Thursday, November 25, 2010

We interrupt this regularly scheduled Thanksgiving day for a happy dance.......

I couldn't wait to post.  Just put the last stitches in.  Thank you to Margriet at The Essamplaire for being so generous and sending me the last lesson early.  Ta dah!  The Richmond Sampler in all her glory!


Sorry for the terrible pictures.  It's night-time, what can I say?


I stitched her on 40ct fabric that Margriet substituted for me (the kit comes with 35ct fabric) and the called for AVAS from the kit.



Hope you're all having a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We now return you to our regularly scheduled activities......
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62 comments:

  1. BrendaSNovember 25, 2010 at 6:54:00 PM PST

    Beautiful finish! Aren't you glad it's done and you can do a BIG happy dance?:))))

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  2. GlennaNovember 25, 2010 at 6:54:00 PM PST

    That is absolutely stunning, Margaret! Happy Thanksgiving and happy sampler finish! Do you have post partum though? What's next?

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  3. KarenNovember 25, 2010 at 7:02:00 PM PST

    This was too good to wait another day! Beautiful finish adn I know you are proud of this one! Can't wait to see what's next.

    happy thanksgiving.....

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  4. FayeNovember 25, 2010 at 7:19:00 PM PST

    omg omg omg!!!! Words cannot say how impressive this piece is!!!! Happy dance FOR SURE!!! Faye

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  5. Laurie in IowaNovember 25, 2010 at 7:50:00 PM PST

    It's gorgeous Margaret... a big CONGRATS on an awesome finish. YGG

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  6. DeborahNovember 25, 2010 at 8:15:00 PM PST

    Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful finish.

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  7. The Scarlett HouseNovember 25, 2010 at 8:23:00 PM PST

    PHENOMENAL!!! We all bow down to you, Margaret. You stitch like a dream...really, you do. There aren't enough words to compliment it.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 25, 2010 at 8:34:00 PM PST

    Oh Margaret, this is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on such a gorgeous finish and I do hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.

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  9. Anna van SchurmanNovember 25, 2010 at 8:42:00 PM PST

    Wow!

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  10. Cathy BNovember 25, 2010 at 9:13:00 PM PST

    Wonderful! Congratulations on your finish! What a beautiful sampler.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

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  11. Love to StitchNovember 25, 2010 at 9:21:00 PM PST

    It is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Incredible. The detail is amazing, you are an amazing stitcher. I am sooo looking forward to the frame on this one :) Looking forward to your Tylers Lion start! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  12. SylviaNovember 25, 2010 at 9:53:00 PM PST

    Happy dancing with you!! What a fabulous accomplishment!! It is so beautiful.
    Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  13. SusanNovember 25, 2010 at 11:04:00 PM PST

    It is just BEAUTIFUL!

    Congratulations!

    Happy Stitching!

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  14. LanaNovember 26, 2010 at 12:46:00 AM PST

    Amazing!!! That is absolutely beautiful!!! Congrats on a wonderful finish!!! definitely worth interupting Thanksgiving for!!!

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  15. LoisNovember 26, 2010 at 12:50:00 AM PST

    Just gorgeous!!! Congrats on a wonderful finish. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.

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  16. antique quilterNovember 26, 2010 at 1:19:00 AM PST

    oh my just beautiful!
    hope your having a wonderful weekend with your DD home, we are so happy to have our DD home from college this weekend
    On Monday I finally got to the cross stitch store in Clifton and guess what...she was closed for a funeral
    I was very disappointed!
    Kathie who will try again soon.

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  17. GiovannaNovember 26, 2010 at 2:40:00 AM PST

    Congratulations, it's gorgeous!

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  18. SiobhánNovember 26, 2010 at 3:10:00 AM PST

    WOO HOO!!! Congratulations on a stunning finish, Margaret! :)

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  19. HazelNovember 26, 2010 at 3:56:00 AM PST

    Oh my goodness look at all that over 1 on 40ct!!!!! Wow Very impressed and a very beautiful finish. x

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  20. Sweet SueNovember 26, 2010 at 5:29:00 AM PST

    Congrats! HD with you:)

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  21. CarolNovember 26, 2010 at 6:05:00 AM PST

    I can see why you couldn't wait until Monday to post this, Margaret...It is absolutely stunning and I'm happy dancing along with you!

    What beautiful sampler do you have waiting in the wings?

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  22. DebNovember 26, 2010 at 6:33:00 AM PST

    It looks wonderful Margaret! That's wonderful that you got the instructions and could finish it so quickly! I can't wait to see this beauty framed!!

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  23. CatherineNovember 26, 2010 at 8:13:00 AM PST

    Fantabulous!!! I'd be dancin' all weekend!

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  24. AnnieNovember 26, 2010 at 9:08:00 AM PST

    That is so fabulous! Congrats on a great finish. A wonderful Thanksgiving achievement!

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  25. AliceNovember 26, 2010 at 10:34:00 AM PST

    In all it's glory it is simply glorious! Great job Margaret. It is a beautiful sampler. ; )
    xxx

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  26. KatrinaNovember 26, 2010 at 10:51:00 AM PST

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!! I love it! Congrats on the finish.

    Hope you had a happy, happy Thanksgiving :-).

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  27. LisaNovember 26, 2010 at 11:19:00 AM PST

    Margaret!!!! It is amazing!!!!!

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  28. NicoleNovember 26, 2010 at 11:41:00 AM PST

    Congrats on the finish Margaret!! It turned out beautiful!! And I cant believe how fast you stitched it!

