Another beautiful day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with several more scheduled straight through this weekend. How did we get so lucky?!
And ..... playoff hockey starts in Pittsburgh tonight ... GO PENS!!! Just heard on the news that Sidney Crosby still not cleared by his doctors to play ... but hopefully he'll be back in the line up soon.
Now on to stitching news! I've continued to work on Sarah Stuart for the Scarlet Letter Year.
I truly am loving her! I'm even becoming comfortable with those long-dreaded freehand stem stitches. I have already completed tree #1 to the left of the house and have started on tree #2.
Not too bad ... Miss Sarah's trees were a little quirky so that takes some of the pressure off to be perfect! After the second tree is completed, I feel I'll be on the home stretch. Even though I have thoroughly enjoyed stitching her, I'm getting antsy to start something new!
I've spent most of today making some of the girls' favorite treats to send off in a finals week care package. In two weeks they will both be home for the summer ... and that, my friends, makes me a very happy mama!
Well I must run to the post office before it closes. Thank you, as always, for taking the time to stop by.
Until next time ....
God Bless,
Lanie xxoo
Oh so beautiful!! I'm loving Sarah and her colors! You did great on the freehand embroidery too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece!!!
ReplyDeleteAww so beautiful x
ReplyDeleteOh, she's just lovely! I particularly like the brick house. And I know you haven't finished stitching the fill-in in the top window, but from here, it looks like it's an open window to the spring breeze.
ReplyDeleteLanie, Sarah is heartstopping! You certainly have been devoted to her,
ReplyDeleteWhere has this year gone? I can't believe shool is nearly over and summer is nearly on us. Lucky girls!
What a beautiful sampler! Your specialty stitches are just perfect and this looks wonderful. happy stitching....
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous sampler with such pretty colors! Wish someone would send me a finals care package. :) Rooting for the Penguins - hope Crosby makes it back soon.
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ReplyDeleteSarah is just absolutely gorgeous!! The free-hand trees that you did are just perfect! If I stitch this sampler, I would be happy if my stitches were half as nice as yours! What linen are you using? and silk or DMC? Sidney Crosby sounds familiar, didn't he make a big winning shot in the Olympics??
Melinda
Such a beautiful sampler! You are doing a great job on the trees. Those look tricky for sure.
ReplyDeleteoh very beautiful stitching I love your blog
ReplyDeletebisous from FRANCE
Oh, that is one gorgeous sampler, Lanie!! Sure hope our lovely spring weather continues here in the Pittsburgh area--I could take mid-70s, non-humid weather every day of the year :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Lanie....Sarah is a true looker. I have this pattern..I have always been intimidated with all of the freehand stitches..but you are giving me courage to stitch her up!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work!
-Holly in VA
Oh Sarah is such a pretty girl and you did a wonderful job with the trees. See, I told you that it wasn't hard to do.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Lanie! The more I see of this, the more I love it. Awesome job in the trees; they look perfect. Can't wait to see your grand finish!
ReplyDeleteYour Sarah is looking so pretty! I love the colors and the quirky trees are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteOh Lanie, Sarah is more beautiful with every bit of it you stitch. Your choice of colors is just absolutely wonderful !!! Your free hand embroidery is just perfect (I am a bit afraid of trying it !!!) Can't wait to see this baby finished..., keep sharing it with us :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning sampler Lanie! I'm loving your freehand tree! It's so beautiful!! I hear you about wanting to start something new...I get sidetracked so often looking at the Scarlet Letter blog!!
ReplyDeleteSarah is lovely! Can't wait to see what Jill doesn't with her.
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