Sarah Day Sampler

I don't know how many eyelets there are in that last row (as I'm too lazy to count) but it's a lot!  Started in on the alphabet all done in the eyelet stitch, pretty yes but not the most fun to work.
For those that were asking if I was going to make this into a bag once finished - the answer is yes - that is what attracted me to this sampler in the first place, I think it will be fun.  You can read more about the sampler here.
Hope everyone is enjoying their day, it's a hot one here today I tell you!
Take care and thanks for looking,
Amanda

Bothy threads sal update

I have installed a stove into my tea shop, well almost anyway, still a few stitches short of completion.  Actually I don't know what that thing is, as it is attached to a chimney, is it a fireplace slash cooktop?  I don't know but the whole design has been fun to stitch, I am starting to eye up other Cut thru designs wondering what I should stitch next, who knows maybe I will get the urge to stitch the whole series, lol!

Tea Shop

Cut thru Series

Bothy Threads

Thank you for looking,

Amanda

I do love me Samplers ..

My Camera wouldn't allow me to take a photos direct on that wasn't washed out, so let's just skip this first photo shall we?

... ahhh, this is better!  Isn't she pretty?  From the latest Magazine, Sampler & Antique Needlework Summer 2013, Sarah Day Sampler Bag, 1827.  The magazine article says that the maker of this sampler apparently decided to turn her sampler into a drawstring bag, based on the apparent age of the bags lining.
 I think this is just adorable and couldn't resist stitching her up for myself.

R&R Reproduction Linen - Straw 30 Count

DMC threads

A photo showing the original sampler from the magazine.

And how about this pretty little thing?  Also from the same magazine - think this would look good in my bedroom, love the blue.

photo of the original taken from the magazine, says original was stitched on 55 count silk gauze with silk threads.

Well as much as I would love to continue working on my Sarah Day sampler today, alas that cannot be as I have a Bothy Threads sal I must do, not to mention a dirty house to tend to - insert groan - so as always my friends, ignore the husband, children and the housework (but of course you can play with your pets) and keep on stitching!

xxx Amanda

Bothy Threads Sal Progress on Tea Shop

Sorry guys, I know it's been some time - haven't blogged or been reading blogs, but there has been a whole bunch of stuff going on in my life that I had to put down my needle for, well ... for a least a short while.
  However despite the dramas going on in my life right now, I have been able to keep up with my Bothy Threads Sal - so without further ado... drum roll please...

... hopefully will be back on track with my stitching and have more to show - so thats all from me for now, will be checking in on you all over the next few days -

- big hugs from me to you - Amanda

Bothy Threads Cut Thru Sal update and some old chairs.

It's been a busy week so I'm a little late on posting a picture of my sal update, however here it is ...

Bothy Threads Cut Thru Tea Shop.

I thought I would share some roadside finds to you, this is the first time I've gone and taken someones discarded belongings, and I did ask the owner of the house first if it was okay I took them, didn't want to be arrested for stealing some old chairs off the side of the road, that would have been embarrassing!
So why the interest in these chairs?  Well I thought the shape of them wasn't bad and they didn't seem to be broken and the rest I will blame on seeing some fabulous furniture refurbishing on Pinterest.
As you can see these chairs are fairly old, I would guess 25- 30 years old, and yes a little bit dirty, but overall not too bad.

I was worried about rotting wood or rusty chair springs, but once I turned the chair over and opened up everything to take a look at the interior condition I found much to my relief everything looked clean and dry and look no springs, just these canvas type straps holding everything in place.

So the guy's who's chairs these were thinks I am mad for taking them, and my husband thinks they are ugly and I am mad for wanting them - what do you think?
I have never refurbished - well ... anything ... however I am imaging with some carefully chosen fabric these chairs should look great! How hard can it be right?  Fingers crossed!
XXXOO
Amanda

Sampler Musings by Brenda Keyes - Block One

Here is my finish of the first out of four blocks on this mini sampler by Brenda Keyes - I had to put some french knots in his death-like stare, he was freaking me out otherwise.  I am using 3 strands over 2 on this, love the look 3 strands give.

Does anyone know what La Mer means?

 Here is what it will look like once finished.

Thankyou for looking,
Amanda

Stumpwork Peacock

I just had to share this post from My Embroidery World - Stumpwork Peacock
Have you ever seen a more beautiful Peacock?

Thanks for looking,
Amanda