Monday, April 29, 2013

A Quaker Finish

Gentle Friends I am so happy that you enjoyed my little "walk" through my neighborhood.  That was only the first few blocks, it goes on quite a ways, down into the Mission...  so there will be more "walks" to come.

Over the weekend I finished up Miss Elizabeth - here's a snap... sorry it has such a blue cast to it, this was taken with daylight streaming in....


Scarlet Letter - "Elizabeth Sheppard - 1820"
LL 36ct Vintage Magnolia
2/23/13 - 4/27/13
Converted DMC 3803,934 & 3031 to 
Gloriana "Dried Pink Roses," Elizabethan Green" and Belle Soie "Briar Patch"

You can see I decided to leave off her name and original date and put in my initials and this year.  It was a really fun piece to stitch and I really took my time and enjoyed the work.  

I did start something else but at the moment I am less that thrilled with the linen I am using and will probably switch it out for something else...  I am waffling between a light vintage and a great piece of meadowlark.....  I think just writing that I have made my decision...  I'll get a snap up in the morning.

Thanks for stopping by, do stop again.

Take care,
edgar

29 comments:

  1. Miss Elizabeth looks wonderful. I love the fact that you put your own initials and current date on it. This is something that I am thinking about doing on my Mary Wigham, whenever I get to that point. I look forward to seeing a snap of your new project!
    Take care!

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  2. It looks wonderful! I love the threads you used.

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  3. oh Edgar, it's beautiful!
    well done!! you're such a fast stitcher!! can't wait to see what's next ;)
    happy xxx,
    chiara

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  4. Oh it is so nice to have a finish, and Elizabeth is a lovely one! What is next??? Its funny it is always on to the next one.

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  5. Congratulations on the finish!! Can't wait to see what you dive into next. =)

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  6. Stunning finish Edgar!! I love this quaker design!!

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  7. What a wonderful finish Edgar!! Congratulations!

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  8. Congratulations on a lovely finish, Edgar. I do love Quaker designs and I love you colour selection. I'm looking forward to our next "walk" together!

    Anne

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  9. Yeah! She is very beautiful, congrats!

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  10. Your eye for color Edgar - wow! Elizabeth is just darned beautiful.

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  11. Another beautiful finish! Congrats! Do you have her frame picked out yet?

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  12. Elizabeth is gorgeous! Congrats on the finish!

    Hugs,

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  13. Edgar - that is one beautiful finish - I love how the touch of colour draws your eye to the different motifs.

    Please take us on more SF walks - that was fun :)

    BTW - what is a 'foo foo' chocolate shop???

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  14. Congratulations on a beautiful finish!! I love Quakers! Elizabeth is wonderful!

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  15. Love your finish! Beautiful work!

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  16. congratulations on your finish, i enjoyed watching your progress - hugs, Amanda

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  17. That is gorgeous Edgar, congratulations on a great finish

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  18. Nice...lovely finish and beautiful piece.

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  19. That's a beauty now its completed.

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  20. Great finish, I often use my own initials...hey why not they are going on there anyway. Isn't the next start always problematic, It is either the fabric or the first counting ( start) I always make a mistake until I get going....

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  21. Love it! I started something Quaker myself but mine is more green.

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  22. Pretty, pretty, pretty Mr. Edgar! :)

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  23. Elizabeth looks gorgeous ... blue cast & all : )

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