Here she is:
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| The Knox Family Sampler - The Scarlet Letter - DMC on 36ct linen |
Here is an additional view:
It is hard to see the detail in these photos. There is a variety of stitches used here, long-legged cross stitch, backstitch, zig-zags, and wheatear stitch. The grass is done in a satin stitch. The lettering at the bottom, similar to the top, is stitched one-over-one. My favorite part is the illuminated letters.
The chart states that it is an "ambitious sampler". I would definitely agree with that! I am very glad that it is finally finished!
I wasn't sure what I wanted to work on next, but I needed a little change of pace. I always love the colors of my favorite season, so I decided on Autumn Harvest, a Chessie & Me design from Linda Lautenschlager. I have had this in my stash for ages,
I love that her designs always have a cat in them! The chart called for it to be stitched with one thread, but I decided to make it bolder, and use two over two. I am stitching it on 32ct linen, using Sampler Threads and DMC.
This is what I have so far:
This one should be finished in a much shorter time!
Enjoy the lovely autumn, or the lovely spring if you are down under!
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7 comments:
It's beautiful Erica, congratulations on your finish!
Congratulations on a fabulous finish Erica - I'm so impressed! Sadly. my Knox family is still lingering in kit form.....
Very pretty finish! And I love your new start. Chessie & Me is one of my fav designers too! Laura
Such a beautiful finish, very ambitious!! Enjoy the WIP.I'm sure it will be easy for you after that sampler.
What a beautiful finish you have here. Congratulations, it's a wonderful sampler.
You started some nice fall stitching. I love thsi design and I know that I have had it in my stash for ages, too. Maybe I should pull it out and start it as well.
Wow very pretty finish my dear and your new start is so lovely too
Big hugs x
Gorgeous finish and your new start is lovely
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