Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Ann Grant Finished!

I just put the last stitch in Ann Grant. Wow, I can't believe I got it finished!! I love how it turned out. See my Flickr album for more pictures of Ann.

Ann Grant

Ann Grant

Ann Grant

Ann Grant
Shakespeare's Peddler "Ann Grant 1829"
Fabric: 40 ct. Summer Khaki over-dyed with Tan Rit Dye
Threads: Belle Soie, Thread Gatherer, Gloriana, AVAS and NPI
Started: 3/9/2011 - Finished: 3/6/2012
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84 comments:

  1. GiovannaTue Mar 06, 03:04:00 PM EST

    Congratulations - she's really beautiful!

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  2. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsTue Mar 06, 03:17:00 PM EST

    She's stunning, Nicole! Congratulations on your finish!

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  3. cbayneTue Mar 06, 03:36:00 PM EST

    Beautiful work and the colors are just gorgeous.

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  4. KristaTue Mar 06, 03:37:00 PM EST

    Gorgeous!!

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  5. merumoTue Mar 06, 03:55:00 PM EST

    Huge congrats to you and Ann!! How beautiful she is!!!! I'll have to visit my Ann, too. Thanks for a beautiful inspiration...

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  6. TerriTue Mar 06, 03:56:00 PM EST

    Congratulations, she's beautiful!!

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  7. BethTue Mar 06, 04:00:00 PM EST

    She is beautiful - you've created a wonderful heirloom.

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  8. pamTue Mar 06, 04:01:00 PM EST

    Really amazing how fast you moved on AG. Lovely work I am sure you are thrilled with her.

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  9. DebTue Mar 06, 04:01:00 PM EST

    Another beautiful finish Nicole!! She is beautiful!

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  10. SolstitchesTue Mar 06, 04:08:00 PM EST

    Congratulations on a very beautiful finish. The colours are gorgeous and your stitching is perfect.
    Margaret

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  11. Natasha Tue Mar 06, 04:09:00 PM EST

    Nicole, she is beautiful!

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  12. Sweet SueTue Mar 06, 04:09:00 PM EST

    Wow Wee, a real beauty Nicole, congrats!

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  13. valerieTue Mar 06, 04:11:00 PM EST

    Gorgeous! Congratulations on your finish!

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  14. DeniseTue Mar 06, 04:18:00 PM EST

    Beautiful! Love the specialty stitches. Congrats!

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  15. Samplings from Spring CreekTue Mar 06, 04:20:00 PM EST

    Ann is beautiful. What's next on your stitching agenda?

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  16. KatrinaTue Mar 06, 04:23:00 PM EST

    Absolutely stunning Nicole, well done on such a wonderful finish!

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  17. MargaretTue Mar 06, 04:23:00 PM EST

    Yay! Congratulations! She is so gorgeous!

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  18. ChristinaTue Mar 06, 04:24:00 PM EST

    What an amazing accomplishment - it's gorgeous!

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  19. marlyTue Mar 06, 04:49:00 PM EST

    Congratulations. What a gorgeous sampler and perfect stitches. Between the over one and the border, I keep hesitating. I guess I should purchase her and invite her to live amongst my never-to-be stitched charts.

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  20. Jen BaileyTue Mar 06, 05:16:00 PM EST

    Congrats on the finish Nicole! Your Ann is gorgeous!!

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  21. MoonBeamTue Mar 06, 05:17:00 PM EST

    Emma & Ann...a pretty great start to 2012.

    Congratulations!

    Bobbi

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  22. MaryTue Mar 06, 05:23:00 PM EST

    She's fabulous!

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  23. TheresaTue Mar 06, 05:39:00 PM EST

    This is stunning!!!!! Congratulations on the big finish!!!!

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  24. JoanieTue Mar 06, 05:48:00 PM EST

    Just beautiful! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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  25. Cathy LloydTue Mar 06, 05:57:00 PM EST

    Beautiful Nicole! Congratulations!

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  26. BethTue Mar 06, 06:13:00 PM EST

    Absolutely stunning!

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  27. AnonymousTue Mar 06, 06:30:00 PM EST

    Very pretty finish(es) ...I noticed your other one too. Spectacular work, Nicole.

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  28. ShelleenTue Mar 06, 06:35:00 PM EST

    Congrats on the pretty finish.

