Attic Sampler Newsletter 05152017

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May Sampler of the Month Hands Across the Sea Samplers’ “Sarah Borton 1815” from the design studio of Sigrid and Torsten Eckel

Save 15% when you purchase 2 of the 3 starred parts: * chart ($30) * linen (cost depends on count) * AVAS ($98.90) or hand- dyed silks (cost depends on type)

We have been planning the introduction of this magniﬁcent reproduction as our May sampler of the month since early January, this debut reproduction from Sigrid and her husband. Sigrid’s superb embroidery skills are a joy to behold, and with the help of the tutorials, we, too, can embroider the exquisite wreath. Sarah Borton’s original sampler, the beautiful Left, a ﬂower from the embroidered wreath that surrounds the antique above, is no longer on display in The verse. Attic; it has gone to a loving needleworker’s Here is the link to all of the information about Sarah Borton’s home. But the beautifully executed sampler, including a freehand tutorial with wonderful up-close reproduction is still on display to inspire you. photos to help you step by step.

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These up-close photographs of the wreath/cartouche that surrounds the verse depict the very Parts of the four alphabets are shown below, basic freehand embroidery techniques used: the stem stitch, the satin stitch, and French knots. stitched in cross, 4-sided, satin, and eyelet.

Here's what Sigrid and Torsten said about reproducing Sarah’s sampler: It was fascinating to delve into the sampler. We could see where Sarah had motivation, had a bad day, or did not want to work on her sampler. We were able to see where she has traced the design for the freehand embroidery on the old linen, and how she had decided to stitch certain leaves and ﬂowers differently. We have shared a part of Sarah’s life through the reproduction. Sarah had fallen into oblivion during the course of the 200 years. I think she never thought of her work being reawakened. Everything is impermanent. When I stitch a Sampler it is part of my life withThe all memories. Attic, Samplers Mesa, are AZvalues Toll-Free:to touch and maintain. 1.888.94-ATTIC Torsten and I have resurrected (1.888.942.8842) a memory. Sarah is now in ourwww.atticneedlework.com hearts. - See more here.

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THE OLD SCOT $27, 240 x 271. I know you’re a lover of history if you are a sampler lover because the two go hand in hand, and because of your love of history, I think you will ﬁnd Nicola Parkman’s introductory video fascinating, comprehensive, and very compelling.

To view the video in which Nicola of Hands Across the Sea introduces this Scottish reproduction, click on the image above or click here.

The reproduction of this beautiful 18th Century Scottish sampler is the second from HATS in collaboration with Sigrid and Torsten Eckel, and I'm so pleased to be able to showcase it here, since we are also featuring the Sarah Borton sampler, their ﬁrst reproduction.

The stylized thistle border surrounds this unnamed sampler that features two reversed ﬂower bands and two elaborate upper-case alphabets of solid cross-stitched centers surrounded by back-stitched curlicues.

As with all of HATS sampler charts, this 20-page chart is presented in booklet format in full color, and the chart comes with a comprehensive stitching guide and stitch diagrams, together with extensive historical information about the period the sampler was stitched in.

The sampler is charted for Au Ver A’Soie’s Soie d’Alger, and because the original sampler was done in wool, there is a conversion to Gentle Art’s Simply Wool on the HATS Website.

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The Attic is honored to have the privilege of displaying these beautiful models from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.

HELEN KEDSLIE 1815 $27 ~ ELIZABETH FURNISS 1836 $30 ~ ELIZABETH BEAVEN 1835 $32

MARY BROWN 1765 $22

MISS MARY ANN BOURNES 1791 $30 ~ HANNAH COATES 1848 $27

You are cordially invited to visit The Attic and view this stunning sampler collection at your earliest convenience. ELIZA SKELTON 1820 $24, 281 x 281

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Announcing The Attic’s new HATS CCC, that is, Hands Across the Sea Chart Collector’s Club As a CCC member you will As many of you know, the HATS charts are publications that needleworkers love to own, even if they automatically receive: have no intention of stitching the sampler in the near future. These books are beautifully presented in * Each new release from HATS at a every way, with a historical perspective included for the time period in which the sampler was created, 10% discount written in such a way that it feels like time travel, like you are sitting there with the samplermaker as * A 10% discount on your supplies for she is stitching her sampler. They also include clear stitch diagrams and wonderful literary quotes at the sampler the bottom of each page. Wonderful charts to stitch from, they are so well done that many of us love We need a valid CC on ﬁle and 30-day to have them on our bookshelves with our other treasured needlework publications. notice if you decide to cancel your membership.

