I picked up Scottish Sampler from the framer and thought I'd share it with you. This was definitely not one of my favorite stitches due to a linen issue but it certainly is a pretty sampler now that it is done. I don't have it on the wall yet so I threw it on a stand to take the picture.
Close up of the frame.
I've been meaning to share this Chessie and Me book box now that it is fully finished. She has designed a series of them and they're all so cute. This one is called Tudor Rose Stitch book. The cardboard book box was painted with acrylic paint from Michaels (it's about $2) bottle and then the placed where I didn't need to place glue were waxed.
This simple pin cushion is filled with graduated sizes of cotton quilt batting. I was concerned it would not lay flat but placing something on top while it dried solved that problem. It's still nicely glued down.
Inside there is a pair of scissors with a scissor fob.
On the other side of the fob I stitched my initials and the name of our EGA guild. The finishing of this box was taught by our EGA member Linda F. She did a great job of explaining each step! As far as finishing stitching goes, this was a simple finish.
My New Years start was the Heritage Sampler by Paulette Stewart. I saw her FlossTube video prior to the release of the chart and I was hooked. It was wonderful having the background on the design. I have been SUPER focused on this project and I have the outside border completed. The bottom inside section is entirely over 1 and that took a lot of time. I'm stitching this on 36 count Vintage Meadow Rue (called for linen) and the called for over - dyed cotton floss.
What are you focusing on this month? Hoping you have a great week and a Happy Valentines Day!
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