I stitched the sampler as it was charted except for the date. It was charted in cross stitch, but since there wasn't enough room for the number two I backstitched it. The photo on the pattern envelope had the checkerboard border all the way around, but the chart did not. Carol stitched hers like the photo, and you can find it on her blog if you click the link above.
I love this tree filled with Smyrna crosses.
Subtle details are a favorite of mine like these little buttons sewn in the lower right hand corner.
I enjoyed our SAL very much Carol, and I hope we can do one together again in the future.Thanks so much for your visit, and I hope everyone has a very enjoyable weekend!
34 comments:
Congrats on a super finish! I love the smyrna cross stitch in the tree too!
Thanks for sharing...I hope you have a great weekend!
What a great finish! I love the button in the corner. The whole thing is wonderful!
This is lovely, Nancy, I love Ewe and Eye designs. What a fun SAL.
This is a wonderful finish, Nancy, I love it!
Wonderful finish!The trees are great.
Very sweet finish. Congrats
What a lovely finish! Congratulations!
Such a pretty sampler! I would love a slice of watermelon right now!
What a gorgeous little sampler. Love it. Thanks for the close up pictures. That tree looks fantastic in close up.
Love your watermelon garden. Nothing says summer and warm temps like fresh juicy watermelon.
Your ssampler is so pretty Nancy and love the little button in the corner. You certainly know how to pick some lovely samplers.
Take care
Love Hazel C (UK)
beautiful finish,almost want to eat it,lovely.
Love your latest finish Nancy.
The colours are vibrant and it's such a great design.
The little gate with the heart on it is so cute.
Happy weekend!
Hugs,
Margaret
I LOVE watermelon and I LOVE this design...fabulous!
I saw YELLOW watermelons for the first time here this week - didn´t even know such things existed.
Congrats on your finish! I agree with you, the tree looks wonderful. I've been eating watermelon every day. It's one of the fruits/veggies that we can only get in summer here - we can get almost everything else year round.
Your finish is wonderful, Nancy--I just love it! And I really enjoyed stitching this with you--even if it was long-distance...
I'm sure I'll be reminded of you and our SAL every time I enjoy watermelon this summer :) Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Lovely little piece, as always you choose well. The detailed stitching on the tree is very neat, these special stitches make all the difference.
Sweet! As watermelons are!!
Beautiful piece!
Nice weekend!
Nancy, this is absolutely gorgeous. Water melons will always remind me of Cyprus. During water melon season farmers would sit by the roadsides in the hazy sizzling sunshine (under enormous umbrellas) with a huge mountain of water melons for sale. The deafening sound of cicadas would fill the air around them. What evocative sights and sounds.
This lovely designs sums it all up. I love the way you have personalized this design and the pretty way you have stitched the border.
Angela xx
Congratulations on a beautiful finish
What a gorgeous, gorgeous finish Nancy! A darling one for sure!
That's a gorgeous finish! It's definitely watermelon time!
Such a sweet finish!! Love the button!!
So pretty!!!!
HUgs
Françoise
Very pretty finish!
Love it, Nancy!! Beautiful work.
Tanya
Oh, I love this design that you and Carol stitched. So very summery!
It's a great finish!! :)
Nancy it is such a neat piece - so summery delicious - Love the bright colors and like you - I enjoyed the extra details - thanks for showing up close photos. Enjoy it! Melody
It's so sweet!!! Congrats on the finish :-).
Congratulations on the finish! I love E&E&F designs--this one is so cute! Great job. I could go for a big slice of watermelon right about now!
Lovely...perfect little finish for this time of year!
It's gorgeous, congratulations
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