Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Elizabeth Mears

I decided to get Elizabeth Mears back out yesterday. I really would love to get it finished up sometime this year. The castle is what made me put it away. It's huge! This is where I left off last year...

Elizabeth Mears progres as of 5/6/11

And this is where I'm at now...

Elizabeth Mears as of 3/12/12
40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue, NPI silks (1 over 2)

I also worked on Christmas Garden a little bit...

Christmas Garden
40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar, CC and GAST (1 over 2)

I'm almost finished with the border. It really is such a fun sampler to stitch.

Another sampler I've wanted to stitch for a long time is Shakespeare's Peddler's "Spanish Mystery Sampler." I decided to kit it up after seeing Natalia's beautiful finish!

Threads and linen

Not sure when I'll get to it, but I love it! Well, I'd better get going - I have a date with the copier at my son's school. :)
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42 comments:

  1. Suburban StitcherTue Mar 13, 08:49:00 AM EDT

    both samplers are lovely!

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  2. MargaretTue Mar 13, 08:54:00 AM EDT

    Oh gosh, I so need to stitch both of those. Soooo pretty!!! I'm glad you got Elizabeth Mears back out. :D

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  3. GiovannaTue Mar 13, 09:04:00 AM EDT

    Nice progress on both!

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  4. DebTue Mar 13, 09:36:00 AM EDT

    Oh gosh, seeing your Elizabeth Mears reminded that I bought that chart last year and I think I kitted it up too. Not good. I guess I better look for it because yours is looking wonderful. You really made a lot of progress on the castle.

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  5. woolwomanTue Mar 13, 09:55:00 AM EDT

    I had a tiny start on Elizabeth Mears but then put it down - I was doing the Spanish SAL with the Attic last year - started off with a bang but then got distracted - I will say it is a fun stitch but doing those LOOONG bands of the same thing over and over can be tedious. It is a good project for mindless stitching so hope you will enjoy it. Melody

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  6. Laurie in IowaTue Mar 13, 09:59:00 AM EDT

    Elizabeth is so pretty... but yikes, what a big castle. Your CG looks wonderful and I'm looking forward to your start on the Spanish sampler one of these days.

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  7. The Inspired StitcherTue Mar 13, 10:11:00 AM EDT

    Both samplers are looking great! I love seeing the before and after pic!

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  8. ThoeriaTue Mar 13, 10:21:00 AM EDT

    Elizabeth is looking lovely - but I can see what you meant about that castle - it is HUGE! Look forward to seeing your Spanish Mystery :) The threads you've chosen look lovely!

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  9. MeredithTue Mar 13, 10:27:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful stitching and colors! Love seeing your gorgeous work! Have fun copying! :-) Mere

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  10. MeredithTue Mar 13, 10:27:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful stitching and colors! Love seeing your gorgeous work! Have fun copying! :-) Mere

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  11. LoraineTue Mar 13, 11:32:00 AM EDT

    You really are moving on both of your samplers! They are both fabulous. I like how you changed the "Christmas Garden" to an alphabet, like Katrina. I am thinking of doing that as well.
    Can't wait to see more.

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  12. LindaTue Mar 13, 12:22:00 PM EDT

    The first sampler is gorgeous! But stitching that white/offwhite section (of which there is alot) would send me over the edge! I can never make white or off white (or any really light colored) thread look right. Altho it could be the close up lenses eye glasses I use which shows every imperfection - LOL! When I hold my work at a distance, it looks great! The second one - I'd say you got more than "a little bit more" done! You are really tempting me into getting this one too!

    Linda in VA

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  13. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)Tue Mar 13, 12:52:00 PM EDT

    Mmmmm, Elizabeth is gorgeous and I just love that castle but can imagine how tedious it is to work on. Great progress on the Christmas Sampler, too - love the alphabet at the bottom.

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  14. MichelleTue Mar 13, 12:57:00 PM EDT

    Elizabeth is gorgeous and you have made a ton of progress. Love how Christmas Garden is coming along too - so pretty. And I'm in love with Spanish Sampler - I need to get this one for sure!

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  15. CJ in OK ;-)Tue Mar 13, 01:57:00 PM EDT

    Well you really made some progress on that castle, congrats. The BBD design is lovely. HAPPY STITCHING CJINPK ;-)

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  16. AnneTue Mar 13, 02:31:00 PM EDT

    That castle is massive!! Great progress on both pieces!!

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  17. Michele B.Tue Mar 13, 02:46:00 PM EDT

    I have Elizabeth Mears to do. Seeing yours makes me want to finish up on my VoHRH and get to her!

    Michele
    Dansville, MI

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  18. FionaTue Mar 13, 03:10:00 PM EDT

    Both the samplers are lovely.

