Monday, May 02, 2011

Construction Continues

I'm still working on the castle part of Elizabeth Mears (it's going to take awhile - it's huge and solid stitching).

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40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue, NPI Silks.


I also got a small start on the "Soar Sampler." It's so hard to photograph black linen though. I'm going to try again tomorrow when the lighting is better.

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32 comments:

  1. MargaretMon May 02, 06:54:00 PM EDT

    I so need to order the silks and fabric for this. It's to die for! Gorgeous, and so worth all the effort of that solid stitching!

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  2. GlennaMon May 02, 07:08:00 PM EDT

    I agree with Margaret--I need to get going on this also. I love seeing your progress--definitely easier than stitching it myself!

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  3. Tanya Mon May 02, 07:17:00 PM EDT

    So, so pretty and delicate.

    Tanya

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  4. Laurie in IowaMon May 02, 07:25:00 PM EDT

    It looks wonderful Nicole... I'm in love with the picket fence.

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  5. EllenMon May 02, 08:27:00 PM EDT

    Nicole,

    Your Elizabeth looks wonderful!

    You are very right that that house takes a long time, but isn't it fun to "build" the large house?

    I'm looking forward to seeing more of your progress on this wonderful sampler.

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  6. LauraMon May 02, 10:18:00 PM EDT

    Wowza!!! This is going to be amazing!!!! You are an inspiration to be sure!!!

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  7. queenstownsamplerdesignsMon May 02, 10:53:00 PM EDT

    You are doing marvelous!

    The house will be done before you know it. I was truly possessed to finish mine quickly, but then I don't have little ones running around the house anymore.

    I received the Soar Sampler in the mail on Saturday. I am going to work it on black too(or navy).

    Barbara

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  8. barbaraMon May 02, 11:06:00 PM EDT

    This looks so beautiful. GREAT job so far!!

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  9. DeborahMon May 02, 11:20:00 PM EDT

    That building is going to be perfect.

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  10. AndreaTue May 03, 12:16:00 AM EDT

    Oh my gosh, she's just gorgeous!! You do such great work and I really love the colors on this so much!

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  11. Patty C.Tue May 03, 01:08:00 AM EDT

    Your work is always so beautiful - You have an eye for picking patterns with lovely detail & colors

    Well worth the wait !!!

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  12. SharonTue May 03, 01:44:00 AM EDT

    Looks gorgeous Nicole, nice progress! I am looking forward to seeing your Soar sampler start.

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  13. SylviaTue May 03, 02:41:00 AM EDT

    You are making good progress. Yes, solid stitching takes a while, but its going to look so good!

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  14. GiovannaTue May 03, 05:44:00 AM EDT

    Wow, what beautiful colours!

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  15. CariTue May 03, 07:13:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful Nicole...just beautiful. Would appear that your construction project is progressing nicely!! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. KellieTue May 03, 07:16:00 AM EDT

    That castle is massive but really beautiful.

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  17. MelissaTue May 03, 09:30:00 AM EDT

    Oh wow, she's gorgeous! I can't wait to see more.

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  18. HazelTue May 03, 11:30:00 AM EDT

    Nicole this is beautiful! I want to ask you a quick question if I may? Where did you purchase your Frances Eden from?? I am havign difficulty in finding it. Thanks hun.x

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  19. NancyTue May 03, 11:56:00 AM EDT

    So beautiful!

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  20. ScrapTue May 03, 12:30:00 PM EDT

    your blog is wonderful !!!! thanks you very much !
    kisses _ Paris

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  21. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)Tue May 03, 12:38:00 PM EDT

    Wonderful progress, Nicole! I have to get some black fabric for Soar.... looking forward to seeing your progress.

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  22. DonaTue May 03, 02:10:00 PM EDT

    You are really coming along on the castle, Nicole! It's so pretty. I love the little fence.

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  23. DebTue May 03, 02:33:00 PM EDT

    It's looking so great Nicole. You make me want to pull out mine and start working on it. I know that castle is huge, but you're really making good progress on it.

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  24. FionaTue May 03, 04:29:00 PM EDT

    The colours in this are gorgeous. Keep going on the castle it will be worth it when it is finished.

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  25. SiobhánWed May 04, 06:17:00 AM EDT

    I LOVE it, Nicole!! Your progress is fantastic. I want to stitch it but know the castle/house/building will drive me slowly insane. Did you read the history about it in Ellen's latest newsletter? I loved reading it.

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  26. JoyWed May 04, 08:52:00 AM EDT

    This is just beautiful!

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  27. Milly~Wed May 04, 03:54:00 PM EDT

    What a lovely piece! Look forward to seeing your progress.

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  28. BrendaSThu May 05, 11:30:00 AM EDT

    Elizabeth is looking so beautiful. Your stitching is just perfect and the colors are wonderful

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  29. MarshaThu May 05, 12:10:00 PM EDT

    Elizabeth looks wonderful. I admire you for planning on using black linen. It will be gorgeous.

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  30. DebThu May 05, 07:39:00 PM EDT

    Love this one, Nicole!! I think it's one of my all time favorites. :} Sending hugs... Deb

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  31. Patty C.Sat May 07, 09:31:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful -

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  32. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsSun May 08, 11:05:00 AM EDT

    It's coming along nicely, Nicole! Great progress so far; I love the colors!

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