This beautiful little display pillow was stitched and ﬁnished by Beverly from one of the several free charts available on hands- across-the-sea-samplers.com/ … Here is the link to the page that features these lovely complimentary designs.

Beverly says she stitched this on a 38-ct natural linen over 2 with the words over 1, and she used the called-for DMC, except an NPI silk for the gold. She satin-stitched the ﬂower centers.

The lovely ﬂoral fabric that backs the little pillow.

Customer Appreciation/Stitch-In, Thursdays, 4 - 8 PM For as June Every Saturday, June 3, 10:30-12:30 Beginning Linen long as I can remember, The Attic has been open on Thursday This class is appropriate for both beginning stitchers Thursday nights and, along with that, provides the setting for customers to and anyone wishing to reﬁne their skills. The gather to share their needlework with others. This is an opportunity class project is Linda/Needlemade Designs’ for me to host a weekly time with our customers, to show them the Tulip needlebook design, and the $30 fee newest and greatest, preview new designs and great needlework stuff, includes her expert instruction + materials. and also see what you’re stitching! As a valued customer, you are Class fee is due upon registration.

May As an Attic Addict member, in May receive a 15% discount on your purchase of the following: Saturday, June 10, Ina’s Garden 10:00-3:30, with lunch ~ * All Hands Across the Sea Sampler charts Guest instructor Nita Brock, expert in wool appliqué, will take * Lakeside Linens SQ’s & SH’s (all cuts except 52c) you step by step through the very easy techniques of one of her * Au Ver A’Soie Silk favorite mediums to create this beautiful needlework accessory. Lunch is included. Fee $55. (More photos on page 6.) Saturday, May 20, 10:30-12:30 ~ a very special class with Designer Candy Scott of The Workbasket. Candy says, I teach a Saturday, June 17, Hats Off to Uncle Sam, 10:00-3:30, with 5-minute finish with 3 different projects (a luggage tag, a bookmark, and a lunch ~ Guest instructor Sandy Calcote has agreed to spend matchbook needlebook). The students leave with 3 small completed the day with us and lead us to the finish line so each of us can projects, detailed instructions, and a chart of monograms that have not been leave with this charming Blackbird Designs patriotic project published. I have started a small design for your shop that could be used with finished! (More photos on page 6.) Bring your stitched piece, the the class. Your $30 fee includes all materials for your 3 projects, remaining linen for the sides, top, and bottom of your including the chart of monograms and linen. Limited space. pincushion, the remaining Weeks Fathom for trim, and thread to match your linen for the seam. All other supplies are provided. Fee $40.

Registration is Full - Waiting List Only Summer School ~ Friday, August 25 at 5 PM ~ August Sunday noon, August 27 ~ Details Inside!

Nov 3-5, Jackie du Plessis/It’s Finally Finished will be 2017 teaching three very special projects. Details inside.

Save the dates! Details for our 2018 Sampler Sunday, May 21, Sampler Sunday, 1:00-4:00 ~ May’s gathering will January Symposium will be printed here as soon as available. be on the 3rd Sunday, with our special guest here in April. Fee $10. The faculty will include Nicola Parkman of Hands Across 12 - 14, the Sea Samplers; Betsy Morgan; and Vickie & 2018 Maegan of NeedleWorkPress, who have been waiting for Saturday, November 18, 6:00-8:00, Our 20th Annual several years now to present the reproduction of this Silent Auction for BCRF ~ And after 19 years, and raising treasure, a 200-year-old 1818 pinkeep, below. upwards of $200,000 for breast cancer research, this will be our last event. I was reminded that, when I began this 20 years ago, I had set a goal of doing this for 20 years. That time has passed so quickly. Thank you for your very generous support of our effort over these past number of years. Help us make it the best one yet! Donations of items for the auction can be sent to The Attic at any time that is convenient for you.

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INA’S GARDEN, named for Nita’s grandmother, a very charming wool appliqué sewing case, with a ﬂower- pot storage pocket and a red scissors keep. The photos from the left: the front of the case and, behind it, the storage pocket, an optional kit ~ the case opened ~ the top inset is the scissors keep opened, and then the sweet bird on the fence is on the back of the keep. Guest instructor Nita Brock will teach you how easy this technique is on Saturday, June 10, 10 - 3:30, with lunch included, as well as the complete kit and instruction, $55.

