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Ruth Bacheler Progress

I have spent most of the last two weeks focusing on Ruth Bacheler 1717 as a part of Nicola's Scarlet Letter Year.



Ruth Bacheler 1717 by Scarlet Letter
Worked on 40-ct Lakeside Linen Pecan Butter using DMC

Can you believe that there are 109 of those little pendants in the border?  I was glad to get those done so that I could move on to the large Irish stitch areas.

I completed my 9th chemo treatment last week and only have 3 more to go.  My next one is scheduled for 11 March.  If I stay on the current schedule I should have my last treatment on 22 April.

Thanks as always for your continued thoughts, words, support, and prayers.

Happy stitching....
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Margaret said…
Your Ruth looks wonderful! I love the colors. Continued prayers for your treatments and recovery.
March 2, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Catherine said…
Looks stunning!! Sending good thoughts and prayers your way!!
March 2, 2013 at 11:53 AM
Laurie in Iowa said…
Your Ruth looks fabulous. Sending positive thoughts your way for a complete recovery.
March 2, 2013 at 12:58 PM
MoonBeam said…
You are making great progress on Ruth; she is beautiful.

I just joined you a couple of days ago on the SL SAL Blog 2.

I've visited your blog before, but not for a long time. So sorry to hear that you are going through cancer. Best wishes through the rest of your treatment and for a complete recovery. I'm a fifteen year survivor (BC) so I've been through some of what you are experiencing. You sound very upbeat and positive...VERY important, as you know.

Keep that needle flying. You have had many, many wonderful finishes to share with us.

Bobbi
March 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM
marly said…
I'm impressed with the amount of stitching you can accomplish in a relatively short amount of time. And they aren't just ordinary marking samplers, these are detailed beauties. Wishing you well in your remaining rounds of treatment.
March 2, 2013 at 1:23 PM
Natalia said…
Beautiful Ruth !!!! You are almost finished.... Continued prayers for a recovery and renewed health. Hang in there !
March 2, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Ann at Beadlework. said…
The colours of this sampler are so bonnie. You're getting there with the treatments - I'm still keeping good thoughts for you.
March 2, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Samplings from Spring Creek said…
Ruth is looking good.

Still keeping positive thoughts for you--
March 2, 2013 at 2:59 PM
Glenna said…
Wow, Mr. Turbo Needles! Ruth is quite lovely. Wishing you all the best!
March 2, 2013 at 7:42 PM
Loraine said…
What a wonderful Sampler Robert! Good job finishing those 109 pendants!

As always, best wishes for a speedy recovery. I am thinking of you.

March 2, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Barb said…
Wonderful work on the sampler. It is so pretty. Best of luck on all the rest of your treatments!!
March 2, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Kevin said…
Wow! You're sure zipping along on Ruth! Looks great!

Wishing you the best with your remaining treatments. Hope you're feeling ok.
March 2, 2013 at 10:56 PM
Peggy Lee said…
Ruth is absolutely beautiful! Love the colors.
Best of luck with your continued treatments. I'm praying for a clean bill of health when this is all over.
~hugs
March 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM
Rita said…
Beautiful sampler!

Prayers for you as you go through the rest of your chemo.
March 3, 2013 at 8:46 AM
Bine said…
I am wishing you all the best. Will keep ou in my thoughts!
Ruth looks stunning and it is amazing how much your progress is in only 2 weeks....
March 3, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Giovanna said…
I hope you're holding the chemo treatments ok - I'm sure it will be a huge relief to be rid of them. Your sampler is gorgeous.
March 3, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Susan said…
Those are some of the brightest colors I have seen on a repro sampler! Continued good wishes with your chemo.
March 3, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Melissa said…
Ruth is just stunning. Those colours must just lift your spirits!

Continued well wishes for your recovery!
March 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM
Katrina said…
Ruthie is just gorgeous!!!! Lots of prayers for your health and continued healing.
March 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM
Annie said…
Beautiful progress, love this sampler.
Your stitching is outstandingly neat and lovely.
My heart goes out to you and your family, hope for you to stay positiv-the mind is the most powerful thing!
Warm greetings from
Anette & Skruttan the cat
March 3, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Mary said…
Such a beautiful piece, I am not a big fan of borders , I always seem be make a mistake, ribbit ribbit...It is good you can see the end of the chemo coming.
March 4, 2013 at 8:23 AM
valerie said…
Gorgeous progress on Ruth!
March 4, 2013 at 6:13 PM
Bertie said…
Wishing you well with the remaining treatments and ope you feel ok!
Your sampler is stunning, love the Bargello bits;)
Keep well;)
March 5, 2013 at 10:37 AM
Jeanne said…
This sampler is breathtaking - just love the colors! I'm glad you are progressing towards the end of your chemo. Wishing you the best in completing your treatment successfully and a complete recovery!
March 5, 2013 at 10:42 AM
woolwoman said…
I saw your Ruth on the SL blog - I have always admired this sampler and yours in gorgeous! Glad to hear you are getting thru your treatements. Blessings to you !
Melody
March 6, 2013 at 6:16 PM
KimM said…
Greetings!
You do such beautiful work. My prayers go out to you on your treatments and wishing you the best.
I saw your blog on LynnB's Linky Party. Please feel free to drop by my blog wisdomwithneedleandthread.blogspot.com.

Kind regards,
KimM
March 8, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Tommye said…
Absolutely fabulous!
March 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM
Evelyne said…
Absolutely gorgeous your Ruth Bacheler! Wishing you the best I hope for a complete recovery.

Kind regards, Evelyne

March 9, 2013 at 9:24 AM
Karoline said…
Ruth is looking gorgeous

I hope your remaining treatment goes well
March 9, 2013 at 9:48 AM
Ivana said…
Very nice blog, nice work!
March 14, 2013 at 4:38 AM
Jeanne said…
Your stitching is gorgeous! I'm so impressed with your talent. I hope the rest of your treatments go well. Plenty of prayers coming your way.
March 14, 2013 at 8:11 AM
Mary said…
Your progress on Ruth is just lovely! Wishing you the best with your next treatment and stay positive!
March 14, 2013 at 9:25 PM
Dona said…
Gorgeous colors in Ruth B. I would never guess there were that many pendants!

I send out a prayer for good progess in your chemo treatments.
March 16, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Fiona said…
Love the colours in this sampler. I can't believe you counted those pendants, 109, no wonder you were glad to see the end of them.

Hope your treatment has stayed on track and that there is light at the end of the tunnel, will keep you in my thoughts.
March 20, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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