Here’s A Sampler

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Years ago, when counted cross stitching was the thing to do, I worked on this sampler to commemorate my marriage and family.  Long before green was the in thing, I selected this beautiful sage green for the matte to frame my handiwork.  For about the past 18 years, this has hung in my bedroom in a place of honor.  I still rather love it to this day. 

Part of me hopes that long after I am gone, one of my children will love it as well. 

Comments

joanne said…
Oh Deb,
that is beautiful. And green has always been my favorite whether it is 'in' or not!!..;p
May 27, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Unknown said…
I love cross stitching. That is a beautiful family piece.
May 27, 2009 at 8:25 AM
Debra (a/k/a Doris, Mimi) said…
Counted cross stitch was my favorite hobby for years. I gave away more than I kept. This is a lovely keepsake that your children are sure to cherish in the years to come.
May 27, 2009 at 8:32 AM
Anonymous said…
I wouldn't have a clue what colors were in or not... but I can tell that's a beautiful piece! Nicely done!
May 27, 2009 at 9:54 AM
imom said…
I love it!! I'm sure it will be treasured over the years!

I haven't counted cross stitched in years!
May 27, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Erika said…
I have always loved it!
May 27, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Country Girl said…
I've done cross stitching in the past and appreciate the amount of work that went into this. I have a smaller sampler that I've hung in my house. Every time I look at it, it brings back a memory of better times.
May 27, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Mental P Mama said…
I love this...and green is my favorite color;)
May 27, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Jeannelle said…
Oh, yes, I recall when counted-cross stitch was in! I subscribed to XStitch magazine for several years and they are stuffed away in a closet. Your sampler is lovely!
May 27, 2009 at 11:20 PM
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