Thursday, September 29, 2011

Elizabeth Sheffield

Had I known what I was getting myself into with so much over-one stitching on Elizabeth...I thought just the bird was stitched over one. I'm sure everyone who has done this is snickering about now. Paulette and I are stitching this at the same time, but she is leaving me in the dust. She's enjoying "college life" way too much, me thinks. I've really not worked on anything else, because this piece really is a fun stitch. I hope everyone is enjoying the fall that is just about upon us.

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17 comments:

Patty C. said...

This design is soooo gorgeous - I just love it

Siobhán said...

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You and Paulette are KILLING me with your progress pics! I love love love your Elizabeth. It looks great. I am anxious to start it but have to admit that the thing that is helping me stick to my resolve about finishing more things first is the over one. I know I CAN do it, I just hate to actually DO it. But oh my gosh--what a fantastic sampler!

Jackie's Stitches said...

It's beautiful! I did a little over one for the first time, it was really slow going and not fun to frog even a couple of stitches. Your photography really shows how gorgeous this piece is!

Peggy Lee said...

Just beautiful stitching as always! Over one is a killer but is so lovely when finished.

barbara said...

It is sooooo gorgeous!

Margaret said...

It's going to be so worth the effort though, Marsha! It's so totally gorgeous!!! lol about Paulette enjoying "college" life. I will be enjoying that too come next fall. :D I still envy you two having each other for stitching (and shopping) pals.

Katrina said...

It's so gorgeous!!!! I love the colors and I've seen a picture of Paulette's too :-). I need to stitch more, LOL.

Nicole said...

Gorgeous progress Marsha! I want to drop everything I'm doing and start her! :)

Cari said...

Oh my gosh...this is beautiful!! Your work is fabulous. I love, love, love the blue bird!! Hugs and Happy Stitching.

BrendaS said...

What a beautiful sampler! The over one will be so worth it when it's all done:))

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

That is just beautiful ! I love anything with birds!! It is looking great !! I can't wait to see it finished!

Mindi said...

The design is gorgeous, but you're so right, there's a hella lot of over 1 stitching. I think that's why mine is languishing in the overflowing WIP basket. At least you finished your bluebird. I think mine is still missing part of his head.

Penny said...

What beautiful stitching! Elizabeth is so pretty ~ I especially love the blue bird!

Sherry said...

Beautiful! I just love the colors! How funny about Paulette and college.

Catherine said...

What a stunning piece!! Can't wait to see more!

Laurie in Iowa said...

Your Elizabeth is gorgeous. It's well worth the effort of stitching all the over one.

Michelle said...

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! You two are killing me because I want to start this one so bad. I just love the colors. Great progress!