40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue, NPS (1 over 2)
I also decided to start a couple new things. The first being Mrs. Waddelow's Needlework Basket. I finished up the ruler. I mainly wanted to see how the coverage would be using only one strand and I think it will be okay.
32 ct. Vintage Buttercream, Belle Soie "Sister Scarlet" (1 over 2)
The other thing I decided to start is "All Our Troubles" by La-D-Da. I have always loved this design and when I saw Cathy's progress on her blog the other day, I knew I had to stitch it.
40 ct. Examplar, NPS (1 over 2)
Well, it's been a difficult week for Lisa's family and friends. I know I have been up and down a lot. I'm so glad that I have you all and my stitching to bring me comfort and joy. Thank you for all your kind words. They really mean so much!
Your stitching is gorgeous Nicole, always perfectly perfect :)
ReplyDeleteI've thought about you often...I know that emotions of this kind can be overcome and will ease with time, but the heart never forgets. Yours won't either. Hugs and love.
I love your projects! Elizabeth is so pretty! I know what you mean by up and down. You were closer to Lisa so I'm sure you feel it even more. Hugs to you -- hang in there.
ReplyDeleteAll of your WIP's look great! I just started stitching on 40 count and am loving it! Over the weekend I ordered a bunch of Primitive Needle patterns. I did not know her, but I know this must have hit you hard considering you stitched many models for her. You have been in my thoughts. It is good we have stitching, right? It always brings me comfort.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth is looking wonderful and I love your new starts.
ReplyDeleteI always find in times of great stress and loss that my sewing helps me cope with what I am going through. I once read about how colonial women would pour all their grief into things such as quilts etc to help them cope with the loss of loved ones. I have done the same and it really does help. Hang in there. You along with Lisa's family are all in our thoughts - Sandra.
You are my idol!!! Love your projects and looking forward to watching them progress :-).
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Mears is coming along very nicely and needlework basket project looks like a fun thing! La-D-Da's new start is also looking nice. As my RSS feed letting me know that your blog has a new post, I was hoping not to see Sarah Woodham as I've been really tempted her since seeing your beautiful progress. Phew, she wasn't here today!! Good thing! lol
ReplyDeleteVery nice Nicole! Love the Needlework Basket.. can't wait to see more of that one.
ReplyDeletehappy stitching....
beautiful stitching as always Nicole. hugs to you. I can't wait to see the basket and accessories finished (next week right?!). LOL :)
ReplyDeleteNicole, I have the hang all your troubles on the line, chart also. I know I will want to do it sooner rather than later after seeing your progress...:).
ReplyDeleteTake care.
WOW! Very beautiful and original blog, I like it!
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Lovely, lovely, lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour choice of patterns & threads is always so perfect - I really like the Needlework Basket !!
ReplyDeleteoh my!!!!!!!!!! The Elizabeth piece is gorgeous.......your stitching is so pretty.....
ReplyDeletewish I lived closer so you could help me pick out fabric colors.....you have a great eye for color!!!!
Nice work on Elizabeth! Absolutely love your start on Mrs Waddelow's Needlework Basket - your thread and linen are a perfect choice.
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness, Nicole. I didn't know about this connection you had with Lisa. I'm so sorry, Sweetie. Knowing how sensitive your heart is, I know you are feeling so sad. Sending hugs. Deb
ReplyDeleteQue c'est joli, j'aime beaucoup le Elizabeth Mears
ReplyDeleteBravo
Lovely progress on your projects.
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