"A" Is For...

Awesome!

I finally finished my first letter...woot woot!
I finished the letter "A" and started on the letter "B."

I gave up on the letter "N" and a dead middle start (after the 7th attempt and multiple froggings) and decided to just start at the beginning...and that was the right decision.

I am still stitching in a 9 x 3 pattern, on 25 ct Oatmeal Floba using the charted floss, however I see what many of you wise gals have noted about the letter colors being a bit too dark, but I went with the charting anyway...and now, I am not so sure about the color of the letter "A," as it is really hard to see, but I hate to rip-it since the 1 x 1 makes it really hard to remove.

Any thoughts on what you would do would be so appreciated.

Once I got my groove, I am really enjoying this WIP, and I looove the Floba fabric...it's such a dream to stitch on.
I can't wait to pick it up and stitch each day.

Hugs
Ma Teakettle

A Complete

Hi Everyone, I finally made a start and here is 'A' finished :)

I'm New Here

H, I'm Syd. 

I've joined your group and can't wait to get started.  I have ordered my charts.  If I was at home during the day would probably be stalking the mailman.  I'm sure they'll arrive soon.

I haven't selected a fabric yet but am fairly confident that I have something in my stash that will work.  I am planning to stitch 9 letters across and 3 down for my layout.

I was toying with the idea of combining the alphabet with the PS monthly patterns but the math was making my head hurt!  I could figure out one side but not the others.  If anyone else has figured this out I'd love to see their interpretation. 

My blog is http://www.sydsstitchingroom.blogspot.com/ if you are interested in looking at my other posts. 

Thanks for including me in your group.

My Itty Bitty Start

Prairie Schooler "N"
My picture is crummy and doesn't do the colors justice =(

I have had a slow start and even slower progress, but here is what I have so far.

I am stitching all of the letters on one piece of 25 ct Potato Lugana fabric, using the charted DMC floss in a 1 x 1.

I am finding this WIP to be a very fun challenge, and I can't wait to sit down each day to work on it some more!

I will keep you updated on my progress.

I am just awed by everyone's progress as I now see how much it entails, and I especially adore your personal touches....brilliant!

Thanks for allowing me to join you all.

S is for Sewing Complete

Please excuse my happy fingers.

Prairie Scooler, S is for Sewing block.

I hit the idiot key on my computer and deleted my post.

(Jackie :-(

Hello!

Happy New Year to all.

I live in Southern CT with my hubby of 27 years, in what is a basically emptied nest. I adore cross stitch, especially samplers...My blog is The Teakettle Corner.

I am so excited to be part of this Stitching Bee, and cannot wait to start stitching once my fabric arrives.

I will share my pics as soon as I have a start.
Karyn

Hello

Hello All,

I too was tempted over at Vonna's blog.  I've had the first three letters sitting in my stash for some time.  I originally decided to stitch them individually, BUT; after seeing how lovely they look together; I have decided to stitch them as one piece.  I ordered the fabric yesterday and will have it this week-end.  I am super stoked!  I will get started on January 1 (if the fabric arrives).  If not, I will begin as soon as it does.  I am excited to join in on the fun.  You can visit me at My New Perspective.  I am glad to meet you all ;).

Joy

Give me a "B"...

I met my own challenge and finished my next block:

The Letter "B"

Here is my poor project to date:

Just to refresh...
I am stitching mine 1 over 1 on 25 ct. Lugana using DMC as charted. This project is much more beautiful in real life than any of these pictures are showing.

I am hopeful that I will have many more blocks finished in 2012 thank I did in 2011.

Merry Christmas to all!
~Vonna
the twisted stitcher

Update

I just realized that I haven't posted in over a year!  But I did some recent stitching on this beautiful project and have it on my 2012 To-Be-Finished List.  

Here is the latest-

Prairie Schooler ABC's

24 ct Congress cloth

Custom conversion to Overdye cotton threads

I just added D and F blocks.  Only 3 more and I will be able to move the canvas over! Click on the photo to enlarge.

