous finish Nicole :)

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  35. KarolineWed Dec 15, 10:54:00 AM EST

    Holly & Ivy is gorgeous, congratulations

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