Monday, October 10, 2011

From Sea to Shining Sea

I've finally finished the embroidery work I wanted to do on my big summer project! Thanks for sticking it out with me through my first and second updates. We've come along way!
The funny thing is that I've never actually done any embroidery, so I studied a few picture tutorials and got to work, learning as I went.
Blanket stitch, running stitch, cross stitch, crazy made-up Sarah stitch... it's all there.
I chose to randomly embroider the states, but one state in particular got preferential treatment.
My beloved North Carolina, you hold my heart!

12 comments:

Tai Bender said...

you did a simply beautiful job. I really appreciate the work you put in!

Julie said...

So cute Sarah! It looks awesome!

The Creative Place said...

This is GORGEOUS! I love it :) So fun you live in NC. We live right north of Raleigh in Wake Forest! :)

Kim said...

I absolutely LOVE this!! Pinning it right now. :)

One of Us: said...

Jan 2012! Just found this and I am clapping my hands - great work! I had to go back to your first and second updates to see how you started and progress. Cute idea - I love it to bring family and friends together! May have to move other projects of the future over a little. Great work!

Dayna said...

This is so fantastic! I found a similar project elsewhere and tackled it just before the holiday season kicked in. It was so satisfying; but I love what you've done with the embroidery. It looks just wonderful!

Jessie said...

I love it so, so much!

Rachel Tillie said...

I came across your quilt on Sew, Mama, Sew's blog. How lovely; you are very talented!

Shannon said...

This is pretty amazing!

Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane said...

Just found your blog through pinterest- love this quilt. I'm in NC in Charlotte-a Carolinian born and raised. Are you from Raleigh?

Patchwork Pastries said...

I love this! And SO think I'm going to copy you! as a NC native, I appreciate your NC love! :)

sarah said...

Adobrs! I'm so making this for our homeschool room! : ) New to your blog and I'm loving it : )