I decided to start "Elizabeth Sheffield" by The Scarlet Letter. I splurged on the kit from The Attic several months ago, but I had just been admiring the threads, instead of using them. Well, the other day I started using them! :) I actually decided to use 32 ct. instead of 40 ct. because of all the over one in the sampler.
32 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens, Belle Soie and Dinky Dyes silks (1 over 2).
I also worked on Rubie Owl's Sampler a little bit...
40 ct. Vintage Sand Dune, Belle Soie and NPI silks (1 over 2).
And I picked up an old UFO from last year. I'd like to get it finished before Halloween...
40 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley, GAST (1 over 2).
It's Jenny Bean's Halloween Sampler. I really don't have too much to go on it.
Well, I just booked my room for the Pals convention in Myrtle Beach in a little over two weeks. I'm so excited to get away and stitch. It's going to be a blast! :)
I.AM.JEALOUS !!! I love Elizabeth Sheffield....you are going to have so much fun stitching her!! Can't wait to see your progress girl!! Hugs and HAPPY STITCHING.
ReplyDeleteWow!!Eliz. Sheffield will be a stunning piece!!! And I love your wip's too....bring on MB~~~
ReplyDeleteLook forward to watching your progress on Elizabeth Sheffield.
ReplyDeleteWill you post some pictures of your stash room/organization? You must have a billion threads and fabrics! Every time you post a new start I am insanely jealous! :o)
ReplyDeleteYum...Elizabeth looks like a fun way to prevent the slumps! Your WIPs look great, too. Two weeks? Yeah!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors look fantastic for Elizabeth! I think that will definitely get you out of a slump. And good going on the 32 count. Mine's on 40 and I think I took about 100 stitches in it before I put it down upset because it's on 40 and there is a lot of over one!
ReplyDeleteYour WIPs are looking great too!
Beautiful stitching--and a fun trip in your future! I would love to attend something like this sometime. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat choice for a new start Nicole. I hope you've avoided a stitching slump. I always enjoy seeing what you've been working on.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, I really like your way of thinking. I will have to remember that the next time I feel a stitching slump coming on. Really like the new sampler pick...not familiar with that chart.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at your retreat coming up. That will surely get you out of any potential slump that may be trying to hang on.
Elizabeth is going to be beautiful. I was so inspired by your WIP of Rubie Owl that I had to start it. And I am loving every stitch! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of you starting Elizabeth. She is gorgeous!!! And Ruby is looking fabulous - a perfect fall piece. Yay for unearthing Jenny Bean - she was one of my favorite stitches!!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth is on my must do list; I'll enjoy watching you work your magic!
ReplyDeleteRubie and Jenny look great, too!
ooohhh....Elizabeth Sheffield looks beautiful, can't wait to watch your progress....thanks for sharing :D
ReplyDeleteGreat start on Elizabeth, Nicole! We can all go blind together! LoL! I'm having to take a wee break..I really have a headache from the over-one stitching...not to mention I had to remove a lot of work on one side. Grrrr..maybe THAT is why I have a headache. :) Your Ruby Owl is looking beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHurrah for new starts as great inspiration!! I am so with you on that! Love the new start and all your other WIP's look amazing!
ReplyDeleteAlways impressed with your work & your choice in patterns - Great colors & of course the fabric is beautiful ;)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more.....
All are wonderful projects, Nicole! I can't wait to see more of Elizabeth especially. I really want to stitch her as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat new start! I also have Elizabeth kitted up and ready to go at any time, but I'm like you - just happy looking at the kit :) I'll have to follow you with that one sme time soon...
ReplyDeleteIf anything can prevent a slump it's a gorgeous sampler with beautiful threads. I love the other two projects too.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more progress on your new start! You WIPs are looking good too!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Sheffield is gorgeous! Can't wait to see the progress. Your other WIP are beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteYou start on Elizabeth is wonderful. Go knock out Jenny Bean, you will be so happy you did - it such a fun sampler
ReplyDeleteRubie Owl is so sweet - that is a UFO of mine - I really need to get back to it seeing your wonderful WIP
They're all amazing, Nicole!! I just love those threads for Elizabeth--I can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteLovely start Nicole, love the progress on Rubie Owl, and good for you picking up a UFO, hope you get it finished in time. Me I am jealous that you are going to the Pals Convention at Myrtle Beach, Paulette will be there!
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Pretty way to get out of your slump! Good idea to go with the 32 count, too.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty your Rubie Owl is, Nicole. It would like nice paired with Bird in the Bower (didn't you stitch it, too?).
Seeing your Jenny Bean's Halloween reminded me that mine is not finished either so maybe I'll work on it.
I love the colours in your new start.
ReplyDeleteThey're all lovely WIPs - great new start, and I always love to see a Jenny Bean. You'll have her finished in no time.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you held off this long on starting Elizabeth, the silk colors are so beautiful. Rubie Owl is looking very cute, and I love the Jenny Bean Halloween sampler.
ReplyDeleteI have Elizabeth Sheffield in my stash to do too! One of these days... I'll bet you are looking forward to your trip. I'm going to a retreat with some friends in four weeks to Branson, MO to one sponsor by Cecilia's Sampler for three days and we are also going to the Silver Needle. I can't wait!!!
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Great progress on both your WIP's!! I really love that new sampler! The colours are gorgeous! Can't wait to see Elizabeth come to life!!
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Lovely new start here! Nice progress on your WIP's, too.
ReplyDeleteI've got ES on my wish list - my LNS has a model of it on display and it is so gorgeous! You are such a fast stitcher Nicole I'm amazed at how much you get done.
ReplyDeleteI love that Jenny Bean! It's so nice to see your Halloween things again! :] Thanks for dropping by LavenderRoseRamblings. Your new sampler is lovely. It always makes me smile when I see you start from the bottom, you little leftie.
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