Sandy’s most adorable red-white-&-blue HATS OFF TO UNCLE SAM! Sandy brought her fabulous ﬁnish of this Blackbird Designs’ patriotic pincushion to the Thursday night stitch-in, and we loved it! So Sandy agreed to teach it in June, just in time for our patriotic season, on Saturday, June 17. The sweet red Putford scissors from Kelmscott are just one of several “red” choices to complement your pincushion … and it’s in the photo to give you perspective on the size. Bring your stitched pincushion to class and you will leave with a ﬁnished project!

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But Mother, I want to go to Summer School at The Attic! Stay tuned for dates & details! “PIECES OF OLDE II” By popular request, our 2017 theme will be a continuation of the 2016 program, featuring antique samplers and project adaptations created by our amazing Arizona designers! Our Summer School faculty has some very fun and interesting projects planned for you! Our faculty includes our very talented and creative designers in the desert: Linda/Samplers Remembered, Gloria/Milady’s Needle, Vickie & Maegan/NeedleWorkPress, Linda/ Needlemade Designs, Tanya/The Scarlett House, and Bunny & Apryl/Priscilla’s Pocket. We‘ve met several times to ﬁnalize plans & projects, and we are all very excited to invite you to our Summer sixth annual Summer School presented by The Attic. School 2017 at With Pieces of Olde as their focus, your faculty is very busy reproducing/designing a sampler for you or a samplermaker project as well as small projects drawn from Pieces of Olde. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed! We are very excited about the Summer School Registration is Full - Waiting List Only The Attic curriculum for this year!

Stay tuned for dates & details! “PIECES OF OLDE II” For your Summer School Tuition of $550 you will receive six amazing projects, including sampler By popular request, our 2017 theme will be a continuation of charts, all of your meals, the opportunity to win some great door prizes, and more wonderful the 2016 program, featuring antique samplers and project adaptations created by our amazing Arizona designers! surprises. This amazingly reasonable tuition is only possible because all of these designers are local and, therefore, have no airfare expense. Don’t miss out on the funnest Summer School ever!

Here’s a glimpse at the samplers … some you’ve seen b e f o r e … a l l wonderful!

Our Summer School opens at 5 PM Friday night, August 25 and closes at noon on Sunday, August 27 at Hyatt Place Mesa. The hotel is offering us these amazing summer rates: $85/ night for both King and Queen/Queen. Call 1.888.HYATT.HP (1-888-492-8847). Local phone number is The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)480.969-8200 www.atticneedlework.com~ don’t forget to ask for the “Attic Needlework” group rate. Or make your reservation online at this link.

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“Mary Lea 1793” from the Design Studios of Hands Across the Sea Samplers

It is with great pleasure that I announce that this stunning sampler reproduction, “Mary Lea 1793,” from The Design Studios of Hands Across the Sea Samplers, will be our 2017 Attic Stitch-Along. Mary embroidered this exquisite sampler when she was only 11 years old ~ the model shown here was beautifully executed by Jacqueline Morris. The model, left, will be on display at The Attic throughout 2017. At 373 x 445, it’s a sizable project, very doable in a year’s time. The model is stitched on Lakeside’s Vintage Meadow Rue with Au Ver A Soie’s Soie d’Alger. The overdyed silk conversion is shown on the next page.

Mary Lea’s sampler is bordered with lilies and carnations, is filled with wonderful motifs, a plethora of birds as well as several butterflies and squirrels, a sweet cat and dog on either side of the manor house. I love the touches of blue throughout the sampler, the two apple trees and other trees, and the tulips and other flowers. The sampler is cross stitch over two, satin stitch, with the verse and other words cross stitch over one. The verse: Great God with Wonder and with Praise Not all the Books on Earth beside On all thy Works I look Such heavenly Wonders tell But still thy Wisdom Power and Grace Then let me love my Bible more Shine brightest in thy Book And take a fresh Delight Here would I learn how Christ had dyed By Day to read these Wonders o’er The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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As our 2017 SAL, a special kit discount of 10% is available if you purchase all of the kit parts, chart ($27) + linen (price varies depending on count) + AVAS silks ($98.90) OR 12-ply Gloriana overdyed silks ($148.50) OR Gloriana Tudor silks ($99).

