Thankfully my DH knew how to blur out my maiden name on my finish of I Sew'd My Heart and how to is now firmly lodged in my brain for the next time I need to do something like that! I had a little "Duh!" moment when I realised where I was going wrong:) Anyway I personalised it with my maiden name and added the year 1970 but I'm now thinking I should have stitched a later year. Did schoolgirls of old stitch samplers are the age of 7????
Heartstring Samplery I Sew'd My Heart
32 count Vintage Country Mocha Linen
GAST
Started 3rd February 2012
Finished 11th March 2012
I have to say that I just love this piece and it is definitely my favourite finish this year so far. If you're interested in finding out about this design and how to obtain the chart please read here:) I don't know how I'm going to this yet. Any suggestions?
The two RAK's I entrusted to Royal Mail yesterday have safely reached their destinations. First off this little pin cushion arrived at the Mouse house.
The Primitive Hare Please Enter Your Pin
35 count coffee dyed fabric
DMC
Started 8th March 2012
Finished 10th March 2012
RAK/ Thank You for Mouse.
Mouse kindly sent me some pretty pins so I stitched this up as a thank you for her:)
The second RAK went to Jane as she's been very much under the weather with a nasty chest infection. As soon as I saw this design I just knew I had to stitch it for her. Those of you who know Jane will know she has two of the cutest little bunnies called Tilly and Oscar so I thought this would be nice for her :)
Pilgrims & Pioneers 1820 Bunnies and Tulips
35 count coffee dyed fabric
DMC
Started and Finished 8th March 2012.
RAK for Jane.
Mouse and Jane love their little gifts and that makes my day :)
I've got another piece all finished up from my finishing pile. My Feb ornament The Cat's Whiskers Joyeux Noel. Please excuse the dull photo.
I have been stitching on my WIPS SB The Journey and L*K 6 Fat Men but forgot to take photos of them so will save those for my next blog post.
Still catching up on blogs too so if I haven't got around to you just yet I will do soon.
I was intent on maybe doing a little stitching this afternoon but I guess I'd better do some housework instead!
Thank you to those of you who take time to read and comment on my ramblings :) It means a lot to me.
Until next time:)
With much love
Sally
xxxx
Beautiful stitching, Sally! Love the 'I Sew'd My Heart', and the gifts are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI just love I Sew'd My Heart, gotta love that mocha linen.
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic RAK's and so very thoughtful
Take care!
Beautiful stitching Sally and the two RAKs are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSew'd my heart s a stunning piece, no wonder it's your favourite so far this year.
ReplyDelete2 lovely RAK gifts
I love that finish of yours! And the finishing as well! I bet both ladies were thrilled with their RAKs too!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous finish Sally. I'm glad you sorted out how to blur your name. Two beautiful RAKs sent out. I am not surprised Mouse and Jane were thrilled with them. Look forward to seeing your progress on your other two wips.
ReplyDeleteHello Sally
ReplyDeleteyour finish is beautiful.
Lovely RAK's too.
Happy stitching!
I sew'd my heart is just gorgeous, and I love the two little RAKs you made
ReplyDeleteSally love your I sewd my heart and I have downloaded the one from Isabella to stitch sometime.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely gifts
As usual Sally, the finishing on your 2 RAK's is just perfect. I'm not surprised that Mouse & Jane were thrilled to bits.
ReplyDeleteI Sew'd my heart is really lovely - I look forward to seeing how you finish it. I'm not sure at what age girls started embroidering back in the day. I had a quick look online and found simple samplers stitched by 6 year olds. I also found a sampler stitched by a 10 year old & it was stunning!!
well done on your I sew;d my heart finish .. think I am going to do something similar to Beth's once mine is done *whistles
ReplyDeleteand thank you so much for my wee pillow it is gorgeous and over one *sigh
Jane's is really cute too and I hope she starts to feel better soon :)
love mouse xxxxx
I remember seeing an antique programme like Bargain Hunt or something and they found a sampler stitched by a 5 year old girl back in 1790 and it sold for over £3,000
ReplyDeleteOh Sally your finish is adorable as are your RAK's xx
ReplyDelete'I Sew'd My Heart' is such a lovely piece - congrats on the beautiful stitching! I love the RAK's too!
ReplyDeleteGreat rak pieces and The ornament is so cute! I love your finish of I Sew'd My Heart. I finished mine last year and completely understand your love for this piece!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish and what lovely pieces you've sent out.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish on I Sew'd My Heart Sally and 2 beautiful RAK gifts.
ReplyDeleteThe rak's are lovely. I sew'd is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty finish! All of your stitched pieces are wonderful... great way to make a friend's day.
ReplyDeletehappy stitching...
"I Sew'd My Heart" is gorgeous, love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat RAKs!
Hugs,
I love the "I sewed my Heart" and have to get that chart one of these days when I'm out and about! Certainly, girls of 6 and 7 stitched quite intricate samplers so yours is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLovely RAKs and your ornament is very pretty, too!
Beautiful finish, Sally. Oh, that Enter Your Pin pillow is just adorable. I really HAVE to make one for myself soon. I love how you added the blue ribbon to it.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying hard to catch up on blog reads too.
Hugs,
Veronica.
What a lovely finish, Sally! And what nice gifts for Mouse and Jane.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish and lovely RAK pieces too. I may have to add I Sew'd My Heart to my stitching list.
ReplyDeleteOh Sally, what a beautiful finish! I'm glad to hear you're happy with it :o)
ReplyDeleteI just saw Jane's gift on her Blog. What a truly thoughtful thing for you to do for her and Mouse.
Your ornament turned out great!
Such pretty Rak's you made SAlly! I love the pin one for Mouse! It's so sweet and tiny!!! The schoolgirls really did stitch at age 7! Some of them did massive samplers! I'm always amazed when I see that a young girl stitched a huge one and they aren't even 10 yet!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Sampler is beautiful, and your RAKs are fantastic! I really like your ornie too.
ReplyDeleteThe RAKS are just awesome ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love that finish, Sally!! Thanks for the link on how to get a copy of the chart, too... Looks like an enjoyable piece to stitch :)
ReplyDeleteSuch nice RAK's to Mouse and Jane--you are a most thoughtful friend!
Love both of your RAK's! Wonderful progress of the Sew'd My Heart.
ReplyDeleteYour RAKs are so lovely, but the first sampler is so sweet and delicate!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
Beautiful finishes :) Congrats sweetie!!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you :D
Compared to the little girls who used to stitch samplers, my skills must be infant-like ;) Your sampler is lovely.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet RAK's Sally, I'm sure your friends were thrilled with them!
I'm in love with I Sew'd My Heart! I'll definitely be checking into this one some more. You did a beautiful job on this one.
ReplyDeleteWonderful RAK stitches too!
Two pretty RAK's and I Sew'd my Heart is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAs always you are an inspiration with all that you achieve.
Margaret