Due in part to a personal interest in the subject matter and in part because it looks like it is beautiful, I have just ordered the Once Upon a Lifetime sampler that benefits breast cancer research. (another USO/UFO!)
Has anybody worked this? Any comments? It looks fairly difficult (I'm a fairly low level stitcher). I understand that the special mat is also available and that the info is on the leaflet. Has anybody ordered the mat? Cost? (I forgot to ask.)
TIA
Missy Allemang m...@aol.com Butternut Ski Repair Gt. Barrington, MA USA Ski Mechanics Workshop Underhill Ctr., VT USA
In article <50fpdu$...@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, m...@aol.com (MMA) writes: >Has anybody worked this? Any comments? It looks fairly difficult (I'm a >fairly low level stitcher).
It's beautiful. I was told that while it looks difficult, the directions are easy to understand and follow, and that it looks harder to stitch than it actually is. It is on my "to be purchased" list, and I've never done any specialty stitches either.
Smiles, Julie Savard :-) "Happily cross stitching away in beautiful Lake Orion, Michigan"
> In article <50fpdu$...@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, m...@aol.com (MMA) writes:
> >Has anybody worked this? Any comments? It looks fairly difficult (I'm a > >fairly low level stitcher).
> It's beautiful. I was told that while it looks difficult, the directions > are easy to understand and follow, and that it looks harder to stitch than > it actually is. It is on my "to be purchased" list, and I've never done > any specialty stitches either.
> Smiles, Julie Savard :-) > "Happily cross stitching away in beautiful Lake Orion, Michigan"
Hi all!
Intentions are usually a good thing, but on this one, you had better purchase the chart before the year ends. According to my interpretation, the chart will not be avaiable after Dec. 31, 1996.
m...@aol.com (MMA) wrote: >Due in part to a personal interest in the subject matter and in part >because it looks like it is beautiful, I have just ordered the Once Upon a >Lifetime sampler that benefits breast cancer research. (another USO/UFO!)
>Has anybody worked this? Any comments? It looks fairly difficult (I'm a >fairly low level stitcher). I understand that the special mat is also >available and that the info is on the leaflet. Has anybody ordered the >mat? Cost? (I forgot to ask.)
>TIA
>Missy Allemang m...@aol.com >Butternut Ski Repair Gt. Barrington, MA USA >Ski Mechanics Workshop Underhill Ctr., VT USA
Quite a few of us have worked this design.
It is beautiful, as you say, but it really isn't too hard, imo. Just follow the stitch diagrams and you'll be doing the herringbone with the rest of us!
> Due in part to a personal interest in the subject matter and in part > because it looks like it is beautiful, I have just ordered the Once Upon a > Lifetime sampler that benefits breast cancer research. (another USO/UFO!) > Has anybody worked this? Any comments? It looks fairly difficult (I'm a > fairly low level stitcher). I understand that the special mat is also > available and that the info is on the leaflet. Has anybody ordered the > mat? Cost? (I forgot to ask.) > TIA > Missy Allemang m...@aol.com
Missy - I just bought it and started it. It is WONDERFUL! :-D
The directions are solid - I don't think you will have any trouble. It is very easy if you take each step as it comes.
As to the mat - wait until you get it done. You may want a different mat, but it is not a bad one for a framer to cut...
Good luck - I think you will love it.
kitwilli
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i finished the Once Upon a Lifetime sampler and it was my first sampler. i found it did work up rather easily and quickly. i did have a new friend (hi, sally!) who was also working on it that i could ask questions if i felt i was stuck. i think i'm safe in saying there are a few other folks who have made this that could help if you have any problems. mine is hanging up in the front bedroom...i still need to get it frames.
the more i looked at the mat the more i didn`t really like it. where it juts in near the tree i felt was too "pointy". i'm hoping to get it to my framer this year so i can give it to my mom.
i think you should jump right in and give it a go. i think you'll like it and you'll learn new stitches...i know i did!
hope this helped?!
joann houston, tx.
In article 6...@newsbf02.news.aol.com, m...@aol.com (MMA) writes:
>Due in part to a personal interest in the subject matter and in part >because it looks like it is beautiful, I have just ordered the Once Upon a >Lifetime sampler that benefits breast cancer research. (another USO/UFO!)
>Has anybody worked this? Any comments? It looks fairly difficult (I'm a >fairly low level stitcher). I understand that the special mat is also >available and that the info is on the leaflet. Has anybody ordered the >mat? Cost? (I forgot to ask.)
>TIA
>Missy Allemang m...@aol.com >Butternut Ski Repair Gt. Barrington, MA USA >Ski Mechanics Workshop Underhill Ctr., VT USA
Could someone who has stitched this chart comment on the color alternates - how they look, which one did you pick, etc? I have the chart and it is in my to do pile (which grows every time I visit the store).
m...@aol.com (MMA) wrote: >Due in part to a personal interest in the subject matter and in part >because it looks like it is beautiful, I have just ordered the Once Upon a >Lifetime sampler that benefits breast cancer research. (another USO/UFO!) >Has anybody worked this? Any comments? It looks fairly difficult (I'm a >fairly low level stitcher). I understand that the special mat is also >available and that the info is on the leaflet. Has anybody ordered the >mat? Cost? (I forgot to ask.) >TIA >Missy Allemang m...@aol.com >Butternut Ski Repair Gt. Barrington, MA USA >Ski Mechanics Workshop Underhill Ctr., VT USA
After sending away for this pattern, I got to meet Lois Norford at SOXS in VF. She is really nice! I enjoyed chatting with her. She was autographing the copies being sold at VF. She said I could mail mine to her for an autograph. The pattern is easy to follow - it is very detailed and explains everything very clearly. A good learning piece IMHO. Sue / / ( ( / ) ( ( ( A ) ( ( ( ( ( ( 0 \ ( ( ( ( _ \ ( ( ( / \___ /
I am interested in this sampler for a friend. My local shops do not have it. Is there anyplace on the 'net to see &/or purchase this sampler? Thanks. Barbara Atkins bratk...@voicenet.com
Thanks to all the people who have given me tips and encouragement!