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Here’s what Michele says about her sampler: I'm about 1/3 done with Mary Lea by Hands Across the Sea. The colors are so rich. It's hard to put her down! 40 count vintage Meadow Rue with the called for silks. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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I am pleased to publish photos, workshop details and prices, and hotel information for this very special Attic event. We are privileged to host these Jackie workshops the weekend of November 3-6 at the Hyatt Place in Mesa, located just 15 minutes from The Attic, with shuttle service available to and from the shop. Reservations with the hotel can be made by calling 888-492-8847 or 480-969-8200. You must ask for the “Attic Needlework” group rate (King $119; Double Queen $129) or register online here. These rates are available 3 days pre and post the weekend for any of you who wish to come early or stay longer. The rates include a deluxe continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi throughout all guest sleeping rooms, and shuttle service within a ﬁve-mile radius upon availability. The hotel is just 8 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

The weekend schedule with workshop prices: * Friday, November 3, 6 - 9 pm, (with a light supper 5 - 6 pm) ~ Attic of Dreams 3 ~ $150 * Saturday, November 4, 9 - 5 pm (with lunch 12 - 1 pm) ~ Ode to Jane ~ $480 * Saturday night, 5:30-??, Wine & Food Reception at the shop open to all workshop participants RSVP * Sunday, November 5, 9 - 4 pm (with lunch 12 - 1 pm) ~ Cherry Berry ~ $375 * Monday, November 6, 9 - 4 pm (with lunch 12 - 1 pm) ~ Enid ~ $245

Attic of Dreams 3 ~ Needlebook Pull ~ This darling needlebook pull-out case is the third piece in the Attic of Dreams collection. The silk fiber and ribbons used match Attic of Dreams 1 & 2. The palm-sized needlebook will feature specialty sampler stitches and a stitched basket filled with pretty spring blooms. Complete kit will include all needed to stitch and finish the project. Photos will be available the end of July. And if you have not taken Attic of Dreams 1 & 2, they will be available for purchase to those taking Attic of Dreams 3. Left from the left, Attic of Dreams 2 with Attic of Dreams 1.

Above, the tiny drawing of the lid of Enid, a box- shaped needlecase that will very cleverly store your entire needle collection from bodkins to tapestry and embroidery needles. The affixed lid/top is adorned with specialty stitches worked in silk fibers using a color palette of reds, golds and greens, silk and metallic fibers. Lift the lid - and a stitched bar that Above, Cherry Berry, a stunning cherry stores bodkin-sized needles on the inside/lining of slide-top box created by Mr. Miller that is the lid. Once the lid is lifted, the middle section encased in a beautiful cherry-colored silk showcases a pivoting pincushion that rests neatly on case fitted with storage areas for needles, top of a tiny trinket storage area - ideal for thimbles scissors, and the unique sampler roll ~ and treasured trinkets. This middle section is more photos on the following pages. specifically created for storage of our entire collection of tapestry needles, size 22-28. It also Above, Ode to Jane, a tribute to Jane features a charming label that you can personalize to Austen with her Writing Desk remake it your own. created by Mr. Miller of Miller's Carpentry and beautifully fashioned The third and last section consists of a two- into a needlework accessory through compartment storage box to hold tiny thread balls Jackie's needlework artistry. More and a pincushions to use for storage of your photos on the following pages. "counting pins.” A linen bar attached to the box The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)body www.atticneedlework.com allows for neat storage of all your super-fine embroidery needles.

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Ode to Jane ~ Here’s what Jackie says about how this pièce de résistance came to be: Many years ago I found this wonderful antique lace display desk - it was large - much too large for a lap desk. I needed to scale it down - so I contacted Mr Miller from Miller Carpentry Creations and asked him to take a look at the piece. He also was intrigued by the mechanics and shape of the piece. He asked me what size I would roughly need and I said abut 7 x 8 and cherry, please. Time passed and one day a superbly mini version arrived at my home. I could not wait to start working and creating times that would showcase this beautiful handcrafted desk. When thinking/dreaming of stitches and how bands of stitches ﬂow into samplers, Jane Austen's use of words that weave into brilliant tapestry of stories come to mind. I was inspired to create my own tapestry of silken stitches as the desk's bottom Stitches that inspire, capture our essence of needle artists.

