This is called Celebrate the Years by Hands On Design. This pattern can be found in the June 2015 issue of Just Cross Stitch magazine.
This was stitched two over two on 32ct linen as suggested. I had the parchment linen suggested, but not in 32 count so I chose something similar from my stash. I used the recommended blanc and 318 DMC, but also added in 415.
The winner of the 'French Elegance' pattern giveaway is our friend RJ!
If you would like a chance at another pattern, I am giving away a sampler pattern right now. Take a look HERE
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Jane Austen has given up her writing when, on a fateful trip to Lyme, she meets the well-read and charming Mr. Ashford, a man who is her equal in intellect and temperament. Inspired by the people and places around her, and encouraged by his faith in her, Jane begins revising Sense and Sensibility, a book she began years earlier, hoping to be published at last.
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I am so glad you stopped by today. Your comments brighten my days. Thank you.😘
Stitching and praying,
Vickie
28 comments:
Oh Vickie, this is so beautiful the colours, the design and all. You are right, I first thought it to be for you and Brian, lol. Your mom and her husband will be so pleased. So great that you will celebrate your and your mom's wedding anniversary together.
Hello Vickie,
What a sweet gesture for the anniversary of your mom and her husband!
Take care, my friend and please give a hug to that lovely poodle ;)
Love, Carolien
Such a beautiful piece for your mom and her husband! Happy anniversary (early) to them and to you and Brian too! Isn't it fun how there are always books about Jane Austen? Love her! (PS, there's at least one similar style of book about Charlotte Bronte!)
That is so nice that you will be both celebrating your 25th together! Love the stitch you completed for them. I'm so glad RJ won the sampler as is such a fan of anything French, she will be thrilled. Mary
Vickie, what a lovely anniversary piece you stitched for your Mom and her husband! I look forward to seeing your progress (or finish) of Forever Be My Always. Congratulations to RJ on winning the sampler chart! I hope you have a good week.
Lovely little finish.
It is a great idea to celebrate yours and your mothers anniversary together.
Hugs, Manuela
Sweet piece for your Mom and her husband. Fun that you can celebrate together! Are you doing one to celebrate your 25th?
Oh Vicky, What a lovely Gift, and a great idea - it is nice, so you can make a big celebration, which will be remembered for a long time.
Congratulations to RJ for this beautiful template.
Wish you all the best, Big Hugs, Martina
What a beautiful 25th anniversary present for your mom/step-dad. They will love it!
Very pretty. Happy Anniversary to you all. :) ((hugs))
Good Morning Vickie...What a beautiful gift you have stitched for your mom and her husband! I love the colors and the design and I am sure it will be a treasured keepsake!
Congratulations RJ on winning the chart! I know how much she loves all things French so this is just perfect for her!
Lol....yes I loved Syrie James The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen! In fact I loved it so much I have reread it a few times more...grins! When I read your blog I usually do it on my phone so I don't see the whole web version...that is why I didn't see the sidebar... I just burst out laughing when I read your email! Oh yes...great minds think alike....lol!
I hope you have a happy Monday my friend! It is a very busy week here....I am hopeful to get a little stitching time in though...but we will have to see!
Sending hugs and love my dear friend!
Lovely design for your Mum's Anniversary, I am sure she will love it too.
Happy anniversary to your mum and her husband, a beautiful stitched gift you have made for them.
xx
Really pretty anniversary piece. Funny thing - I started one for my folks 30th and never finished it - then I shot for 35th and missed that too. so the 40th is coming up in 2020 and I sure as heck better get it done. It's a Scarlet Letter and has a ton of solidly stitched areas which definitely bogged me down before. I can never do anything small and realistic LOL! I love hearing your input on books - as I said before since I don't have time to read - I am always interested in hearing in depth detail like you present. Take care and have a good week - Mel
A sweet gift for your mum. What a fabulous idea to host a double celebration of love.
Congrats on the pretty finish Vickie.
Linds
That's a pretty stitched present-to-be... nicely done! Made me think about my daughter's 25th coming in 2020! Wow! Henry looks quite handsome there! Our little Rusty came home from the boarder's with 'kennel cough', which Thor also got! They are definitely OFF the list!! Grrrr... Congrats to RJ! Hugs!
Vickie: What a beautiful design, I am sure they will like what you are doing for them, the colors are so pretty, I like the fabric you chose.
I love seeing the photos of your babies, they are so sweet.
I am reading a couple of books simple reads one is Thread Reckoning and Tread On Arrival by Amanda Lee simple reads but fun detective series.
Blessings
Catherine
Beautifull stitching Vickie. Will be great as a gift. Congrats for your Mum and her husband for those years together. Enjoy your stitching.
What a lovely gift for your mom and her husband.
It's a lovely design for a wedding anniversary. Your piece is very beautiful!!
Hugs,
Lili
How lovely Vickie a double Wedding Anniversary , well done your stitching is lovely and so pretty.
How neat is it that your Mom and you are both celebrating 25 wonderful years of marriage. That is so neat. I love the stitch you did for her and I know she will too. Great job Vickie.
Thank you for picking me. I will love stitching a French sampler...just perfect for this French obsessed girl. RJ
Oh what an elegant little anniversary design. This would give a wonderful present to your mothers and her hubbys anniversary. What a wonderful detail, that you and your mother are celebrating this anniversary together. Her in Austria we call the 25th wedding anniversary the "Silver Wedding"!
Have a wonderful day, my dear friend!
Hugs
Hilda
What a delightful gift on your mom's Silver Wedding Anniversary, Vickie! I'm sure she will be very touched to receive it. And your combined 25th anniversary party sounds like such fun! I look forward to hearing about it :)
25 Years will make a lovely gift for your Mom and her husband.
Beautiful stitching! I'm sure they're going to love it :D
A perfect piece! I think you should display both of your wedding pictures next to it for the party!
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