Saturday, March 31, 2012

I Sigh Not For Beauty

Hard to believe that it is the last day of March! Time is just fleeting by. Decided I better get one last post in before the end of the month.

First of all, thanks to Lelia and Amy for selecting me as one of their "Liebster Blogs." For me, blogging is just a vehicle that I use to record my stitching progress on the various projects that I enjoy working on. It's fun to go back and look at all that I have accomplished. I really enjoy viewing your blogs too. I may not always comment, but I'm reading them! It's really fun when I have the opportunity to connect with online friends; I'm looking forward to meeting Amy at Stitchville's Spring Fling Retreat in two weeks!

This past week I have spent my stitching time working on I Sigh Not For Beauty. This beautiful sampler was designed by Ruth Ann Russell of C Street Samplerworks. I am using the linen/silk conversion that Attic Needlework put together. It is such a beauty and I have enjoyed every minute that I have spent stitching on it. I have quite a bit more to go, but have made good progress in the 2+ months that I have been working on it. This also happens to be my guild challenge piece this year and so I am committed to finishing it by the end of the year!





In between housework and grocery shopping today, I hope to play in my stash a little bit...we'll see.

Have a great day - happy stitching!

18 comments:

Margaret said...

Congrats on the award! I love your Sigh Not for Beauty. Just gorgeous!

connie said...

Lovely sampler

Vickie said...

Wow! This one is a beauty!!

Shirlee said...

Gorgeous sampler ... one of my "to-dos" : )

barbara said...

Ohhhh that is SO pretty!!!

Marsha said...

I've been working on my 'beauty' also this past couple of weeks. I love the conversion that you have. It's very pretty.

Ellen said...

Gorgeous, love your progress!

Hugs,

Mary said...

That border is just SO pretty!

Mary in MN

Melissa said...

Oh what a pretty piece! You are off to a great start, Cathy!

Robin said...

This is such a beautiful sampler! The border is gorgeous and I love the colors you are using!

CJ in OK ;-) said...

This is really lovely and your stitching is beautiful, good luck on your challenge to complete it. CJ in OK ;-)

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

Gorgeous so far, Cathy! I have no doubt you'll finish in time.

The Inspired Stitcher said...

Your progress looks great! It really is a fun sampler to stitch. I'm sure you'll finish it by the end of the year!

Bekca said...

I hope you had fun with your stash diving :) Your latest WIP is looking gorgeous, keep up the great stitching!
Best wishes.

msmartello said...

Your sampler is going to look so beautiful when it is finished. Keep posting your progress!

Maureen

Ellen said...

Your I Sigh Not for Beauty is looking great. Please send me a photo (by the end of April) for the newsletter.

Ellen said...

Your I Sigh Not for Beauty is looking great. Please send me a photo (by the end of April) for the newsletter.

Judy Zarlenga said...

I know this has been awhile, but do you recall what linen you stitched this sampler on?