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Our August of the Month Beth was doing some rearranging and merchandising a few weeks ago and came across this beautiful From Chessie & Me sampler reproduction from Linda/Chessie & Me, and exclaimed that we should have this as Sampler of the Month. Well, I knew that it had been a special Esther Eddison 1832 -Along at Country Sampler several years ago, and that it has been in the marketplace for a while. Many of us fell in love with it when Linda visited us in April of 2017 and joined us at our Sampler Sunday, along with her in-progress ESTHER EDDISON.

But somehow I missed some of the very unique feature of this sampler. Here’s what Linda tells us about this sampler: Vivid and unusual, this early 19th Century crewel and cross-stitched sampler is stitched in wool on linen. Within the acorn and block borders Esther has sewn a large two-bay, three- chimney, ivy-covered home with a dated outbuilding topped by a watchful raven. A girl stands next to the house ~ possibly Esther herself ~ and watches as a figure passes led by a dog on a leash. Beneath is possibly the most unique feature … a caption, “Poor blind man.” This is the only example of an editorial comment I’ve ever seen in a sampler.

The lower two-thirds of Esther’s sampler is populated with bird-filled trees, potted plants, and shrubs. In the center are Adam and Eve flanking the Tree of Life, complete with the serpent. Adam has not yet taken Eve’s Apple, Purchase 2 of the 3 items below and receive a 15% Sampler of the but we know how that ends. More puzzling is the extremely rare feature of the Month discount: Tree of Life with apples and a serpent stitched in a high-relief * Chart $24 , both characteristic of stumpwork done in the 17th and 18th * Linen ~ We have stocked a variety of hand-dyed & Zweigart Centuries, here present in Esther Iddison’s 1832 . Were it not for a standard linens from which to choose sampler signed by her sister Sarah, giving her home as “Dishforth” in Yorkshire, * Charted for Gentle Art Sampler Threads/Wool, we’ve done England, this sampler could easily be thought to be American. Esther was born conversions to hand-dyed silks ($101.25) & Tudor silks ($78.75) in Dishforth in 1816 to Thomas and Esther Iddison, one of three children.

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I don’t know about you, but I love to also see the original sampler, and Linda was kind enough to get the best photograph she could, with the glass causing a few reflection problems.

And here is the “poor blind man” on the original.

And the 1832 out building on the original.

Left, my start on Esther’s beautiful sampler on 52/60 V. Meadow Rue with Tudor silks.

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A close-up of the bottom section of the sampler where you can see more of the unique elements of Esther’s sampler … and also the verse. I usually don’t care for serpents/snakes, but I’m enamored with Esther’s chain-stitched serpent.

QUAKER HOUSE TOKEN $30, one of Linda’s kits, favorites of many of us, a fun fairly fast stitch 1864The HOUSEAttic, Mesa, SAMPLER AZ Toll-Free: $12, model stitched1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)that you can pickwww.atticneedlework.com up and start immediately. … on 32c hand-dyed linen with hand-dyed cottons complete with linen, silk threads, chart, and needle. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com More from Chessie & Me THETHE ATTIC ATTIC PAGE PAGE4 4

HOME SAFE TO ME $12, a patriotic needlebook, pynkeep, and fob set. Model stitched on 36c hand-dyed linen with hand-dyed cotton threads

STRAWBERRY ALPHABET SAMPLER $12, THINK OF ME $12, a very sweet stitched on 32c hand-dyed linen with hand-dyed primitive friendship sampler stitched on 32c Thecottons. Attic, The Mesa, beautiful AZ tray Toll-Free: is available 1.888.94-ATTIC for $34. (1.888.942.8842)hand-dyed linen www.atticneedlework.com with hand-dyed cottons.

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Every Customer Appreciation/Stitch-In, Thursdays, 4 - 8 August 2018 Summer School ~ Thursday PM. For as long as I can remember, The Attic has been Registration is Full! Waiting List Only! open on Thursday nights and,Saturday, along with February that, provides 3, the setting for customers to gather10:30-12:30 to share their Beginning needlework with others.L i n eThis n is an opportunity for meThis to class host is a appropriateweekly time for with both beginning stitchers and our customers, to show them the newest and greatest, preview new anyone wishing to refine their skills. designs and great needlework stuff, and also see what you’re stitching! The class project is Linda/ As a valued customer, you are invited to join us!

As an Attic Addict member, in August receive a 15% discount on your purchase of: August * Chessie & Me Charts & Kits * Hand-Dyed Linens in SQ’s & SH’s * Hand-Dyed Silk Threads

Friday night 5 PM thru Sunday at 1 PM, Sampler Sunday has been temporarily suspended until further notice. November 9-11 ~ a special weekend with these very talented & fun designers! Details inside!

