Sunday, March 28, 2010

Time to move on!

Why is it time to move on?  Cause I finished Catherine Maudsley!  Yay!

Catherine Maudsley by the Drawn Thread
40ct. Meadow Rue with NPI threads

I'm very pleased with how she came out.

 


In other news, the boy child has spring break this week.  I feel like I've already done this since the girl child had her spring break the week before last.  Oh well.  I'm sure there will be lots of running around to do!

This is a short post this time.  Time to move on!  :D   Thanks for stopping by and saying hi.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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68 comments:

  1. SiobhánMarch 28, 2010 at 9:24:00 AM PDT

    Woo! Margaret, your finished sampler is F-A-N-Tastic! Great job. I can't wait to see what you decide to work on next! Enjoy the boy child's spring break!

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  2. GlennaMarch 28, 2010 at 9:36:00 AM PDT

    Yay! I love this sampler--and what's next, inquiring minds want to know.

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  3. Jackie's StitchesMarch 28, 2010 at 9:46:00 AM PDT

    It came out beautifully! It didn't seem to take you any time at all to finish this up.

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  4. Sweet SueMarch 28, 2010 at 9:54:00 AM PDT

    Stunning and such a fast finish Margaret! TFS:)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 28, 2010 at 9:57:00 AM PDT

    Congrats on such a beautiful finish!

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  6. NancyMarch 28, 2010 at 9:57:00 AM PDT

    You should be pleased Margaret because your sampler is gorgeous! I love the border on this one. Congratulations on your finish!

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  7. The Scarlett HouseMarch 28, 2010 at 10:06:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful, Margaret. I'm so glad you stitched her,too. Yes, we all want to know what's next?

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  8. BertieMarch 28, 2010 at 10:29:00 AM PDT

    You have moved on Margaret!!! did you sleep at all lately LOL.

    It is a gorgeous sampler and just love that border.

    Have a lovely spring break and Easter.

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  9. MelissaMarch 28, 2010 at 10:53:00 AM PDT

    This is just stunning! Congratulations, Margaret! You're such a speedy stitcher!

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  10. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)March 28, 2010 at 11:04:00 AM PDT

    Holey Tamoley, Margaret! Another gorgeous finish! I love the black (at least it looks black on my monitor) floral border.

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  11. KarenMarch 28, 2010 at 11:25:00 AM PDT

    She's beautiful, Margaret -- you go, girl! Can't wait to see what you tackle next!

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  12. Raven/MissyMarch 28, 2010 at 11:35:00 AM PDT

    What a gorgeous sampler! It looks wonderful.

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  13. FayeMarch 28, 2010 at 11:48:00 AM PDT

    Catherine is absolutely stunning~~~ It is perfect~

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  14. DebMarch 28, 2010 at 12:02:00 PM PDT

    Margaret - she looks wonderful!!! Again, it's one of those pieces that I see the chart and think, okay, but then I see if stitched and I just love it. Can't wait to see what you pick to work on next. My kids are off for 11 days - UGH - love having them around, but I don't get much stitching done (DH will be home too so there will definitely be little stitching done).

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  15. HazelMarch 28, 2010 at 12:11:00 PM PDT

    Wow! That's an impressive finish. I'm sure you weren't this far on it on your last post. It looks stunning.

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  16. AndreaMarch 28, 2010 at 12:17:00 PM PDT

    Oh Margaret, your sampler is just DROP.DEAD.GORGEOUS!!! That's no exaggeration! Seriously beautiful! You stitch the BEST things ever!!
    Can't wait to see what you pick next :-)

    Enjoy the spring break!

    xoxo

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  17. mainely stitchingMarch 28, 2010 at 12:22:00 PM PDT

    It's GORGEOUS!!! Congratulations!

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  18. KatrinaMarch 28, 2010 at 12:57:00 PM PDT

    Gorgeous, congrats on the finish!!!!

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  19. RanaeMarch 28, 2010 at 1:00:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful! Congrats!

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  20. Patti-Rocky Mtn StitcherMarch 28, 2010 at 1:29:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful! i think it is clever adding the original name

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  21. CarolMarch 28, 2010 at 2:21:00 PM PDT

    Oh, it is just glorious, Margaret... Love the colors in this one. Congratulations on a wonderful finish :)

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  22. AnonymousMarch 28, 2010 at 2:40:00 PM PDT

    What a beautiful and bold project you have just completed. It really is stunning! Congratulations!

