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Back in the Game!

Once again I have been away from my blog for way too long.  I get caught up in a lot of other things rather than posting pics of starts and finishes. These last couple of months have gone by way too fast. I have received a couple of messages from some followers making sure I was okay and looking forward to an update. I do have a few finishes and will spread these out over the next couple of weeks.

First up is one that had been in the WIP pile for a long time -- Not For Us Alone from Amy Mitten.  Amy taught this piece at the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild back in the early 2000's (I cannot remember the date/year that I took the class). A friend of mine took the class with me and she had finished hers a long time ago. She recently moved and hung the sampler in her dining room.  So needless to say every time I go over to her house it was taunting me to get mine finished.  So here is my completed Not For Us Alone.





Amy Mitten Designs Kit -Worked on 36-ct Lambswool Linen (tea/coffee dyed) using Fiber's to Dye For
Finished 15 March 2014

Late last year The Attic's Sampler of the Month was Katrine Thomsen from Samplers Remembered.  I had seen the original of this sampler along with the reproduction that Linda was working on during my visit to Mesa, Arizona last year.  On the original sampler Adam looks like he is wearing a dress like Eve.  I decided to give him pants. This sampler is worked on the 52/60 count uneven linen with the Gloriana Tudor Silks.  I really like working on the finer count linen. The picture shows my needle minder so that you can get a since of the size - measures about 7.5 inches wide by 6 inches high.



Worked on 52/60 Lakeside Linen Vintage Pecan Butter using Gloriana Tudor Silks
Started on 25 Dec 2013 and Finished on 01 February 2014

And finally a picture of an actual work in progress -- Two Snooty Parrots from Barbara Ana Designs.  I am stitching this as a part of the Sampler World SAL. I am working mine on the 52/60 count linen with the Gloriana Tudor Silks. I have changed the alphabet from pink to blue and have also added a couple of additional colors.




Worked on 52/60 Lakeside Linen Vintage Pecan Butter using Gloriana Tudor Silks


Thanks for stopping by and I will be back in a couple of weeks with a couple of other finishes and starts.


Comments

Beautiful needlework, as always. I don't know how you stitch on such fine fabric - I'm so impressed.
Krista said…
Fantastic finishes, Robert!! Your progress on Snooty Parrots is great, love the changes you have made. I am in awe of your work on the high count linen, I have yet to try 40 ct!
Katken said…
The Amy Mitten piece takes my breath away....unbelievable!! I just discovered her website recently. I think I'll buy one of her kits & frame the picture!!! Lol
Congrats.....they are all exquisite!!
Melissa said…
As always, amazing work, Robert! I have the Katrine Thomsen chart so I am looking forward to putting pants on Adam too! ;-)
dixiesamplar said…
Wow, no wonder you haven't posted in a while...you are too busy stitching all this loveliness :-)! Glad to see you back in blogland though, and just love the new finishes and WIPs.
Ali said…
Wonderful finishes and I love your snooty parrot sampler looking forward to seeing more progress pics :0)
Chris said…
So nice to see an update! The Amy Mitten piece is stunning, her floss is so pretty and muted. Katrine is pretty too and I love your Snooty Parrots progress.
Mary said…
I'm flabbergasted - such beautiful stitching! No wonder you'vve been busy,
Edgar said…
What super finishes!!!! Love the AM piece!
Terri said…
Wow!! Beautiful work!!
David said…
Wow!! This is magnificent!
Brenda in WI said…
What a wonderful surprise I got when I logged into your blog. Wonderful samplers as usual. I love them all but the Amy Mitten is the one I like best. Great job Robert. I wish I could stitch as much as you do. You are a great inspiration.
Margaret said…
You always have wonderful taste in samplers. All are beautiful! Great job!
Mary said…
Who has time to post when you are doing all that beautiful stitching. Love Snooty parrots, you are so right seeing someone's work finished does give you a kick in the backside to finish yours. Be well.
Marie Le Gouis said…
Georgous stitching !!! I have to try this 52/60 linen. Result is splendid
Karoline said…
Gorgeous finishes and great progress on Snooty parrots
Giovanna said…
Congrats on finishing Not for Us Alone, and beautiful stitching on the other samplers too.
Michelle said…
Loved seeing your Not for Us Alone in person - it is such an amazing piece!!! I've been awol from blogging too, so I'm trying to get back in the game as well. Loved seeing your post!
Kaisievic said…
Hi Robert, I am a new follower and I have just stumbled across your blog. Your stitching is gorgeous - I love samplers and thank you for introducing me to a new designer. I had never heard of Amy Mitten before. I, too, am stitching the Snooty Parrot SAL, although I have been a bit remiss and haven't stitched on it for ages. I would love it if you came to visit me at my blog, http://kittenstitching.blogspot.com
cheers, Kaye
Robin said…
HI Robert, I am missing you and your work. I go back thru your history to see it all over again! LOL I have finally started my blog, needleworker2012.blogspot.com.
I hope you are well and we will see more finishes from you. Take care. Robin in Montana
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Shirley Hill said…
I love reading and seeing what you are doing. I hope you return.
Pam Tanner said…
Robert I hope everything is ok with you! So miss your posts and pics of your WIP and finishes!
A couple of beautiful finishes. What great samplers you chose to stitch. Happy Stitching!
You may have been away from the blog but those needles and hands of yours have been busy and productive! Beautiful samplers--please don't stay away so long--enjoy seeing your projects
Linda Peralta-Wichman said…
Hi Robert,
I've missed viewing your gorgeous work, have always said your the best Stitcher I've ever seen. Since I've moved to Austin have missed the TRSG and hope to start attending the meetings again. Hope to see you there.
Linda Peralta-Wichman
james.wichman@att.net
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