Mary's Sampler, Finale

Knock-knock.

Who's there?

Mary.

Mary who?

What do you mean, Mary who? Where have you been for the last 9 weeks?

:)

And so we arrive at the last section of our Sunday Mystery Sampler. I hope you've enjoyed yourself, and that the pace has been manageable for you. And if not, then I do hope you're able to find some time for yourself to sit still and stitch a little on something that brings you joy... stitching is certainly a lovely therapy for this bustling season we're in, and I thank The Lord for allowing me the pleasure of it.

HERE ARE YOUR FINAL LINKS FOR MARY'S SAMPLER I:

Download Week 9 Scripture
Download SMS Week 9 PRINTOUT

AND HERE ARE YOU FINAL LINKS FOR MARY'S SAMPLER II:

Download Week 9 Scripture
Download SMS II Wk 9 PRINTOUT

ETA: On Mary's Sampler II, you'll find a misplaced symbol in the flower. Just move this symbol down one square, and you'll be all set. :)

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I had quite a fretful time waiting for Mary to arrive this week, as it was temporarily lost in the mail system... in the end, however, it turned up on my doorstep, and I was thrilled with what Sherri at Total Framing had done with it! I asked her to surprise me, and she chose to use this elegant gold lip (gold, a gift for the King!) surrounded by a rich, distressed wood (suggestive of the rugged cross God's Lamb would eventually face). Thank you so much, Sherri.. you have outdone yourself yet again.

And I thank you for spending your Sundays with me these past 9 weeks. This sampler "journey" has been a delight for me, and I'm so grateful to you all for your kind words and for sharing your progress with me each week. I hope you've enjoyed stitching this little sampler, and that when you look at your finished piece, you'll remember that He is the Light of the world - not just at Christmas time, but every day of the year.

May you have His joy this season.

Love, Paulette

Comments

[Sandi]

Good Morning. First I want to thank you for sharing this wonderful design with all of us, I have love working on it. I love how yours looks with the frame, it is beautiful. I will do this again and do #2 next time. I love the red flower motif. Merry Christmas to you and your family, and of course Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs, Sandi

[DJ]

Thank you so much, Paulette, for such a beautiful design and for sharing it with us! I have enjoyed working on it so much, and plan to make another one for a friend.

[Tammy]

Thanks so much Paulette for your generosity of blessing all of us with your beautiful sampler! It has been such a gift each week to open up the newest present from you to all of us. I look forward to displaying this for the holidays especially for our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ:-)

God Bless You & Your Family,
Tammy (West Liberty, OH)

[Teresa Spear]

Although I'm 2 weeks behind, I can't wait to see how it turns out. Reading the verses and looking at "the pretty, pretty Jesus pictures" is something our small grand-daughter looks forward to every week. Thank you so much for such a lovely piece and for sharing it with all of your fans.

[denise buchanon]

Thank you so much for this freebie! I have so enjoyed stitching it.Looking forward to having it framed.Happy Thanksgiving and a blessed Christmas to you and yours! Denise

[Maureen Martello]

Loved every minute of it Paulette! Thanks so much! Happy Holidays!
Maureen

[Barbi]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your time with Mary's sampler. Your framed piece made me teary! What a wonderful finish. I have some housework to do this morning....and then I'll be working on the finish too.

[tina]

Adorabile, meraviglioso..fantastico!! Grazie per questo regalo!!!
Tina

[Florence]

I loved this project! It was fabulous!
Thank you!!
Florence

[Kathy]

Thanks, Paulette - I'm a little behind, but I'll catch up! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[Anette]

Thank you so much for this heart warming sampler!
Greeting for the netherlands and wish you a blessed chrismas!

[Pilar]

Paulette ha sido un auténtico placer participar en este SAL. Es precioso y ocupará un lugar especial en casa esta Navidad.
Gracias por tu generosidad
Un beso

[Barbara Sturtz]

I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute stitching this wonderful "Christmas gift" you have designed for us. May you and your family have a fun-filled and thankful Thanksgiving Day and a blessed Merry Christmas!

[Joanne P]

Although I have not been stitching alomg with you all (other committments!) I have absolutely loved seeing all the different versions across the blogs in my reader.
This design seems to have captured the stitching community and given us all a treat in a very dull November.
I'm downloading the final chart and maybe I can stitch this by Christmas for myself.
Thank you for your generousity in this lovely gift.

[Minnie Gray]

First of all I thank God for you and your talent and I thank you for sharing this beautiful design. Best wishes for you and your family.

[Susan]

Thank you so much for sharing this design and for sharing your talents. At a time when we share the things we are thankful for, I count you and your talents among them. Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
p.S. Hope to see you again next year in Park City!

[Melody Ritchie]

I just love this. Thanks so much for such an awesome sampler.

Melody

[Charlene♥SC]

Sorry to say that I have not kept up with the journey, but do believe it is beautiful - and your generosity is even more beautiful! Thank you!

[Helen Welsh]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us all - both versions are gorgeous! I am a little behind but plan to catch up this week. Your sampler looks lovely on the black & in that very fitting frame. Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving week :-)
Helen

[Shelly]

Oh, oh, oh! I just got here to print out this last addition and....what a surprise, a border! I don't know why it didn't occur to me that there would be a border! Love it. Thank You Paulette! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! I think I'm going to miss coming here every Sunday!

[Kim]

Thank you so much, Paulette, for this lovely gift! I've had so much fun stitching each week, and I've actually kept up! Hope you and yours have a wonderful, blessed Christmas. Let's do this again next year! Now I'm off to start the border.

[Margaret]

Ack! The red! The red! Beautiful! I have the fabric (that black stuff you used), don't have the fibers. Haven't stitched a stitch. But I plan to. I hope. At some point. lol! Thanks -- I've enjoyed this, even when not stitching it!

[Penny Shepherd]

Paulette, Thank you so much for sharing your love for God and your talent with us for these past nine weeks. It has been pure joy stitching along with you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Merry Christmas and God bless you! Penny Shepherd, New Lebanon, OH

[Michelle]

Paulette, thank you so much again for taking us on this little journey over the past nine weeks. Nine weeks ago I couldn't believe it was only nine weeks until Thanksgiving and now look where we are! I love love love this little sampler, and each week it has been such a pleasure to spend a Sunday with you, reading scripture, and reflecting on God's love while I stitched. I can't thank you enough, my friend!

[Marlene]

Thank you! This has been a wonderful gift from you to keep out all year long. :)