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  23. JulesMarch 28, 2010 at 3:19:00 PM PDT

    What a great finish! Congrats!! I do love that border...

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  24. LizMarch 28, 2010 at 3:25:00 PM PDT

    Gorgeous Margaret, you just fly through these samplers! Looking forward to seeing what's on your list next ;o)
    Lizzie
    xxx

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  25. valerieMarch 28, 2010 at 4:10:00 PM PDT

    Finished already?! Again?! lol Catherine looks great! Congrats on a wonderful finish. Enjoy spring/Easter break!

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  26. JOLENEMarch 28, 2010 at 4:48:00 PM PDT

    Yippee!!! This turned out gorgeous and I LOVE the border, so ornate and fancy looking. Congrats on a lovely finish. What will you be starting next?

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  27. Laurie in IowaMarch 28, 2010 at 4:52:00 PM PDT

    Woot Woot... it's gorgeous Margaret. Congrats on your finish.
    So... what's next?

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  28. KellieMarch 28, 2010 at 5:00:00 PM PDT

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I love it! Congrats on your finish. Can't wait to see what your and your needle work on next. :)

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  29. samplerloverMarch 28, 2010 at 5:08:00 PM PDT

    Oh Margaret, Catherine is really stunning. Another beautiful sampler for your collection - Sandra.

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  30. corinnaMarch 28, 2010 at 7:02:00 PM PDT

    big cheers
    yet again
    another classy finish

    i am looking forward to what is next.......happy easter week

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  31. LoraineMarch 28, 2010 at 7:28:00 PM PDT

    Wow, what a wonderful sampler! Congrats on this huge finish! You are my stitching hero.
    Hugs!

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  32. JuelsMarch 29, 2010 at 12:04:00 AM PDT

    Magaret, it's beautiful!!! You are so fast. I love looking at your blog. It is such an inspiration.

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  33. LoisMarch 29, 2010 at 1:27:00 AM PDT

    It's gorgeous Margaret! Congrats on a wonderful finish! Enjoy Spring break! Looking forward to seeing what you'll be working on next.

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  34. AliceMarch 29, 2010 at 3:19:00 AM PDT

    And Catherine is just gorgeous in all her splendour. I am already wondering what you plan to stitch next. : )
    Alice

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  35. NicMarch 29, 2010 at 3:29:00 AM PDT

    Congratulations on the finish, it looks great!

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  36. EllenMarch 29, 2010 at 3:53:00 AM PDT

    Another wonderful sampler, Margaret! You are amazing!

    So what's next on your stitching plan?

    Hope the boy's spring break doesn't interfere too much with your stitching...LOL

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  37. SherryMarch 29, 2010 at 5:14:00 AM PDT

    Absolutely beautiful!! But could you stitch any faster?! You will have to teach me you secret of making the needle fly to fast! I can't wait to see what you start next.

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  38. AmyMarch 29, 2010 at 7:06:00 AM PDT

    Oh how gorgeous!!! I love the colors.

    My daughter's Spring Break was the week of March 15. She is off on Friday. So we are going to a new park we discovered and have a picnic lunch. Sat and Sun are suppose to be stormy.

    Have a wonderful Easter week.

    God Bless.

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  39. CariMarch 29, 2010 at 7:25:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful Margaret, just beautiful. I love looking at your work...it just makes me happy, happy, happy!! Have a great week with the boy child!! Hugs

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  40. EricaMarch 29, 2010 at 8:12:00 AM PDT

    Ohhh! Gorgeous! This came out just beautiful!

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  41. ValerieMarch 29, 2010 at 9:12:00 AM PDT

    Margaret, Catherine Maudsley is gorgeous! As ususal, a stunning findished piece! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such lovely comments. I have missed seeing you too, but am very excited to be back in blogland among my magnificient stitching friends. Looking forward to seeing what is up your sleeve for your next project!

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  42. NicoleMarch 29, 2010 at 10:36:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful finish Margaret!! It turned out great! Can't wait to see what's next! :)

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  43. SharonMarch 29, 2010 at 1:40:00 PM PDT

    What a beautiful finish - such a lovely piece to add to your collection. So.... what will you be enabling us with next?? :)

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  44. NataliaMarch 29, 2010 at 2:17:00 PM PDT

    Margaret, this sampler turned out beautiful !! You are a fast stitcher. What is next???

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  45. SusanILMarch 29, 2010 at 4:09:00 PM PDT

    Margaret - your sampler is just beautiful! I love the colors. What's next?

