Three weeks and here we are ~ time to show our progress
Here is where I was at our last posting
Today I am smiling with the progress I have made
Before, current work, and what it will look like when done
This counted cross stitch kit is by Barbara Lavallee, one of my favorite Alaskan artists. While most of her work centers on an Alaskan theme she does branch out to capture the whimsical side of life all around us. I found a wonderful print of hers on eBay. Titled “Fiesta Market” I made an offer and bought it. It will be a perfect fit framed and hung in our southwestern themed living room.
Barbara Lavallee’s work will always bring a smile
Please click on the links below to take a look at the others who are participating in this SAL. There are some amazing projects in the works by amazing crafters/fiber artists.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Helen, Linda, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Hayley, Megan, Catherine, Deborah, Connie, Clare, Mary Margaret, Renee, Jenny, Carmela, Jocelyn, Sharon
About the SAL
This SAL (Stitch Along) is slightly different from other SALs in that we don’t all stitch the same design at the same rate. We choose ONE unfinished project, or ONE new one, and show the progress of its completion over a series of three weekly updates. There are no deadlines and no set amount to stitch. If you would like to join in please click on Avis and contact her. The directions to join are simply.
Well done on your progress! Love your ebay find. Fiesta Market is so cute!
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Thank you ~ I really love Fiesta Market too 🙂
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Excellent progress, Sharon, I think you are enjoying the SAL! Thanks for sharing more of the designer’s art, it really is unique and engaging.
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Thank you Kathy. I am enjoying the SAL, it has really made the difference in getting this done 🙂
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It’s great to see some of the other designs from this artist. You’re making fab progress with the cross stitching!
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Barbara’s work is so fun and I have found some more cross stitch samplers highlighting her other works ~ I am tempted 🙂
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This is going to be so neat when you finish it! I love it! Good work Sharon. And the Ebay find! We have Southwestern also – Clay is Choctaw so need I say anymore?
Hugs
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Thank you Nanette 🙂 Here in the northwest corner where I am, we have a very large Native American population. Over the last 20 years living here I have really enjoyed the many cultural events and community that surrounds us. Hugs back 🙂
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You’ve made great progress and it’s looking wonderful. I had never heard of this artist until I saw your project and she certainly brought a smile to my face. x
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Glad I could turn you on to her ~ she is nothing but smiles 🙂
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I love her art work ,it brings out the every day life with whimsical truth.
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That’s what I love about her ~ whimsical truth 🙂
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Hi! It’s really nice progress! I love this colors. Happy Stitching!
Carmela
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Thank you Carmela
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Oh yes, good progress! I like Barbara Lavallee’s style very much.
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Her style is so fun and Deb said it best ~ whimsical truth 🙂
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You are progressing well. I was intrigued by Barbara’s work, esp. her Alaskan designs depicting the dress style of parka. I am familiar with that style from the Canadian western arctic. Interesting.
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If you google her/images you can see a lot more of her work – she is so wonderful. I have a daughter who lives up in Fairbanks and I am working on this for her 🙂
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great progress!
and thanks for sharing the artwork with us – it makes me smile too.
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I like Lavallee’s work a lot–I wasn’t familiar with it but love seeing it here. Your print is delightful! And you’re making real progress on that stitching!
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I am not sure how I stumbled upon her work but she instantly became a favorite 🙂
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You are making great progress on this one.
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Thank you –
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Great progress, it looks a fun project to stitch
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Great progress! I wasn’t familiar with Barbara Lavallee’s work until your blog; it’s really lovely!
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Happy I could share her with you 🙂
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Thank you for showing some of her works! I really love them! You have been doing great progress!
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I did feel like there was good progress this time and I can really see the growth with this piece
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Great progress!
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You’ve made great progress! I love seeing your updates.
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Thank you Renee 🙂
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