Saturday, 17 September 2011

Results of FNSI

Well last night was FNSI. I've not been so well this last week, winter colds and flu starting already! So despite hoping that I would be feeling much better by friday it was not meant to be. So I decided some nice stress free simple sewing was the way to go! My Sewing Room Sampler had slowly been coming together so last night I put my PJs on, got myself a brew and hot water bottle and put a dvd on. Then I set to work stitching and I am pleased to say I finished it! (There is an advantage to not being able to sleep when your ill!)

Sewing Room Sampler by BariJ 


I quite enjoyed this first attempt at embroidery (although I'm not sure I would do that many french knots again any time soon!!).
Now that I have started and discovered how much fun it can be as a portable project I may jump in and commit myself to something bigger next time like LMS - Birdie Stitches or Clover & Violet's QAL. 

Now I just need to decide what to do with it.. think it will go on the wall in my sewing space once I finish decorating.

Here are the links for FNSI so that you can check out what everyone else got up to. Hope everyone else managed to get a bit more done than me! :)
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13 comments:

  1. Anonymous17 September 2011 at 20:46

    What a sweet sampler. You did great for your first attempt. I find that doing embroidery is a great way to relax and destress.

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  2. Debbie17 September 2011 at 22:43

    darling little sampler!! glad a little stitching made you feel better! :-)

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  3. Kirsten18 September 2011 at 00:44

    Such a cute sampler!

    Cheers, K

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  4. Sheila18 September 2011 at 02:26

    That is so cute and a great job for your first embroidery !!Get well soon.

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  5. Anonymous18 September 2011 at 05:10

    well done Manda

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  6. pinsandneedles18 September 2011 at 05:19

    Very nice work on your embroidery! Yikes, look at all those french knots!

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  7. Janet18 September 2011 at 05:23

    So pretty! I've only got 2 1/2 of the blocks finished on mine.

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  8. Jane18 September 2011 at 06:21

    I was supposed to be doing FNSI, but ended up in bed at eight. You had a really good night, this will be lovely up on your wall

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  9. Anonymous18 September 2011 at 13:31

    I hope you are feeling better today...

    And I love your little sampler! I borrowed my DDs embroidery books to try some new stitches for the Birdie Stitches. You should give them a try... you know you want to! ;-)

    Your sampler will be the perfect addition to your sewing space. Take care, and thanks for visiting me... Karen

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  10. Bobbi18 September 2011 at 23:45

    Love the sampler!!!! I think it's time for me to embroider again ;)

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  11. rosie20 September 2011 at 05:13

    Manda, you have done a great job.. Your little sampler is fantastic..

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  12. **nicke...21 September 2011 at 01:39

    such a great sampler and your french knots are amazing!

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  13. Kelli Fannin Quilts11 October 2011 at 03:59

    Hi from California :) Love the embroidery Manda. So cute. I've been quilting for a while now but still feel like a beginner, too. Going to follow along if you don't mind.. nice to meet you. :)

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