giveaway and the mailman was nice
enough to deliver it today!
Having exchanged a few times with Angela,
I knew this box would be finished to perfection.
And it is.
This one is an extra special treat since
Angela's mom stitched the design and
Angela did the finishing.
I have two stitching spots and I always have to
haul my scissors, readers, needles, etc. from
one spot to another. This perfect for all of my
accessories in my downstairs spot so that I
just have to pick up my stitching and go.
Thanks again Angela....this will be a treasure.
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If the road to you know where is paved
with good intentions, I am driving the bus.
I had good intentions in starting Colonial Garden
but found myself in a quandry. Although I
love it on the dark linen, I was leaning
toward stitching the lighter version.
Since I can't make up my mind, I decided to
pull out another Crazy Challenge piece.
Elizabeth's Garden "Nantucket Sampler"
I was still in the seafaring mood so I decided to
stitch on this until I figure out my linen dilemma.
I love the design but am iffy on the border. The
white is just too "white" so I think I will give
it a tea bath once done to tone it down a bit.
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Well I'm off to stitch....thanks again for visiting.
Hope you are having a stitchy week.
Love your box! What a great win! I like your new piece!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning such a lovely prize. It obviously will be perfect for you! I like your Seafaring project, but the white is very white - sometimes I really like my whites to show bright, sometimes not.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind the "whiteness" of the white in the border.....and I'm so happy that you loved the stitchers box. Thank you for your sweet comments about my finishing :)
ReplyDeleteI love that Nantucket Sampler!So very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove Love-Love this! I so want to do it!! What wonderful colours. Can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteLucky you, Karen! The stitching box is a delight! The stitching is lovely and the finishing is perfect! Sounds like you are ready to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great prize! Love your Nantucket piece too. I know that feeling about linen dilemmas. lol! Hope you find a satisfactory answer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super win! the box is beautiful and perfectly finished
ReplyDeletePretty sampler
Gorgeous box from Angela! Love your sampler!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
The box is stunning! Congratulations on the win!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box. Angela did a wonderful job finishing it. Your sampler's lovely.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Veronica.
A gorgeous stitchers box from Angela. Lovely progress on your crazy piece. I don't mind the white. I hope you decide which linen to use.
ReplyDeleteYour box from Angela is absolutely gorgeous! The Nantucket sampler is looking good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great win! Love your sampler!
ReplyDeleteWonderful !!!
Nantucket Sampler is looking lovely, i personally like the white.
ReplyDeleteSuper box from Angela.
ohhhh its gorgeous isn't it and perfect as you say for your downstairs stitchy spot ... love the sampler you are working on .. think I would wait until you had finished it before you decide about the tea bath :) love mouse xxxxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the lovely box win! Angela's finishing is top notch, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteOooo, lovely stitching! I think a tea bath would suit the piece just fine.
Lovely box, good for you. And the WIP is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh Karen! What a lovely box you received. It is so pretty. I love the Nantucket piece.
ReplyDeleteBox is beautiful!! I like the whiteness actually. :)
ReplyDeleteOh you lucky girl!! Angela does such beautiful work and this box is certainly no exception! Love the piece you are working on!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win! Fantastic box finish! I really like that pattern, too! Nantucket looks good so far. IF you don't want to dye it, you could just NOT fill in the border... Just a thought! Though by now, you may have finished it! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteCongrats you lucky girl! It's just lovely. I like your Nantucket too. I think the tea dye would look good. You could always just dye the white parts with a cotton swab. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful give away prize! I agree, the white in the border is a bit bright. A tea dye would be just the ticket to tone it down.
ReplyDeleteI like the shape of the border especially on this one. The ship is neat too, though. Hope you are able to make your decision. Maybe show pics on your blog, and then a poll? I'm sure once people have seen the floss toss, they'll have opinions for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win - that's a nice place to keep your necessities! Isn't tea/coffee the most wonderful thing? Not only does it taste good, but tones down your stitching if applied. LoL You have good stitching fun, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the box your received from Angela! You are so right when you say her finishing is perfect! Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI also don't think the white looks too white on your border. But it may be different in person than on a monitor.
What a beautiful box you received from Angela! She does such beautiful finishing work.
ReplyDeleteI have to comment on the Nantucket sampler you are working on. Love the design! Is it still available? I am a sucker for stitching anything related to Nantucket.
I agree with everything Melody said right above. I am going to google the Nantucket Sampler...love New England etc., etc.!
ReplyDeleteNice work. I agree about the border.
Bobbi
Congratulations Karen. That is a lovely box. Your Nantucket sampler is looking good, can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteLovely box!
ReplyDeleteYour sampler is coming along nicely ;)
What a beautiful box from Angela! Lovely stitching on your Nantucket piece. :)
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeleteThat box is simple beautiful, congrats on winning it.
Your Nantucket piece looks lovely.
Happy weekend.
Beautiful box from Angela and great progress on your stitching.
ReplyDeleteThe box is beautiful! Angela did a really nice job on it! I also love your Nantucket Sampler - it's so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful box! Love your new start!
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to win one of Angela's boxes. Her finishing is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteLove the Nantucket Sampler!
Congrats on winning Angela's box!! It's so beautiful isn't it?!!! Lovely progress on Nantucket!! It's such a sweet design :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! What a sweet box to keep all your things!
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