Monday, May 10, 2010

A Little Bit of Progress

I've been leisurely adding to my Spring Sampler (Teresa's ezine).


I've been carrying it around in my purse and work on it a little at a time, while waiting in lines and such.


A bit of texture.


A little piece of a hankie.


This has taken the longest. I wasn't really sure what I was doing while stitching this. After pulling stitches out several times because I couldn't make them "perfect", I made myself let go and just let it happen. Glad I did.

My 39 Squares piece is going even slower, but again, I'm letting myself be okay with that and just enjoying it when it happens.

And in other news, I'm a handful (and maybe a half) of posts away from 300... this is post #292.
Soooooo, I've started putting together a pretty, little giveaway!
Stay tuned!

14 comments:

Leanne said...

Ooh! first to post! I love your sampler! I'm making one for Mum, although I need to get in and work on it some more!

Robin Thomas said...

Please, are you kidding me? I love your embroidery so very much.

Outofmymind said...

I fell so in love with the swirlies on the side. I decided to do one and I'm putting...The Love of Family and Friends. I adore this style of stitchery. Thanx for the inspiration.

Lori said...

Alisa, that is totally gorgeous...your stitching is gorgeous...and i love the little bits you are adding!!!

Sharon's Cottage Quilts said...

Oh Sweet Friend, that is magnificent! I am so excited to see it completed!! This is beautiful and delicate. I love it Alisa!
Blessings~Sharon

Scented Sweetpeas said...

Pure gorgeousness, especially love your hand stitched flower! Perfect.

jackie said...

I love your sampler and you have done an amazing job! It makes me want to do one after seeing yours. Thank You for the comment on my blog.

Marianne said...

It is coming together so beautifully! I love it!!

Splashes of Pink and Mint said...

Your sampler looks gorgeous! Love the combination with lace and fabric! You inspired me girl!

natalea said...

this is gorgeous Alisa! you have magic in those hands!
xo natalea

Joanna {sweet finds} said...

Oh Alisa! It's beautiful!!!
I luv it! :)

I haven't stitched since I started & stopped Amy's stitch along... 39 squares. Eeek! I heard she is hosting another.

Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing you on Friday.

hugs, Joanna

Anonymous said...

Alisa, it's lovely and how soothing to just be able to pick it up at any time with no fuss and just stitch away. I haven't had a project like that in a long time. I thought I might do the 39 squares but other things intervened...

Diane

Caleen said...

Wow..This is amazing work Alisa! Love the colors and all the sweet stitches you have made. :)

Maija said...

Your sampler is stunning!!