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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The Sampler.....

The full sampler is 12 1/2" wide by 52"


the top half......


... the bottom half...


the first block was needleturn... lots of tiny little pieces....


then a row of little 1/2" hexie flowers.....

some stitching and words


I changed the wording to reflect more about what I feel about sewing....

I love the little house with the garden


alphabet and numbers aswell

and a chain of hexies



I think my favourite is this blue cross stitch with daisies and leaves

... but the baskets are cute too - little baskets - 3" squares


and finally a medallion of hexies with a garland of daisies


This pattern is called Times Gone By and is by Helen Stubbings from hugs 'n kisses

I was kindly passed on the pattern from Marina... and now it is going to Jeanette.... I hope you enjoy making it as much as I have....
  
Righto, Gotto Go... my alphabet bears are feeling neglected!!

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37 comments:

  1. TerryMarch 4, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Oh wow...that sampler is beautiful! :0)

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  2. WoolenSailsMarch 4, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    That is a beautiful piece, love all the different details and you did a beautiful work on it.

    Debbie

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  3. Christine MMarch 4, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    It is simply beautiful, Fiona. You have done a wonderful job. xx

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  4. ClareMarch 4, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful. I have hunted down my pattern but must complete what`s on the go and a few birthday gifts before attempting mine. Happy Stitching.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Hi Fiona ,wow this is beautiful and so many techniques and stitches used in this one,well done and cant wait to finally meet you,see you sunday xx

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  6. Michelle RidgwayMarch 4, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Oh this is just beautiful Fiona. I love it xxx

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  7. JeanetteMarch 4, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    So beautiful Fiona. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday. Hugs,xx

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  8. SisbabestitchesMarch 4, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Wonderful! Love all your individual touches, and the way you have showcased so many of your talents :)

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  9. kiwikidMarch 4, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Beautiful work Fiona....it is beautiful.

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  10. Karen SMarch 4, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Your sampler is stunning. So much beautiful work in it. Do you have a special place for it to hang at home?

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  11. FlickenstichlerinMarch 4, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Dear Fiona,
    your version is so beautiful, I like your color choices, looks very nice.
    Greetings,
    Syliva

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  12. SusanMarch 4, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    What a beautiful project. I'm sure you enjoyed using all the different sewing methods, it's a really lovely sampler of your amazing sewing skills.

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  13. marinaMarch 4, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    absolutely gorgeous!!
    What a great job you have done on this Fiona.
    Hope Jeanette enjoys making it too.

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  14. Peg - Happy In QuiltingMarch 4, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Wow ....wow again Xxx

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  15. CherylMarch 4, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Fiona that is one of the most beautiful creations I've ever seen. You've done an amazing job. Just love it

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  16. SusanMarch 4, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    It looks beautiful and I'm sure it was stitched beautifully too!

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  17. SheilaMarch 4, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Simply beautiful , you did an awesome job on every aspect of this sampler ! Hugs Sheila

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  18. AntheaMarch 4, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Oh my goodness Fiona, your Sampler looks just stunning - all of your many & varied skills with needle and thread have come together in this beautiful piece... Gorgeous! xx

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  19. barb's creationsMarch 5, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    Utterly gorgeous Fiona, simply stunning!! :) Barb.

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  20. Googy GirlMarch 5, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    That's gorgeous, I love the cross stitch section as well, although the house is pretty cute

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  21. Sue SAMarch 5, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    What a beautiful piece of work!

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  22. ChantalMarch 5, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Just GOOOOORRRGEOUS!! I love your sampler. I think you did an EXCELLENT job. Now you have to work your quilting magic on it. Oh I can't wait!!

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  23. Bev CMarch 5, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Hello Fiona,

    Ooh aah I love it. Seeing you changed the wording to suit you I think a little unpicking of the word unknown and then stitch Fiona there instead. Have fun with the quilting.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  24. OndreaMarch 5, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    I absolutely love it! Love the wording too. Just beautiful.

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  25. JaneMarch 5, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Love it Fiona, it's beautiful

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  26. KaHollyMarch 6, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Be still my beating heart! It is just as sweet as can be! Great job sticking to it. I like the concept of passing the pattern along.

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  27. Helen March 6, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Oh it's stunning, LOVE IT !!!

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  28. WendyMarch 6, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    So gorgeous Fiona, I have been enjoying your progress on this one. I love your colours even more than the original. xx

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  29. AllieMarch 6, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    That is absolutely gorgeous. I can't even tell you how much I love it - you did a really wonderful job, Fiona, definitely hang it with pride!

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  30. Egléa Senna BordadosMarch 7, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    Great work! Beautiful! Congratulations!
    Hugs!

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  31. LinMarch 7, 2015 at 2:52 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

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  32. TarnyiaMarch 7, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Just gorgeous xxx

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  33. DawnieMarch 7, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Oh I so love this design, you have done a fabulous job. Ps I tried for that pattern too but it was too late

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  34. ChrissieMarch 7, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Your sampler is absolutely beautiful Fiona, just love everything about it xcx

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  35. JosieMarch 11, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    Don't think I've ever been lost for words before but I am now!! Fiona... your sampler is totally gobsmackingly gorgeous in every possible way!! I am so in love with it... it hurts :o)

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  36. JosieMarch 11, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    Don't think I've ever been lost for words before but I am now!! Fiona... your sampler is totally gobsmackingly gorgeous in every possible way!! I am so in love with it... it hurts :o)

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  37. Jindi's CottageMarch 15, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Fiona you've done a simply stunning job...it is absolutely gorgeous...

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