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  29. Stitch WizardTue Mar 06, 06:42:00 PM EST

    Nicole this is just beautiful! I just love the colors and your stitches are perfect too! I may have to have this one too!

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  30. DeborahTue Mar 06, 06:48:00 PM EST

    Wonderful! Truly beautiful.

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  31. Mugwump WooliesTue Mar 06, 06:57:00 PM EST

    Gorgeous finish...bravo!
    Robyn

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  32. MouseTue Mar 06, 06:58:00 PM EST

    ohhh well done :) she is stunning and your stitching is gorgeous :) love mouse xxxx

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  33. EricaTue Mar 06, 07:08:00 PM EST

    Ann looks just beautiful!

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  34. Laurie in IowaTue Mar 06, 07:10:00 PM EST

    Congrats on your gorgeous finish.

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  35. KarenTue Mar 06, 07:20:00 PM EST

    That is beautiful Nicole! Can't wait to see what you pick up next.

    happy stitching....

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  36. FayeTue Mar 06, 07:34:00 PM EST

    OMG....So THATS where you've been!! I knew you were hunkered down with something...This big beautiful sampler~~ This one is just beautiful Nicole...

    What an accomplishment~~~ Happy dance!

    Faye

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  37. ShariTue Mar 06, 07:40:00 PM EST

    wow Nicole! That is gorgeous...
    congrats on a big beautiful finish!

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  38. Jackie's StitchesTue Mar 06, 07:43:00 PM EST

    Absolutely gorgeous! And beautifully photographed.

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  39. CardygirlTue Mar 06, 07:47:00 PM EST

    Just stunning!

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  40. Cathy BTue Mar 06, 07:52:00 PM EST

    she"s gorgeous!

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  41. CariTue Mar 06, 08:12:00 PM EST

    Oh Nicole, your piece is beautiful. EXCELLENT stitching girl. I love it!! Congratulations

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  42. LauraTue Mar 06, 08:26:00 PM EST

    I like your blog.
    Your works are very beautiful
    Laura RS.

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  43. CatherineTue Mar 06, 08:58:00 PM EST

    Beautiful!

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  44. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)Tue Mar 06, 09:14:00 PM EST

    Congratulations, Nicole! What a beautiful sampler and your stitching and pictures are gorgeous!!! Yeah!!!!

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  45. GlennaTue Mar 06, 09:39:00 PM EST

    Love it! Now to get mine out.....

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  46. Keeper of the CrowesTue Mar 06, 10:13:00 PM EST

    Ann is beyond fabulous!!! Such a beautiful job, Nicole.
    Linda

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  47. WandaTue Mar 06, 10:13:00 PM EST

    Nicole:
    She's absolutely gorgeous! Your work is beautiful! Wanda

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  48. Patty C.Tue Mar 06, 10:53:00 PM EST

    Just Gorgeous !!!!!

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  49. DebTue Mar 06, 11:32:00 PM EST

    Wow!! Just WOW!! Congrats on the finish and WOW!! It's absolutely gorgeous!!!!

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  50. ElizabethTue Mar 06, 11:46:00 PM EST

    Fabulous! I just picked her back up and I have the border and the over one verse to do - I can see the finish line! LOVE seeing yours finished already. These colors are great, aren't they?

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  51. MarshaTue Mar 06, 11:57:00 PM EST

    Wow! She is a true beauty.

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  52. Angie BurrettWed Mar 07, 02:31:00 AM EST

    WOW - you should feel very proud - it is totally gorgeous xx - I bet you feel quite lost now she is finished!

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  53. SylviaWed Mar 07, 03:19:00 AM EST

    Whoohooo!! She is such a beauty. Congratulations on a wonderful finish. What are you going to stitch next, Nicole.

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  54. SiobhánWed Mar 07, 04:47:00 AM EST

    Oh my gosh. Nicole, seriously, GORGEOUS!!! What a stunning finish! You are making me want to go and work on samplers rather than smalls, for the first time in months! Congrats on the finish.

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  55. ThoeriaWed Mar 07, 05:28:00 AM EST

    WOw doesn't even come close! That is totally gorgeous! And you finished her so quickly! A truely stunning piece!

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  56. LoisWed Mar 07, 05:44:00 AM EST

    A stunning finish! Ann is just gorgeous.

