Monday, February 4, 2013

Detour - WTNT's Valentine Sampler

I took a short detour from stitching samplers...I received my chart and threads for WTNT's Valentine Sampler last week. So, I searched my stash for the 40 ct. R & R Expresso linen.  I had a small piece.  Just enough to do the scissor fob, pincushion and small thimble box. When I completed those, I found some 40 ct. WDW linen to stitch the large sewing box and sewing roll.

I searched for the Glidden Paint testers that Brenda talked about at my local Walmart.  They didn't have the colors she suggested...So, I picked up some others.  You can see in the picture the colors I have painted them.

I'm not too concerned about having two different color linens.  I will be "aging" them with Walnut Ink Crystals when I am done.

This week I need to get back to Ann Bowers Sampler!


Happy Stitches,

-Holly

8 comments:

Margaret said...

Beautiful! I love this design!

Kathy said...

Holly, I can see why you took a detour. I love, love this design and the colors are so pretty on it too. Can't wait to see everything finished.
Pretty, pretty!!!!

BrendaS said...

WOW! They all look great -- can't wait to see them finished-finished:)

Deb said...

I can understand why you took the detour. That's a wonderful design and I would imagine a lot of fun to stitch!!

Mary said...

Very nice! What would life be without an occasional detour?!

Nicola said...

I have never heard of Walnut crystals before Holly, I would be interested to learn more.

No harm in a detour now and again.

Chris said...

Gorgeous project!!

Faye said...

I love ALL of what you did..... And, I and for gotton to check my Walmart for those mini paint samples...... Love the colors you went with!..... Now, back to that BAP....