Alma and Barb posted this sampler pattern as a contest on their blog on April 14th.
I stitched mine in honor of my maternal grandmother Antonia. She was a very special woman, who in spite of her limited education, was an amazing seamstress. My grandmother could crochet, do embroidery work, and sew (both my machine and hand). I was the lucky recipient of many beautiful dresses made by her including a gorgeous white empire dress I wore for my 8th grade graduation. I lost my grandmother to pancreatic cancer when she was only 55 years old but she made a strong impact on me.
I chose red, white, and blue (DMC 321, 823, and 3865) in honor of the flag of her birthplace, the island of Puerto Rico. I plan to finish this piece and give it to my mother for Mother's Day.
Melissa P, my partner in the Fair & Square exchange received the squares I stitched for her so I can now share them with you. The design is Spring Rain by Tanya aka The Sampler Girl.
17 comments:
Very nice, Milly. I only made it as far as printing out the pattern but I am sure I will stitch it some day. I have been embroidering lately.
Wonderful stitching Milly ! I've seen a few of the Blackbird design personalized and each one is special.
Lovely interpretation of Petites Lettres Rouges Milly!
Beautiful job, Milly, and what a lovely tribute to your grandmother. Your mother will treasure it. Thanks for sharing a bit about a special lady.
Milly - Congratulations...that is gorgeous! :) A loving tribute!
Lovely Milly! What a great choice of colours.
I love your sampler. It's amazing how different they all turned out. I put my paternal Grandmother's name on mine. It seemed like a nice tribute!
Beautiful sampler and squares. Such a treasure you've made for your mom:)
Love the colours and the intention, Milly.
I've seen a few of the black bird designs stitched....I really really like how you did yours!
Oh its wonderful Milly, I love your colours very much and what a lovely token for your mum to have. I like your squares too. Soooo cute
I love the colors in your version of the BBD
Fabulous finish!
VERY NICE!!
Lovely stitching Milly, i'm sure yuor mum will love it!
Beautiful post -- awesome sampler! I am enjoying blog hopping and checking out interpretations of the BBD sampler : )
This is a beautiful version of the little BBD sampler. And a wonderful gift for Mother's Day.
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