Gentle Friends it was a really cool,
chilly, bright and sunny, cold weekend!! For the Bay area I usually wear
sweatshirts and am just fine, but over the last few days, I have on not only my
regulation sweatshirt, but a t-shirt and regular shirt.... and even a light
jacket over everything.... at some point I was even contemplating gloves, the fingerless
kind, but gloves all the same.
We not only got our regular weekend things done - but we also tackled cleaning out two completely full
closets and finally put up the remaining Christmas things.... the tree, and
my nativity - it was nice to get the house back in order and everything all packed up and put away for another year. But, with the cleaning and tossing of "Closet Crap" there
is a lot less "junque" around or stuffed out of sight!
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Even with all the other things going
on I found the time to stitch and finish up ..."And They
Sinned." This bugger - boo of a piece has finally come to an end, not
that I didn't enjoy the stitching journey, there are sections/parts of this piece that just seemed
to never end - I can understand now why so many of these ATS' languish at the bottom of
WIP baskets.
I have often thought of this monster
stitch as a piece in 5 sections.
So I will break it down that way in the photos..... from top to
bottom.......
............. and those are the 5 separate pieces.... here's a complete shot of the entire piece...
"And They Sinned" -
by Examplar Dames Design Co.
5/1/2011 - 1/14/2013
Stitched on 36ct Vintage Sand
Using mostly the recommended GAST
Floss
Thinking back, I really think this
was a piece I stitched mostly over 2012 - although I started it in 2011 - I did
next to no real stitching on it for months and months.......and these last two
weeks were just silly fill stitching - green, green and more green - so this was
really a piece of last year.
At some point the plan is to get it
framed.
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That’s about it for today sports
fans, Thanks for stopping by, for your continued kindnesses and sweet
comments!!
Take Care,
edgar
Wow Edgar, what a gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteWowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
ReplyDeleteIt is super duper pretty..
Love for you with bug hugs x
Congratulations Edgar, this is a wonderful achievement!You must feel so proud! I hope I get there someday with ATS! What are you stitching next??? :^)
ReplyDeleteWell done on such a fantastic finish Edgar.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a monumental achievement. I enjoyed following your progress in your blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing ATS. Gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteKeep warm!
Oh my, Edgar, what a fantastic finish. Congratulations! ATS truly is a fabulous piece.
ReplyDeleteATS turned out lovely. Congrats
ReplyDeleteI'm always so impressed by the ATS stitchers who have the stick-to-itiveness to get through the whole thing! Hoorah. Good job.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I just started ATS at the beginning of this month and feel I'm making good progress but I sure feel like I've gotten nothing done when looking at yours! LOL Can't wait to see what is next.
ReplyDeleteTerri
What a seriously major accomplishment, Edgar! It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a major finish. It is beautiful and worthy of a most impressive frame ... not to mention an entire wall all to itself.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, your ATS is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to finish page 1 this week.
Enjoy the cool weather.
Congratulations Edgar!! What a great way to start the new year with that wonderful finish!! Did you feel remorse when you finished it? I found mine like a good book that I didn't want to finish (although that grass was a doozey!). I'll bet that whatever you pick to stitch next will seem so small compared to ATS!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing finish! I love how you took pics of the separate parts and then showed the completed piece...that really showed the details of this beauty. I'd happy dance for you but my form of dancing is more like "break" dancing....break a hip, a leg, a lamp, the chandelier. LOL.
DeleteSo what's up next in Edgar's stitching basket?
Congratulations on your finish, Edgar! What a fantastic way to begin the new year! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I know this was a long time coming for you. It looks great! Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Edgar, it's fabulous
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish! It's really a spectacular piece! What are the measurements of it?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your finish. It is lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
ReplyDeleteA truly amazing finish Edgar! You must have breathed a big sigh of relief with the last stitch. I don't think I could have made it through this one. Beautiful stitching, and I look forward to seeing what you stitch during the rest of the year.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt must feel so good to have this done!
I know how I felt when I finished it! It was nice to be able to think of something else.
Beautiful job!
Kudos on such a beautiful finish! happy stitching....
ReplyDeleteHi Edgar,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing this BA beauty! How long did it take you to stitch it?
I would like to have this piece in my stash but at the price the chart is currently going I can't justify this for myself ... although I've heard that it's going OOP soon - decisions :-)!
I'm looking forward to your "framed" picture!
Kind greetings,
Ann
Yay for finishing ATS! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI have so thought of stitching this piece so many times and like you said so many end in the bottom of the basket and I know that is where mine would end. I so love this piece and one day I will have to purchase and at least make an attempt!!!! Thanks for the beautiful pictures Edgar, your work is amazing.
