The linen I'm thinking of using is 40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue.
Next is "Hannah Pepper." I started Hannah last year using NPI and then I realized there was an error in one of the magazines, which said the stitch count on one side was 265. It was actually 365. Ooops! I'm glad I only stitched a little bit. Since then, I have decided I would actually like to use the called for Soie d'Alger silks.
And I had a cut of 40 ct. Lt. Examplar in my stash that was right size for the correct stitch count.
I got Blackbird Designs "Mother's Garden" from Down Sunshine Lane shortly after it was released. It's such a pretty design. I plan to use the same 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar that I'm using for Christmas Garden.
Last, I got "Charlotte Clayton Sampler" in a trade from Andrea. I have loved this sampler for so long and was so happy when Andrea offered it to me.
I'm going to use the recommend NPI silks on 40 ct. Vintage Sand Dune. I decided to start it last night in honor of my new kitty, Oreo. I just love those big cats on the bottom.
I also have a little bit of progress on "Elizabeth Sheffield."
This little over one guy took me several hours to stitch!
Hope all you mom's out there have a wonderful day tomorrow! And thank you all for your kind comments on our upcoming move and Oreo. :)
Oh yum yum yum!!! Everything looks so scrumptious! And your Elizabeth Sheffield is wonderful! Isn't it amazing how much longer an over one motif can take? Bleagh. But well worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteYou hav some big, beautiful projects planned.
ReplyDeleteLove all the silks.
Happy stitching.
Bobbi
Awesome projects lined up, Nicole and ES is looking wonderful. Love the over one dog!
ReplyDeleteWow your gonna be a busy bee hun; I love the new BBD design and think I have to order it this week..lol
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sharee
Wow oh WOW...All of your selections are fabulous!! Thant will keep you busy for about 3 weeks !!! You're such a quick stitch!! Your work is amazing and I love watching each piece progress. Now I'll get to see them in person!! Yea for both of us !!!!
ReplyDeletewell I am just catching up and can I just say how adorable oreo is ... what a wee cutie :)
ReplyDeleteand I have just moped up the lady like drool over your samplers and the fabric and the silks *simply gorgeous sigh ....
can't wait to see the progresses on these ones :) love mouse xxxx
Elizabeth and Charlotte look fabulous. Love the linens and silks you've chosen for all your new projects. Lots of great stitching!
ReplyDeleteNewbie question....why did you switch from NPI silk to Soie d'Alger? Is it a color difference, or some other preference? Thanks! They are all scrumptious, btw!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful samplers!
ReplyDeleteI recently bought the HE Lucy Redd one. I'll have to go check out the conversion to silks.
So much to stitch, so little time. :-)
I've always loved Hannah Pepper but never found the complete chart. All of these projects will look terrific with your linen and thread choices.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in each of those samplers, but especially Hannah Pepper!
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful charts, threads and stitches, love it
ReplyDeleteYou have some wonderful projects lined up to start.
ReplyDeleteOreo is one lucky kitty to have such a neat sampler stitched in her or his honor.
I didn't know the stitch count was off on Hannah Pepper. I have had this in my stash for many years to stitch but never got around to it. Guess I'm glad I waited.
Have a wonderful Mother's day and thank you for all the wonderful inspiration that you give via your blog.
Oh these are all so gorgeous! Hannah Pepper has got to be favourite - will be looking forward to watching all of these grow :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful projects you have planned. Your current stitching is beautiful.
Wow! So much planning in the works. Happy Mother's Day! :)
ReplyDeleteAll gorgeous projects!!!!! Love your linen and thread tosses :-).
ReplyDeleteThat's a great line-up of projects!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is the equivalent of going to a chocolate shop! All those luscious silks and charts! Wonderful stitching!
ReplyDeleteoh mon Dieu que de magnifiques Samplers chez vous ...
ReplyDeletebisous de FRANCE
Beautiful projects, Nicole! Drooled all over my keyboard! I have had Mother's Garden for a couple of weeks now and cannot wait to start on it..just need to get my act together. Love that design!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteAll those threads look like tasty treats! I really hope the NPI conversions work out for you - I think you've picked an excellent piece of linen to stitch Lucy's sampler. All of those upcoming projects look great!
ReplyDeleteNicole, you have so many beautiful projects lined up - how will you ever decide what to stitch and when!
ReplyDeleteI love Elizabeth's conversion for Lucy Redd and have been watching her progress,too. Beautiful colors.
Love everything you're stitching!
Oh my goodness, what gorgeous fabric and fibers. You are going to have a wonderful time stitching all of these beauties!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Great choices Nicole! Your stitching is just lovely:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful plans! Love all your choices -- projects and materials! If I had to choose a favorite of these, it would be Hannah Pepper - just love, love those lovely colors!! Have fun with each of them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects Nicole! I love each and every one of them!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Nicole, what lovely projects you have ready to go! Love the colors for "Hannah"! Your "Elizabeth" is looking great...her big border is fabulous! Congrats on your new family member and best wishes that your future plans develop as you hope!
ReplyDeleteSo many big plans! Just cannot wait to see progresses on all of them!
ReplyDeleteand your new family member, Oreo, is a cutie - so glad she find a house and home