Getting very close to finishing Amsterdam. Not sure if I make it this month, but I can smell the end!!!
Lately I'm really getting into reproduction samplers and spending hours of admiring those on other blogs. Dreaming of having a sampler wall on my own.
That's why I'm so exited to start Mary Allen soon, also known as the Village Square Sampler, designed by Samplers Remembered. I'm drooling over this sampler now for quite a while.
And here the fabrics I considered.
From left to right
36 ct Lakeside Linens Vintage Luna
36 ct Lakeside Linens Vintage Cornsilk
36 ct Silkweaver Buttercream
Favorite is right now Buttercream.
To the total amusement of my youngest daughter, I got myself a foot. That girl is daughter of her mother and easy to amuse. I mean what's a foot more?
And since I'm going to fill the tip of it with lead shots, it will be really a lead foot too.
Here is my new (soon to be lead) foot with half a sock on it.
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Amsterdam is gorgeous! You're making incredible progress!
I'm also starting to really get into the reproduction samplers. I've already got my wall picked out where I want to display mine some day!
I love the Buttercream fabric too. It's a favourite of mine.
LOL at "lead foot"! =)
ooooo I can see the end too :) well done on getting so much stitched and just love your lead foot :) and think buttermilk is the favourite for me too :) love mouse xxxx
How gorgeous is Amsterdam! Wonderful! I love Mary Allen and want to stitch her as well. Love all those fabrics. What did you choose? lol on the foot! It works well for holding your socks!
LOL--I have a leadfoot on the gas, just ask the cop who stopped me. Love Amsterdam--what a ton of beautiful stitching that is. I love the buttercream, but I'm going to have to investigate cornsilk--I've never seen that or heard of it either.
Wow what a beautiful stitch, Amsterdam is looking so good.
LOL @ lead foot. Too funny.
How exciting that you're almost done with Amsterdam!! Yay.
Amsterdam will be stunning when she's done. I'm cheering you on for a finish:))
Can't wait to see your new start. The colors look gorgeous
wow..lovely stitching..i can feel the end too..i love the buttercream fabric too xx
woo hoo - Amsterdam is looking awesome. Keep up the great stitching...the end is near.
Wow, I can't wait to see it finished! Love the sock too!
Sarah @ Kiwi Gets Crafty
It is always wonderful to get so close to finishing a piece. Amsterdam is looking really lovely and I really love your fabrics. Beautiful selection there.
Ahh another Antique Reproduction convert lol. I got hooked on them many years ago.
Love your foot BTW. - Sandra.
I never tire of seeing your Amsterdam progress. It's coming along beautifully!
Great progress on Amsterdam! Looking forward to seeing your sampler grow.
Amsterdam looks wonderful. I love the Mary Allen sampler. The silks look great on the Buttercream.
Amsterdam is such a beautiful piece. I'm so happy that you're almost finished with it. And I have to agree with your selection of fabric for Mary Allen. It's going to look wonderful on your choice.
I am amazed by Amsterdam! You can almost do the Happy Dance!
Looking forward to your new start on Mary Allen!
You have really whizzed through Amsterdam. After my little experience with it....I know how tedious it is and my hat is off to you for getting it done (almost!) so quickly! Love the "foot" I'm sure it will model many lovely socks to come!
Choosing the best fabric to suit can be hard - they all look good. I know what you mean about the lure of the sampler - so many people are stitching them that it's tempting when you see how lovely they look.
You are making amazing progress on Amsterdam Gabi.
Love the fabric and threads. They are really pretty. I think Buttercream is my favourite too.
And your progress is great! Deciding can be the hardest part. I have the lead foot attached to my body! One day I shall knit socks... well, maybe!
you have been busy. Its almost finished. How sweet.
Oooh...you're almost there, Gabi! I'll bet you'll finish by the end of the month--how exciting!!
Your new foot is so funny--I had no idea they even sold such things, but how great that will be for fitting your socks...
Another vote for the buttermilk here--looks like a beautiful project :)
Can't wait to see the finish, it's gorgeous!
I also love samplers, there are so many that I want to stitch!
Hugs,
Wow Amsterdam must have taken a long time to stitch, and its beautiful!! I'm loving that Buttercream fabric too! It will work perfectly!
I'm REALLY loving that foot and the sock that's on it. Very stylish socks!
Absolutely gorgeous, Gabi
Fabric choices can be difficult. I like the buttercream too. It looks really nice with the silks.
LOL on the lead foot! Are you going to get a head too?!
Wow Gabi, you are going to be done it soon! You're really coming along quickly :o)
All those fabrics look lovely but the Buttercream is yummy!
LOL! LOVE the foot! And the sock too ;o)
I didn't know about Mary Allen sampler but it's great! I prefer buttercream linen too.
OMG I can't wait to see Amsterdam finished. A friend of mine is working on London and its spectacular!!!
Your foot reminds of the Movie a Christmas Story where the Dad wins this huge prize and it turns out to be a lamp... but its in the shape of a woman's leg. Halarious!
Oh my gosh, Amsterdam is a masterpiece!! You're going to be happy dancing all over the place (hope you don't have a lead foot. ROFLOL! Sorry, it was so obvious but I had to go there.) when you're done!
Yeay on the repro lovin'! I remember, back in my Lizzie Kate & HIHN days, I used to look at the repros at the LNS and think I couldn't possibly want to stitch something so staid. Now, I can't get enough of them, especially if they're quirky. I just LOVE Mary Allen--the colors are gorgeous. Did you see Robert's (A Gentleman's Samplings--think I have his blog name correct) WIP of it? SO nice. I did mine on Creme Brulee but I saw my friend Carol's finish of hers in person, done on French Vanilla, and I wish I'd gone with something with more yellow in it. I think you'll be very happy with the Buttercream. I can't wait to see some WIP pics!
Thank you for your comment on my blog; that's my granddaughter hun; not my daughter. :) and the material is I believe 32 ct. Cashel Days Gone By that I'm stitching "Jolly Jack" on.
Hugs, Shar
You're so close to finishing Amsterdam and what a stunner it will be! I'm with the buttercream, looks so lovely with the silks. Love the foot!!!
Great progress - I can't wait to see it finished!
Love your Amsterdam project. So close now! Can't wait to watch your progress on Mary Allen.
"Amsterdam" is a true work of art, Gabi! Aren't reproduction samplers addictive. "Mary Allen" is really gorgeous. Did you finally settle on one of the linens for her. I think that my favorite is "Buttercream".
Your lead foot is just wonderful...perfect for displaying your fabulous sock creations!
Amsterdam is looking wonderful - the detail in it is amazing. Great progress! Love your foot too, clever idea.
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