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  46. SylviaMarch 30, 2010 at 12:36:00 AM PDT

    Margaret, I want to take some of what you are taking - wow, girl its a beauty. I am still stuck on Jenny Bean. It would help if I was stitching and not on the computer looking at quilting fabrics....
    We are looking forward to our Spring Break here- hopefully the weather will cooperate and we shall do some exploring of old castles & ruins which are close by. I am also planning a trip to the Celle Stickmuseum when I visit my dad in mid April - I am totally excited about that...now back to Jenny

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  47. GiovannaMarch 30, 2010 at 1:18:00 AM PDT

    Beuatiful work, congratulations on the lovely finish!

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  48. DebMarch 30, 2010 at 4:02:00 AM PDT

    Margaret, how beautifully stitched. This sampler is just gorgeous.

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  49. CatherineMarch 30, 2010 at 8:59:00 AM PDT

    Catherine looks fantastic! I love how that border just pops!

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  50. EdgarMarch 30, 2010 at 11:00:00 AM PDT

    What a honey of a finish!!!! Just beautiful - makes me want to pull out my copy and get to stitching.... but I must resist!!!

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  51. KajsaMarch 30, 2010 at 2:32:00 PM PDT

    she's awesome! Congrats!

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  52. Carol RMarch 31, 2010 at 7:14:00 AM PDT

    Wow stunning finish!

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  53. KarolineMarch 31, 2010 at 7:47:00 AM PDT

    Catherine is gorgeous, congratulations

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  54. Alma AllenMarch 31, 2010 at 8:02:00 AM PDT

    Catherine turned out lovely Margaret. The border really calls to me. You will have to show it again when she's framed.

    Can hardly wait to see what you are going to choose next!

    Alma

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  55. StefMarch 31, 2010 at 9:19:00 PM PDT

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!!

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  56. AnonymousApril 1, 2010 at 4:26:00 AM PDT

    Have just discovered your blog...how beautiful is your work. Can't believe all the samplers in your header! So many hours of stitching.

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  57. ConnyApril 1, 2010 at 5:16:00 AM PDT

    Wow, your sampler looks gorgeous!

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  58. MichelleApril 1, 2010 at 8:46:00 AM PDT

    Gorgeous! Congrats on another beautiful finish.

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  59. JuelsApril 1, 2010 at 4:59:00 PM PDT

    Hi Margaret. This is off topic of your present sampler (although it is beautiful, too). Ater seeing Charlotte Clayton, I finally found a chart and purchased it. Love those big cats! I prefer AVAS over NPI. I think I am going to go with 36ct, 1 over 2 threads. Anywhoo, my question is, did you use a full skein of each of the NPI colors (where one skein was called for) or did you have left over thread from each skein?
    Thanks. Julie juels51@yahoo.com

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  60. The French BearApril 2, 2010 at 12:44:00 PM PDT

    Margaret, I was so inspired I purchased the pattern too. Although I don't know if mine would ever be as lovely as yours......I will try someday!!!
    It is just beautiful!!!
    Happy Easter!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  61. LisaApril 3, 2010 at 7:02:00 AM PDT

    Margaret, it is perfect!

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  62. IsabelleApril 5, 2010 at 3:38:00 AM PDT

    Wow !!! Margaret your new sampler is just woderful :-)you made a nice job on it :-)
    wishing you a wonderful Easter Monday ,
    isa

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  63. BreApril 5, 2010 at 8:51:00 AM PDT

    I love the boarder (is that the right word?! ha!) on that! Beautiful!

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  64. RobertaApril 5, 2010 at 11:10:00 AM PDT

    Hi Margaret, I am a bit behind in my blog reading.

    Just love the framing the pieces from your previous blog note. Paradise Lost is lovely.

    Congratulations on finishing Catherine Maudsly - it is beautiful.

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  65. Jo AnnApril 5, 2010 at 6:49:00 PM PDT

    Where oh where are you Margaret ? I can't wait until I see the next project you are working on. Give us a little hint. Your work is awesome and I enjoy your blog so much-you do inspire me. Jo Ann

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  66. Cathy LloydApril 6, 2010 at 5:51:00 AM PDT

    Margaret, Margaret...so fabulous. I love the colors on this one! What's next dear friend?

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  67. ConnyApril 6, 2010 at 7:02:00 AM PDT

    Your sampler looks absolutely gorgeous!

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  68. BrigitteApril 6, 2010 at 9:21:00 AM PDT

    Oh my, Oh my, Oh my! What a finish. So, so beautiful!

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