Monday, February 7, 2011

Elizabeth, meet Miss Trenner

I'm continuing to enjoy time early each morning with Elizabeth Mears.  As you can see her sampler is nearly done, but my stitching time is very limited these days with getting ready for Nashville.  Sorry that I didn't have time to give "her" a light pressing to make her more presentable.

I'm spending several days this week preparing the Miss Trenner special edition boxes.  I'm inspecting each set and then putting the lining fabric, ruler, and sheep waxer inside the smaller box which then goes inside the larger one.  Whew--it is a larger job than I anticipated. 

Here is what I have so far...

and this is what still awaits me....


I think I have my work cut out for me.  What do you think?  (Sorry I'm not a better photographer.)

Thank you to all you have asked about my mother-in-law.  Her pneumonia and other medical problems have not gotten any better in the past week.
Well, I guess I've had long enough of break. ..back to those boxes.

10 comments:

Nicole said...

Oh wow Ellen!! Your are so close to being finished with Elizabeth - it's gorgeous!! I love your new design and have pre-ordered it and the box - can't wait until after market! :) Good luck on getting the rest finished!

Deb said...

Oh my goodness is Elizabeth beautiful!!! I just never imagined. You're going to be done with it in no time. I love your new design and box too!!

woolwoman said...

Elizabeth is lovely - I can't believe how much you've done in less than 2 mos since I saw you. Your needle really flies ! I sure hope one of those boxes has my name on it LOL - my is pre-ordered - can't wait ! So you keep working my dear, Nashville will be here before you know it.
Mel

Nancy said...

That is one amazing sampler Ellen! I would say you do have your work cut out for you. You'll be happy when stitching time returns, won't you?

Bertie said...

Hope all goes well with your MIL Ellen, always a worry.
Gorgeous sampler!!, beautiful building on it too.
Your boxes look so inviting, I hope there are some left to purchase for the UK:))

Margaret said...

Oh my! You're almost done with Elizabeth! She's so beautiful! And all the work you have to do for Miss Trenner! Good luck! I will continue to send prayers for Tom's mother and all of you.

Laurie in Iowa said...

Elizabeth M. looks fabulous Ellen. Oh my, you really do have your work cut out for you getting ready for Market.

Jeannine 520 said...

I wasn't interested in stitching E.Mears until I saw your WIP - it's gorgeous! Thanks for posting the great picture, you've convinced me that I have to order it.

Katrina said...

Wow Ms. Mears is just gorgeous! Hope you have a super successful market, I've already pre-ordered Ada Mary :-).

PegC said...

Beautiful work, thank you for sharing