Friday, January 7, 2011

A Maryland Inspiration

Hello,

Well, I finally got my camera up and running -- not my old camera -- had to buy a new one!  Now I have to figure out how to take decent pictures with it.  As I promised, here is a picture of my stitched design "A Maryland Inspiration". 

And here is a close up of the cartouche detail. 


Now I have to take it to the framer and select an appropriate frame.  I am not going to mat it -- even though it is stitched on 40 ct. linen, it is already a large sampler (21" square).

The linen I used is 40 ct. Lakeside "Vintage" Light Examplar, with a combination of Belle Soie, HDF and GAST fibers.  Stitches used are cross, over one, satin, Smyrna Cross, Eyelet, Closed Herringbone and Queen Stitch.  Well, I hope you like it and will want to purchase it when I have the charts printed.  Please leave comments so I will know if this is something you like or have suggestions.  Thanks so much.

Theresa
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22 comments:

  1. ChrisJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Theresa,
    This is a beautiful sampler. I really like it. Are you going to Nashville?

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  2. KsMaryLouJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful!

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  3. Carol B.January 8, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Theresa - The sampler is gorgeous and I will be purchasing it just as soon as it is available!! Congratulations!!

    Carol B.

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  4. CarolJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Hello, Theresa! I just found your blog and want to say how much I love your work--you are a very talented designer... Congratulations on a beautiful finish :)

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  5. LynnJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    It's wonderful Theresa! Can't wait to see it framed.

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  6. Carol RJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    A beautiful sampler - congratulations!

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  7. MarieJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I love all of your designs and want to buy all of them. When and where will they be available?
    Your site is beautiful too! Just love all your designs.

    Marie

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Theresa, Maryland is amazing. Can't wait to buy the chart. Love all your designs. Carol

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  9. BhoomaJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Theresa, All your designs are beautiful. You are a very talented lady. Can't wait to buy your designs when they become available.

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  10. Elizabeth MacGregor-KirkcaldyJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    What gorgeous Samplars, Theresa! I love your workes thus far and look forward to stitching your lovely Samplars and wish you all the best with your designs... They are all just gorgeous! And I love the name you chose for your Design company as well... So very heartfelt and appropriate and I know stitchers everywhere can relate with the heart's ease needleworke gives in even the darkest of times...

    Wishing you much love and joy, glad tidings and good cheer, a cosy warm hearth and blessings abounding... and many an hour of peaceful stitching thyme in the New Year!

    Heartfelt blessings always in stitches...

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  11. PatJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Fantastic Job! I surely will be purchasing the pattern when it is released.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Theresa,
    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this sampler. Can;t wait until it gets released for sale. I am definitrly purchasing it and moving it to the top of my project list. Your website is awesome and has been added to my favorites list!
    Hope to see you soon,
    Deb Honsch

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  13. Pam R.January 9, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Hi Theresa, I'm thrilled to have found your blog via a friend. Your beautiful needlework is always inspiring. I LOVE your Maryland Sampler & will be purchasing a pattern when available.
    I'm SO proud to have your additon on my rr when we did the Dijon sampler!
    Pam R.

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  14. samplerloverJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Beautiful sampler. - Sandra

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  15. Laurie in IowaJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Hi Theresa, I'm so glad a friend sent me the link to your new blog. Your Maryland sampler is wonderful. Love the veritcal alphabet. Don't know if you remember me or not... but I do remember you and your fabulous Regal Bee design.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Hi, Theresa, I love "Maryland Inspiration" and can't wait for it to be published!

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  17. SamplerNutJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Hi Theresa,

    I looked for your email address to email you, but couldn't find it on your profile. Just wanted to let you know I just found your blog and have enjoyed looking at your new designs. Good luck to you as you start your designing journey.

    Gloria

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  18. Senorita StitchesJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    It's wonderful, Theresa! I will buy it for sure. I am super curious what the verse/inscription says though. Could you post that?

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  19. TheresaJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM

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  20. TheresaJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Hi Veronica,

    I'm still trying to get the hang of this blog thing, as you can see by the deleted post above!

    The sampler verse came from an antique sampler but I don't remember where I saw it. I write verses down when they mean something to me and found this one among my collection of verses. It says, "To tell the Saviour all my wants, how pleasing is the task, Nor less to praise him when he grants beyond what I ask."

    It is great hearing from you.

    Theresa

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  21. Cathy LloydJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Are you kidding me? That sampler is FABULOUS! So beautiful! You have a wonderful eye for design! So happy to have run across your blog!

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  22. SharoninStitchesFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I would love to stitch this sampler! Beautiful!

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