So what’s inside this beautiful The collection of items created box hand-crafted by Mr. Miller to ﬁll the Ode desk consists of: of Miller Carpentry * Desk bottom, desk's panel that Creations? features a Jane Austen quote Let's open it and see! with pull opener tab. * Sewing case - desk ﬁts neatly between the two side functional ends when desk is placed on top of sewing case. * Messenger bag thread pouch * Button Pouch * Pin Keep case * Bottle/trinket holder

Message bag thread pouch - I Bottle/trinket holder holds three storage bottles. The top and bottom of these two panels that are wanted to create a special holder pulled at the sides to snugly hold the bottles in place are cupped with a Hedebo scallop edge. for ﬁnishing thread that mimic's the messageThe carrier Attic, of yesteryear. Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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Pin Keep case - inspired by from a watered-silk antique from my collection of smalls.

Button Pouch - Wanting to capture nature and all the beauty it brings, I stitched a base of green leaves, each of these leave edges are cupped with tiny Hedebo scallop stitches creating a scallop leaf effect. From these leaves pretty ﬂower buds sprout The sewing case has two functional ends - as if they hold a promise of things to come....I adore buttons the storage case interior features an alphabet and am always on the hunt for more so I needed a special paying homage to Jane, her masterful pouch for these tiny treasures. The back of the button-bag weaving of these letters into timeless features a stitched butterﬂy. stories. The two functional ends consist of a pocket for trinkets, and the second is a padded mattress pincushion that lifts to reveal a needle storage section. Two thread- holding Hedebo rings embellish the interior.

The outside of this sewing case features a circle pattern that is used to frame the desk bottom and can also be seen on the Pin Keep, Messenger thread storage bag. This circle pattern was inspired by regency period wallpaper.

When the case closes, ﬁts perfectly in vertically into the desk bottom. Desk bottom - Regency period wallpaper inspired the circle-shaped border. I added the hand-dyed medley colored ﬂowers The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free:to add 1.888.94-ATTICa bit of nature's beauty. Various (1.888.942.8842) bands and motives of nature stitched www.atticneedlework.com to mimic a tapestry for the desk base.

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Here’s what Jackie tells us about Cherry Berry: Inspired by Margaret Towne’s sampler I wanted to re-create this charming sampler into a functional sampler roll that would ﬁt into a handcrafted cherry slide-top container that Mr Miller of Miller Carpentry Creations made for us.

The cherry berry seen in the sampler is what inspired me to call this piece Cherry Berry, cherry on the sampler roll and the cherry carrier.

The stunning cherry-colored silk is used to ﬁnish the 36-ct linen sampler roll with solid and hand-dyed silk ribbon from Mokuba. The cherry slide wooden container ﬁts into a silk and linen box-shaped case for display and storage. Tiny smalls accompany these stitched in the hues seen on Margaret Towne’s sampler.

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Registration will be accepted by email only to [email protected] and will open on Monday, May 22, 2017, at 12 Noon Phoenix time. Please note that that is 12 Noon Mountain Standard Time. Please Google “What time is it now in Phoenix” to determine what time from your location you should send the email. Please do not email me or phone the shop to ask this question. We will not be able to provide that information accurately for your location. Email registrations must be limited to each individual and not for a group of two or more. In your email please indicate for which workshops you are registering. Your emails will be printed and placed in time order, and you will be notiﬁed by an email from me that you have successfully registered and for which workshops, and it will have attached to it the registration form below.

Registration Form Thank you for registering for this special Attic Needlework event. We look forward to welcoming you to this fun and interesting weekend with like-minded needleworkers from around the country and the world. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. The email address you provide will be helpful for sending last-minute information.

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* _____ Friday, November 3, Attic of Dreams 3 (Needlebook Pull) - $150 (Attic of Dreams 1 & 2 available for purchase to those who * * _____ Saturday, November 4, Ode to Jane ~ $480 * * _____ Sunday, November 5, Cherry Berry- $375 * * _____ Monday, November 6, Enid - $245 (The Traveler is optional to Workshop participants and may be purchased in class.)

Fees: * $50 Non-Refundable Registration Fee Per Workshop Charged Upon Registration * __ I will attend Saturday Night Reception (______and will bring a guest, an additional $25)

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. . . Hands Across the Sea Samplers Set of 10 of one design, $20 Pack of 6, 2 each of 3 designs, $13

These high-quality greeting cards, a beautiful sampler on the front, a small chart on the back cover, the inside is blank to send a note or special greeting to a dear friend.

