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Thursday
Dec012011

Daisychain Sampler "I"

I is a cute flower made almost entirely with lazy daisy stitches.  Love it.

Whenever I mark out a lazy daisy stitch, I ALWAYS use just 2 dots.

One for where the needle goes DOWN and one for where the needle comes UP.

See?  This way, if I pull the stitch too tight (or not tight enough) there are no markings underneath to tell on me.

Nifty, eh? (And yes, those are 3 Colonial Knots - not French Knots - in the flower center.)

My daughter just walked into the room as I was writing this post and "informed me" that 'hi' is a word in the alphabet.

"Did you know that, Mummy?"

Love her.  :)

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Reader Comments (16)

loving your sampler....after the holidays I want to start one too! That i is adorable!

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLisa Q

What an excellent tutorial for the Colonial Knot. I liked how she did it several times so you could really "get it" and not have to play the video over and over to see what's what. Your work on the alphabet is beautiful and I so want to do this sampler. Thank you for the inspiration.

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterChristine Thomas

You have the most beautiful 'hi' I've ever seen! And thanks to your sweet little daughter now I know that I've a 'hi' in my name;-)
Hildy

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterHildy

I purchased an Alphabet Sampler at the Houston show before I saw your Lazy Daisy Sampler...so, I purchased yours and am so ready to start after the holidays. Although the other pattern is very pretty (cuz you know I would have never purchased anything at Houston I didn't need...right) your pattern is both very, very pretty and fun. I can't wait to start. I am glad you mentioned the dots, I was wondering. I LOVE your blog. Every day I LOVE it.

Quilting in Texas
Vonna

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterVonna

You are such a temptress, not sure how long I can hold off not buying that sampler with you sharing all your beautiful work. Thanks!

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterGinny Worden

The i is lovely, so dainty and delicate!

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterfrayedattheedge

Mmm, I love it. I wish I had that pattern! It just speaks to me, your stitching is lovely.

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterdiane

Got to follow trend with you other comenters and say love it so fab stunning and yet another great post,
Hugs from over sea's
Vikki xxx

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterVikki

Ooooooo ooooo wait MERRY CHRISTMAS every one xxx

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterVikki

Just dropping in to say Hi! And, to tell ya I love your I. ;0

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterina

she is brilliant, just like her mommy! Love the way to showed to mark for doing a lazy daisy!! I learn so much here from you! Thank you! :O) Bari Jo

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBari Jo

Gorgeous letter "i"...I love it.

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKristy

I don't embroider, but if I did, the lazy daisy stitch would be my favorite. :) So pretty!

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered Commenteralittlebluedragonfly

Another gorgeous letter - I'm not sure how much longer I can resist this pattern!

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterArchie the wonder dog

Totally lovely as usual,you are so talented,your stitching is perfection.

December 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBonnie Nyquist

Love your stitchery. I look forward to your blog posts. Always eye candy!

December 3, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterCarla

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