Monday, August 15, 2011

plodding along

SDW is coming.  But it's sooooooo looooong.


I've started rolling the other end up cause it's soooooo looooong.


The alphabet was surprisingly enjoyable.  Maybe because each letter was easy to finish in a reasonable amount of time?   :D  And the little motifs under the alphabet were a pleasure too.

Did you notice?  The hunchbacked squirrel seems to be following me around.

I know I was looking forward to the peacock -- turned out pretty nice.


I was afraid the colors were going to be too blase, but I think not in the end.

Girl child is home for a month, except for a week where she will disappear with friends to the beach.  It's nice having her home for a little while again.  It's also odd to see these two rather grown-up looking people in the house who are supposed to be little kids.  But aren't.

Thanks as always for stopping by and saying hi.  I hope everyone has a wonderful week!


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44 comments:

  1. AnnieAugust 15, 2011 at 6:05:00 AM PDT

    I think all those pretty colors made the alphabet more fun to stitch. That's going to be a beauty!

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  2. CatherineAugust 15, 2011 at 6:12:00 AM PDT

    It looks beautiful!! You'll have to do a picture with something next to a section so we can get an idea on just how big this is!

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  3. BertieAugust 15, 2011 at 6:16:00 AM PDT

    Yes it looks very long Margaret, you do have stamina LOL. Very nice though:)
    Have a good time with your girl, they grow up so fast!

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  4. marlyAugust 15, 2011 at 6:23:00 AM PDT

    Margaret that's just gorgeous. I'm surprised - would have thought the alphabet would be a pain! There are so many things to take note of encompassed in the sampler's great size. That peacock is very dignified! Have you picked its place of honor yet?

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  5. Laurie in IowaAugust 15, 2011 at 6:26:00 AM PDT

    SDW is one gorgeous sampler. Love the peacock!

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  6. JoyAugust 15, 2011 at 6:35:00 AM PDT

    It's lovely...the peacock is my favorite. Enjoy the girl child.

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  7. GabiAugust 15, 2011 at 6:40:00 AM PDT

    Ohhhh. That's beautiful Margaret. That peacock is so very very very gorgeous. So is the rest of course, but the peacock has catapulted me into drooling stage.
    Lovely picture of Mia. Hope she and your daughter will fall in love with each other again during the upcoming month. And wishing you lots of fun having your girl at home. I'm always doing a happy dance when my oldest comes home.

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  8. DebAugust 15, 2011 at 6:43:00 AM PDT

    The sampler looks gorgeous Margaret. You know, I thought that the colors would be a little on the dull side too, but that's definitely not the case. Love the lettering too and I think that you're making quick progress!

    Loved your comment about having the kids around but they're not like little kids anymore. Sigh! Time sure passes quickly doesn't it?

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  9. LeneslinesAugust 15, 2011 at 6:44:00 AM PDT

    I guess from your writing that the sampler is quite long? ;) It is beautiful, though. I admire your ability to put all the colours together so flawlessly. I struggle with colours myself... I hope the girl child and Mia gets along this time! Maybe Mia has grown up, too? Enjoy having the family all together!

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  10. BrendaSAugust 15, 2011 at 6:53:00 AM PDT

    Your sampler is looking so good Margaret. Can't wait to see it all finished:)))

    Enjoy the month with your daughter, fun times!

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  11. KathyAugust 15, 2011 at 7:10:00 AM PDT

    SDW is looking gorgeous. I really love the colors. Especially the peacock.

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  12. Poussy Stitches My LoveAugust 15, 2011 at 7:15:00 AM PDT

    ♥ absolument merveilleux ! bisous bisous ♥

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  13. NancyAugust 15, 2011 at 8:04:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful stitching on that sampler! Love the peacock!

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  14. PennyAugust 15, 2011 at 8:16:00 AM PDT

    SDW is absolutely beautiful. I love the little hunchbacked squirrel. Always enjoy seeing Mia's pretty little face.

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  15. DeborahAugust 15, 2011 at 8:36:00 AM PDT

    SDW is sooo beautiful! Love the peacock.

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  16. Love to StitchAugust 15, 2011 at 8:37:00 AM PDT

    Gorgeous as usual! Love the peacock :)

    Have fun with the kids home-- the beach sounds like great fun!!!!

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  17. valerieAugust 15, 2011 at 8:51:00 AM PDT

    Great progress Margaret! I love the alphabet and that peacock is really interesting! Enjoy your time with the Girl Child. The summer is flying!

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  18. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)August 15, 2011 at 8:57:00 AM PDT

    SDW is gorgeous, Margaret! I love that peacock and the swirls around him almost look like letters.... very interesting and pretty!

