Friday, January 16, 2009

Family Sampler Finished!

I finished the stitching last night and put the buttons and charms on today. I'm so happy to have it finished!

Family Sampler Finished

Family Sampler
Shepherd's Bush "Family Sampler" Kit
Fabric: Changed Kit Fabric to 32 ct. Vintage Luna by Lakeside Linens
Threads: AVAS, Gloriana, and Thread Gatherer Silks (all as kitted)
Started: 5/08 - Finished: 1/16/09


I found a few errors in the pattern... the inside flowers in the border on the left side were charted for the wrong color and there was flower missing on the right side. I fixed them all to match the others. Well, I'd better get some sleep - I have to get up early tomorrow because I'm going to Amy's for a relaxing day of stitching! :) Write later!

41 comments:

  1. Gorgeous finish Nicole! Thanks for the tips on the errors, seeing yours makes me want to start mine :-).

    Hope you have a fun day stitching with Amy!

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  2. Beautiful finish! Congrats! I just may have to get that kit. And I don't appreciate you enabling me with all your beautiful stitching, lol!

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  3. What a beautiful piece. Enjoy your day stitching!

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  4. What a great finish! It's a lovely design and you were so fast finishing it. Will you start something new at the stitch-in at Amy's?

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  5. That is absolutely gorgeous! I love Shepherd's Bush too, but I don't have this one yet. Seeing yours makes me want to stitch this. :)

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  6. It's gorgeous Nicole, congratulations

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  7. That is soooo pretty, Nicole!! I hadn't realized that you swapped out the linen--your choice really is perfect--warms up the sampler very nicely. Thanks for the tips on the corrections!

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  8. That's gorgeous, Nicole! It turned out beautifully. Wonderful finish!!!!

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  9. Congrats Nicole on a beautiful finish. I was surprised by the errors in the chart. I was having a real struggle with the cream thread for those special stitches! Hopefully today will be better.

    So, "Sail Away" next?

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  10. It turned out beautiful nicole. I wish I would have had a chance to make it to Amy's while I was living in Columbia.
    Have a fun day.
    Natasha

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  11. Congratulations, that's gorgeous!

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  12. Gorgeous work - congratulations!!

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  13. Nicole, its fabulous. This one you should frame. You did a wonderful job with it, and its something that will last the ages.
    hugs
    Debs

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  14. Great finish Nicole!
    Have a fun day at Amy's

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  15. It's just so beautiful, Nicole! Quick stitching and another finish to cherish.

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  16. Oh it is so beautiful! Congrats on such a lovely finish!

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  17. congrats on the beautiful finish

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  18. Congratulations, it's gorgeous!! The colours are beautiful and so is your stitching :)

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  19. A gorgeous finish. I love the colours in this piece.

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  20. Nicole, I have been waiting for a while for you to get interested in samplers and family heirlooms. I have a feeling that very soon your projects are going to get larger and more complicated. That wall full of samplers you once posted.....I think a wall like that would really be something in your home. I love framed pieces where everyone can admire the skill of the stitcher. Here is a link to a designer you might not know but that I love. http://www.designsfrompamela.com/
    Keep up the good work.
    Alice

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  21. ~~HAPPY DANCE AND CONGRATS!!~~ on a beautiful finish!! I love it!

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  22. adorable! you always do such beautiful work :D

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  23. woohoo!!! happy dance for your finish! I love seeing all of your stitching; it's very inspiring.

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  24. Oh wow, Nicole, Family Sampler is gorgeous! Congratulations on another wonderful finish!

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  25. Gorgeous finish! Have a great stitching day!

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  26. I love your Finish...that looks so dainty and so pretty...I love the way it is stitched too. Good Job.

    Take care & Happy Stitching

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  27. This is gourgeous!!!!!
    I Love the colors you used!!!!
    Congratulations on another beautiful finish!!!!

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  28. This is so beautiful! I may have to do it for myself! I must ask how you get things finished so quickly!

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  29. woo hoo! congrats on the finish! It's lovely!!

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  30. Beautiful! I think you have convienced me to go get this kit. :-)

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  31. Such a sweet finish! Congrats Nicole!!

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  32. very nice, congrats on finish:)

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  33. I love looking at your stitcherys.

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  34. Oh my, I've always loved this sampler!

    Paulette

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