Saturday, May 05, 2012

Elizabeth J M Mears Finished!

I just put the last stitches in today! I can't believe it's finished! I never thought I'd see this day! :)

Elizabeth Mears Finished!!

These zigzag stitches took a lot longer than I thought they would...

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Elizabeth J M Mears Finished!
Queenstown Sampler Designs "Elizabeth J M Mears 1833"
Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens
Threads: Needlepoint Inc. Silk
Started: 1/1/2011 - Finished: 5/5/2012

Not sure what I'm going to work on now. I may get back to Elizabeth Sheffield or start something new! Hope you all have a great weekend!
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69 comments:

  1. MarciaSat May 05, 01:52:00 PM EDT

    You do such beautiful work! I am in awe of the number of your projects. This sampler is gorgeous!!!

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  2. DebbySat May 05, 01:55:00 PM EDT

    It's AMAZING!! Beautiful, i am speechless!

    Greetings from Debby

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  3. LindaSat May 05, 02:14:00 PM EDT

    Looks great! I keep debating on doing this one. And debating and debating! But yours is beautiful!

    Linda in VA

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  4. TheresaSat May 05, 02:15:00 PM EDT

    This is gorgeous!!!!!

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  5. DeniseSat May 05, 02:24:00 PM EDT

    It is absolutely gorgeous. Seeing your finish makes me want to start it.

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  6. AnnetteSat May 05, 02:53:00 PM EDT

    Absolutely gorgeous! Congrats on a big finish :)

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  7. marlySat May 05, 03:13:00 PM EDT

    Stunning! What an accomplishment. The amount of work is numbing and the result is spectacular.

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  8. Stitch WizardSat May 05, 03:19:00 PM EDT

    Nicole this is just gorgeous!! I am so happy for you getting it all finished up. You get so much done! I need to get to stitching today too. Looking forward to your next project!

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  9. GiovannaSat May 05, 03:40:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations! It's a wonderful finish!

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  10. VickieSat May 05, 03:43:00 PM EDT

    Good for you! Just BEAUTIFUL :)

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  11. MoonBeamSat May 05, 03:52:00 PM EDT

    What a great finish. That building was reallly a challenge...looks great. Congratulations.

    Bobbi

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  12. VickiSat May 05, 04:33:00 PM EDT

    It is gorgeous! Can't wait to see what you start next.

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  13. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesSat May 05, 04:43:00 PM EDT

    Truly Amazing. What patience you have. Enjoy the fruits of your labor.

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  14. xeyedmarySat May 05, 04:50:00 PM EDT

    My goodness but you are a prolific stitcher- congratulations to you on another huge piece completed!

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  15. pjSat May 05, 04:53:00 PM EDT

    It is GORGEOUS! You stuck with it and did a great job! Your work is so beautiful and you love the neatest samplers! A great accomplishment for 2012. We are all jealous! pj

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  16. MargaretSat May 05, 05:02:00 PM EDT

    It is just sooooo gorgeous, Nicole!!! I just love it! I so need to stitch this one! Huge congratulations!

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  17. EllenSat May 05, 05:15:00 PM EDT

    Congrats, Nicole, on this beautiful (and huge) sampler!! You are right that zigzag area took forever, but isn't it wonderful?

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  18. SharonSat May 05, 05:57:00 PM EDT

    Nicole, it is an amazingly gorgeous finish! Congrats!

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  19. LanaSat May 05, 06:06:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations on a gorgeous finish!!!

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  20. KarenSat May 05, 06:07:00 PM EDT

    That is beautiful Nicole....great job! I would have lost my mind on that house alone.

    happy stitching on your next project....

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  21. HeatherSat May 05, 06:41:00 PM EDT

    It is sooo beautiful!! I really want to stitch this one!

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  22. MaggieSat May 05, 06:41:00 PM EDT

    Oh Nicola that is such a wonderful finish! you must be very pleased, that house is just fantastic!

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  23. LanieSat May 05, 07:17:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations, Nicole! "Elizabeth" is absolutely beautiful!!! Everything about her is beautiful...the alphabets, the colors, the zigzags, your lovely stitching. You should be very proud!

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  24. Keeper of the CrowesSat May 05, 07:27:00 PM EDT

    Nicole, your "Elizabeth" is phenomenal! What an accomplishment! I'm anxious to see it framed.
    Linda

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  25. RanaeSat May 05, 07:35:00 PM EDT

    Truly a piece to be admired
    Congrats!
    Beautiful stitching

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  26. LauraSat May 05, 07:53:00 PM EDT

    WOW!!!!!!! Just gorgeous! Very impressive. I am sure you are doing a happy dance!!!

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  27. KatrinaSat May 05, 08:42:00 PM EDT

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!! I love it and huge congrats.

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  28. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)Sat May 05, 08:43:00 PM EDT

    Oh my gosh, Nicole! What a stunning piece of work! You must be absolutely thrilled and oh, so proud! What a lot of time went into this stunner; I can't wait to see it framed!

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  29. CariSat May 05, 09:59:00 PM EDT

    Oh my gosh Nicole...Elizabeth is STUNNING !! Excellent finish. Your work is amazing.

    Hugs and Hugs

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  30. CatherineSat May 05, 10:15:00 PM EDT

    Fabulous finish! Congrats to you!

