Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Almost there....

I'm almost finished with the castle on Elizabeth Mears. I just have to add a chimney and a few other things on top. I'm sure those things have names, but I'm too tired to think of or search for what they might be. :)

Elizabeth Mears as of 3/20/2012
40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue, NPI silks (1 over 2)

I also got a new pattern in the mail the other day...

Jane Pattison by Shakespeare's Peddler

It's "Jane Pattison 1806" by Shakespeare's Peddler. I have decided to use the cottons instead of the wools on 40 ct. linen. I think I'm going to go with Lakeside Linens Lentil.

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43 comments:

  1. GritWed Mar 21, 09:36:00 AM EDT

    Das Stickbild ist sehr schön geworden.
    Das neue wird auch sehr schön. Bin schon gespannt.
    LG Grit

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  2. The Scarlett HouseWed Mar 21, 09:36:00 AM EDT

    Very pretty, Nicole. The colors look great on your linen.

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  3. AnonymousWed Mar 21, 09:48:00 AM EDT

    so beautiful!

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  4. Keeper of the CrowesWed Mar 21, 09:50:00 AM EDT

    Oh my gosh, Nicole, this piece is stunning! It's going to be fabulous, framed.
    Linda

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  5. Laurie in IowaWed Mar 21, 09:59:00 AM EDT

    Yay for being almost there on finishing up the castle. It's a gorgeous sampler.
    I'm looking forward to seeing your Jane P. stitched up in the cottons. It will be fun to see the difference between the cottons and the wools.

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  6. VickieWed Mar 21, 10:00:00 AM EDT

    Wow! Gorgeous! :) http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/

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  7. LanieWed Mar 21, 10:14:00 AM EDT

    Nicole, your Elizabeth is lovely ... what an accomplishment! I love the colors on Jane. Looking forward to following your progress.

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  8. Michele B.Wed Mar 21, 10:22:00 AM EDT

    Wow! So beautiful. I have this one to do in my stash. It's always so hard to decide what to pick next especially after seeing your work. I love your fabric. It makes your work stand out beautifully!

    Michele
    Dansville, MI

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  9. GiovannaWed Mar 21, 10:31:00 AM EDT

    Wow, well done on finishing the huge building - it's gorgeous!

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  10. RitaWed Mar 21, 10:43:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful stitching project!

    Your new one (and the flosses) looks to be another "winner" too.

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  11. DebWed Mar 21, 10:49:00 AM EDT

    Wow..you accomplished alot on Elizabeth Mears. Although the castle looks very tedious to work on, it is absolutely beautiful!! Can't wait to see it finished!!! I love your new pattern too!!

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  12. Natasha Wed Mar 21, 10:58:00 AM EDT

    EM looks fantastic Nicole...

    The new start you have chosen is on my list of to do's also. Can't wait to see your progress :)

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  13. KristaWed Mar 21, 11:22:00 AM EDT

    Your castle is so beautiful! I love that Jane Pattison pattern too, I haven't decided yet to go with cotton or wool though. Looking forward to seeing your start in the cottons.

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  14. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)Wed Mar 21, 11:44:00 AM EDT

    Holy cow, Nicole! You really stitched that castle quickly! I am working on houses and they seem to take FOREVER! I absolutely love your sampler! The Jane P. sampler is so pretty and I can't wait to see your progress on that one.

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  15. Samplings from Spring CreekWed Mar 21, 12:12:00 PM EDT

    The castle is huge! The rest of the sampler should be a breeze!

    Jane Pattison is such a pretty sampler, looking forward to seeing your progress

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  16. CarolynWed Mar 21, 12:32:00 PM EDT

    This is beautiful! You have accomplished a lot since posting about it last time -- I'm so impressed! (I'm a new follower!)

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  17. Stitch WizardWed Mar 21, 12:54:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful work Nicole and I love your new stash!! I have been looking at that one too!! May have to have it too and I like you would rather use something different than the wool threads.

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  18. MouseWed Mar 21, 01:12:00 PM EDT

    oooo welll done that's an awful lot of stitching on there :)
    and love your new start to be .. can't wait to see that one started :) love mouse xxxxx

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  19. DebWed Mar 21, 01:59:00 PM EDT

    Elizabeth looks wonderful and that castle is really something. This is going to be a stunning finish.