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  19. SiobhánAugust 15, 2011 at 9:23:00 AM PDT

    It looks SO pretty, Margaret! You're moving along at a great clip. Love that squirrel!

    Enjoy your time with your daughter at home. I hope Mia plays nice. ;)

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  20. KatrinaAugust 15, 2011 at 9:45:00 AM PDT

    I love SDW, too pretty and I think the colors are gorgeous.

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  21. GiovannaAugust 15, 2011 at 10:21:00 AM PDT

    Love that peacock! Great progress as always.

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  22. Ann at Beadlework.August 15, 2011 at 10:30:00 AM PDT

    What a very pretty sampler, I like the colours and the peacock looks great. Love your little puss, I can never resist a kitty.

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  23. AndreaAugust 15, 2011 at 11:29:00 AM PDT

    Oh gosh, SDW is gorgeous! Wow, reallllly long though, ha! Going to be very gorgeous when done though, keep going!

    I know just what you mean about the kids...it's weird, isn't it?

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  24. IsabelleAugust 15, 2011 at 11:47:00 AM PDT

    Hi Margaret, I love how is looking your peacock ...it will be a new nice Sampler : great stitching :-))

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  25. JennyAugust 15, 2011 at 12:25:00 PM PDT

    I love the peacock! I am also drooling over the iris in the small motif border. Good to hear that the alphabet was not oo bad to get through.
    The more I see of your sampler, the more I itch to go on-line and get myself a kit from somewhere... It simply looks fantastic! That said, I'd better stick to the pile of WIPs that desperately need some TLC! LOL

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  26. LoraineAugust 15, 2011 at 12:29:00 PM PDT

    Oh Margaret! I love this sampler. You are doing such a fabulous job on it too. I like samplers that change motifs often. It does help with the boredom factor.
    Enjoy your kids while they are home! Hugs to you.

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  27. RuthAugust 15, 2011 at 12:56:00 PM PDT

    Your peacock is lovely! Congrats on both stitch accomplishments and DD time.

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  28. samplerloverAugust 15, 2011 at 3:47:00 PM PDT

    Oh Margaret, SDW is looking really lovely. I love the peacock. I wonder if your Hunchback Squirrels go around going, "The Nuts, The Nuts" lol. - Sandra.

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  29. Jackie's StitchesAugust 15, 2011 at 4:05:00 PM PDT

    I really like the alphabet in this piece. I think the colors work well together.

    I wish I plodded along like you do! :)

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  30. Patty C.August 15, 2011 at 4:16:00 PM PDT

    Just beautiful Margaret - I think the colors are great !!

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  31. KarenAugust 15, 2011 at 5:52:00 PM PDT

    Boy, she's coming right along -- looks great! I love the peacock.

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  32. SharonAugust 15, 2011 at 5:53:00 PM PDT

    What a beauty this is going to be! It's sure to be a treasure!! Mia sure looks like a sweetie!! :)

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  33. FayeAugust 15, 2011 at 6:46:00 PM PDT

    Pretty pretty~~~ I would have had to stitch a couple ornaments in there somehow...Got to have that sense of completion...This is a totally gorgeous piece~~~

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  34. MelissaAugust 15, 2011 at 6:56:00 PM PDT

    Fabulous! I like that peacock too.e

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  35. CarolAugust 15, 2011 at 7:34:00 PM PDT

    Now that is one big, big peacock--definitely the star of this sampler, Margaret :) Wonderful progress--looking forward to your next update!

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  36. barbaraAugust 15, 2011 at 7:38:00 PM PDT

    What a FUN alphabet!!

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  37. NataliaAugust 15, 2011 at 9:00:00 PM PDT

    I love it, Margaret !!! Oh I love that alphabet.... I think the colors are beautiful.

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  38. AnnemarieAugust 15, 2011 at 11:35:00 PM PDT

    What an absolutely stunning sampler this is, Margaret. I LOVE the peacock!

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  39. SylviaAugust 16, 2011 at 12:17:00 AM PDT

    Gosh, love that peacock!! Its really beautiful. Are you almost to the end?

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  40. BrigitteAugust 16, 2011 at 3:43:00 AM PDT

    Wow, you've stitched so much on SDW since the last picture. It looks so great - but it also looks like a lot of work.

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  41. mdgtjulieAugust 16, 2011 at 5:22:00 AM PDT

    Hi Mia!!! You've made so much progress on your sampler. Grats on the progress!!

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  42. SherryAugust 16, 2011 at 5:38:00 AM PDT

    SDW is stunning. The colors are beautiful!

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  43. MelanieAugust 16, 2011 at 8:56:00 PM PDT

    Looking good!!! :)

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  44. SueAugust 17, 2011 at 2:15:00 PM PDT

    Awesome piece!!

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