I loved learning the Montenegrin stitch, but just tolerated the Italian cross over 3
Satin stitch always looks lush and fabulous, especially with silk, but I had more frogging in the satin stitch bands than the whole rest of the sampler.
Eyelets, lots of eyelets. I'm rather proud of myself for actually stitching them instead of swapping them out for smyrna crosses like I usually do. Dare I say, but I actually got to enjoy stitching the eyelets.
I think its time for Jane Rees to come out and play. The last photo I can find of her is from April 2009. I know I've worked on her since then, but not a lot. As you can see, there's a LOT more to be stitched.
Beautiful finish! So many types of stitches in that one! Love your Jane so far too!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Her colors are soooo bright.
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ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed seeing the close-ups of all the different stitches, Mindi! Congratulations on a lovely finish :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish! Just love those alphabets! Love your progress on Jane too!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Gorgeous finish
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish!!!! I love all the different stitches!!!! Great way to practice them~
ReplyDeletewow it is looking so pretty..
ReplyDeletebig hugs x
What a beautiful finish, the colours are just gorgeous. I love all of the speciality stitches.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth looks amazing! So pretty and so nice to have a finish!
ReplyDeleteHello Jane!!
Woohoo! Congratulations on the finish! She's a beauty. Nice work on Jane, too. I can't get myself to work on that tedious four sided stitch. Blergh.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Congratulations on the finish! She's a beauty. Nice work on Jane, too. I can't get myself to work on that tedious four sided stitch. Blergh.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish! IT's beautiful and your stitching is perfect!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the great finish. Your shots show off the different stitches really well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your finish, Mindi! I like your idea of adding an additional band at the bottom for personalization too. Your Jane is looking nice too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitches in your fabulous finished sampler
ReplyDeleteHi Mindi! One of the surprise benefits of joining the SLY is finding new blogs to follow. I'm glad I found yours! Thank you for the advise on Elizabeth Burrows. I'm looking forward to starting her soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish ~ love the colors and the stitches!
ReplyDeleteShe is awesome Mindi! Your satin stitches are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty stitching! Love alphabet samplers! :)
ReplyDeleteSo, SO, SO beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one to be very proud of. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish Mindi! Elizabeth looks lovely. Jane is looking good so far too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning finish and thanks for posting close ups of your specialty stitches!
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