Several people have also asked where to get the chart or kit. The leaflet is available at a cost of $17.50 (postage paid) from Dee's Needleworks, 166 Franklin St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. (800)218-4097. They also have kits available (that is what I ordered) in three colors, plum, rose, or blue for $55.14.
CDC (Carolyn_Counc...@transarc.com) wrote that she had gotten the kit from Dee's and the materials were wonderful. Mine didn't arrive yesterday :-( Maybe today.
Missy Allemang m...@aol.com Butternut Ski Repair Gt. Barrington, MA USA Ski Mechanics Workshop Underhill Ctr., VT USA
: Due in part to a personal interest in the subject matter and in part : because it looks like it is beautiful, I have just ordered the Once Upon a : Lifetime sampler that benefits breast cancer research. (another USO/UFO!) : : Has anybody worked this? Any comments? It looks fairly difficult (I'm a : fairly low level stitcher). I understand that the special mat is also : available and that the info is on the leaflet. Has anybody ordered the : mat? Cost? (I forgot to ask.)
I bought this chart and the materials for my mother-in-law for her birthday -- she preferred the "rose" color scheme (which is more mauve than rose.) She is an oncology nurse (and she stitches) so she was thrilled by the whole thing.
I've seen it done in the original set of colors, and it really is gorgeous.
DoNotSpa...@Really.Com (Cyn) wrote: >We've lost several family members to breast cancer, and I'd really >like to see this chart. My local shops don't seem to know what I'm >talking about, so is there a web site that has a picture of it? >Thanks, >Cyn
Cyn:
Write or phone the following for information on this beautiful chart:
Dee's Needleworks 166 Franklin Street Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
Phone toll free: 1-800-218-4097
It has the "Tree of Life" verse on it, long with a pineapple at the top and a portion of the alphabet but there are allowances to modify the chart somewhat. There is a tree at the bottom as well.
When I do this chart, it will be a constant reminder of the dreaded disease that claimed my mother three years in her prime. Upon its completion, it will be donated to the cancer clinic (in her memory) who treated her and fought so valiantly to keep her on earth.
This project has raised over $30,000 for breast cancer research. And a tip of the hat to Lois Nuford for undertaking such a worthy project!
DoNotSpa...@Really.Com (Cyn) wrote: >We've lost several family members to breast cancer, and I'd really >like to see this chart. My local shops don't seem to know what I'm >talking about, so is there a web site that has a picture of it? >Thanks, >Cyn
Cyn:
I don't know about a website, but you can order the pattern through:
Dee's Needleworks 166 Franklin Street Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
Toll Free: 1-800-218-4097
The chart itself have the verse from the "Tree of Life", has only a portion of the alphabet on it - with a pineapple between the "a" and "b" and has a tree at the bottom. I have acquired the kit for this and plan to do it very soon. It will be a memorial for my mother whose life was taken in her prime by this dreaded disease. It will be donated to the cancer clinic that treated her.
In article <3268c546.3043...@news.mindspring.com>, DoNotSpa...@Really.Com
(Cyn) writes: >We've lost several family members to breast cancer, and I'd really >like to see this chart. My local shops don't seem to know what I'm >talking about, so is there a web site that has a picture of it?
>Thanks, >Cyn
Do you by any chance subscribe to For the Love of Cross Stitch from Leisure Arts? There was a very small photo (maybe about 2" high) of the completed sampler in Plum on the Letters page of the January 1996 issue; also, Just CrossStitch October 1996 has the same photo on page 6 along with an article by the editor about the piece. Even tho the photo is small, at least it gives you an idea of the overall look of the sampler. The Just CrossStitch article also says that "when the current design is retired, Lois plans to offer another chart to benefit breast-cancer research." So maybe there will be a 1997sampler to look forward to as well.
> In article <3268c546.3043...@news.mindspring.com>, DoNotSpa...@Really.Com > (Cyn) writes:
> >We've lost several family members to breast cancer, and I'd really > >like to see this chart. My local shops don't seem to know what I'm > >talking about, so is there a web site that has a picture of it?
> >Thanks, > >Cyn
> Do you by any chance subscribe to For the Love of Cross Stitch from > Leisure Arts? There was a very small photo (maybe about 2" high) of the > completed sampler in Plum on the Letters page of the January 1996 issue; > also, Just CrossStitch October 1996 has the same photo on page 6 along > with an article by the editor about the piece. Even tho the photo is > small, at least it gives you an idea of the overall look of the sampler. > The Just CrossStitch article also says that "when the current design is > retired, Lois plans to offer another chart to benefit breast-cancer > research." So maybe there will be a 1997sampler to look forward to as > well.
Also, Lois plans on selling her own designs starting 1 Jan 97. She felt it would interfer with the sale of OUAL and she didn't want that. We look forward to her new designs in 97.
