Beginning of my new adventure

"Sarah Seifer"

by The Goode Huswife

Fabric: 40ct Vtg. Maritime White

by Lakeside Linens

Fibers: NPI

My very first A&E sampler!

Since we have learned about A&E samplers

on our last Sampler Sunday,

they have been keeping my mind and hands

very busy.

Yes, I'm totally inspired.

I really didn't realize how popular

they are till now.

They are really all over blogland!!

I feel so behind...

I opened "Betty Ring" books

as came back home on last Sunday

and found A&E sampler's articles

along with some good pictures in both.

As I'm always busy between stitching and quilting,

I wanted to start something smaller,

yet interesting one to stitch.

Here comes Sarah Seifer!!

The chart calls for 8 colors,

and I managed to find 7 of them

in my stash along with a perfect piece of

the fabric to go with.

I hardly ever just buy a fabric for cross stitch

without any particular project in my mind,

so it's another true miracle!!

(I'm sure I bought this one for "something"

was in my mind at that time though. Ughhhhhhhh!)

But still missing one more skein

which is a part of the main color

for the big tree in the center and the border

I really need now!

What a wonderful excuse to visit

my LNS twice within the same week ;)

"Le Marquoir de Justine" by Anne Pelletier-Pauleau

Fabric: Lakeside Linens 40ct Vtg. Nutmeg

Fibers: NPI

She is coming along nicely as well.

I've put a few more alphabets

since the last post.

I'm sure her life will be back

as soon as Sarah Seifer gets done ;)

So now Limo and I are

getting ready to leave for LNS.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed

for not getting sidetracked by some other

beautiful stuff they always have in the shop

as I really would like to get to know

about A&E samplers a little more

before moving onto the next fun!

And not forgetting,

of course my dear Justine is

also patiently awaiting for me...

Enjoy your weekend :)

xoxo,

-- Posted from my iPhone