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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Progress on the New Start

Today was just the most beautiful day here
in Philadelphia.  I sat outside for awhile
catching some rays, but mostly got
a lot of stitching done on my
new mini sampler.
Here's the progress I made.























This is very different for me as 
I usually don't stitch in such pastel
colors, but I like calming look of it. 
I have a few more alphabets to stitch
and then to work on the finishing.
So, let me know what you think.
x x x
While I was outside today I caught the
heavenly smell of our lilacs in full 
bloom, so I cut a few to bring inside
and put in the kitchen window.
   I put them in one of the old mason jars
I just bought when I was antiquing
in Mullica Hill, N.J. with my pal,  
Mimi and friends.
I love the blue color of the jar with
the reddish purple of the blooms
and oh, the kitchen smells so wonderful
every time I walk in there.
x  x  x
I hope you all had a wonderful day
and got to smell some Spring 
 flowers too.
Thanks for your visit!
Smiles, 
~Nan
             
 
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11 comments:

  1. Robin in VirginiaMay 2, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I like what I am seeing in your mini sampler so far, Nan! I like the design and the colors.

    Happy almost Friday!

    Robin in Virginia

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  2. PamelaMay 2, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful colors and a lovely sampler! Can't wait to see your finish.

    Pam

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  3. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)May 2, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Your little sampler is very sweet! I am still waiting for my lilacs to bloom but oh, they are heavenly!

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  4. backporchcarverMay 2, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    I am totally in love with this little sampler, can hardly wait to see the finish.

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  5. marlyMay 2, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    I'm not a pastel girl but when they are muted and dusty like these on an aged linen - fabulous. I love this design.

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  6. Rugs and PugsMay 2, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Lilacs are not yet blooming in northern Ohio, but with a few more days like today it won't be long. Mine always end up in mason jar, too.
    Sweet little sampler!
    Pug hugs :)
    Lauren

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  7. Keeper of the CrowesMay 2, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I can just imagine how wonderful your kitchen must smell. What inspriation those lilacs must be. In a future sampler?????? I really like the pastels that you went with in your new piece. How lovely.

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  8. Charlene ♥ NCMay 3, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    She is sweet and serene in her 'age.'

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  9. PatMay 3, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I love how the pastels gives the pieces the look of an well loved antique.

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  10. DebMay 4, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    The new sampler is beautiful Nan, love the pastels! And lilacs already, lucky you. They are perfect in your antique mason jar! Deb

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  11. msmartelloMay 5, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Nan,

    Great new design. Can't wait to see it finished. I absolutely love Lilacs and I can't believe the difference between yours and ours. Mine are just beginning to come out. But can't wait till they do. Another few weeks and I'll have a vase full too.Have a great week!

    Maureen

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