Registration is Full! Waiting List Only! Saturday, August 18, Our Semi-Annual Framing Frenzy. This is your opportunity to save 20% on your custom framing order, including frame, mat, and fillets, when you let Sandy use her expertise in selecting the perfect frame to enhance your needlework. Give her your budget, your likes and dislikes (“I don’t like gilded, but I love primitive”), make a $20 deposit, and she will do the rest. The discount does not apply to the framing labor charge nor to readymade frames. All orders will be processed in the order received, and orders with deadlines are ineligible for the FF discount. Additionally, you should know that any non-FF incoming orders will receive preference in the order of completion, which makes it difficult to give a time estimate, but to save the 20% it is important that you understand the order of completion.

The Queen Sampler from The Needle’s Prayse, right, beautifully embroidered by Linda Vinson. In response to multiple requests, Linda is presently writing a stitch guide for this exquisite sampler.

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THETHE ATTICATTIC Bathya … a Very Special Sampler with a Fascinating PAGE PAGE66 History, Presented in a 2019 Workshop with Nicola

Nicola will only be teaching Bathya on one visit to the US, at The Attic and at Sassy Jacks Stitchery, in 2019. This will be the only opportunity you have to learn from Nicola how she stitched this sampler to achieve a truly reversible finish. Bathya is a very special sampler with an amazing history - please see this video where Witney Antiques talks about the sampler shortly into the film. Bathya is also featured in many reference books. Bathya stitched her sampler with 15 vibrant shades of silks, ingeniously devising stitch patterns and motifs. There is so much to delight in her sampler. She used a wide repertoire of stitches of varying intricacy. The stitches include two different versions of reversible cross stitch ~ one forms a cross on the reverse with a vertical stitch on the left and the other a four-sided stitch on the reverse. She also used double back stitch and diagonal double back stitch. These stitches appear plaited from the front and as two parallel rows of back stitch on the reverse ~ you might know them as closed herringbone.

Other stitches used were double-sided Italian stitch; alternating double back stitch in groups of three, which represents the Trinity; detached buttonhole; french knots and . Bathya’s whitework bands are particularly elegant. Narrow whitework bands were an important part of a stitcher’s repertoire, they were used on collar bands both as an adornment and as stiffening so that the collars would stand proud. It is important to us that we have smaller groups so that everyone has unrushed time to spend with Nicola, so class sizes will be limited. You will learn the techniques needed to re- create this stunning sampler. Stitch count, 140 The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)x 490. www.atticneedlework.com (Front and Back) The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com Bathya (continued) THETHE ATTIC ATTIC PAGEPAGE77

Bathya’s silks

We are currently working on all of the details for this two-day workshop, tentatively planned for either the weekend of May 31 & June 1-2 OR June 7-8-9 in 2019.

Everything that I know thus far is written here. As soon as we have the full details, they will be published in a future newsletter.

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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, and Tanya/The Scarlett House, The designers are busy , and we are all very excited to invite you to our sixth annual Summer School presented by The Attic. And I am pleased to tell you that Nancy Mills of Five Times Blessed has graciously agreed to take the place of Priscilla’s Pocket. She’s been a part of our faculty in the past, and her projects are always wonderful! By popular student request, Pieces of Olde returns as this year’s theme, inspiring your faculty to busy themselves reproducing and designing projects drawn from Pieces of Olde. I can assure you that you will be thrilled! We are very excited about the Summer School Curriculum for this year and have provided a few sneak peeks below.

For your Summer School Tuition of $550 you will receive six beautiful reproduction samplers, and some will include a project derived from the sampler, all of your meals, some fun gifts, and more wonderful 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 Here are a few sneak peeks of several of the incredibleSummer School ever! We hope you’ll plan to join us! samplers that will be used to inspire projects for you!

Our Summer School opens at 5 PM Friday night, August 24, and closes with a lunch at noon on Sunday, August 26, at Hyatt Place Mesa. The hotel is offering us an amazing summer rate of $89/night for both King and Queen/Queen. Call 1.888.HYATT.HP (1-888-492-8847). Local phone number is 480.969-8200 ~ don’t forget to ask for the “Attic Needlework” group rate. I haven’t yet received the link, but as soon as I do, I will include air here for you to make your reservation online.

