First is SAL Mystery Sampler by Carol R. I enjoyed every minute of stitching this sampler, and as it is with all SALs, the anticipation of what the next part of the design would look like was a lot of fun. I used 28 count Cream Cashel linen, and the thread is Bay Breeze by Carrie's Creations.
Next is Quaker Rose by Little by Little. Little by Little is one of my favorite designers. I have a few other patterns by this designer, and a WIP, so I will add a couple of those to my stitching list for 2012. I think this is such a pretty Quaker sampler the way the motifs are scattered over the fabric, and the rose is so pretty. My first initial and last name are on the left side, and I used our daughter's and granddaughter's initials for the rest of the sampler. These were supposed to be stitched in blue, but I ran out of thread. I think the light rose color softens the look of the sampler.
What made this even more fun to stitch is that I did it as a SAL with Brigitte. Brigitte is in Germany, and I am in the US, but we would share our progress each week with emails and photos. It was so enjoyable!I have had fun reading blogs lately seeing all the beautiful stitching for the holidays! This is such a festive time of year. So, until next time, happy stitching!
25 comments:
Both of your SALs look so pretty. Love those blue shades.
I was sorry to see Carol's come to an end. It really was so much fun to see each part and the design gradually come to life.
Very Pretty,,,,
A real nice finish of the SAL of Carol R.! Very beautiful! And the Little by Little design is, I think, much more interesting with the light rose color! I like the idea of using the initials of family members! :o)
Cathi
The colors you chose for the istitch SAL are gorgeous! Love that blue! And the Little by Little piece is wonderful too. I also love her designs.
Lots of pretty blue stitching here today, Nancy! Your personalization of the Little by Little design is so special. And I love the touch of rose--great idea :)
Hope you're enjoying this holiday season with your little granddaughter!
Beautiful finishes, Nancy! Love the soft blues.
Two lovely finishes Nancy, i especially love the Quaker Rose finish :-) - Little by Little is a new one on me - see, that's why blogging is so great, we get to be introduced to things we may know nothing about otherwise :-)
Have a good week x
Two beautiful finishes
Your SAL is so pretty!Very nice colour!
I also love the Little by Little patterns. I stitch the ornament from the Xmas JCS issue...and I have the "An Inventory Needlework Pillow"... Not so much stash from this designer... :) well... your quaker is gorgeous and I love the rose colour on the initials, it looks more delicate with the rose colour!
Hugs!!
Lili
Both pieces are so very pretty.
Both are beautiful finishes. I want to do the rose piece myself. I actually forgot about it, but seeing yours is so inspiring. Going to go find it now :)
babs
Love both pieces, especially the soft blues.
Both finishes are beautiful. I have never seen the Little by Little design. Very nice.
What lovely stitches! Love all the soft colors.
Both beautiful and I agree that the rose thread for name and initials make it more interesting :)
Congratulations on your finishes! I've not done a SAL yet. This one looked like lots o fun.
Stitchalongs look like fun - I've never done one. I like the Little by Little design, very pretty.
I love the sal you are stitching with Brigitte!!!!!
Ciao, Nicole
Both of your finished pieces are so pretty! I love how you personalized Quaker Rose ~ Little by Little is a favorite. :)
Hello Nancy,
Your stitches look great, I love the colours of your Quaker sampler!
Have a nice day & hugs,
Carolien
What lovely finishes Nancy. Carol's SAL looks so pretty in that soft colour and i love the Quaker Little by Little design too.
I'm looking forward to seeing some of your Christmas finishes :-)
Angela xx
I love how your iStitch piece turned out. It's such a pretty colour.
It was a very enjoyable SAL.
The Quaker Rose is gorgeous and lovely that you had Brigitte's company while stitching it.
Hugs,
Margaret
So pretty!!!
Françoise
Both of them are so pretty! You did a great job picking colors.
Nancy, it was such a pleasure to do this little SAL with you. I was thoroughly enjoying our stitching talking :)))
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