First Stitches in My "Sampler Heart"

Do you remember this?  The Needle's Content "Sampler Farm" was going to be one of my February projects.  Valentine's Day has passed and I will probably not get to some of the designs I had hoped to start, but I did put in the first stitches on this one.

 

I'm using overdyed floss as called for in the chart but I am stitching it on 40 count Lambswool.  I was happy that I stitched the outline of the heart without making a single error!  That doesn't happen often.  Now I am starting to fill in the little motifs.  It's not too large, so I am hoping I can make quick progress on it.  I have no idea yet how I will finish it (maybe a door hanger?), but I love the design!

Comments

[Lois]

What a nice start! Enjoy working on it, looks like it will stitch up quickly.

[Annemiek]

That's always such a relief if the border matches up. I love your color of fabric. Have fun with it.

[beritbunny]

Whew! These are hardly first stitches--you've already got the border all done. LOVE this on 40 ct; I think it's good that you are stitching it even though it's not february anymore. ;)

[Debbie]

That's such a cute design. Hopefully you'll be able to make quick work of it!

[Danielle]

Lois--I think it will go fast and am hoping to have some time to work on it this weekend!
Annemiek--I was surprised I had counted so well--having the border out of the way seems like a big thing and the rest will go quickly. I love Lambswool so hope it looks nice with the floss colors.
Beritbunny--I think with smaller counts the design feels smaller, though really you're right that was a lot of stitches! Hearts are good anytime really, and this isn't especially a Valentine's Day design. I really like working on 40 count--it looks nice and delicate!
Debbie--I love quick finishes--it makes me feel like I am making real progress! I've wanted to stitch this for ages!

[Suzanne]

Great news with the norder, there is nothing worse than getting to the ends and they don't match up. This is a lovely start. If you stitch this up now, you will be well ahead for next Valentine's Day.