I received a wonderful package in the mail yesterday from Tracy. I joined the Stitch it and Pass it on group and am just thrilled with what I received. There were only 4 of us who joined so it was agreed that "Four Friends" by Brightneedle would be the perfect design for us to stitch. There is also a great story behind the pattern that makes it even better!
"Anna, Snowy, Bitsy and Emma lived in a little New England town in the mid-1800s. All four stayed friends throughout their lives, sharing their joys and sorrows as well as any good recipe (called "receipt" back then) that came along. Each one of them loved to bake, so one day a week, for over 50 years, they gathered together and did a week's worth of baking for all four families. Sharing the work made this necessary household chore more enjoyable for them all. During their time together they talked and laughed, and sometimes cried. We designed Four Friends Sampler in tribute to girlfriends everywhere."
This picture does not do it justice though, it is even better in person!!!
So now I get to stitch this wonderful design and pass it on to Hazel and then she will pass it on to Elisa! I just hope that my finishing of it comes just a bit close to adding up to Tracy's finishing!!
"Anna, Snowy, Bitsy and Emma lived in a little New England town in the mid-1800s. All four stayed friends throughout their lives, sharing their joys and sorrows as well as any good recipe (called "receipt" back then) that came along. Each one of them loved to bake, so one day a week, for over 50 years, they gathered together and did a week's worth of baking for all four families. Sharing the work made this necessary household chore more enjoyable for them all. During their time together they talked and laughed, and sometimes cried. We designed Four Friends Sampler in tribute to girlfriends everywhere."
This picture does not do it justice though, it is even better in person!!!So now I get to stitch this wonderful design and pass it on to Hazel and then she will pass it on to Elisa! I just hope that my finishing of it comes just a bit close to adding up to Tracy's finishing!!
20 comments:
That is a very lovely sampler!!!
That is a very pretty design! She did a lovely finishing job on it too. I can't wait to see you you finish yours.
That's just gorgeous :)
It's gorgeous. I'm going to have to check out that group. Thanks for sharing the link.
Pam
Oh wow it is such a nice design. Look forward to seeing progress pictures :)
Lovely design, and a sweet story!
Very cute...story and all! I like this idea of stitching and passing on the pattern with different versions of finishing. Great job Tracy!
Your sampler and story are both magnificent. I just love the sampler and what a tribute t four friends from a long time ago. Patti xxx
That is so cute and love the finishing too. Great design.
Very cute sampler!
It's very pretty ;-)
A beautiful design. Looking forward to see your update of it.
Lucky you!
A cool design and a fabulous finish.
Super design and finished so lovely.
Enjoy stitching it yourself.
I love that design and the story behind it! That finish is fabulous!
Have fun stitching it.
Love Brightneedle - enjoy stitching!
too pretty!!!! I love it & exchanges are great!!!
What a lovely little design!! I just love it. Can't wait to see your rendition of it!
That is just gorgeous!
Enjoy it!
Micki
What a cool banner!
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