Lots of green...
Lots and lots of green! I seem to be spending a lot of time stitching in one colour these days - first the blue sea on Shores and now the green grass on my Sampler Stocking. It goes quickly though so I don't really mind.
I finally got some stash this week - just a little. Here's Honeysuckle Manor from Blackbird Designs. If you've been thinking about getting this but haven't - get it! I think it's the best book they've produced. Two lovely samplers and lots of little bits that are all very stitchable.
I'll be stitching Louisa Bell's sampler as soon as I can. It's just lovely. I think it would go well with Sarah Woodham from Shakespeare's Peddler - similar borders even if the main part is quite a different style.
Speaking of stash - for anyone who hasn't heard, Kathy Barrick of Carriage House Samplings has decided to close her business. It's sad news. Charts are available until July 1. I'll definitely be orderinga few as many as I can before they vanish for ever.
I finally got some stash this week - just a little. Here's Honeysuckle Manor from Blackbird Designs. If you've been thinking about getting this but haven't - get it! I think it's the best book they've produced. Two lovely samplers and lots of little bits that are all very stitchable.
I'll be stitching Louisa Bell's sampler as soon as I can. It's just lovely. I think it would go well with Sarah Woodham from Shakespeare's Peddler - similar borders even if the main part is quite a different style.
Speaking of stash - for anyone who hasn't heard, Kathy Barrick of Carriage House Samplings has decided to close her business. It's sad news. Charts are available until July 1. I'll definitely be ordering
Both Shores and the Sampler Stocking are coming along great :)
ReplyDeleteI got Honeysuckle Manor too, it's lovely isn't it?
I agree that HM is probably their best book yet! Sampler Stocking is looking lovely, you'll be finished way ahead of me LOL
ReplyDeleteYes, sad news about Kathy - I ordered one chart from her the other day, but have another couple that I shall probably get before she closes up for good.
Beautiful stitching!
ReplyDeleteI have heard so many good comments about Honeysuckle Manor. I'll definitely have to get that one.
So lovely, Nicki! :D
ReplyDeleteWonderful progress! I really need to get mine out and work on it.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Honeysuckle Manor wonderful?! I thought the same thing about the samplers in the book going well with Sarah Woodham. I thought I'd put them in my bedroom, since the reddish tones in all of them will work well with my duvet cover. Maybe then I can get my bedroom fixed up and stop using it as the place where the ironing board is permanently set up, mismatched socks are piled up, etc.! ;)
Have a great weekend!
Your stocking is looking wonderful. I have to agree with you that Honeysuckle Manor is probably the best book that they've come out with. I want to do Louisa Bell's sampler as soon as I clear up a couple things!!!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely progress Nicki!
ReplyDeleteYour stocking is coming along really great. And the new BBD is really a must for all BBD lovers out there.
ReplyDeleteYour stocking is so pretty. You've reminded me that I still have this sitting in my 'To Stitch' basket.
ReplyDeleteI love the Honeysuckle Manor book. It was so hard to decide which design to stitch first. I chose the Hannah Lovina sampler.
Honeysuckle Manor is so worth just digging into any time you have the chance...can't wait to see a start from this. And your stocking is looking lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery nice stitching! They are coming along nicely.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress!
ReplyDeleteFirst i've heard of Honeysuckle Manor, looks interesting though, i'll have to go in search!
Have a good weekend
Your stocking is coming along beautifully Nicki :)
ReplyDeleteI do like the look of the Honeysuckle Manor book. I may have to pop it on my Christmas list for this year lol
Love the progress on your stocking. I am also looking very longingly at Honeysuckle Manor, but have resisted temptation so far......I know I can't fight it forever though.
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