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  31. ChrisSat May 05, 10:29:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations on a beautiful finish!

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  32. AnonymousSat May 05, 11:43:00 PM EDT

    Stunning piece

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  33. MarshaSun May 06, 12:13:00 AM EDT

    She is gorgeous!

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  34. Cathy LloydSun May 06, 12:42:00 AM EDT

    Congrats Nicole! She is breathtaking! ♥

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  35. NataliaSun May 06, 01:44:00 AM EDT

    Congratulations, Nicole !!! It is so beautiful...

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  36. valerieSun May 06, 02:11:00 AM EDT

    Gorgeous! Congratulations on an amazing finish!

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  37. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsSun May 06, 08:14:00 AM EDT

    She's stunning, Nicole! Congratulations on a gorgeous finish!

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  38. DonaSun May 06, 08:17:00 AM EDT

    Woohoo! You finished it! Congratulations, Nicole. It is gorgeous. I hope you frame this one.

    Can't wait to see what you take on next!

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  39. NanSun May 06, 08:18:00 AM EDT

    What a beautiful sampler. That house might have gotten the best of me. :-) Congratulations on another great finish!

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  40. Charlene ♥ NCSun May 06, 08:55:00 AM EDT

    She is stunning, Nicole!

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  41. RitaSun May 06, 08:58:00 AM EDT

    Bravo!! Congratulations on your gorgeous finish.

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  42. BrendaSSun May 06, 10:44:00 AM EDT

    STUNNING finish Nicole! All the details are just beautiful.

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  43. Angie BurrettSun May 06, 11:46:00 AM EDT

    Absolutely beautiful - you must feel so very proud - all those hours have produced an heirloom - well done! x

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  44. RobinSun May 06, 12:42:00 PM EDT

    Breathtaking finish! I'm just in awe. Congratulations!

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  45. PaisleySun May 06, 02:52:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations on a gorgeous finish!

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  46. Patty C.Sun May 06, 03:37:00 PM EDT

    Gorgeous - such a detailed pattern - you did a fantastic job - congratulations!

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  47. MeredithSun May 06, 04:48:00 PM EDT

    Gorgeous!!! Another beautiful finish, Nicole! What an accomplishment!! Congrats!

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  48. TerriSun May 06, 08:54:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations, it is a gorgeous finish!

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  49. MelanieMon May 07, 03:38:00 AM EDT

    Congratulations, it really is a stunning finish, and quite an accomplishment.

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  50. LoisMon May 07, 06:04:00 AM EDT

    A fantastic finish! Such a beauty! Can't wait to see it framed.

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  51. Laurie in IowaMon May 07, 09:29:00 AM EDT

    Congrats on an awesome finish Nicole. Elizabeth M. looks fantastic.

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  52. KristenMon May 07, 10:18:00 AM EDT

    Wow, wow, WOW! It's gorgeous! Congratulations on finishing this huge piece. It's on my wishlist, but I can't imagine finishing something that big. I'm so impressed that you did the whole thing, and in pretty good time, too!

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  53. The Inspired StitcherMon May 07, 12:13:00 PM EDT

    Congrats on a lovely finish!

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  54. SiobhánMon May 07, 01:34:00 PM EDT

    Oh my gosh, it's beautiful, Nicole!! Congratulations on a stunning finish. Your needles are on fire! ;)

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  55. Suburban StitcherMon May 07, 02:25:00 PM EDT

    Stunning Nicole! Now to something small...? :)

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  56. MichelleMon May 07, 03:04:00 PM EDT

    She is gorgeous, Nicole!!! Absolutely stunning! I can't believe how quickly you stitched this one up - especially with that big building - that's a ton of stitching!! Congrats on the finish!

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  57. dorisMon May 07, 04:15:00 PM EDT

    Incredible! She is so beautiful. Congrats on finishing.

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  58. ThoeriaMon May 07, 05:20:00 PM EDT

    Simply gorgeous! Well done on the finish!

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  59. ElizabethMon May 07, 08:00:00 PM EDT

    Holy cow, she's gorgeous! That will be so pretty hanging anywhere - this just bumped it up on my wish list :) Congratulations on the finish!

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  60. KarolineTue May 08, 09:45:00 AM EDT

    Elizabeth is just stunning, congratulations

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  61. SusanTue May 08, 02:10:00 PM EDT

    Wow, that's beautiful! I aspire to finish something like this one day!

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  62. AnneTue May 08, 02:12:00 PM EDT

    Wow!! She is stunning!! Can't wait to see her in a frame!!! Congrats!!! Big happy dance for you!!

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  63. KellieTue May 08, 04:02:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful!! Makes me want to put this on my "to stitch" list. :)

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  64. Dee LWed May 09, 07:38:00 AM EDT

    Breathtaking! Such beautiful work, Nicole.

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  65. VickiWed May 09, 07:17:00 PM EDT

    It is lovely - great job!

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  66. StitchmakerWed May 09, 07:53:00 PM EDT

    WOW Congratulations on your big beautiful finish.

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  67. ginnytThu May 10, 12:01:00 AM EDT

    so beautiful!!!

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  68. VaidaSat May 19, 05:51:00 AM EDT

    Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on such a great finish!

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  69. AlexandrineMon Jul 30, 04:06:00 AM EDT

    très très beau !!!

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