Monday, April 26, 2010

The Lovely Jane

Remember how with the lovely Freelove I was dreaming every minute about what to stitch next?  Well, that doesn't happen with every project I do.  Take the lovely Jane for example.  Jane is a piece I luxuriate in.  Ah, the lusciousness of the colors!  The anticipation of seeing what this or that flower looks like in real life.  I love Jane!  Look at this flower, for example.  (Colors are a bit washed out unfortunately.)


Oh my, such gorgeous delectability!  Or this grouping.


To die for!  I love tulips!  And this flower seems tailor made for my mother's love of carnations.  (It might not be a carnation, but it sorta looks like one, right?)


And taken all together, Jane just takes my breath away.

Jane Atkinson by the Scarlet Letter
40ct Sugared Coffee by Sassy's Fabrics
AVAS silks

How can anyone resist that!  Can you tell I'm enjoying the lovely Jane?  She is going to take a long time to stitch, but I don't think I'll be complaining or dreaming about other projects anytime soon.

In other news, I was not a happy camper when the boy child came home Friday saying there had been no orchestra that day at school because of a school assembly.  What?!  Argh!!!  I just knew that he would have gotten his NYSSMA scores if he had had orchestra!  And I was right -- when the boy child had his lessons Saturday, his teacher said everyone else had gotten their scores.   Sigh.  I'm counting on the boy child coming home with NYSSMA scores in hand today.  I'd love to text him right now and ask him what he got, but I don't want to get him in trouble -- they're not supposed to use their cell phones in school.  Ah well.  Come 2:30, I'll be either very happy or not so much so.  lol!   

Thanks  for stopping by and saying hi.  I always enjoy reading your comments!
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46 comments:

  1. the striped roseApril 26, 2010 at 5:56:00 AM PDT

    Jane IS lovely! I think I will have to add that to my wish list.

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  2. NancyApril 26, 2010 at 6:01:00 AM PDT

    No wonder you love this - Jane is gorgeous!

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  3. CariApril 26, 2010 at 6:07:00 AM PDT

    Oh my gosh Margaret...Jane is BEAUTIFUL. I'm with you on the colors...isn't that fun? I think stitching with so many colors of floss is like painting in slow motion. I'll be enjoying your progress just as much as you do! Good luck on the boy childs score...I'm waiting in anticipation with you!! Have a great stitching week!! Hugs

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  4. GiovannaApril 26, 2010 at 6:08:00 AM PDT

    She's gorgeous, what wonderful colours! I think your definition of "a long time" is different from mine, lol.

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  5. Jennifer Ann FoxApril 26, 2010 at 6:20:00 AM PDT

    Jane is absolutely stunning already! Love the colors!

    Jennifer
    Feathers in the Nest

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  6. SiobhánApril 26, 2010 at 6:26:00 AM PDT

    Oh my gosh, Jane is GORGEOUS!!! I love it. I've had it in my stash for years... I really need to get working on it! I didn't know Sassy's does Sugared Coffee in 40 ct, either. YUM-o. Best of luck to DS!

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  7. BeckySCApril 26, 2010 at 6:37:00 AM PDT

    WOW! WOW! WOW!!!!!
    She is a beauty already! I just love it, Margaret!! GOSH!!

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  8. RanaeApril 26, 2010 at 6:44:00 AM PDT

    oooh!! the colors are beautiful, even washed out.
    It is looking so pretty

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  9. UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 6:49:00 AM PDT

    Margaret, you will have to post again tomorrow and let us all know the results!

    Jane is absolutely beautiful - love the colors.

    Enjoy your day!

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  10. KarenVApril 26, 2010 at 6:50:00 AM PDT

    Jane is stunning, Margaret! I love the colours and the bold shapes. Just gorgeous! :)

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  11. The French BearApril 26, 2010 at 6:56:00 AM PDT

    Jane is stunning, wow you stitch such wonderful patterns!!!! I love the colors!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  12. The Scarlett HouseApril 26, 2010 at 6:58:00 AM PDT

    Wow, Margaret, that is is some sampler start. I can understand why you feel the "love". The colors are fantastic. I have a feeling that you have just started a whole new round of enabling with that one. The chart photo doesn't begin to do her justice.

