Sunday, June 17, 2012

Emmanuel SAL progress

I thought I would share a progress picture with you today.  My friend Ellen and I are working on this sampler titled "Emmanuel" by Carolina House Designs.  I am really enjoying the colors and playing with the specialty stitches.  The picture doesn't do it justice.  I don't typically iron until I finish a piece so I apologize for the messy picture.  The colors are beautiful.  The blue bargello row is my favorite so far.  The row I am working on now has some bullion knots.  I can't wait to see how those turn out.  I also have some over one bees to add around the hive but I am not sure how to anchor my threads on the back for 4 over one stitches especially when 2 of them are black.  If you have any suggestions I would love to hear them.  I only work on this piece when Ellen and I get together and since summer is approaching my stitching time on this one will be limited. 
I want to wish everyone a Happy Father's Day.  My husbands request for today is a Lobstah Roll for lunch.  So off we go, headed to Cape Cod to find some Lobstah!!  Have a great day and Happy Stitching!!

11 comments:

Bekca said...

This SAL is looking beautiful already Nataly, you've made wonderful progress.
I hope your husband enjoyed his Lobstah!
Best wishes.

Shirlee said...

Your WIP is very pretty!

Vickie said...

ooOoo! The bargello is beautiful!

Anne said...

Wow! What a pretty sampler. I love that row of blue bordello stitches! That bee hive is darling too!

Barb said...

That sampler is so pretty. I admire you for trying all those stitches!

Chris said...

This sampler is really looking lovely. What great colors.
I hope that your Father's Day was wonderful and the Lobster rolls were perfect.
Have a great week!

Jenny said...

Oh, that blue bargello is stunning! It looks like the band you are working on now will be a really pretty one filled with flowers - can't wait to see the progress!
I can only imagine how much fun you and your friend have stitching together.

Lesleyanne said...

Lovely stitching.

pam said...

Your progress is great! lovely piece. Hope the LR was delish!

Myra said...

What a gorgeous piece. I love the bargello band.

Catherine said...

Very pretty! I hope you found some good lobster!