My Mary Wigham - Row 1

My Mary Wigham - Row 1

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Ann Bowers - My Way

I decided I'd better take a couple of photos of Ann Bowers...it's almost time to move her up on the stitching frame...a victory.

Ann Bowers from The Examplarery is the 2013 SAL at Attic Needlework.  I started stitching in mid January and have been pretty dedicated to her.  Unfortunately (for Ann) Nicola's Scarlet Letter Year SAL will be taking some time away from Ann, but I will not dessert her!

I think part of the reason why I have enjoyed stitching this piece so much is because she is in a Millennium Frame...one of those big ones from the UK.  Love it.  The fabric is so nice and taut and I have adjusted to stitching with the frame on my lap, although I am considering one of their floor stands.

Anyway, here is my version, only slightly changed, of Ann Bowers:

Fabric looks pretty washed out here.
It's that kind of day in Cleveland today.

A close up of my start on the first wide floral band.
I'm really disappointed in these photos; Ann looks prettier than this!

I can't remember what fabric she is on; I think I'm working on 36 count.  I really must start keeping a little book with this kind of information in it.  The silks are NPI.  I changed a couple of the colors from bright peachy rosy to the wine colors that you see, which makes me very happy.  When I complete this wide band I will be about one third of my way down.  She's a fun stitch.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

Bobbi

9 comments:

  1. She's gorgeous - what pretty colours. Great going.

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  2. Oh my goodness, this piece is beautiful, Bobbi! I love your conversion. Well done. Can't wait to see it framed!
    Linda

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  3. Very pretty!!!!! I am stitching her too and did the same with the peach colors!!!! I definitely prefer rosier tones.

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  4. So, so pretty!! I love your changes, too :)

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  5. so sweet..looking so ,lovely x

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  6. Really pretty with your color choices!

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  7. I also have stitched this sampler and finished her. She is hanging in a frame across from my sofa next to the TV so get to see her all day almost every day. I loved stitching her - she is beautiful.

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  8. It's stunning! I love the colours so much!

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