Saturday, March 10, 2012

Sampler Update

Happy Saturday! Happy Weekend! It's positively beautiful here in MN this weekend. Gorgeous spring weather with warm temperatures. I opened up several windows to let the fresh air in!

Thought it was time to give you an update on the sampler I am working on. I haven't had a lot of time to stitch in the last week or so, but I think I've made pretty good progress. Just a few more flowers (four to be exact) on the right side, and the outside border will be done. I am loving this piece - great design, wonderful Belle Soie silks, and a scrumptious linen color.

Please excuse the wrinkles - I didn't take time to press. The colors in the photo of the entire piece are most accurate; the close up of the top left corner is a little bit washed out.




The design is "I Sigh Not for Beauty" from C Street Samplerworks...

I'm going to have to put this down soon. I have some stitching to do for the upcoming Stitchville retreat, plus I want to finish a couple more smalls out of that smalls basket. Wish me luck!

16 comments:

natalysneedle said...

Cathy, your sampler progress is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to see what else you are working on.

Laurie in Iowa said...

You're making progress and the sampler is beautiful
I'm loving this spring weather too!

barbara said...

Oh my heavens, Cathy, that is GORGEOUS!!!

CJ in OK ;-) said...

Such a pretty border and so perfect for spring. Happy stitching CJ in OK ;-)

Ranae said...

The sampler is looking gorgeous, love the fibers

Lois said...

Such a lovely one to stitch and yours is looking great! Spring weather happening here too and it is so nice to see it.

Vickie said...

I am LOVING that border. :) http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/

Katrina said...

It's so pretty!!!! What a gorgeous sampler :-).

Deb said...

That is going to be a beautiful sampler.

Shirlee said...

I love that sampler. I have the chart but have so many smalls I need to do first. Sigh!

Unknown said...

You have made great progress on your sampler! Good luck getting all of your projects done.

robindefender said...

It may not seem like a ton of progress to you, but it really is looking beautiful!

Keeper of the Crowes said...

Cathy, this is such a beautiful sampler. The colors are gorgeous!
Linda

Giovanna said...

What a pretty border - nice progress!

Penny said...

So pretty and delicate, I love it!

Lynn said...

Your sampler looks just lovely so far. It's going to be a beauty!
We're enjoying some of this lovely weather too.