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  20. KellieWed Mar 21, 04:33:00 PM EDT

    Elizabeth is beautiful! Looking forward to seeing your start on Jane P.

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  21. valerieWed Mar 21, 04:50:00 PM EDT

    The castle looks amazing...and is huge! I can't wait to see your start on Jane. I love her and think I will stitch on 40count with cotton as well. I'm not ready to start yet though.

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  22. KatrinaWed Mar 21, 06:22:00 PM EDT

    Very pretty, I know you're glad to be done with that house!!!! And I love Jane, I am using the cottons too with Beige linen.

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  23. DeborahWed Mar 21, 06:26:00 PM EDT

    That castle is spectacular! Love the new project.

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  24. KarenWed Mar 21, 06:34:00 PM EDT

    Now that some stitching... congrats on almost getting that part done!

    happy stitching...

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  25. FionaWed Mar 21, 06:36:00 PM EDT

    WOW Elizabeth is really looking fantastic. The castle on its own is truly stunning. Your new project looks just as good as your other ones.

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  26. MargaretWed Mar 21, 06:39:00 PM EDT

    Your Elizabeth Mears is wonderful! Just gorgeous! Love the cottons for Jane too!

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  27. MelissaWed Mar 21, 08:45:00 PM EDT

    Congrats on finishing the castle, Nicole! That's huge!

    Looking forward to seeing your progress on Jane.

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  28. CatherineWed Mar 21, 10:12:00 PM EDT

    Wow! Amazing piece and love the new project as well!

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  29. merumoWed Mar 21, 11:25:00 PM EDT

    The castle looks beautiful with all the details!?, and I'm tempting with your new friend, Jane now :O ughhhhh

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  30. LanaThu Mar 22, 01:13:00 AM EDT

    BEAUTIFUL!!

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  31. VeronicaThu Mar 22, 01:48:00 AM EDT

    Oh wow, that is quite the impressive castle. Gorgeous stitching, Nicole.

    Your new pattern is beautiful. All those yummy floss.

    Hugs,
    Veronica.

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  32. ChrisThu Mar 22, 06:41:00 AM EDT

    Jane looks great and I love your new project!

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  33. Charlene ♥ NCThu Mar 22, 07:36:00 AM EDT

    How many ways to say, Elizabeth is beautiful? You've made wonderful progress! I've looked at Jane so many times, but must hold off until some others are done... so that makes me all the happier that you're stitching her. Love watching your beautiful works come to life! Happy stitching and enjoy the summer days!

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  34. AnneThu Mar 22, 02:11:00 PM EDT

    Congrats on almost finishing!! It's such a stunning sampler! Oooh, can't wait for your Jane to start! I love that new sampler!!

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  35. EllenThu Mar 22, 02:53:00 PM EDT

    Hi Nicole.

    Your Elizabeth Mears sampler looks wonderful! After having stitched that enormous building, you must feel you are now in the "home stretch".

    I hope you'll send me a photo to put in my next newsletter.

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  36. AnonymousThu Mar 22, 04:19:00 PM EDT

    Wow that's looking lovely.

    I like your new stash too.

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  37. LynnThu Mar 22, 05:21:00 PM EDT

    My goodness but this is a lovely piece! There's quite a lot of stitching in that castle for sure.
    Gorgeous work!
    Love your choice for your new start too.

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  38. FayeThu Mar 22, 09:41:00 PM EDT

    Perfectly stitched~~ Love this large design...And, your new stash as well!!

    Faye

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  39. MartyGThu Mar 22, 10:53:00 PM EDT

    Wow. Amazing progress in only a week. Great job. Marty

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  40. NataliaFri Mar 23, 01:16:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful, Nicole. I love it !!

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  41. LoisFri Mar 23, 05:31:00 AM EDT

    Wow! That was a lot of stitching on the castle! It looks stunning though. What a nice choice in Jane, she is such a lovely sampler.

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  42. queenstownsamplerdesignsFri Mar 23, 09:43:00 AM EDT

    Your stitching is Beautiful!
    Don't you feel like you can do anything now?
    Please send me a photo of your completed sampler too. I would love to share it on my website.

    Barbara
    Queenstown Sampler Designs

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  43. valerieThu Apr 12, 01:52:00 PM EDT

    Nicole, I'm curious what you chose in place of GAST Terra Cotta? It doesn't look like that color is available in cotton...

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