Designed by Ruth Ann Russell
Published in Sampler and Antique Quarterly Vol. 22
32 ct. Belfast linen
DMC threads
Yes, the date on it says 2005! Isn't that pathetic! LOL!! I hate to admit how old some of my WIPs are. I began this year vowing to really make a dent in them, hence THIS embarrassing post! But, alas, I have only finished 3. Yes, sadly 3. *sigh* Well, theres always next year,(and/or my stitching guild's annual tag sale!)
I do love the queen stitch in the mermaids tail, and the eyelets sea flowers.
These over 1 letters were quite a "pain in the neck" but they are very effective here and I'm quite proud of them! So all in all a nice finish, can't wait to get it framed-it is the first piece in my future mermaid wall.
And on another note, last week was my birthday so I treated myself to the chart "Paradise Lost" by Plum Street Samplers. I know I know, as a designer I have no business even thinking about stitching for myself, but if I didn't love cross stitch and get excited about new releases, I wouldn't be much use in this profession, would I? So maybe I'll get a chance to put in a stitch here or there, and it will probably take me until 2014 to finish this one, but it does get me all inspired!
And just to prove that I am not shirking my duty, here is a snap of "Folk Art Flowers" a future release!
7 comments:
We stitchers do some strange things sometimes, don't we?!! The important thing is that you finished your sampler, and look how gorgeous it is! Folk Art Flowers looks to be a pretty one!
Oh my goodness, don't be hard on yourself about your WIPs! LOL I've got one going back to 1988 (which I fully intend to finish) and have been stitching on one on and off for almost four years! I love your Mermaid finish and Folk Art flowers looks like it's going to be wonderful.
Great finish Annie! I just love this design! Your new design looks great! Can't wait to see it finished! :)
2005 . . . that is not too bad!!! It looks fantastic, congrats on getting it finished up!!
Hey, that you finished it is all that matters!! YGG on purchasing PL--it's a great design, as is the one you're working on!
I LOVE your finish! I wish I'd found something so near completion when I was packing my stitching. LOL.
Your upcoming release has me very curious - I love what I see so far!
Congratulations, Annie! Your mermaid with her queen stitches is awesome. I love your sampler, and no matter if it too 'a while," to finish. I have "And They Sinned," staring at me everyday...to finish one of these months. :[
Can't wait to see your new design.
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