I finally started on Elizabeth back at the end of July. I gave up trying to fit it onto the frame and instead I am just using a hoop which is fine.
I started stitching at the top left corner going a little way across the top but then continuing down the left border just to make sure that it would fit. I had put in a few nights of stitching before I had a really good look at it and I knew the discepancies in the pattern would drive me insane. I know there are some stitchers who faithfully replicate these antique samplers and they will probably be horrified when I say that I have to alter the pattern.
So I started again, this time from the top centre and I worked my way down, ensuring that each section was aligned. I have now done the basic stitches for the left border, making sure that each pattern is identical. (I hope !!)
So I started again, this time from the top centre and I worked my way down, ensuring that each section was aligned. I have now done the basic stitches for the left border, making sure that each pattern is identical. (I hope !!)
The centre line - you can just see the top of the tree which is now dead centre.
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You can see part of my original start as well as the second attempt.
I keep going back to the picture of "Terri's" Elizabeth and I just love it and it looks perfectly fine, but I guess it is just that I am stitching this and know that it is "out" so I have to alter it. Having said all that I am really enjoying it despite all the unpicking and the challenge of 'getting it right'. In fact, I think I will spend some of this cold afternoon getting some more done.
I am pretty sure that I won't be putting Elizabeth's name in the centre either - I will probably put my Daughter's name and date of birth in there instead.
Mary
6 comments:
Mary, knowing you and how much of a perfectionist you are, I can understand you not liking it "odd". I would be the one who just went with the pattern and left it!! We had a similar thing happening with Blessings didn't we :))
Although stitching is supposed to be relaxing, it can drive us crazy at times - right??
Chrissie
I know how you feel Mary, as if a sampler looks like it ought to be symetrical and even on both sides, it drives me bananas if it isn't, and I do the same as you and put it right.
Mary, your progress is awesome. Here is hoping you got all of the quirky kinks out of the way, and you will have smooth sailing until it's finish. I know it will be beautiful, and I like the idea of your daughter's name and birth date substituted!
I say do what works for you! I know if I see something and it doesn't sit right with me it will always bug me. This piece will be so beautiful when it's done.
I'm with you on making it symmetrical, Mary! This will look just beautiful--especially with your daughter's name stitched in the center. Can't wait to see it grow :)
I love your Elizabeth! I agree, Terri's is so beautiful. Yours will be beautiful!
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