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  13. LoraineApril 26, 2010 at 7:20:00 AM PDT

    Wow! A real showstopper. You are really making good progress.
    Hope your son brings his scores home, and that they are great!
    Hugs.

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  14. MichelleApril 26, 2010 at 8:22:00 AM PDT

    Wow - Jane is stunning! No wonder your in love.

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  15. RobertApril 26, 2010 at 9:08:00 AM PDT

    Margaret - Your start of Jane is fantastic. I think I might need to add this one to my want list. Both for the fantastic flower border and Adam and Eve. Great start.

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  16. AliceApril 26, 2010 at 9:25:00 AM PDT

    Jane sure is delightful. I look forward to seeing her develop.
    Alice
    xxx

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  17. valerieApril 26, 2010 at 9:43:00 AM PDT

    Jane is looking gorgeous...it's very unique with it's large flowers. Love it!

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  18. marylin & poussyApril 26, 2010 at 10:09:00 AM PDT

    beautiful !
    best regards

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  19. BertieApril 26, 2010 at 10:25:00 AM PDT

    Stunning flowers & colours Margaret, you are such a fast stitcher!! Love the linen, it will be some masterpiece.

    Fingers crossed for your boy-child.

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  20. DebApril 26, 2010 at 11:02:00 AM PDT

    Okay, you did it this time Margaret. I wasn't going to start anything new, but I just have to start Jane. The colors are just absolutely wonderful. I can see why you're loving every minute of stitching it. It is a huge stitch though. Sigh!! And I was going to keep going on Ann..........dang it! LOL

    Keeping my fingers crossed for your son! I have every confidence that you're going to hear some very happy news!!!

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  21. Laurie in IowaApril 26, 2010 at 11:04:00 AM PDT

    OMG ... Jane is stunningly gorgeous. Now stitch faster... I want to see more of this sampler.

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  22. NicoleApril 26, 2010 at 11:08:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful start on Jane Margaret!! The colors are so awesome! I can't wait to see more! :)

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  23. MarionApril 26, 2010 at 12:47:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful stitching Margaret!!!

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  24. SherryApril 26, 2010 at 2:20:00 PM PDT

    Yea for DS! Jane is so lovely! Those flowers and all the rich colors are enough to keep anyone happy for a long time!

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  25. samplerloverApril 26, 2010 at 2:59:00 PM PDT

    Hi Margaret, Miss Jane is a real stunner isn't she. I knew she would be. Yes that is a carnation. It is beautiful isn't it. Looking forward to see more of her.
    Congratulations to the boy child. Well done. I know that you are very proud of him. - Sandra.

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  26. JuelsApril 26, 2010 at 3:04:00 PM PDT

    Oh, Jane is lovely. I can tell already that I am going to have a hard time being disciplined enought to finish my online classes, rather than pull Jane out and work on her.

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  27. GlennaApril 26, 2010 at 3:14:00 PM PDT

    Jane is even better than her picture in the catalogue, and that was pretty darned nice. Much better! You take great photos too!

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  28. Jackie's StitchesApril 26, 2010 at 5:37:00 PM PDT

    This is just gorgeous! I love the way the colors just pop. Are you using the recommended thread?

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  29. MelissaApril 26, 2010 at 6:04:00 PM PDT

    Wow - actually double wow! First wow was for the boy getting 99! What a star!

    Second wow is of course for Jane - so pretty! No wonder if you are having so much fun with it. I love it when that happens and wish it could happen magically for me now! (not there sadly)

    Does that mean you will slow down on stitching so you can really enjoy Jane as long as possible? ;-) can't imagine!

