Sunday, October 25, 2009

Roma's Garden

I have no new stitching to show you, so I thought I'd delve into my past and let you see one of my favourite Shepherd's Bush designs I've done. I stitched this in 1995 and the enjoyment I got from creating it was enormous. I absolutely adored working on it, and to this day, it holds a special place in my heart. Sold as a kit, it's called Roma's Garden which was released in 1994. And here she is, Roma working in her garden...

Roma carrying her basket of flowers

DESIGNER ~ Shepherd's Bush

PATTERN ~ Roma's Garden kit

FABRIC ~ 32ct Antique White
THREADS ~ Au Ver A Soie silk, Waterlilies, and Wildflowers
EMBELLISHMENTS ~ Beads, Buttons, and Silk Ribbon
STITCHED ~ 1995

Showing top and bottom of design

Cut thread work with interlacing pattern

Silk ribbon and buttons included with kit

Lots of specialty stitches

The garden gate

There's so many of these sampler style designs of Shepherd's Bush that I love. I look forward to stitching more of them in the future.

Please take a look at my album for many more pictues!

27 comments:

Isabelle said...

Jane, it is absolutely charming : I like this one very much too :-)
Have a great Sunday,
Isa

Justflo said...

Your sampler looks lovely. I happened across your blog to day . The designs you have down are so pretty and the way you layout your pics is so clever. I have just started a blog and at the moment I haven't quite got the hang of creative display, that doesn't stop me enjoying others work and wondering how so many pieces seem to be finished while I plod on with one or two. I'll be popping in to see what else you've been doing. Happy stitching to you.
If you'd care to call at my blog the link is below, you'd be more than welcome.

wizzybuff

rote-herzen said...

Oh it is so nice.
Grüße aus Deutschland
Heike

Loraine said...

What a wonderful sampler. I love all of the specialty stitches!
I haven't forgot about Baby Bug Ball. I will be posting on it this morning. It will be fun to stitch it together. Thanks for letting me try and keep up with you!
Have a great day.

agnes said...

Hi Jane,
the sampler is
to be beautiful,

liebe Grüße
agnes

Melissa said...

Such beautiful work, Jane! It's a very pretty sampler!

Tammy said...

This is a beautifully done SB! Awesome!

Unknown said...

It's really marvellouse!! So cute and perfect, compliments!

marylin said...

Hello jane, I find that this of modele haughtiness what a beautiful work!!! Your realizations are pure beauties bientot and good continuation kisses of marylin FRANCE http: // poussy-stiches-my-love.over-blog.com

Irma said...

Jane, this is lovely. I love that little garden gate and all those specialty stitches. I can see why shes special to you.

Theresa said...

Wow!!! This is gorgeous!!!!! All those specialty stitches makes it so interesting!!!! Love this design!!

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

This is a beauty, Jane! Thanks for showing us an "oldie" but goodie!!!

Dovilė said...

perfect:)

Lisastitcha said...

LOL Jane,
Shepherd's Bush should be giving you their kits. Your blog is like free advertising for their company. Everytime you post your beautiful stitching, I want to run out to my LNS & buy it.

Lisa

Deb said...

That is a wonderful piece. I still have it in my stash pile. Think it's time to get it out. Your pictures and finishes are always inspiring.

Anna Zont said...

It is wonderful sampler! It is so charming!!!

bea de caracas said...

What a lovely stitching...
A long sampler you did!
Kisses...

Anonymous said...

Lovely work, I like very much Shepherd's Bush.
Kisses!

Katrina said...

I just found your blog! Your pictures are fabulous and I love your Roma's Garden. I am looking forward to seeing more :-).

Natasha said...

It is beautiful! I love SB designs have yet to stitch one but have a few waiting for me :)
Natasha

Loreta said...

That simply gorgeous!

Gladys Creativa said...

Wow is impressionant! congratulations...

Anonymous said...

How beautiful! I've only recently discovered your blog but it's fast becoming my favourite place to visit as I just love the way you photograph your stitching.

Unknown said...

Simply gorgeous Jane! I am so impressed with each and every piece you post!

I am in the market for a new camera and wanted to know if you could take a mintue to tell me about your Canon? If so, my email is: dixiesamplar@yahoo.com

Thanks for the wonderful posts!!

HAPPY STITCHIN'
Terri
www.dixiesamplardesigns.com

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

That is so pretty, Jane!

Catherine said...

I did not know this model, but it is wonderful.
I will see how to roder it for a future project.

Ieva said...

Looks gorgeous! Great job!