Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Nellie Irene ~


I stitched Nellie Irene many years ago.  (She sounds a bit Irish, doesn't she?)  We're talking  M-A-N-Y.  Many as in 25???  I'm not really sure but it's been waiting for a "finish" for a long time.  I tried to find the chart to see who designed it, but was not successful.  The other day I gave it a coffee bath to tone it down.  It was stitched on a rather stiff, almost white linen.  28 count, I think.
A couple weeks ago, I promised a give-away and just can't seem to get my act together, so if you'd like a chance to finish this sampler or perhaps tack it to a cupboard or wall as it is, leave me a comment on this post or send me an email with give-away in the subject line.  I will pick a winner Thursday evening.  



Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
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19 comments:

  1. jennifer768March 5, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Hi Lauren,that is a lovely sampler!I would love to be entered in the drawing.Someday I hope to stitch such a piece.LOL!Thanks for hosting the sweet giveaway.Hugs,Jen

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  2. GayleMarch 5, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Wow Lauren - Your sampler is lovely just the way it is - although framing it or turning it into a pillow will make it nice too. I can't believe you're giving it away!

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  3. JuliaMarch 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Hi Lauren, I will leave a comment but will pass on the give away as I know a lot of girls who would appreciate this sampler so much as they decorate in primitive. Thanks for the generous offer.Have a great week,
    Hugs, JB

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  4. Dirty Martini QueenMarch 5, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Lauren,
    Your sampler is just lovely and I can't believe that you are so generous in giving her away. I'd love a chance to own this little beauty and promise to give her a real p,ace of honor if I'm the lucky winner.
    Donna

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  5. prims by olde lady morganMarch 5, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Oh My! I would love a chance to win this wonderful sampler! I am a Irish gal that it would be right at home! OLM

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  6. GlendaMarch 5, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Oh I love this I have a perfect spot waiting for her!

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  7. Larkrise garden girlMarch 5, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Hi Lauren, What a cute sampler please enter me too! Cheri

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  8. PennyMarch 5, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Please enter me for a chance to win your wonderful sampler! Thank you, Lauren!

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  9. Dog Trot FarmMarch 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Hi Lauren, I would love for Nellie Irene to come and live at my house. Remember, better late than never! Hugs, Julie. (How is little Ellie holding up? Hope she is doing okay)...

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  10. CindiMarch 5, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    It is cute and I could never do anything like that so throw my name in please!
    Be blessed,
    Cindi

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  11. TheCrankyCrowMarch 5, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Can it be that I actually didn't miss one of your wonderful giveaways?? I LOVE this ET....! Really - this is what YOU were doing 25 years ago?? You wouldn't wanna see what I was stitching then... :o (think country blue and mauve...or perhaps geese....) :o There...that nasty cat's outta the bag. Anywho - I would love to have this treasure in my home....AS IS....would look so cool draped on a cupboard door...or....here comes the Marly in me....tucked inside or outside a basket..... :o)) Smiles & O'Irish Hugs ~ Robin

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  12. JonetteMarch 5, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Would love to finish this beautiful project!

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  13. My Colonial HomeMarch 5, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Oh my goodness Lauren this is just the most beautiful prim sampler I've seen...how I'd love to be entered...PLEASE
    Thanks so much for such a beautiful offering.

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  14. susiedeleMarch 6, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    What a sweet folksy piece. I'd love to win. Thanks for the chance.

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  15. BumbleBeeLaneMarch 6, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    This is lovely. Amazing that some of the classics stay in style.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  16. Primitive StarsMarch 6, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    OH MY STARS, Please enter me in your wonderful giveaway.....love it, Francine.

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  17. LindaMarch 6, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Lauren, is there anything that you cannot make? This sampler is wonderful and I know exactly where it should hang.LOL
    Do you give extra points if one of your favorite aunts was named Irene?
    Can't fault a girl for asking!
    Llinda

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  18. Tina McFaddenMarch 6, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    I would Love to win the Nellie Irene sampler. Hanging it on a cupboard sounds great but i think I would like to try and finish it and frame it. Thank you, Tina

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  19. ConnieMarch 7, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I would love to win Nellie. Love the name. When I was young my dad always had a cow named Nellie
    Connie L

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