I've been trying to finalize my stitching plans for 2013, which have changed several times as things pop up and draw my interest. Most recently, my thrift store find of And They Sinned led to my joining a SAL for that piece starting in February. I've decided that before starting that one, I really need to finish Gigi R's Belles-Lettres D, being stitched as our 40th anniversary sampler. That anniversary was actually February 12, 2012, but I was stitching it on that date and if I get it done before February 13, 2013, it will be finished in our 40th year of marriage.
So I picked up that piece this week and will be stitching it daily until Christmas Eve, when I've committed to starting Wisteria by The Silver Lining. I also have new starts on New Year's Eve and January 4th, but Gigi's sampler is going to be my focus piece until completed.
I just took it out of the Q-snaps to be re-positioned, so I took a picture to post here. Pardon the wrinkles, but it's tough to keep fabric smooth when you're stuffing a piece of fabric 36" x 31" into 11" x 11" Q-snaps!
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| Gigi R's Belles-Lettres D |
I intend to stitch as much as possible this weekend, which is also International Hibernate & Stitch Weekend, so let's see how much I can get done!
CAn't wait to see your progress on this piece over the weekend. I think this may be my favorite of your WTPs
ReplyDeleteYou are making great progress on this.....good for you....
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sampler, This is going to be amazing when finished and framed.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the colours a lot!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sampler. Doesn't look like you have too much left on it.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Its really beautiful
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I remember when you first started it, and I'm sure you'll finish before your next anniversary. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sampler
ReplyDeletegreat progress on that piece. I love the blue thread.
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