Available exclusively from The Attic as well we Hands Across the Sea, Mary Lea 1793. These are available only as a set of 10.

Hannah Coats 1848

Ann Forﬁtt 1812

Sarah Borton 1815

MARINER’S DRUM $12, 217 x 57 (side of drum); 72 x 76 (top); 60 x 60 (bottom), stitched on 36c with hand-dyed cottons ~ and if you enlarge this page on your computer, you can see how perfectly the top and side of the drum meet so that the anchor in the water is actually connected to the ship! Very clever! Paulette says the verse comes from an old sea shanty: Cape Cod Girls ain’t got no combs; They brush their hair with codﬁsh bones. Paulette provides a link on her blog to download the brief ﬁnishing instructions.

HELLO SUMMER $12, 150 x 83, stitched on 36c linen with hand-dyed cottons, a perfect companion to HELLO SPRING $12, right, released several months ago.

SAMPLER HOUSE I (97 x 97) and SAMPLER HOUSE II (98 x 99) $12 each, stitched on 36c linen with hand-dyed cottons The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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. . . Whimsical Edge Designs . . . Kelmscott Designs

S N O W Y O W L NEEDLEMINDER $9.50

3 New Accessories for your Needlework Basket: . . . Pheasant Street Samplers

* FLEUR NEEDLEMINDER $8, 2” x 1.75” * EIFFEL TOWER FINTAGE POSTCARD THREADKEEP $10 * C R U S A D E Q U E E N THREADKEEP $10

A Note Regarding Mother of Pearl There has been a huge increase in the prices for this commodity, and a decision will be made on an item-by- item basis whether to remake items when their stock is gone based on the current price. Please visit the Kelmscott Website to view what they have in stock in the Mother of Pearl items, and if you want to order any of them, please let us know and we will get them for you. We have some items in stock now, but perhaps not REDWORK SAMPLER $10 ~ I don’t know about you, but I just can’t seem to get all of them. And it’s always the case that it’s those that enough of redwork samplers. I love them all … and want to stitch them all! This sweet are unavailable that everyone wants. design has many projects within the whole: the middle motif would be lovely on its own, and the many borders have a multitude of uses, as does the alphabet! Love this!

Left, GLAD & SINCERE HEARTS is a 3-part series that also includes in each part one of the smalls below. Parts 1 & 2 are in the shop (the 3 sections in the middle) and Part 3, coming in June, will be the border. Each part is $13 and includes embellishments as well.

STRAWBERRY SUITE $13 is a large-format chart w/ embellishment with 3 sweet designs, including the little pillow to the right ~ and the strawberry template is also included

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. . . Rosewood Manor

DREAMING OF MUMS $15, 218 x 218, charted for Weeks ﬂoss ~ SUNRISE $17, 199 x 318, charted for Weeks ﬂoss

. . . Jardin Privé . . . Homespun Elegance

JARDIN DE BOBINES (Garden of Bobbins) $8, 107 x 92, an exclusive design for the 2017 Nashville Market …ready to embroider with scissors and TIS A LOVELY BIRD $10, 108 x 73 ~ a graceful thread, and the garden would be a lovely spot for it! tree, the perfect resting spot for this lovely bird!

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Clockwise from the left: * BLESS THIS CHILD & KEEP HIM SAFE $10, a shop model, and one of my favorites ~ I’d lost contact with the designer and was close to retiring this model, BUT I found her! * HUNT SAMPLER $10 ~ Jean C’s work in progress was shared at a Sampler Sunday last year, but again, I couldn’t ﬁnd the designer to send it to one of you, but we now have it! * AN IRISH PRAYER $10 ~ Designer Linda McNally mentioned this was one of her most popular designs … I think this would make one smile the entire time you were stitching it!

. . . Death by Thread . . . Annie Beez Folk Art

STITCH ALWAYS $10, 132 x 90, shown stitched on 36c with hand-dyed cottons ~ isn’t she just COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS $9, 165 x adorable with her tomato hat & tiny high heels?! 116, model stitched in hand-dyed cottons

. . . Just Nan . . . Bobbie G Designs . . . Waxing Moon Designs

MY STASH IS HUGE $6, 80 X 124 ~ and we have the perfect chalkboard fabric for this!

