This one has already made its rounds on the internet, but I'll go ahead and post it anyway. :)
Stitch Count: 378 x 150
The model was stitched on 36 ct. Vintage Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens, and the threads used are by The Gentle Art and Crescent Colours:
Gentle Art:
Sarsaparilla
Nutmeg
Raven
Soot
Old Hickory
Wood Smoke
Wood Trail
Piney Woods (2 or 3 skeins)
Heirloom Gold
Grecian Gold
Brandy
Bluebell
Lambswool
Forest Glade
Endive
Espresso Bean (2 or 3 skeins)
Mulberry
Walnut
Cherry Bark
Oatmeal
Crescent Colours:
Bing Cherry
Zach Black
Wild Berries
Root Beer Float
All of the wording, with the exception of "Cain and Abel" on the first block, is done over 1 thread of linen.
I so enjoyed the designing of this particular piece, as it's been one I've wanted to do for a long time. It's nothing like I had planned, but I don't mind. Maybe one of these days I'll have a design turn out as I pictured it in my head!
ETA: Miss Margaret is my hero for stitching almost the entire model in about 10 days. Margaret, you astound me! If you want lots of inspiration for stitching samplers, head over to her blog (and see her precious kitty, Mia). :)
Also be sure to visit Nicole's blog too! Her stitching photos leave me drooling.. she helped me out with the model as well!
Well, you already know what I think of this one. :D
Posted by: Margaret | February 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Beautiful! Your design is wonderful, the stitching is beautiful! Congrats to all of you. This is a stunning piece. Love it!
Posted by: Terri | February 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM
It's a gorgeous design Paulette!! I can't wait to stitch it for myself! :)
Posted by: Nicole | February 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM
I LOVE IT - as you already know!!!! :-)
Posted by: Amy | February 10, 2012 at 01:05 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Laurie in Iowa | February 10, 2012 at 01:37 PM
I was lucky enough to see your model live and in person last night at Attic Needlework and immediately put it on my Nashville pre-order list with Jean...
And I don't usually stitch samplers ;)
Posted by: Annette | February 10, 2012 at 01:47 PM
What a beautiful design! Love it.
Posted by: Melody | February 10, 2012 at 02:44 PM
I just spotted this online and was showing my husband, all the while telling him how much I want to stitch this one. I think it's wonderful and so different from anything else out there!
Posted by: Lynn | February 10, 2012 at 06:08 PM
Just saw this on Margaret's blog. It is lovely. Stitched in ten days. ! Oh my, I should just give up.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kelly | February 10, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Oh, just cannot wait for my order to arrive! Fell for this one hard when a friend brought it back from The Attic!!
Posted by: Kris | February 10, 2012 at 06:57 PM
Great design and great model. Sure it will be very sucessful. CJ in OK ;-)
Posted by: CJ | February 10, 2012 at 10:37 PM
LOVE IT!!! This is on my "gotta buy" list!! Does the pattern come with a DMC conversion chart?
Posted by: Yvonne S. | February 10, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Oh very beautiful !!!! I love your models
have a good day my friend
Posted by: ♥ marylin ♥ | February 11, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Amazing. Love it!
Posted by: karren hubrich | February 11, 2012 at 12:50 AM
Love it. Margaret did an excellent job. X
Posted by: Hazel | February 11, 2012 at 03:32 AM
Well, these are just delightful and I will be adding them to my stash and stitching them up.
The little animal series has been LOTS of fun. They are super quick stitches with lots of character.
Cain and Abel will be a great addition to my sampler wall even if the over-one text does slow me down a bit.
Posted by: GingerCat | February 11, 2012 at 05:37 AM
One word: Yum!
Posted by: Robin | February 11, 2012 at 09:43 AM
And another great design, thanks! But did Margaret really stitch this in only 10 days??? Wow, does she ever get some sleep? I think it would take me at least 10 months ;-)
Posted by: Betty | February 17, 2012 at 07:01 AM