Saturday, November 13, 2010

Sampler parade Pt 1

Inspired by Jean's recent post, a group of bloggers have decided to "parade" some of the cross stitch that we have done over the years! Head to Chookyblue for some links.
I still love the tranquiliity of cross stitch and always have something on my frame...tastes change, but I enjoy making samplers, decorating objects & I adore overdyed threads & linens. I may not remember the pattern names but I still love seeing these on my walls. They are all behind glass so excuse pics please! I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them!
This is probably my favourite.
 It is 4cm x 5.5 cm, stitched on silk gauze with silk threads. It is so perfectly TINY! It was a goal to do a miniature before old age set in...I couldn't do it now. It is all done in one strand of silk, petit point, and the background is all stitched as well in white. aargh!
Next....
I love playing with stitches, and this was fun with the Hardanger hearts.The colours are very soft... it says "A dream is a wish your heart makes". Pretty.
This sampler was called "A Walk in the Woods"...from 1993.
These two samplers were from patterns my DH bought for me while away with work. Again I am sampling stitches and some beading. I love the dragonflies on this one...
...and the grasshoppers on this. Can you see them?
More to come...
Cardygirl xx
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31 comments:

  1. Khris78November 13, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Very pretty... I love the hardanger hearts !!!

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  2. UnknownNovember 13, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I've Tried Hardanger and it's not Easy...Your Work is Beautiful you have a Nice Collection..TFS.
    cheers

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  3. AnonymousNovember 13, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Beautiful! :) I hope my eyes are still working well enough to do the top one! ;)

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  4. LynnNovember 13, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful work, so impressive, so jealous. It takes lots of patience, not to mention talent to do such intricate and lovely work.

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  5. jeanNovember 13, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Alison , A lovely display and I so adore the 'Walk in the Woods'
    Anything created with a needle is wonderful.
    Thanks for joining in the fun and sharing

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  6. Anne HeidiNovember 13, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Oh I do love them all- but the Hardanger must be my favorite!

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  7. BubzRugzNovember 13, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    They are all lovely - I do rather like the bugs in the Walk in the Woods... Tiny one is just amazing....
    Hugz

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  8. LyndaNovember 13, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    So many beautiful pieces Alison. I especially love the touch of hardanger.

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  9. Chookyblue......November 13, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    I have seen the top one and it is crazy.......amazing.........love all your other ones too..........

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  10. suziteeNovember 13, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Love them all Cardy girl! Tastes DO change, but yours are all still tasteful. Thanks for joining in the fun...and I'll look forward to next week!

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  11. broderieNovember 13, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    all still lovely alison! 'walk in the woods' is by cricket collection and was a very popular and gorgeous sampler, i have it also. it is fun taking the tour so far!

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  12. JuliaNovember 13, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful..I love the hardanger hearts !..

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  13. PipNovember 13, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Lovely work, I just love the Hardanger hearts one as well, not sure if my eyesight is up to that now.

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  14. BetsyNovember 13, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    Alyson, they look lovely.

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  15. NickyNovember 13, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful work, the tiny one is adorable! Absolutely love 'Walk in the Woods' - a lot of work in that one. Love the schnibbles quilt from a couple of posts ago too, very pretty.

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  16. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsNovember 13, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Absolutely divine! Love your ABC one, really beautiful. Thanks for sharing, can't wait for part 2. xo

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  17. MargaretNovember 13, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Love the samplers.

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  18. CherylNovember 13, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    The only thing I can say is
    AMAZING!!! Each and every one beautiful.

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  19. simplestitchesNovember 13, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    just gorgeous...love the last two, very pretty!
    cheers Julz

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  20. Peg - Happy In QuiltingNovember 13, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Cardy, no doubt about you....you are one talented lady, your display is awesome...

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  21. louleeNovember 13, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Oh Wow! I love the 'Walk in the woods'.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  22. ChrissieNovember 13, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Love the colours of the last two, especially like the Hardanger, I like to do that technique too, so maybe I'm biased (g)

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  23. bethNovember 14, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    I love the alphabet "walk in the woods". beautiful.

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  24. Rose MarieNovember 14, 2010 at 3:43 AM

    Lovely samplers!

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  25. LeanneNovember 14, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    They are all lovely but I especially love the "walk in the woods" sampler

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  26. Aussie NannaNovember 14, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Fabulous work! I am in awe of hardanger!! very special treasures!

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  27. BloomNovember 15, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Beautiful stitcheries Cardygirl! I have the 'Walk in the Woods' pattern, have always loved it. Somehow, three kids got in the way of it ever being done. Yours is lovely, as are all your other intricate beauties!

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  28. AmeliaNovember 15, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    I find cross stitch so relaxing but I haven't done any in a while. Yours are beautiful!

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  29. LeanneNovember 17, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    I too love the walk in the woods - keep coming back to have a look at that one.
    Love Leanne NZ

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  30. LizNovember 17, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Lovely work, can't wait to see more.

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  31. SiobhánNovember 18, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    What beautiful work! Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see more!

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