Apologies for not getting this post out yesterday. For some reason it slipped by.
Last time I had just begun the sampler wheel from Cathy Reavy’s videos, having done the preparation. This is where I was up to:

This is where I am now:

I am enjoying it, working at my own pace, learning new stitches. The sections are just the right size to practice the them. Most of them are new to me, so I am including a guide to them and links to Cathy’s excellent videos.

Of course the centre is made of French knots. I used two threads of different thicknesses to get the more textured look.
4. Bullion knot
8. Bullion knot rose (isn’t this one pretty?)
Thanks for dropping by. There are other very talented stitchers who are part of this Stitch A-Long. Check them out and enjoy their work simply by clicking on the links below.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Mary Margaret, Renee, Carmela, Sharon, Daisy, Anne, Connie, AJ, Jenny, Laura, Cathie, Linda, Helen
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gorgeous stitching, Anne, et yes the bullion rose is lovely!
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Isn’t it sweet? A stitch I will be using agin.
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Lovely stitching, you’ve got the shading of the bullion rose perfectly, very pretty 🙂
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Thanks Margaret!
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Very pretty and lots of mini finishes in this project 🙂
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Very true Avis. Each little box has a satisfying finish.
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Very cool! I should do this too to learn more types of stitches 🙂
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I like how each stitch is contained in its box, so it does make a good sampler to learn from.
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Looks great and right up your alley with all the different textures 🙂
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Oh, very true Sharon!
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What a lovely idea… so much more fun than those traditional samplers with just rows of stitches.
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It was the circle that appealed to me too, and now I appreciate the little boxes, which are just right for a practice stitch.
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Lots of different stitches and various textures – your sort of thing really. The perfect teaching tool.
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Aren’t they great textures? It will be good to have this as a library of ideas.
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This is looking lovely. I do like trying different stitches. I must carry on with one of my various WIP samplers at some point.
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So much to do, so little time! 😏
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What a pretty way to learn new stitches!
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Isn’t it? And many of them I have never heard of, much less tried.
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Great start! and yes, the rose is a beauty!
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Thanks Gun. It is a sweetie, but surprisingly easy to do.
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I feel a little stupid for not realising that this was going to be a sampler until now. I love the different colours ad textures. And yes no. 8 is very pretty.
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My mistake for not being more clear. The circular shape will make it quite an interesting sampler to keep for future reference.
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Glad you are enjoying it!
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I have just read your post about your embroidery samplers. I am glad you are enjoying yours too.
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This is such an (he)artistic sampler. A modern take of the traditional 8×10 line by line and row by row samplers. And considerably more pleasing to the eyes.
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The circular shape gives it a modern feel, doesn’t it? I am pleased how it is progressing.
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You should be very pleased, indeed!
🙂
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What a wonderful way to explore embroidery stitches, and your colors are so pretty!
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Thanks Kathy. The second ring are leaves, so less scope for the pretty pinks, but it will provide a good contrast, I hope.
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That is amazing – what a cool stitch sampler!
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I love the shape of it too!
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It’s fun to do a sampler like this — especially when each stitch is like a mini finish! Beautiful work.
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A mini finish ~ exactly right! Each stitch is nicely contained in its box.
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Oh I love this design, I have been watching Margaret stitch this for the last few weeks and am so envious of you clever people who can stitching without holes in their fabric. Cross stitch and Hardanger are my limit. xx
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Cathy’s instructions are very clear. As well, each stitch is contained in its box, so if you don’t like the stitch you can move on to the next one!
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Fantastic!! I’m curious about the final effect ..
Hugs, Carmela
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Thanks Carmela. My Mum says I should make it into a cushion, but we will see.
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