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Karen's NRR
I found a wonderful book at the library called “House and Garden Samplers” by Mary Jenkins that I used extensively to design my block. It is a great resource for designing blocks for a Neighborhood Round Robin because it takes you from the history of samplers to design planning and execution. There are 47 illustrations of various specialty stitches, a great chapter on designing your own house, and many illustrations of various doors, roofs, windows. The chapter on gardens illustrates a nice selection of flowers and trees, and the chapters on Animals and Alphabets has an array of patterns. This is an older book (copyright 1996) that I was able to purchase on Amazon…whoo hoo! I cannot wait to add it to my library.
I do however have this "ugly" picture.....
It is hard to believe that it once looked as "cute" as this...
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your week!
Until next time...
23 comments:
Beautiful RR! I love the texture in the trees that you stitched...just lovely :)
I absolutely love the RR square you did..perfect!
And Marie...Turkeys are ugly! We are turkey country apparently because of all the hills and hollers around here...and Turkey run all over the place...Turkey and Turkey Vultures - YUCK-O!
I love your square and how it looks almost 3-D. The fencing is very cool!
Thanks for the tip on the book. Guess what's going on my wishlist?
Sooo pretty, Marie! I agree, the fence is really cool.
Wow, you managed to attract a wild turkey? I thought they were really shy.
Than NRR looks great. Love your chicks, too. :D
Wow, you managed to attract a wild turkey? I thought they were really shy.
Than NRR looks great. Love your chicks, too. :D
Hey Marie! Check out my blog =) Thanks again for inspiring me to start one! Have a great day!!!
My, oh my! That turkey IS ugly. It almosts looks like a buzzard. Your house turned out lovely. I especially like the house in your header, though :)
What a beautiful square you stitched up. I just love the fence. Very pretty.
Gorgeous round robin! I love your square.
I thought it was a buzzard, that is one ugly bird LOL.
Oh my! Your house turned out wonderfully beautiful! I love your iron fence and all the flowers! Great addition to the neighborhood!
I'm giggling over the visitor to your feeder! How unique!
WOW! A beautiful block to add to the RR project. Thx for sharing the book, too. Looks loaded with great patterns : ) I will have to check the public library.
Thx for visiting my blog, too! Enjoy the day
Hi, Marie,
I don't usually comment when I visit your blog. I do check it out quite frequently and always enjoy it!
I have nominated you for a Brillante Weblog Award.
Michele
Hi Marie,
Great work on Amy's neighborhood! I LOVE the flowers that you did in specialty stitches.
I received the light in today's mail. I'm so excited to use it. I have the perfect project to try it out with.
Wow I think that's one of the best houses I've seen yet!!!
The RR is lovely. Thanks for the advice on the book. I have been interested in Neighborhood RRs and think the book is a great resource.
Lovely addition to the RR. Very nice RR all together.
That sounds like a great book. Might have to look into one myself.
Hi Marie, I always enjoy your blog. The PS pinkeep is just beautiful, and beautifully finished by Anna as well. Congrats on your award, always nice to be recognized by other stitchers :-)
Great wildlife pictures. Connecticut is beautiful!
Oh, silly me, I wanted to comment on your RR---it is just beautiful!
Great job on Karen's RR. It looks amazing. I can't believe it is almost done.
Karen's RR looks great! I love your square.
Oh, no, no, no! He's BEAUTIFUL and you are blessed to have him as a visitor! I'd love to have wild turkey feeding in my yard!
Your house is great, especially the trees and the little pup in the yard!
Oh, no, no, no! He's BEAUTIFUL and you are blessed to have him as a visitor! I'd love to have wild turkey feeding in my yard!
Your house is great, especially the trees and the little pup in the yard!
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