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  29. JuelsNovember 26, 2010 at 11:50:00 AM PST

    Wonderful, Margaret! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  30. Jackie's StitchesNovember 26, 2010 at 12:25:00 PM PST

    WhooHoo! What a stunner! I've loved this from the very first time you posted about it. How nice to get the final bit early so you could finish it up!

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  31. NataliaNovember 26, 2010 at 12:42:00 PM PST

    WOW !!! Just gorgeous, Margaret !!! I am so happy to see it finished. Congratulations..

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  32. TanyaNovember 26, 2010 at 2:19:00 PM PST

    What a beauty, Margaret!!!

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  33. LizNovember 26, 2010 at 2:43:00 PM PST

    Magnificent, it's fabulous Margaret, well done...
    Lizzie
    xxx

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  34. BarbNovember 26, 2010 at 2:53:00 PM PST

    You are amazing! All that green grass to stitch would make me tremble. It's beautiful!

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  35. UnknownNovember 26, 2010 at 3:44:00 PM PST

    Margaret, it is absolutely stunning! What a wonderful treasure. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  36. MelissaNovember 26, 2010 at 4:03:00 PM PST

    Margaret!!! Your Richmond Sampler is GORGEOUS!!! Fabulous finish!

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  37. Cathy LloydNovember 26, 2010 at 5:36:00 PM PST

    Simply Breathtaking Margaret! You're fabulous as always!

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  38. IsabelleNovember 27, 2010 at 2:58:00 AM PST

    Your new finsih is just stunning, Margaret :-)
    wishing you a nice Thanksgiving Holiday:-)

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  39. DonaNovember 27, 2010 at 5:26:00 AM PST

    How stunning, Margaret! And what a sampler to end (almost) 2010. I know you must be very proud! Can't wait to see your next project.

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  40. Sherry :o)November 27, 2010 at 6:08:00 AM PST

    Absolutely stunning!

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  41. SherryNovember 27, 2010 at 6:11:00 AM PST

    Big applause! Congratulations on this finish. I know you are thrilled with it. I don't know if I could take on such a big endevour. I can't wait to see what you do next!

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  42. BertieNovember 27, 2010 at 8:34:00 AM PST

    Congratulations Margaret, gorgeous:))
    Hope your Thanksgiving was a good one!

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  43. MelissaNovember 27, 2010 at 8:37:00 AM PST

    OMG! It is absolutely gorgeous! You are a star for doing all those queen stitches! Congratulations!

    As Glenna asked - what's next?

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  44. MichelleNovember 27, 2010 at 10:33:00 AM PST

    Wonderful!! So glad she sent you the last lesson early so that you could finish. She's stunning, and I'm glad you got the 40ct fabric too - good choice!

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  45. RanaeNovember 27, 2010 at 11:13:00 AM PST

    Congrats!!! It's gorgeous.
    I love happy dances!!!

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  46. BeckySCNovember 27, 2010 at 2:22:00 PM PST

    Dear Margaret..
    WHAT an accomplishment :) It's just BEEutiful :)
    Congratulations my friend!!!
    ((hugs))

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  47. AnonymousNovember 27, 2010 at 10:13:00 PM PST

    Gorgeous!!!!
    Françoise

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  48. barbaraNovember 28, 2010 at 7:14:00 AM PST

    WOW!!!! :D

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  49. KarenVNovember 28, 2010 at 9:06:00 AM PST

    Congratulations Margaret, it's stunning!

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  50. Jennifer Ann FoxNovember 28, 2010 at 10:24:00 AM PST

    This is stunning! I know you are so happy!!!!
    Beautiful colors and such detail, WOW!

    Jennifer
    Feathers in the Nest

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  51. KarenNovember 28, 2010 at 2:57:00 PM PST

    Richmond is stunning! Your work is always beautiful and you are the fastest stitcher I think I have ever seen!

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  52. LeliaNovember 28, 2010 at 4:14:00 PM PST

    Congrats! Stunning : )

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  53. valerieNovember 28, 2010 at 10:22:00 PM PST

    Wow, congrats on your wonderful finish! You completed it so fast! Hope you had a fun Thanksgiving!

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  54. CariNovember 29, 2010 at 5:59:00 AM PST

    How did I miss this post????? BEAUTIFUL Margaret, just beautiful. What an accomplishment. BEAUTIFUL

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  55. KarolineNovember 29, 2010 at 10:19:00 AM PST

    Congratulations Margaret, it's stunning

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  56. BrigitteNovember 30, 2010 at 3:29:00 AM PST

    This sampler is so beautiful that it's nearly breathtaking to look at it and to discover all the little details in it. It was so much fun to take the journey with you and to see this sampler grow under your hands. Congratulations!

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  57. BeritNovember 30, 2010 at 9:31:00 AM PST

    Wonderful! The Llama Dogs are still my favorite. :)

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  58. JeanNovember 30, 2010 at 3:58:00 PM PST

    Your Richmond sampler is a stunner and what a great day to finish it on! BTW what who is sampler by that you have at the beginning of your blog?

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  59. SolstitchesDecember 1, 2010 at 9:03:00 AM PST

    Magnificent!!!!!
    Wow, what a beautiful finish this is.
    No wonder you were doing a happy dance.

    Margaret

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  60. EllenDecember 2, 2010 at 5:17:00 PM PST

    Absolutely breathtaking, Margaret!

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  61. SusanDecember 12, 2010 at 7:22:00 AM PST

    All I can say is "Wow!" Congratulations on your finish!!

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  62. ValerieJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:38:00 PM PST

    She is absolutely stunning! Many congrats on such a beautiful finish! So sorry that I was not around to celebrate when she was finished back in November. However, I am tickled that you were able to finish her! Again, congrats on an AMAZING finish!

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