Thursday, July 28, 2011

Soar...

a sampler inspired by a family of eagles living in Iowa that captured the hearts of America.


When this pattern came out I wasn't smart enough to get one right away and since she only sold 100, I was too late. When I started seeing the finished pieces on blogs, I knew I had to have it. I put out a yell to see if anyone would sell, trade or borrow the pattern. Vonna kindly offered to borrow me her pattern. I was delighted.

Her pattern came in last Friday's mail and I quickly pulled the threads (DMC, yeah!) and some 30ct. white linen, in which I dyed black. It turned out great.


By Friday evening I was well on my way with this project. I love how it turned out and truly enjoyed stitching it.

I finished it yesterday afternoon. I haven't decided if I am going to frame it or make some kind of a hanging.
Soar
Designed by With thy Needle and Thread
30ct. home dyed black linen
DMC as charted
Started on July 22, 2011
Finished on July 27, 2011


When I checked with Vonna about mentioning her name in my blog I learned that there are quite a few people that would like to borrow the pattern. I guess I'm not the only one that missed the boat.

Thank you again, Vonna, I really love this piece.

Happy Stitching,
JillMN

12 comments:

CalamityJr said...

Your hand dyed linen, along with your quick stitching, makes this a really beautiful finish. Way to go!

BrendaS said...

Great finish! and oh so quick you were with it:)))

valerie said...

Great finish! It was so nice of Vonna to let you borrow her pattern!

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

Jill that fabric color turned out great!! I love it! There are great people on the blogs, Vonna is so sweet!!

Lesleyanne said...

A lovely finish. You stitched it really quick. Love your fabric.

Lana said...

Wow! That is beautiful!! I can see how one MUST borrow it!! You couldn't pass it up!! gorgeous stitching!

Faye said...

Jill, Its just perfect~~ The fabric turned out wonderful and isn't Vonna the best??? I think so~

Can't wait to see your next creation...

Stay cool, Faye

Lucy said...

That is so so pretty!

Karen said...

How pretty and boy are you fast! I love the way your fabric turned out. Think I may give that a try for black!

happy stitching....

Gabi said...

Beautiful finish. Congrats

Karen said...

OMG! It looks gorgeous! great job on the fast stitching and the dyed fabric!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

It looks stupendous on your fabric Jill and you were a speedy stitcher for sure!
I just got called by my framer and my Mom's soar is ready for pickup tonight! I can't wait to see how it turned out!