Good Morning!
Our peonies are in bloom AND they did not get battered by our recent rains. Even more surprising, I found several flowers with NO signs of ants! I quickly snipped them and brought them inside. Coming down the stairs this morning the first thing I noticed was the scent of peonies. Lovely.
How was your long Memorial Day weekend? Ours was nice and very laid back. We were over at C&M's for a mid-day cookout on Saturday and other than that, we did nothing! I did manage to get laundry done and put some time in stitching. It was cooler than normal here - certainly did not feel like the (unofficial) start to summer.
Putting time in on my stitching paid off - The Kindness Sampler from Birds of a Feather is finished!!
I found the border around the picture to be tedious and a PITA to stitch (stitch two stitches and change a color, stitch one stitch and change a color, stitch two stitches and change a color, stitch three stitches and change a color, etc. all around the border), but I do like the way it looks.
The linen is 40 count Light Examplar linen and Weeks Dye threads were used. Stitched over 2 linen threads, the finished piece is roughly 5" by 5".
Would anyone like the chart? I'd be happy to send it out if there is any interest. If not, it will go into the donation bag
Yesterday afternoon I dove into my stash of charts and linen and came up with what I will be stitching next. I'll wait to share that with you all next week.
Your finished piece is beautiful! I would find that border incredibly tedious, too, and would be tempted to do it all in one color. How are you planning to finish this one?
ReplyDeleteWe also had a very low-key holiday weekend. The weather was dry but cool, so it wasn't a good weekend for the pool or eating outside, but we all got some extra sleep (and some of us got some extra long walks).
I have loved seeing Kindness on Tuesdays! The border does sound like it was a pain, but your care in changing colors shows. It's a really lovely piece!
ReplyDeleteI know I've said this before . . . but I think that is my favorite piece you've stitched, Vera. I just love the charm and the colors and the sentiment. So nice! XO
ReplyDeleteThe sample is lovely! Fantastic finish
ReplyDeletePeonies haven't popped yet here - all are still tight little buds... but soon I'm sure!
My peonies are still tight buds and this year, I am seeing a lots of bees and no ants. I hope the bees can get that sticky substance off the buds.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty finish. I attempted a 40 count linen project and gave up. Just too fiddle for me. Your peonies are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLots of rain here for over a week now. Still raining this morning and the farmers are happy.
Bessings and hugs,
Betsy
It looks amazing! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh my! That is just lovely, Vera! (and while that last bit of stitching might have been troublesome, the result is just stunning!)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a slower weekend--the stitching piece is stunning!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish! I really like that piece. All that fill work gives me goosebumps but you've really become the master of it. I can't wait to see what comes next.
ReplyDeleteNice finish! Looks larger than that. I brought peonies in after I smacked them a few times, set the vase over a dish of water to catch any ants. First time, no scent. None!! Left the house for a few hours, no fragrant air when returned. ???????
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finished piece. The sentiment is so needed in today's world. Thanks for spreading a bit of kindness.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the finish! It's pretty. our peonies are blooming but I think they did get some wind and rain and look a little floppy.
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