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  57. ChrisWed Mar 07, 06:23:00 AM EST

    WOW!!! She is amazing Nicole! I love the colors.

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  58. RitaWed Mar 07, 07:54:00 AM EST

    She's gorgeous!

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  59. Charlene ♥ NCWed Mar 07, 08:29:00 AM EST

    Oh, Nicole - she is gorgeous! I can't wait to see her IRL.

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  60. FionaWed Mar 07, 08:33:00 AM EST

    Stunning, I might have to give in and purchase her.

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  61. KatrinaWed Mar 07, 08:40:00 AM EST

    It's so gorgeous!!!! Congrats on the finish :-). As soon as I finish Elizabeth Sheffield, Ann is in my bag, LOL.

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  62. KielrainWed Mar 07, 09:00:00 AM EST

    Ann Grant is beautiful. Congrats on the finish.

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  63. VickieWed Mar 07, 09:13:00 AM EST

    Just beautiful! :)http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/

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  64. staciWed Mar 07, 09:16:00 AM EST

    Oh Nicole, Ann is stunningly gorgeous! Just amazing, you should feel proud!

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  65. PauletteWed Mar 07, 09:34:00 AM EST

    WOW, Nicole! What a stunner!!! You did an amazing job, as usual!

    Paulette

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  66. pjWed Mar 07, 10:40:00 AM EST

    Nicole, what a beautiful sampler! I cannot believe the hours this must have taken to finish. I love the colors and your work is beautiful! Great job, thanks for sharing your talent! pj

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  67. NataliaWed Mar 07, 10:43:00 AM EST

    Congratulations, Nicole !! It is beautiful !!

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  68. Mayté Bermúdez-GarcíaWed Mar 07, 11:38:00 AM EST

    Congrats on your finish!! This sampler is beautiful. Great job!! :)

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  69. DebbyWed Mar 07, 01:34:00 PM EST

    BEAUTIFUL!! I don't have other words for it!

    Greetings from Debby.
    www.crossstitchstyle.blogspot.com

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  70. sandWed Mar 07, 01:35:00 PM EST

    Nicole this is just beautiful!!! It'such a rush when working on a piece this big and you finish it. Now you can figure out a frame and ENJOY. Debbie

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  71. NancyWed Mar 07, 02:21:00 PM EST

    Congratulations on a beautiful finish!

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  72. EllenWed Mar 07, 02:34:00 PM EST

    Congrats, Nicole, on another beautiful sampler finish!!

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  73. DeniseWed Mar 07, 03:26:00 PM EST

    Congratulations! the colors in this piece are beautiful!
    Happy Stitching
    Denise

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  74. KellieWed Mar 07, 04:44:00 PM EST

    BEAUTIFUL!! Congrats on your finish!

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  75. MaryWed Mar 07, 06:11:00 PM EST

    It's beautiful Nicole. The colours are so sharp and the wording stands out very clearly.
    It must have been fun doing all those eyelets.
    Mary

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  76. VaidaThu Mar 08, 03:57:00 AM EST

    It's simply gorgeous! Congratulations on a really impressive finish!

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  77. DonaThu Mar 08, 08:45:00 AM EST

    Absolutelty gorgeous, Nicole! Everything is perfect - colors, stitching, fabric!

    What an inspiration it is to start mine.

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  78. ♥ Sari ♥Thu Mar 08, 11:55:00 AM EST

    Wow, it's amazing!

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  79. VeronicaThu Mar 08, 11:37:00 PM EST

    Congratulations! She's gorgeous. I really love how every single photo you take looks so professional.

    Hugs,
    Veronica.

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  80. MindiFri Mar 09, 05:00:00 PM EST

    Ann turned out stunning, congratulations on such a fabulous finish.

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  81. AnneFri Mar 09, 09:02:00 PM EST

    Congrats on a magnificent finish! She is gorgeous!!

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  82. LanieSat Mar 10, 11:07:00 AM EST

    Congratulations on your recent finish, Nicole. She is beautiful...such pretty colors!Your needlework is perfect and your photos are always exceptional!

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  83. TatkisSun Mar 11, 09:08:00 AM EDT

    This sampler is absolutely stunning, beautiful, charming!
    Congratulations on the finish!!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  84. Natasha Tue Jan 22, 03:59:00 PM EST

    I am starting Ann today and wanted to browse through your pictures of her for some motivation. She is truly a beauty!

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