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  30. KatrinaApril 26, 2010 at 7:24:00 PM PDT

    Woohoo, huge congrats to the boy child on his scores.

    Jane is absolutely gorgeous, love the colors and the flowers are beautiful.

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  31. IsabelleApril 27, 2010 at 12:46:00 AM PDT

    Oh My God Margaret, the colors of your Jane Atkinson Sampler are so luxious :these flowers are really wonderful and I understand your pleasure in stitching it!!
    I just saw at the end of your post that you was using a sassy's fabric for this projetc : please, what do you think about this fabric ?? Is its quality as fine as lakeside linen ??? I don't know this manufacturer and of course I really would be happy to have your opinion about it :-)
    Have a wonderful day ,
    Isabelle

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  32. MaryApril 27, 2010 at 2:37:00 AM PDT

    Oh my goodness Margaret, the colours are superb. I can see why you are enjoying this one. It is a very large chart too so you will be enjoying it for a little while. Congratulations to your Son.
    Mary

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  33. JanApril 27, 2010 at 5:27:00 AM PDT

    Gosh Margaret she is stunning!!! I just adore those flowers and what I think draws me in is the colour palette, delicate and beautiful!! You have made great progress!!

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  34. MelanieApril 27, 2010 at 7:55:00 AM PDT

    LOVE the colors used in this piece!!

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  35. ChristineApril 27, 2010 at 2:21:00 PM PDT

    This design is so beautiful ! Very good taste !

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  36. KarenApril 27, 2010 at 4:39:00 PM PDT

    OMG....I love the colors in this one! Can't wait to see more of this one!

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  37. Alma AllenApril 28, 2010 at 8:02:00 AM PDT

    Hi Margaret,

    I can tell that you love Jane. It's all about the border isn't it? I think a fabulous border can really make the piece.
    I'm so glad that your son did well too. Bet it makes your heart sing!

    alma

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  38. KimApril 28, 2010 at 2:27:00 PM PDT

    Jane is simply amazing, you stitch the biggest Samplers in such a short time and they are all so very beautiful. I would like to have sticthed at least one big Sampler by now, but I love smalls!! I will be watching and enjoying as you progress with Jane!

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  39. mainely stitchingApril 28, 2010 at 4:03:00 PM PDT

    Oh my gosh, that's an amazing, sumptious project!

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

    Congrats to your son. :)

    Jane is Beautiful (with a capital B!). :) Between you and Glenna with these Scarlet Letter charts... It is a feast for the eyes. :)

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  41. SusanApril 29, 2010 at 2:49:00 PM PDT

    Jane is amazingly beautiful!! The colors are stunning!

    Congratulations to your son on his scores--you must be so proud!

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  42. ValerieApril 30, 2010 at 12:33:00 PM PDT

    Oh, Margaret! Jane is stunning! I must find her and stitch her for myself! What gorgeous colors...the whole piece is just beautiful!

    Freelove is also a beauty. I love her simplicity and the blue is similar to a blue that I am using in a smaller reproduction sampler that I need to share.

    Oh, and congrats to the boy child on his 99! I know that he is ecstatic and you must be glowing with pride!

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  43. MelissaApril 30, 2010 at 1:25:00 PM PDT

    Margaret-your Jane has me wanting to pull my Jane out and show her some love. She's just awesome isn't she?

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  44. EllenApril 30, 2010 at 2:12:00 PM PDT

    Oh my goodness, Margaret. Boy do you know how to pick beautiful samplers!! Jane is exquisite, and you are incredible!!

    Congrats to your son!

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  45. LoisMay 1, 2010 at 5:30:00 AM PDT

    Jane is just gorgeous! The colours are so strong and vibrant. Beautiful! Congrats to your son on his wonderful grade!

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  46. Lynn BMay 1, 2010 at 7:06:00 AM PDT

    Gosh Margaret, this is a lovely piece of work, I too love these colours!

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