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Friday night, November 9 thru lunch on Sunday, November 11, 2018

I am thrilled to present the weekend faculty for this event: After a 5 - 6 PM supper ~ * Friday night, 6-9 PM, Vickie & Maegan Jennett/NeedleWorkPress * Saturday 9 - 4 PM - Alma Allen & Barb Adams/Blackbird Designs * Saturday evening, 5 - ? PM, reception at The Attic, with food & refreshments including adult beverages served * Sunday, 9 - Noon, Linda Lautenschlager/ Chessie & Me ~ followed by lunch.

Please note that the above schedule may be modified a bit to include the collaborative project.

Your $495 fee for this Primitive Holiday Celebration includes all classes & kits, and all meals (a light supper on Friday night, breakfast, lunch, and coffee/tea breaks on Saturday, a Saturday night reception at the shop with refreshments and supper, and Sunday breakfast and lunch).

The creative minds that fuel Blackbird Designs, Chessie & We are pleased to host this event at the Hyatt Place in Mesa, Me & NeedleWorkPress are happily engaged in preparing located just 15 minutes from The Attic, with shuttle service available primitive holiday projects for you to enjoy at The Attic’s to and from the shop. Reservations with the hotel can be made by November 9-11 Workshops. While these ladies aren’t ready calling 888-492-8847 or 480-969-8200. You must ask for the “Attic to divulge the specifics (and, trust me, they’re true delights), they Needlework” group rate ($124 King, $134 Queen/Queen plus tax) did reveal that in addition to a charming cross-stitch project by or register online. These rates are available 3 days pre and post the each designer, they’re collaborating on a fourth and fantastic weekend for any of you who wish to come early or stay longer. The multi-media treasure that you’ll cherish for many years to come. rates include a deluxe continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi throughout Of course, each designer is looking forward to spending a long all guest sleeping rooms, and shuttle service within a five-mile radius weekend creating memories of our shared passion for upon availability. The hotel is just 8 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (Hyatt Place does not provide airport shuttle needlework. They can’t wait to see you in November! service). Rates are available until October 10, 2018.

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Message from Robert, our SAL leader: July progress on Sarah Stewart Hardman 1824 from NeedleWorkPress - Attic Needlework SAL 2018

The goal for July and August on The Attic SAL was to complete the house and lawn on the bottom left hand side of the sampler. Here is a picture of that section. I am a little bit ahead of the plan because I wanted to get the people started so that I could answer any questions that might arise as we start working on them in September.

According to Vickie there willClassic be Colorworks a recommendation hand-dyed for cottons a replacement for the people by September (there are some of you that do not like the look of people on samplers so we want to provide you an option!)

I will post a full photo of my progress on this sampler around the middle of August.

Sarah’s original sampler This sampler is still a lot of fun. I do like seeing the parts come to life as I complete each section.

Looking forward to seeing pictures of everyone else's progress.

Happy Stitching!

The SAL parts: * Chart $25 * linen of your preferred count (40c $32) * Gloriana overdyed silks (Tudors for high-count linens $93.50, or 12-ply $140.25 or Classic Colorworks hand-dyed cottons

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(Excerpt from the chart) Hands Across the Sea Samplers are proud to present to you a beautiful reversible band sampler from the private collection of Nicola Parkman. The sampler was a gift from Nicola’s husband who knows his wife well and that antique needlework, and in particular band samplers, are his “girl’s best friend”! The 1600’s is regarded as the golden age of band sampler making, and the sampler that MH finished nearly 400 years ago on May 23rd, 1656 is one of those very special pieces. She is a beautiful example of reverse stitching. Nicola has spent innumerable hours studying, under high magnification, every single stitch in this sampler. It has been fascinating to follow the path that MH’s needle took. This is a sampler which takes the needleworker on a journey – almost a musical journey with each of the bands having its own characteristics yet contributing to the piece as a whole. It almost seems as if MH was the conductor of an orchestra, bringing in her threads and colors at precisely the right time. She has demonstrated a mastery of melody, structure and orchestration, a command of tone, color and harmony. The first few bands start off with simple stitches – a gentle meandering theme, in a slow tempo, played quite softly but with occasional louder parts to keep our interest. As in music, she takes a theme, repeats it and then starts to develop it in different ways. She ingeniously uses different colors – some lighter, some brighter, changes directions of the threads and uses different stitches. She varies the texture in some areas. Towards the middle of the sampler, it is almost as if there is a change of theme, with the colors becoming bolder – the musical journey is developing and gathering pace. You feel as if you are being led somewhere with the introduction of a beautiful blue downward path in the middle of the sampler. You can feel the intensity rising almost as if you are reaching a crescendo. This path leads to a much louder part – almost the centerpiece of the sampler, where it seems all the orchestra is playing and taking you to new heights. MH finally leaves us with a return to a softer, more muted area to conclude her sampler. Her skill with a needle is certainly to be admired!

