Day 9 of 10 - Rabbit out of the Hat
Yes, I pulled the rabbit of the hat and have a finish to show! Yeah, I've been stitching and stitching trying to get this one finished up! I'm a nut, I know. I put more pressure on myself than anyone else does I think!
Here is the very fun-to-stitch Earth Sampler, by Lisa Roswell of the Primitive Needle. This is in remembrance to her and a thank you for all her great designs! Also, a big thanks to Nicole who passed this onto me two years ago!
This was stitched on 32 count Reindeer by Lakeside Linens, 2 over 2. I used the recommended floss and added a few of my own to work with the linen. I also swapped out the design of a hand that's in the lower right hand corner, and put in a carrot and a lady bug - a very good friend to have in the garden!
Julius usually gets the limelight as he's such a character. To give her her due, here's our shy, sweet Daisy enjoying a mid-afternoon snooze by the open windows! What a good life these cats have!
If you have read to the end of this post, here's something that might interest you. I am going to pass the chart along. If you would like to stitch the Earth Sampler, please leave a comment saying so, along with your email if it's not in your blog profile. I will draw a winner by end of day Aug 20 and post the winner's name on Sunday, Aug 21.
And tomorrow, the last day of the 10 day challenge! Who knows what I will be up to tomorrow? Thanks for hanging in there with me!
31 comments:
I LOVE it, Melissa!!! I am going to start stitching this very same sampler in remembrance of Lisa, on September 5th! I love your changes and might just make a few of mine. How sweet of you to pass the chart along. No need to include me, since I already have the chart.
Love the pic of kitty Daisy!
I have enjoyed seeing you posting again and all the beautiful things you have been making. I hope you keep posting.
Debbie
Great finish! And Daisy looks so sweet taking a snooze. No need to include me in the draw. Good for you for keeping up with your challenge!
Love your finish! It's funny -- I thought I had this chart but I don't. So sure, include me in the draw. lol Daisy is a cutie. I always love seeing the positions that cats sleep in. So cute and comfy!
I love your PN finish.
Your carrot and ladybug are awesome
Please enter my name
Ahhh! Your miss kitty has the perfect life :)
Love this chart and the sentiment with the dedication. I have Yule and Halloween samplers, so I would love to do this one too!
Your little kitty is so cute! I'd love to win Earth Sampler. Its adorable. Please enter me.
I've enjoyed your recent posts and finishes. How inspiring!
Your finish looks great. Congrats!
Your Daisy is adorable.
I have this chart so don't toss my name in the draw.
Oh I love this sampler! I'd love to be included in your drawing and stitch one for me.
Cats do have the life, don't they? It is so nice to have a nap in the sunshine.
I would love to stitch this pattern. What a nice tribute to Lisa. If we call lead the life of a cat; although I did catch a decent catnap this afternoon myself.
Darn spell correction.... That should "if we could all lead a life of a cat..." thx
Daisy is just adorable!
Your Earth Sampler is wonderful Melissa, and I love that big strawberry! I know I have already won a chart from you, but I would love a chance to win Earth Sampler. (My email is in my profile.)
Gorgeous finish and sweet, sweet kitty. It's so nice of you to pass the chart on!! I've already stitched it so don't include me :-).
Sweet finish and cute kitty pic!
Oh my gosh! It turned out beautifully. I would love to be in your drawing. I stitched my first Lisa Roswell just before her accident.
You go girl! Only one more post and you've done it--want to write some for me?!!
I adore this piece, Melissa, and would love to be included in your drawing. It looks like such a fun piece to stitch with all the tiny creatures :)
Ah, the life of a cat--sweet, sweet Daisy!
c'est adorable,
bises
Great finish Melissa! I loved this one when I stitched it. I just wish I could decide how to finish it...
That is a GREAT finish - congratulations! I remember when that design first came out, I just *had* to have it straight away. Needless to say, I still haven't stitched it, LOL!
hello melissa, your posts are fun to read and some of them have given me travel ideas - been to your city twice but not seen that beautiful garden.. always thought Richmond was Chinatown :)
that's a pretty sampler and i'd love to stitch it too!
Fantastic finish, and I love the ladybug addition! Please include me in the drawing for the pattern, I think its a great tribute to Lisa to stitch this and then pass it along.
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Gorgeous finish!!!! What a great way to remember Lisa. I would like to be included in the draw, it looks like such a fun piece to work with. Thank you.
Love the Daisy photo~~~ She is absolutely adorable!!!
Ohh...that's gorgeous. Love the finish. Never saw that design before.
Cute picture of Daisy.
I would love to be included in your give away. That's such a gorgeous pattern.
Love the chart so yes please, may I join the drawing!
*Another* great stitchy project! No need to enter my name in the drawing, because I have the chart somewhere :o)
Daisy looks like a sweetie :o)
Wonderful finish, Melissa and I love the addition of the carrot and lady bug! Love the pic of Daisy in the window - it IS a good life!
No need to throw my name in for the draw. I have it in my stash to stitch one day....
This is a lovely sampler and I would love a chance in your giveaway...thanks so much!
Love your finish!!
What a sweet finish!! I need to stitch that design, too. No need to include me as I do have the chart--but thanks for the giveaway offer! :) Your cat is adorable. My husband keeps talking about how much he misses our Ginger June.
How lucky of me to stumble onto your beautiful website! I am wondering what pattern that is on the very top of this page...with beautiful flowers in a basket and a butterfly on top left and top right. I would love to stitch that!
Gorgeous finish, congratulations
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