In the French manner

I have always admired the way the ladies in France put stitching on just about every available surface. Boxes, mail art, cabinets, anything that pretty much anything that isn't tied, nailed and/or glued to the floor. French ladies have a propensity for monochrome samplers and things stitched in two colors, primarily red and white. I have always wanted to stitch something like that, but never got around to it.


That is....until today. Just finished a French style monogram sampler. It's composed from two separate charts.

Here are the stitchy notes:

Monograms: DMC Italy (http://www.dmc.com/majic/pageServer/1c010100cl/it/ct/os/prid/26720/index.html)

Double M motif: Point de Croix Bourguignon (http://www.pcbdijon.com/accueil/TMP1072434954.htm).

Fabric: DMC printed aida in 14 count DC27T-arab2.

Fiber: Access Commodities #2936 (a really rich cherry red)

Needle: John James platinum tapestry needle in size 26.

Frame: Q-snap in 8x8

Began: Thursday, January 1, 2009.

Finished Saturday, January 3, 2009.

Here is 'Happy New Year' all framed up:

It's a lot darker and more rich looking in person, but for some reason, the lighting isn't quite right. Oh, well. :)


Hope everyone is having a good weekend!


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Respectfully submitted,

C.