Tuesday, October 11, 2011

"A" New Start and a Finish...

Gentle Readers and Dear Friends thanks for stopping by and for sharing a minute with me and my Blog.  I only have a couple of little things today.  I started one of my Christmas Stitches -  here is a snap...

"ABC Noel" - from AMBR
stitched on 36 ct LL using the recommended DMC Floss

The letter "A" worked up pretty quickly and so I am imagining that the rest of the Alphabet will also.
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I also framed up the finish I had over the weekend - 

"Harvest Blessing" by Mary Beale
from Pocketbook Needlework No. 8 Fall 1990
Stitched on 28ct "Fresco" using the recommended DMC Floss

This is framed in one of the old frames I picked up at an estate sale - and fits it like a glove.  I really enjoyed this stitch - I have other Mary Beale charts that I will have to get to stitching.
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There you go sports fans - short and sweet!!  Do stop back again!

Take care,
edgar


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32 comments:

  1. Rachel S-HOctober 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Perfect frame for that.

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  2. KristenOctober 11, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Wow - that Mary Beale piece is gorgeous! The frame is perfect (and VERY expensive looking!).

    Congratulations!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Harvest Blessing is so sweet! Beautiful job, Edgar.

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  4. MargaretOctober 11, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I swear you're trying to slip that Mary Beale finish past us. How fast was that?! And it's framed too! Absolutely gorgeous! I really do have to learn to frame myself. Do you use Vonna's method of framing? Such an advantage when you can do it yourself. Love your new start too!

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  5. PennyOctober 11, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Lovely stitching and framing!

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  6. ChristineOctober 11, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    A beautiful finish, the frame is perfect for it

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  7. butterflyOctober 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Great frame, and beautiful stitching again .

    I love your Harvest Blessing.
    New start looks great also.

    Have a fab week.

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  8. Southpaw StitcherOctober 11, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Very impressed with your framing job! That piece and that frame were meant to be together.

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  9. Laurie in IowaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Love the Mary Beale piece and the frame is perfect.

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  10. ceratoOctober 11, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful finish , Edgar.
    Hugs

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  11. MichelleOctober 11, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Love the new start and that frame is perfect for your Mary Beale finish! Love it!!

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  12. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Mary Beale looks incredible in that frame - great stitching and a fantastic find!!

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  13. TraceyOctober 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful!! The frame looks wonderful. :)

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  14. NancyOctober 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    That sampler is beautiful in that frame, looks like it was made for it!

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  15. SusanOctober 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Great start. I love Christmas stitching! You couldn't have picked a more perfect frame for your Mary Beale finish.

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  16. Land-PomeranzeOctober 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Your Harvest Blessing ist very beautiful and the frame ist perfect.
    Great finish.
    Thank you for stopping by at my blog.
    greetings from Lebkuchencountry :-)

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  17. LindaOctober 11, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Edgar, I love your ABC Noel. Can you tell me who the designer is. I would love to get the chart.

    Linda

    PS Great stitching as always. I just love to read your blog. I get sad on the weekends.

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  18. Charity C.October 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Wonderful finish and I can't wait to see more of your ABC's Noel!

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  19. DeniseOctober 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    You couldn't have ordered that frame to be any more perfect! Stunning!

    And now you can start singing the alphabet song as you stitch!

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  20. AriadneOctober 11, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    The finish is amazing and the frame really beautiful! Now what does that A stand for in ABC Noel?AriadnefromGreece!

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  21. Cindy's StitchingOctober 11, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    How pretty. I am catching up with my reading blogs. I love shari's berries. They are so good. The colors are really nice of all they flowers.

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  22. ChrisOctober 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Wonderful finish Edgar! I love the frame.

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  23. EllenOctober 11, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Harvest Blessing is gorgeous and perfectly framed!

    Hugs,

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  24. diamondcOctober 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful finish on Mary Beale, I lo9ve your start on your ornament.
    It is not to early to stitch for Christmas.
    Catherine
    diamondc

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  25. DonnaTNOctober 11, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Your framed sampler is beautiful. The frame is perfect, what a great find.

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  26. LynnOctober 11, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Fantastic frame for your Mary Beale! It really is a lovely piece.
    Looks like you're off to a good start with your new stitch. Looking forward to seeing more!

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  27. Lizzy PizzyOctober 11, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    WOOT WOOT!!! You were right about your frame - it is perfect for your Harvest Blessings. I can't believe you have it done already... I am in awe
    Liz x

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  28. And This Little PigOctober 12, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Oh Edgar Mary Beale was just made for that frame! Love your new start, and look forward to seeing it progress.
    LiBBiE in Oz :@

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  29. CatherineOctober 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Edgar,
    Love your framed finish! It's beautiful and fits like it wad custom made for that piece!!

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  30. CatherineOctober 12, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Edgar,
    Love your framed finish! It's beautiful and fits like it wad custom made for that piece!!

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  31. NataliaOctober 14, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    You do a great job picking those frames, Edgar. They always fit your pieces perfectly well. I love your finish.

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  32. JoyOctober 16, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    That does look great in that frame.

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