Merry Christmas to All!
atwillowtreepond.blogspot.com

Priaire Schooler

I have everything I need to get started and plan to in January. I am busy doing Christmas Ornaments right now.

This is my first blog and I can't wait to get involved.

L is for Leaves

Finally, my third letter is finished! At this rate, I'll finish my ABC Quilt in about 26 years... but it's the process for me, and I'm still enjoying it.

Hello Everyone.

I spotted this SAL Blog on Vonnas site and was taken with the pieces immediately. I have a couple Prairie Schooler charts already but not not spotted these ones so I'm thrilled that there will be lots SAL to them as well.

The charts are on order and I have the threads and I'm just trying to decide what way I'm going to stitch them, on one piece or individually...I'm leaning towards individually at the moment and then framing them in the same kinds of frames and hanging them together. This could change of course.

Looking forward to seeing all the work you have done and will do on your own pieces.
I blog over at http://ruthsrunningstitch.blogspot.com/ for anyone wanting to take a look.

Happy stitching,
Ruth

Hello There

Hi Everyone, my name is Lucie and I gave into temptation via Vonna's blog and have decided I cannot live without these patterns in my life! I signed up for this blog and have already ordered the patterns - luckily I got them from a supplier in the UK so will soon have them in my little stitchy hands :)

After much deliberation and trying to work out a layout, I decided to stitch each letter individually and then I will make them into either a small quilt or a wall hanging, blocking each letter with a neutral fabric.

I blog over at Lucie's Stitching Journey - please come and take a look

I look forward to reading past posts and seeing how everyone is coming along.

L xxx

Renew...

Stitchers....I'm getting my rear end into gear with this project. So let's all RENEW ourselves garner our energy, enthusiasm and revive our stitching on this most beautiful of projects!!!

I am setting myself a goal...I promise to finish my next letter by the end of the year. Anyone gonna join me? That's a good 10 weeks to finish just one letter!

Leave a comment to join the challenge!

:)
Vonna

Picture of everything so far

I was playing with a digital camera this afternoon. I was able to get a picture of the blocks I have stitched so far.

I staggered my blocks because I have so many alphabet pieces going I wanted something different. I will fill in the spaces with other PS patterns. It's funny how small the picture is when the cloth is bedsheet sized.

Taking this out again makes me want to put this into a slot in my current rotation.

Can you help us, please?

Hello, my name is Darlene and my daughter, Kristie wants to work on this project on one piece of fabric.

Can you tell us how big the piece of fabric needs to be if she's working on 28 ct over two, please!

We look forward to your comments and assistance.

In Friendship!

Rededications....

I have been a pretty poor cheerleader for all of here at the blog over 2010...but with a New Year comes new resolutions and rededication. I am resolved to pull my Prairie Schooler ABC's out and get to work. I have some other projects I have to get finished up first and then its gung ho for me!

How about you? Anyone else rededicating themselves to this great project? I'm dreaming still of how great it'll look all finished, framed and hanging on my wall.....

So look out 2011, my needle is going to be smokin'!

Hugs to all,
Vonna

FINISHED!

I finally finished my PS ABC a few weeks ago. Had worked steadily on it since the spring. Remember that I stitched it over one thread with a continental/half cross/basketweave stitch and other needlepoint stitches--not cross stitch. Took it up to my framer in Michigan last week. Have been knitting shawls ever since--for Christmas gifts. Enclosed are the rest of my pictures--not great as they were taken at our cottage where the light is not good--it snowed all day long. Nancy Sturgeon, Naperville, IL

Note that I added my name and the year I stitched this on her hoop.

I added my initials to her hoop too. Tried to use as many "different" stitches as I could to make the project stitch up more quickly and to keep my attention. I used only plain old DMC floss on 28 count linen. Am thrilled that it is completed. What should I start next...have Dutch Beauty in my stash!!!

