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Monday, May 9, 2011

A Finish and A Start!

Blackbird Designs
2008 Mystery Sampler
30 ct R & R Highland Mist
Called for GAST and WDW threads

Another Crazy January Challenge finish! Feel free to click on this one to see it better. I did make a few changes. The WDW Moss ran out right at the end and I substituted WDW Olive on the stems of the flowers in the flower basket on some of the last section. Also, the GAST Shaker White didn't show up well on this fabric, so I used GAST Flax on some of the buds on the green border. Do you see how close I came to the end of the fabric on the right side? I cut this fabric to the specifications called for in the pattern, but wish I had another two inches.




Mary Hannah Gipson
SANQ Winter 2010
30 ct Natural Linen
DMC, WDW, & GAST threads

I admit that I am substituting some threads on this one. Three skeins of GAST Wood Trail are called for and I don't like that color OR the extensive use of it in this smallish sampler. So I am using WDW Bark for the border, name and age on the bottom. And GAST Manor Red for all of the upper alphabet, numbers, etc. So far I am really liking the red :)


I signed up for the Mystery Sampler by Brenda Gervais that is coming out later this month. Did anyone else? Inquiring minds want to know :)
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16 comments:

  1. DeborahMay 9, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love your BBD finish! I signed up for the new mystery sampler, as well. i just love a mystery.

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  2. MarinaMay 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    These words are absolutely true:) needle and fabric and threads must to be:)

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  3. MargaretMay 9, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Love the finish and the start too! I signed up for the mystery too!

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  4. NancyMay 9, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful finish! I signed up for the mystery sampler too! Great new start!

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  5. MaggeeMay 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Lovely finish! I completed and framed one part only--the one about counting my day complete of course! I look forward to seeing the sampler as you progress. And yes, I am joining the SAL and should get the first chart this Thursday! Can't wait! Hugs.

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  6. mdgtjulieMay 9, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Good work. You have a finish, and I like the red too. Keep up the good work!!

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  7. SylviaMay 9, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Wonderful finish! I do see how you got close to the edge... whew, I am glad it fit. Love the A&E sampler you started.

    I am so behind on blogs. Congrats on finishing Mary as well.

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  8. ChristineMay 9, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Your BBD finish is beautiful, greatr new start too.

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  9. AliceMay 10, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Beautiful finish! Love the grapes! What a nice sentiment too... I certainly resent it if I don't get a little stitching every day.

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  10. LaineyMay 10, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Congratulations on your finish it;s gorgeous!

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  11. CarolMay 10, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Congratulations, Teresa, on a stunning finish!

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  12. GiovannaMay 10, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Congrats on the beautiful finish!

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  13. SueMay 10, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I love, love, love that mystery sampler.

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  14. NataliaMay 11, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Great finish !!! I love the mystery sampler. This inspires me to start mine.

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  15. RanaeMay 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    OMGosh!! Love the BBD finish. It looks so awesome
    Nice start
    I am thinking I should have signed up the mystery sampler

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  16. JoanieMay 21, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Love your BBD finish and I have Mary in my to-do pile. I've signed up for the Mystery sampler too. I'm debating on what color of linen I want to stitch it on. I'm not fond of the recommended color. Gee, that means stash diving. Poor me! LOL!

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