. . . The Prairie Schooler

ROSEBUD TWEET $13 w/accessory pack, a SEASONAL SAMPLER $15, 70 x 210 limited-edition ornament, has been in the shop for a ~ perfect for your favorite red thread bit, but I’ve overlooked getting her in a newsletter. (or blue or green or gold, whatever your She’s all dressed up in red roses and pink hearts with preference) and your favorite count a gold heart for a tail and a rosebud in her beak, fabric, this promises to be a fun stitch! ready to share the spotlight with Nan’s other charming miniature ornaments.

. . . The Nebby Needle

Left, 2005 SCHOOLER SANTA $4

Above, AMERICAN STRAWBERRIES $7 LIFEThe IS Attic, FRAGILE Mesa, $8, 139 AZ x 87Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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* LOUISA BARNY 1892, $20, 424 x 348 ~ we are doing a conversion to Gloriana’s Tudor silks so this can be stitched on your favorite ﬁne-count linen * MARGARET HUGH $17 ~ Margaret was 10 years old when she stitched this whimsical sampler with all of its vignettes, including Adam & Eve, and perhaps her English manor house

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. . . Reﬂets de Soie . . . Heartstring Samplery

* Mother of Pearl buttons, or sequins as Isabelle refers to them, with gold letters, perfect for personalization of your needlework o r t o s e n d a message ~ $2 each * Mother of Pearl threadwinder, $8

* ALL THE PRETTY FLOWERS $10, 88 x 90, a sweet little pincushion that was originally released to the Ladies’ Prim Society Club

* APOSTLE’S CREED $12, 131 x 425, from the 1662 version of The Common Prayer, the words I learned in parochial school and the version that I prefer

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ELIZABETH HICKS 1745 ~ three great verses separated by ﬂoral and geometric pattern bands in cross and counted satin stitches. Elizabeth tells us that she “ended this sampler in the 14 year of her age July 20, 1745.” The verses are: Make much of precious Time while in your Power Be careful well to husband ev'ry hour: For Time Will come When you shall sore lament The unhappy Minutes that you have misspent *** If you desire to worship God aright First in the Morning pray, and last at Night. Crave for his Blessing on your Labours all. And in Distress for his Assistance call. *** Return the Kindness that you receive As far as your Ability gives leave: Nothing is more unmannerly and rude Than that vile Temper of Ingratitude.

ESTHER CHARLTON 1816 ~ Here’s what Marsha tells us about this sampler: This English sampler features imposing, symmetrical red brick mansion houses flanking Adam and Eve and the Tree of Life in the upper register. In the middle register "Solomon's Temple"-like structures flank potted flowers and a large stylized tulip popping from a cornucopia of blossoms. The lower register depicts a pastoral scene with a shepherd, shepherdess and their sheep. Esther finished her sampler when she was fourteen years old. The original sampler was stitched with fine wool yarn on approximately 25 count linen. Instructions are provided for stitching the sampler with DMC cotton, AVAS silk, or Appleton crewel wools. On 25 count linen the finished sampler will most closely approximate the size of the original at 19-1/2" x 17". Only cross stitch is required to complete the sampler so it is suitable for any skill level. The chart and instructions have been printed in full color.

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. . . The Scarlet Letter

PALLA ~ Here is the information Marsha provides: This small textile originally made in the late 15th or early 16th century, is called a "palla" (chalice cover), stitched on a linen ground. The center show the face of Christ with a golden halo, framed by a narrow guilloche band and a large Latin inscription in Gothic lettering which translates as "Hail the holy face INRI the Redeemer." The Palla developed from the linen cloths on which the Eucharistic elements are placed, and were used as covers for a chalice; accordingly they are required by Church regulations to be made of linen. They took their present form in the 15th/16th century. The simple design of the Palla suggests it was not made professionally, but rather in a home or a nunnery, and may have been given as a donation to a church. The only stitches required to recreate this Palla are cross, and some back stitches to delineate the features of the face. The halo surrounding the face is executed with gold metallic thread. On 25 count linen, the Palla will measure approximately 9" x 8". We have hemstitched our model.

MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES ~ Marsha shares this information about this reproduction: This beautiful depiction of the Old Testament story was likely made in the late seventeenth or very early eighteenth century. The lively mix of Biblical story has been interpreted by the needleworker through her contemporary lens (note the rambling red brick late Tudor/early Stuart buildings and the fashionable clothing of the women, apart from their rather clumsy sandals) as they gather the baby from the river. The central picture may have derived from an engraving or a wood cut, perhaps even taken from a printed bible of the period. The facial and body expressions of the women, the baby with his "pixie" hat, the barque calmly sailing in the river beyond, reﬂect the humor and imagination of the young girl who embroidered this piece. On 35-count linen, the ﬁnished picture will measure approximately 12" x 14-1/2".