A–U

I've been trying to be able to post on this list and have finally done it! Thanks, Vonna. Been working steadily on this project all spring and summer. Am stitching it on 28 count linen over 1 thread and using half cross (continental/basketweave) stitch as my primary stitch with as many other "needlepoint" stitches as I am able. Cannot imagine how long it would have taken me using cross stitch. Try to stitch about 2 hours a night every night. Have used mostly the charted colors but have gone a shade or 2 lighter in the "letter boxes" that are filled in with black/brown. Need to be knitting a shawl for myself to wear to a wedding in October, but I hate to put my alphabet down. At this point I want to finish it. Hope you enjoy my pics. --Nancy in Naperville, IL

 

 

  

  

     

  

 

  

 

Posting Pictures (for Nancy) or anyone else.

Nancy,
Go to the comments on my R is for Rabbit posting and I gave you the instuctions on how to post your pictures to this blog.
Deana

K is for Kitty

No longer a freaky, alien kitty - here is my finished K. Two down, twenty-four to go! :)

R is for Rabbit......... FINISHED!

My stitching has been moving along very slowly but finally....a finish.

It really looks wavy but it straightens out easily, just not when I want to get the picture of it.
We cut down frame moulding night before last so now I believe I have 4 or 5 Prairie Schooler ABC's to frame. I'll post a pic when I get them assembled.
Somehow I missed stitching Q is for Quilt so now I have to go back and stitch it.
9 more to go.
Happy Stitching
Deana

Good Morning All,
I have not posted in soooo long. My mom passed away June 24th and I haven't done any stitching until about 2 weeks ago. I finally got back to my stitching group and have worked on R is for Rabbit. The first night back with the group I stitched most of the large green cabbage on the left. Then this last Thurs.night when we met, I realized it was a cabbage not a bush, so I had to rip it out and start over. I don't think my mind was on stitching the first night. It's good to be back stitching again. I'm enjoying all your pictures. Keep it up.
Deana

Really late to the game

Hi! I got my ABC's charts for Christmas and hoped to start in February, when I could easily slot this project into my rotation. However it took me a little while to choose my fabric and fabric count. I finally went with Lakeside Linens Maritime White which is a nice creamy mushroomy colour. I chose to do a 40 count over 2. Unfortunately my LNS didn't have a big enough piece for me so I had to do a special order. This was in February. I finally got the call that my linen was in at the end of July! Does it always take that long? So, I hope to start this project at the end of my current rotation which should be right after Labour day.

Could I ask for some advice? Do you think I should use one or two strands of floss?

Prairie Schooler ABC Project Progress -July

Here is O-not quite finished. And below, you can see L and M. M is finished! But, L is lagging behind with his friend the owl. Can I make excuses like I was out of town on vacation for 2 weeks in June? Pathetic, I know. :)

Come visit my blog to see a picture of the whole project so far!

June Update

Here are my latest 2 blocks-L and M. I made a mistake counting early on in L and it was getting discouraging to continue on. So I thought I would let it set for now and work on M. M is coming along swimmingly :) To see a picture of the whole project so far, visit my blog.

R is for Rabbit

Hi to all,
Hope your having a good weekend. I have a little progress to show on R is for Rabbit. But while I was stitching the other night with our stitching group, I realized I skipped over Q is for Quilt. So I have to go back and do it. I have been kind of jumping around lately, stitching on my Prairie Schooler only at stitch group.
A couple of hours a week there, doesn't make much progress to show off,but here it is. The picture makes it looked squiggley but it's just the way it is on the scroll rods.

I enjoy seeing all the progress we are all making.
Keep it up,
Deana

Kitty with a head

Not finished, but no longer looking like an alien:

Progress report

Hi stitchers, here's my latest progress. Not the one a month I'd planned but still enjoying (almost) every stitch.

On to D! Leslie

Freaky K is for Kitty

Though it may not look like one yet, this is my progress on K is for Kitty. My husband said it looks like an alien at this point...

"G" is for Garden

Here is the lastest letter that I have finished stitching. I have four letters done now and I'm really enjoying stitching this. I'm stitching one over one on 25 count Lugana with the called for DMC threads. I am still trying to get at least one letter done every month, so I guess I am on the two year (at least) plan with this project.

Happy stitching,
Brenda