ReplyDeleteabslutely stunning and you stitched it in record time. congrats
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your ATS finish! What a huge accomplishment! It been freezing here which hasn't been helping my flu recovery. But at least the sun is out!
ReplyDeleteWow what a smashing finish Edgar, so much hard work, it looks fabulous xx
ReplyDeleteYeah! Beautiful finish Edgar. I am sure it will be nice to see that hanging on the wall once it is framed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a masterpiece, Edgar--congratulations on a stunning finish!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful finish!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteEdgar, it is GORGEOUS! Congrats on a great finish! MamaJoan and I just started ours on January 1. I think it will be a 2 year project.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing piece. It has to feel so nice to have it done. Thanks for showing the smaller pieces too. I love looking at this one. :) I still have never gotten it past kitted stage. (let alone a WIP, or a finish) :P You completed it pretty darn fast too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your awesome finish!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishung ATS, it is really stunning. My favourite section is the bottom because of all the little animals - though I´m sure the solid stitching on grass was hard work!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish , what's next in line ?
ReplyDeleteStunning finish Edgar, congratulations.
ReplyDeleteEdgar, I am so happy that you persevered and finished it. Good for you! Louise
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the happy dance
ReplyDeleteWell done Edgar, it takes real willpower to keep going on a piece that size.
ReplyDeleteWow!What a HUGE beautiful thing!Congrats!AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great finish and a great accomplishment. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi Edgar,
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing - you should be very pleased with yourself! It will look fantastic when it is framed and hanging on your wall. Great job!
Woohoo congrats!!!!! What a huge accomplishment and it's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Edgar. It's amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh Edgar it's just gorgeous! You did such a great job! That pattern is languishing in my stash, I just don't have it in me to start it. I know what you mean about the cold, to think how long our summer went on down here and now we're getting freezing cold weather, it was 26 at my house yesterday morning, so weird for Southern California.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Edgar! BEAUTIFUL finish! Just stunning..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece Edgar!! What lovely work.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed.....good job...and what a job.
ReplyDeleteEdgar, ATS looks wonderful! I'm so glad you (mostly !) enjoyed it. Can't wait to see it framed. Hugs, Nancy in NY
ReplyDeleteSo impressive, Edgar. Congrats on a stunning finish!
ReplyDeleteA real stunner for sure! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI'm going back for another look. WOW!!
Oh Edgar, it is simply beautiful! What an amazing piece to finish. Congrats, Wanda
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome cant wait to see it framed
ReplyDeleteknew u could do it NICE JOB!!!!!!!!
That is just wonderful. I have been working on this but got stalled. Trying again. Yours is just beautiful. Happy New Year. Can't wait to see what your next start is!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Edgar, that is quite an accomplishment!! It is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, Edgar!
ReplyDeletegorgeous
ReplyDeleteA very stunning finish, well done.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on this GREAT BIG finish! I would not be surprised if you took time off from stitching after that one! But we sure would miss you so...
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Wow Edgar! It looks amazing! And I hear you on those fill areas--I hate them also. Now for your next challenge-framing!
ReplyDeleteEdgar it looks wonderful. All I can say is you are the STITCHER. Every time you posted this piece the first couple months I would go hunt for it thinking I really like that pattern. But the urge passed and I just enjoyed your progress. Can't wait to see how you frame it and where it will hang among your other samplers.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!!! I bet you were doing a big Happy Dance after putting in that last stitch. Can't wait to see how you frame it :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish, Edgar!! Congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Edgar! A spectacular finish!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fabulous finish Edgar! My attempt to post a comment to you 2 days ago didn't take, so here we go again. I didn't want to pass up the chance to tell you I'm so very impressed with your finish. You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWishing you many more finishes this year. Have a wonderful week!
My goodness, Edgar, that is gorgeous...and tons of work! CONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful finish, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Debby
Congratulations on an amazing finish! I am in awe of anyone that completes that monster piece.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your finish Edgar...wow....this is sure beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching
Linda K, Railroad
http://lindakscreativityworks.blogspot.com
What a stunning piece. I've seen others working on it but have never seen it all done. Congratulations
ReplyDeleteMagnificent!! An amazing accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!!! Congrats to you!
ReplyDeleteEdgar, your ATS is Absolutely Beautiful, Colorful, Decorative, Excellent, Fantastic, Gorgeous, Heavenly, Inspirational, Joyous, Keen, Lovely, Magnificent, Neato, One-of-a-kind, Posh, Qualitative, Regal, Stunning, Terrific, Unbeatable, Valiant, Wonderful, X-cellent, Yummy, and Zesty! Congratulations from A to Z! :)
ReplyDeleteStunning!!
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