ROSE SHENAMON MITCHELL 1816, a Scottish sampler, with this information from Marsha: Rose's unusual middle name should have provided some clues about where she was born and where she lived, but the name "Shenamon" is elusive despite my efforts to discover its origins as well as hers. It is spelled many different ways when researched (including Shinimon and Schinnamon which suggest a Germanic origin, or perhaps even Hebrew). From the stylistic characteristics of her work, she was obviously schooled in Scotland in 1816 when she stitched this sampler. The "stacked" trees, family names and initials, illuminated letters, the arcaded ﬂoral bands across the top, the central motif depicting two birds drinking from the "fountain of eternal life" (so similar to the same motif on Jean Scrimgeowr's sampler of 1779, also reproduced by THE SCARLET LETTER), and of course the dominant red and green primary color scheme, suggest that this sampler was certainly made in Scotland. Stitches used in Rose's sampler include cross over one and two threads of linen, and double running stitch (back stitch). On 40-count linen, the reproduction The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)will most closely approximate www.atticneedlework.com the size of the original sampler at 15" x 20-1/2".

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. . . Teresa Kogut

In addition to punch-needle designs, Teresa Kogut also creates some fabulous cross-stitch designs. Each of these is $10. Clockwise from the upper left: * PRAY, 100 X 100, charted for DMC * BUCKETHEAD, 72 X 105, charted for Weeks & DMC floss * LET FREEDOM RING, 113 X 81, charted for Weeks & DMC floss * MY BLACK HEN, 128 X 113, charted for Weeks & DMC floss

. . . Mirabilia

. . . Ladybug Designs

ROYAL GAMES I by Nora Corbett, $15.50, 130 x 189 CATTITUDE $12.50, 163 x 133, charted for DMC

Above, Shelly’s beautiful alphabet sampler that she calls “Floral French Alphabet,” her own arrangement of letters from no less than 6 French alphabet books, started in 2008 after a class at The Attic where we Olive’s "Little Sheep Virtues” from Little House Needleworks designed our own French alphabet samplers. Hers from that class is on the right.

The Attic,Jeanny’s Mesa,beautiful AZreproduction Toll-Free: sampler 1.888.94-ATTIC from the private collection (1.888.942.8842) of Gigi R, “Emmanuela Chianello,” www.atticneedlework.com last December's Sampler of the Month at The Attic, and Jeanny is also embroidering it all over 2 threads, although some parts of it are charted over 3. If stitched as charted, its size is 989 x 180. Jeanny has completed the ﬁrst section on the left. I love this sampler and MUST get back to mine. THETHE ATTIC ATTIC Epilogue PAGE PAGE3030

Only a Few Left of this Very Limited Run of This OOP

Left, “Sovine Palphreyman” $30, an 1836 American sampler reproduction, with a prominent young woman holding a basket and ﬂowers, surrounded by a pastoral scene with a green lawn, sheep, deer, lush trees, and houses in the background. Verse: If I inquire of those around Wear my dear father may be found I am answered thus he is in the ground A lifeless lump of clay The model, stitched on 32c ivory linen, ﬁnishes to approximately 15.5 x 16.5. However, we encourage you to stitch this on your favorite color and count linen. On 40c, for example, its size will be approximately 12.4 x 13.2. Stitches used: Cross Stitch over one and two threads and Backstitch. Right is our conversion to overdyed silks.

From With Thy Needle & Thread . . .

. . . two special projects released at Nashville: Left, ORT BASKET $22, very popular and very limited, we were able to get a few more, so if you missed out, we may be able to help. Right, Sandy’s BERRY DAYS AT T H I S T L E D OW N FA R M , ﬁ n i s h e d beautifully, makes all who see it want to do it, too. We have more charts + boxes on their way. Chart + book box, $27

Lots of wonderful family time, with Hannah competing in the State ﬁnals in track and ﬁeld last weekend, where she placed 3rd in her best event, the 200-meter. It was a very windy day in the desert. And Mother’s Day brunch … but we so missed Tyler, currently working in Texas.

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