Finished! Was it easier than the very small one? Meh. I machine sewed the red areas and hand stitched the top closed. The 3/4 stitches that created a cleaner edge to sew made it easier but overall, not as frustrating.
So where will the berry be safe? Certainly not loose and free, not with me. So I'm thinking of pinning it to the top edge of a sampler.
One of my favorites, Eliz Laidman from Threads of Gold, who IS loose and free but harder to misplace.
I haven't gone through the samplers to show, I'm sure you are very familiar with most. But maybe not this one. Purchased from Ebay as a kit, Mary Spinney from The Examplarery. The original linen was shiny and sheer green so I changed it. I had to go back to the original post to see what linen was used and this is what I posted.....
This piece is a beautiful dark olive and I could probably use R&R Sea Glass,
but I tend to hoard linen that I like. Rather than use what I have and love, I
will waste an afternoon messing around trying to dye another piece. Why am I
saving it when I don't even feel like stitching any more? The new blues I
bought will be hoarded too. Such a silly girl
woman old lady. Took a customer service survey this morning
and checked off the 55-64 bracket. That 65 birthday is very close, but they
won't know so I plan on staying in the 55-64 bracket. It's like having to go up
another size in panties. Those big big girl panties that have screaming elastic
threads breaking and hanging like fringe on a 60's hippie.
Obviously I was having a slump then too and just turning 65. I guess this darker linen is one that I dyed and I really love the way it accentuates the threads. I adore these bright blues along with the other colors and the quirkiness of Miss Mary.
Thanks for the suggestions on the beater. It's quite heavy for a whisk and the wire used is very thick, but you're probably right. I don't know how they cleaned it without rusting!
That's it folks! Still miserable and can't eat a damn thing without needing a mouthful of water, sun is shining but my eyes can't handle the light. Such is life!!
Thanks for visiting.
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8 comments:
It’s a rug beater...to beat dirt out of them.
I've been enjoying all your stitching. Love that strawberry, and like your idea of hanging it with a sampler. I have various friends who are going through the whole having to get medicare thing this year -- they keep telling me about it, and I'm freaking out. I don't get there for a while yet, and DH gets there first. So I'll let him handle it. lol!
What a cute strawberry! You are much braver than I am I won't even try to make one! The sampler is lovely! So sorry you are not feeling better!
I LOVE the berry (gotta attempt one of those), and really love it with the sampler...but what I love best is that Eliz Laidman sampler itself. Eeeeeh Gads!!! I wish I could get up the courage to do her! That color of linen you used for the Spinney sampler is sumptuous..... I like the “look back” too... Glad your sense of humor has been unwavering.... Well, think I’ve caught up as best I can for one night....guess I will go try to stand some eggs on end before it’s too late.
LOVE Eliz Laidman!!!
Welcome spring 🌷☔️💐
Love the berry! So petite and cute.
Love your sweet little strawberry. Looks so cute hanging on your beautiful sampler.
Would love to make one myself........strawberry that is.
So sorry you're having problems with your eyes. My eyes are very sensitive to light. My glasses darken when I'm outside.
I hope you will get some relief from the situation soon.
Am cross stitching a Santa now........one for July. He is holding a banner of stars.
Done in red, white and blue with gold stars.
Have a happy weekend.
Charlotte in Va.
Your berry looks perfect pinned to that sampler, Marly! What a great idea :)
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