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  19. NancyTue Mar 13, 04:40:00 PM EDT

    Both samplers are so very beautiful! Great progress made on both!

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  20. Stitch WizardTue Mar 13, 05:14:00 PM EDT

    This really is such a pretty sampler and I think that yours will be beautiful! I would probably feel like you too though in thinking it is a huge huge house. I will enjoy seeing your progress.

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  21. MouseTue Mar 13, 05:34:00 PM EDT

    ooooo well done on all the stitching you've got done and like the colours on the new one you have kitted up ... must look that one up :) love mouse xxxxx

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  22. DeborahTue Mar 13, 05:48:00 PM EDT

    Both samplers are beautiful. I must say that castle is huge. I love the SP sampler. I may have to get it.

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  23. KristaTue Mar 13, 07:31:00 PM EDT

    Your samplers are gorgeous. Love that Elizabeth Mears, I had never seen that one before. I love anything with flowers. And what a fantastic new choice, the Spanish Mystery Sampler is amazing!

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  24. Charlene ♥ NCTue Mar 13, 09:19:00 PM EDT

    Wonderful castle building! I love CG more every time I see progress photos... and your shades look so lovely to me! Hope you had fun with the copier ;-) I had such a fun time Saturday - it was great being with y'all.

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  25. ElizabethTue Mar 13, 09:29:00 PM EDT

    You and I have the exact same tastes, I'm convinced! I was eyeing Elizabeth Mears recently and went for Sarah Elizabeth Brooke, but as I watch you work on this one she might move up a place or two ;) I will enjoy watching you stitch this one!

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  26. SylviaWed Mar 14, 03:12:00 AM EDT

    Both pieces are beautiful, Nicole. And Natalia's Spanish sampler is absolutely gorgeous, so I can totally understand wanting to stitch it.

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  27. ChrisWed Mar 14, 05:50:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful progress! I love the flower garden on the bottom of Elizabeth!

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  28. CatherineWed Mar 14, 09:03:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful projects Nicole!

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  29. dorisWed Mar 14, 10:32:00 AM EDT

    Gorgeous work, Nicole! I agree with you about Katrina's alphabet for Christmas Garden.

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  30. valerieWed Mar 14, 02:44:00 PM EDT

    Great progress on both your projects Nicole! That castle on Elizabeth is a monster! Keep plugging away and you'll be done in no time.

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  31. NataliaThu Mar 15, 12:32:00 AM EDT

    Nicole, your pictures are always so beautiful !! I love, love, love Elizabeth Mears.... I don't think I had seen it before, and now, I am afraid it is a must for me. Yikes !! So glad you got the Spanish Mystery Sampler all kitted up, it really is fun to stitch

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  32. VeronicaThu Mar 15, 03:55:00 AM EDT

    Both of your samplers are stunning! Great progress on them too. Mary Roe is another beautiful design. You sure know how to pick them :)

    Hugs,
    Veronica.

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  33. DebbyThu Mar 15, 04:44:00 AM EDT

    I always love your pictures! And you made great progress on both the samplers.

    Greetings from Debby

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  34. LoisThu Mar 15, 05:24:00 AM EDT

    What nice progress on both pieces!

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  35. KarolineThu Mar 15, 05:47:00 PM EDT

    They are both looking gorgeous, great progress

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  36. DebThu Mar 15, 08:08:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful work on both of your samplers! I am anxious to see your progress on Christmas Garden.

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  37. Patty C.Thu Mar 15, 11:52:00 PM EDT

    I LOVE Christmas Garden !!

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  38. KatrinaFri Mar 16, 08:59:00 AM EDT

    Gorgeous, love Ann and Christmas Garden. I really want to start the Spanish Sampler too!!!!

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  39. NanFri Mar 16, 08:10:00 PM EDT

    I love the samplers you are stitching. Love to hear your volunteering at your son's school.
    I love parents like you :-)

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  40. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsSun Mar 18, 08:16:00 AM EDT

    Elizabeth Mears is looking gorgeous - I hope you are able to finish it this year, too!

    Your Christmas Garden is coming along beautifully!

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  41. teacupThu Jun 21, 11:04:00 AM EDT

    i LOVE the Christmas Garden sampler. I really love the alaphabet at the bottom better than the original chart I have. Would it be possblie for you to share the alphabet??
    Thanks,
    Kim
    kcmmg1@aol.com

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  42. teacupThu Jun 21, 11:07:00 AM EDT

    I love your Christmas Garden Sampler. I especially like the alaphabet at the end. Would it be possible to share that with me??
    I like it better than my chart from Balckbird.

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