On Friday, I brought John Foster (Historic Stitches) home at last! It's been a long time because the first frame molding was damaged and had to be reordered. As badly as I wanted John home, I think he was worth the wait. I could not be happier with the results.
This sampler was such a joy to stitch, and I love all the motifs on the sampler, in particular the bee hive at the top center.
I also love the bright cheerful colors. I used 36-count light sand linen and the threads listed on the chart (with the exception of one that I had to change because it didn't show up on my linen).
As usual, my friend Carol who is a professional framer did a wonderful job with the framing. Now I just need to figure out where to hang "him".
16 comments:
Oh, John is absolutely lovely! I know you'll find the perfect "home" for him.
Oh yes, worth the wait. It is a beauty.
Couldn't agree with you more - he was definitely worth the wait!
Definitely worth the wait. He's wonderful!
Really lovely
John looks just wonderful in his new frame. My John is still waiting to be framed.
John and I had a torrid love affair when I stitched him a few years ago. He hangs proudly in my family room and is my favorite sampler!
Your John is beautiful!
Love, love, love John Foster and this beautifully framed finish!
He is beautiful, Ellen! He is most definitely on my list to stitch.
Absolutely beautiful!
Absolut wunderschön.
Liebe Grüße Grit
Beautiful! Now where is my chart? It's tempting to start stitching John now!
Very beautiful. I LOVE the pinkish house.
TFS.
Jackie
He's looking gorgeous, great framing
Beautiful sampler AND framing! John looks wonderful and I'm sure will have a primo spot to hang in your home. :)
What an amazing sampler
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