Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy Independence Day, America!

Happy Birthday to our country ... hope everyone in the USA has an enjoyable and safe holiday! My extended holiday weekend is full of activities with out-of-town family visiting ... so no stitching, but lots and lots of fun scheduled!

I recently completed The Scarlet Letter's  "Sarah Stuart 1798" and she is now in the very talented hands of Jill Rensel. I cannot wait to see what ideas Jill comes up with for the framing!

Here are a few photos of  Miss Sarah ...


 

 
 
 
 
 
Recently I have had many sampler starts, but no sampler finishes ... don't know why ... for one reason or another they just didn't seem like the right project ... so I am especially thrilled to have "Sarah" completed! I've made quite a few adjustments to colors and some motifs, so she is not a true reproduction, but I'm pleased with her and once framed will find a special spot for her to reside in our home.
 
Not sure what I am starting next ... I'm pretty sure I have it narrowed down to two Scarlet Letter samplers ... will think on it a little longer and make a final decision next week once our guests have gone.
 
Until then ... hope you all have some stitching time to enjoy. Thank you for stopping by for a visit!
 
God Bless,
Lanie    xxoo
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20 comments:

  1. cuckiJuly 4, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Wow miss Sarah is so cute..well done dear.
    Happy 4th to you all
    Big hugs
    Happy stitching x

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  2. JennyJuly 4, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Happy 4th Lanie. I hope you have a great day. Sarah is just beautiful! I especially love the little dog by the house.....just too adorable!

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  3. CatherineJuly 4, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    What a beautiful sampler!!!

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  4. FayeJuly 5, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Sarah is just beautiful!!!! Congrats, Faye

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  5. llknbillburgJuly 5, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Every time I saw your progress on this sampler I thought about how brave you were to take on that free-hand work. Your work is just beautiful and I hope that some day I will be brave enough to tackle this one too!! Laura

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  6. Angie BurrettJuly 5, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    What a beautiful finish - an heirloom. Well done. Will look forward to seeing Sarah framed.x

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  7. samplerloverJuly 5, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Such a beautiful sampler. You did a wonderful job with her. - Sandra.

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  8. KristaJuly 5, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    A really gorgeous sampler! Love all the detail photos. Congrats!

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  9. MargaretJuly 5, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Ah, she is so gorgeous! Love her! Congratulations! Can't wait to see what Jill comes up with!

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  10. PaulaJuly 5, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Hi Lanie, I just found your blog. Your work is BEAUTIFUL.

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  11. LoisJuly 5, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    What a beautiful finish Lanie! I love what Jill Rensel does with her framing so I'll be looking forward to seeing what she does with this one.

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  12. SharonJuly 5, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    She is stunning! Congrats. I can't wait to see what Jill does with it.

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  13. CarolJuly 7, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Wow--Sarah is fabulous, Lanie!! Can't wait to see her after Jill works her magic :)

    Hope you've been enjoying your holiday weekend with your family!

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  14. PennyJuly 7, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    You did a beautiful job stitching this lovely sampler! The colors are so pretty! I'm looking forward to seeing your next choice. :)

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  15. MaryJuly 7, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Lani, she's a beauty! You may have done this already, but if you haven't would you mind sharing the color substituions you made? Sarah is definitely on my list and I just love the bright tones you went with.

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  16. Poussy Stitches My LoveJuly 8, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Beautiful stitching !!!

    bisous from FRANCE

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  17. BrendaSJuly 8, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful Sampler! Congratulations to you:)

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  18. Keeper of the CrowesJuly 8, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    So beautiful, Lanie! I know that Jill will do a wonderful job framing it. Can't wait to see it!!!

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  19. AnneJuly 11, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Oh Lanie!! Sarah is just so stunning and beautiful! Love all the specialty stitches in this sampler and I can't wait to see what Jill does with this. This sampler definitely deserves a framing splurge!!

    Hugs!

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  20. Samplings from Spring CreekJuly 13, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Beautiful sampler! Am sure the framing will be awesome

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