Can you hear the pitter patter of me doing the happy dance? Finally...the A&E is done. It's not actually mounted, the frame is just sitting on top. I'll have to save that for another day. I feel like I started this one back in the 90's. I know I've worked on other pieces right along with this one, but it still felt like it would never be finished. The chart pages actually fell out of the magazine from so much handling. I had planned to give the magazine away to the person who wanted it the most, and I still will. Just know that it is not in pristine condition. The first person to email me with an address gets it. Now that it's done, I am very happy with my version. It looks much different than the magazine's reproduction.
Now on to Ann Rayner ~1839~. Isn't she the loveliest? Look at all the red. I'm in sampler heaven with this one.
Here's my start in the corner. The little sheep is over one. I'm using 40ct. Buttercream from Lakeside. You'll be surprised to know that I have almost half of the border done already. Quite a shocker for this border procrastinator. I think this sampler will be more fun than most. It's very colorful, with some quirky color blending, which I won't be doing. Like Sarah Palin, I'm Going Rogue, and will do my own thing.
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So beautiful!!! I love your A&E -- congrats on finishing it! And your Ann Rayner start. Sigh. It's wonderful too... I really have to get around to this one as well.
I am stunned at what you finish! It is truly gorgeous!!! I also love the new one you have started. I love all the red in this one aswell
Your A&E is absolutely gorgeous! May I ask which magazine it was featured in? Congratulations on your finish. I love Ann Rayner as well. I agree...fun and colorful. :)
Beautiful finish!I'm sure your are ecstatic! Lovely start on Ann Rayner as well!
That's a neat one!
Tanya - I am so happy for you! Congratulations on a beautiful finish (love the frame!).
And your new start, oh my! Kim (threadheads) has been working on this one as well - It is another beautiful sampler! I look forward to watching your progress on Ann. Good for you for working on that border!
Merry Christmas
Another gorgeous sampler finish! Congrats Tanya. Ann Rayner is wonderful... love all that red. It will make for cheery stitching during the dreary winter months. Although you'll probably have it finished before long.
Congratulations on the beautiful finish! This must feel good to get this one finished as you've said you've worked on/off on it for awhile.
And you already know how I feel about the Rayner sisters. You and I were on the same wavelength on both! Love your start. All that red is very cheery and apropos for this time of year!
Happy Dance~~~~~ Congratulations on you finish!!!!!!!! It is gorgeous~
Your finish and your start are stunning!
Well, aren't they both lovely! The A&E turned out beautifully, and I love, love Ann Rayner, who I had thought about stitching this year (probably won't even try, but I'll be looking forward to yours, Ms. Border-Averse!)
GULP. Wow. Wow wow wow wow. Tanya, your A&E is incredible. I think the frame is perfect, too--lets the stitching shine, just as it should. Your start on Ann is making me salivate... I might just have to start this one. I saw it finished 'in real life' this summer and it is stunning. Your choice of linen is perfect!
Tanya, this is absolutely beautiful!!! Love the finish! Faye
Love your A&E. Congrats on the finish! And Ann-- I love those reds. I hope to start her sometime in 2010.
Congrats on the finish!
A&E is so pretty!!! Love the frame too.
I think Ann is going to be gorgeous. The colors are so pretty.
Absolutely stunning finish! You did a beautiful job, and it is worth all the 'years's stitching it :). Ann is going to be gorgeous too-- love Buttercream, and the colors--oh my, simply amazing. I cant wait to see more of this beauty!
Your A&E is gorgeous, Tanya! I love the little couples with the umbrellas. And there is no snake with eyes to stitch...!
I can't wait to see your Ann Rayner finish. It is a really pretty piece. Your little sheep are very sweet.
Have a good weekend!
Gorgeous - both pieces. I love the A&E - your changes really make this piece sing! And I love your start on Ann...beautiful - that red will be so fun to stitch!
Oh my! Love your new finishes!! Ann Rayner is stunning ~ I'd be doing the happy stomp!
What a gorgeous finish. Congratulations!
Your new sampler will be just as gorgeous. And you are right, all the reds are beaming on the sampler. Very beautiful.
Congratulations on your A&E finish...it is spectacular. I love your Ann piece, it is beautiful too....oh, the little sheep are so sweet...hugs, Linda
Hi Tanya,
Wow, your A&E is really stunning. Congrats on owning such a beautiful sampler.
I will look forward to watching your progress on Ann Rayner. Another sampler that I love. I think its the sheep lol. I seem to love samplers with sheep. - May I wish you a Merry Christmas - Sandra.
Another beautiful finish Tanya
I have always loved Ann Rayner - looks like the perfect sampler for a lover of red. Can't wait to see her progression.
Merry Christmas! Melody
You have every right to be doing a happy dance! Just stunning! And I can't wait to watch your progress on your new start. Sorry I have been MIA lately but alot has been going on.
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