Gigi R's Belles-Lettres D

[OctoberLace]

I've been stitching Gigi R's Belles-Lettres D as my 40th Anniversary Sampler. The piece is being stitched on 32 count Flax Belfast linen, 2x2 with HDF silks in Examplar Moon-called Sea. Finished design area is 28 1/8" x 22 1/4". My anniversary was actually in February, but I'd started it too late to be done by then, figuring that a finish this year would work just fine. I'm making good progress right now and have decided to stitch on this piece exclusively until it's done. Then I'll resume my rotation, adding in my first Golden Kite piece, Sophie Anderson's The Turtle Dove. Theresa

[Rose]

Wow that looks great!!!!!!!!

[lucyloo34]

Absolutely gorgeous

[CayenneCat]

Very beautiful! Love the color of floss you picked.

[rcperryls]

That is stunning. I love the floss and the fabric is beautiful.

Carole

[jocellogirl]

That is just beautiful

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

Beautiful work Theresa - I've enjoyed watching your progress on your blog and in the HAEDless SAL too.

[tiffstitch]

That is a beautiful piece. . wow. And I love that thread, it has a real regal feel to it, sort of antique richness.

[backafteradozenyrs]

How cool! Is D by chance the first letter in your last name? (I ask because it's ours & this year will be our 20th.....but I've already started White Wedding for us) I just all the different D's!

I like the color combination between your threads & the fabric. It looks like it could be mistaken for an antique masterpiece!


eta: that stag up on the top is just really cool!!

[karen4bells]

fantastic design and beautiful stitching!!! Very nice!!

[OctoberLace]

How cool! Is D by chance the first letter in your last name?

Yes, Diana! Our last name is DiBlanca, and I will be adding that at the top of the sampler before it's done. I found a site with loads of Sajou alphabets charted, but I haven't yet made a final decision on which to use.

Theresa

[Corey.G]

That's very pretty and I can't wait to see more on this. I agree with the others that you made a perfect choice with the fabric and thread colours.

[Squirrel]

That is so unusual and pretty - I love it and you are doing an amazing job with it.
I love the colour of the fabric and the threads you are using they look fabulous together.

[pattiebelle]

amazing piece, theresa.

a true labor of love. how thoughtful for 40 years of marriage, to take the time to stitch this masterpiece...wow...

[wolfmom]

That is so pretty, a wonderful piece to mark 40 years

[meerkat]

That is beautiful, will be a wonderful keepsake of your 40 year anniversary.

[Cecilia]

Very beautiful.

[Fizzbw]

This is incredible!!! I love the swan best of all.

Next time could we have some close ups if you can? I'm fascinated with it all!

Niki xxx

[OctoberLace]

Niki, here are a few close-ups I've taken along the way. Just for fun, I'd also taken a picture of the back at one point, too! Theresa

[jocellogirl]

They are beautiful pictures, Theresa. It's got a real timeless feel about it. You back is super neat too.