Sunday, February 17, 2013

I Caved!

Yes! I caved and started something new. I don't think this will keep me from working on my UFOs though. Jenny of Elefantz is sharing a embroidered alphabet sampler design. I love samplers. This design of Jenny's features her signature roses. Jenny sent me some of the Cottage Garden Threads that she uses for her embroidered projects when I won a giveaway she was having a couple weeks ago. I chose to use this plum color for my sampler. Look for a new letter every Monday. Letter C is next so you have time to join in.
 I can say that I finished my snowman, the crochet cowl, and the binding on Mr. P's quilt. I will show the cowl when I can get my daughter to model it so I can take a photo. I am going to wash Mr. P's quilt and then get my daughter to help with a photo.  Now I think I will do some Slow Stitching on my Valentine table runner.
With Passion,
Carrie P.

31 comments:

Abby and Stephanie said...

I don't think you could pass on Jenny's lovely patterns. :o)

Cindy said...

Sit back and enjoy!

sophie said...

Jenny's sampler is so charming ... it's not your fault--there's no way you could resist :-)

Teresa in Music City said...

Wow Carrie! Looks like you have accomplished quite a lot - you deserve to start something new! And I couldn't think of anythign sweeter to start than Jenny's Alphabet Sampler :*D I'm saving them to work on at a later time. They are just too, too sweet. And yours will be very elegant in that luscious purple.

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

I would not have been able to resist that gorgeous variegated thread either... looks amazing!

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

That's the perfect project to cave on. She's so wonderful.
xx

sunny said...

Love the snowman! Might I ask where that pattern is from? Those threads you won from Jenny are so yummy - perfect for her sweet sampler.

SewWhatsNew said...

Oh it is so pretty! Aren't you glad you did it? I am sure it made you very happy. After all this is what is important. Good for you. Love your stitches.

Quilter Kathy said...

Such a cute snowangel block :)
And a new project...you go girl!
Thanks for linking up!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

I don't blame you for that start - I hope I can jump in and catch up when I get back home in March. All of your other finishes more than make up for a new start! I'll be watching for them.

Raewyn said...

I think I may have to cave in too and start this lovely project!! I hope you enjoy the Cottage Garden threads; I love the colours of them and really love them!! Your snowman/angel is so cool!!!

Lynn said...

That's okay, it looks terrific. It will be our secret.

Unknown said...

Yay! Good for you all on counts:)

Doniene said...

Such beautiful thread!!! It will be a lovely sampler for sure!! I'm still glad you are doing the UFOs!!! Sure is keeping me motivated to get some projects finished!!

Blessings

Karen said...

Oh, a red work snowman. Cute!

Melody said...

I'm stitching this sampler too. Looking forward to watching yours grow.

Lynette said...

Carrie, your snowman is so cute!!

Cathy said...

We all have our downfalls...lol It is a good project to cave in for. I love your snowman or should I say snow angel. Hugs

Browndirtcottage said...

...LOL......I'm sorry Carrie.......sometimes we bloggers are such bad influences on each other!!!

Cute redwork!!

Barb said...

sounds like you are getting so much done, you deserve a new project!
Love your snowman making a snow angel!

Brandie said...

Temptress! Are you trying to bring us down with you?
I must not look, I must not... I looked...ahhh

Cheryl said...

No willpower when it comes to Jenny's designs!! Love that snowman..you just have to smile when you look at him!

Melissa said...

LOL! I caved too and bought new fabric to make new dresses for Anne :)

Janet said...

You made it to Feb 18 :0) You've made a ton of progress on your ufo's and I don't think a little embroidery block once in awhile will slow you down.

Michele said...

Oh! It's going to be lovely!

Nane said...

I am working on those embroidered snowmen too. They are my travel project. Probably take them to China!

Melanie said...

Good for you...Love that snowman....

Wendy said...

It's too pretty to pass up.

Wendy said...

I don't blame you at all for starting that new project. I ummed and ahhhed about starting it, but I have another alphabet embroidery project waiting in the wings for me so didn't dare!

Janet said...

I love the snowman and a new project with alphabets sounds like a lot of fun.

StitchinByTheLake said...

I'm downloading her patterns Carrie but haven't started them yet. I'd love to have some of those threads to try but can't find them in the U.S. Do you know anyone who sells them? blessings, marlene