* Chart ~ $32 * Silks (see images on the following page) ~ AVAS Soie d’Alger $94.60 Many of you who were with us in January when Nicola OR AVAS Soie100/3 $72.60 for the higher-counts, where you may also Parkman was here were fortunate to see this incredible want to have the Soie d’Alger for the satin-stitch areas museum-quality 17th Century band sampler in person. I * Linen ~ a very special cut of linen is required; color know you will agree with me that it took one’s breath approximates that shown on the following page, available in 36c & away. I’ve never personally seen a sampler like this except 40c (I’m very sorry, but the 46c limited color is gone and cannot be in a museum, under glass. And now, thanks to Nicola’s reordered) The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)incredible reproduction, www.atticneedlework.com we can create our own!

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This beautiful conversion was done by Access Commodities, our distributor for the very fine Au Ver A’Soie French silks. The sampler is charted for AVAS, the skeins, but for the higher- count linens some may prefer the Soie 100/3, which are the spools. As I mentioned previously, for those using Soie 100/3, you may also want the AVAS for the satin-stitch areas.

Below, the AVAS skeins on the 40-count hand-dyed linen we chose for this sampler.

These are now in stock. See more We still have Darlene O’Steen’s about this book on page 33. book on DVD, $36

Message from Nicola Parkman

*** AN ANNOUNCEMENT *** I will be leading a Stitch-a-Long for the beautiful band sampler MH 1656 - My Beloved’s Gift. The SAL will start in November and I will be posting a band a month. Whilst this will not be a workshop as such, I will be sharing tips and tricks along the way and helping those stitching with me. For more information about the sampler please visit her webpage

I will not be setting up a separate Facebook Page but will post each month in Our Samplers Years and the HATS Facebook page and the The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free:HATS blog 1.888.94-ATTICon our website. (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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FABRIC UPDATE We have not received our special-cut hand-dyed linen yet, BUT we have in stock in both 40-count and 36-count a lovely Zweigart linen. For 40- count, a Stitcher’s Half ($38) will provide 2-inch margins on the height and 3+-inch margins in the width. We also have a few pieces in 36-count ~ the size of the sampler will require the whole yard ($66).

Gary Parr of Fiber Talk visited The Attic several weeks ago specifically to view this exquisite sampler in person, and while he was there, he did a video highlighting the many features of this amazing piece of needlework. Watch the video here and you will be treated to an up-close view of Sarah’s sampler. The Attic is privileged to have on display the stunning model of Sarah’s sampler, beautifully embroidered by Jacqueline Morris. I hope you will be able to visit The Attic while this exquisite sampler is on display, probably until next year.

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There is a FaceBook Stitch-Along co-sponsored by Fiber Talk and Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Due to the difficulty in gathering the silks and linens (because of the huge amount ordered, with the worldwide popularity of this sampler), The SAL start has been postponed till Wednesday, July 11. Listen to Fiber Talk podcasts at wetalkfiber.com for ongoing SAL activities, guests, and chances to win prizes from Sassy Jacks. The . . . co-sponsors have made it clear that this SAL group is open to anyone without regard to where you obtained your Sarah Braizear chart. So if you’re on FaceBook and haven’t yet joined the group, I hope you will

**A Very Special Giveaway**

Left, the very beautiful MARY CLAYTON SAMPLER, an original sampler from Hands Across the Sea Samplers, a most generous gift for the winning draw in the Stitch-Along.

Please see the rules below for this amazing and special Giveaway.

Hands Across the Sea Samplers are so overwhelmed with the interest in “Sarah Braizear 1829 - the HATS 2018 Queen of the May” release and the number of participants in the Stitch-A-Long (see Sarah Braizear 1829 Stitch Along) on Facebook. So much so that we thought we should celebrate by offering a VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU GIVEAWAY. There are 4 requirements that ALL need to be fulfilled to enter the giveaway. No: 1 - You need to stitch Sarah. No: 2 - You need to post photos of your progress throughout the year on the official SAL page. No: 3 - You need to complete Sarah by . . . that date is dependent on the official SAL start date, but you will have a year. No: 4 - You need to post a photograph of your finished Sarah by midnight (UK time) on ??? on the official SAL page. NOTE: Fo r t h o s e wh o d o n o t u s e Fa c eb o o k yo u c a n e m a i l p r og r e s s p h o t o s a n d fi n i s h e s t o [email protected] for HATS to post those photos on your behalf on the official SAL page. If you fulfill ALL 4 requirements, your name will be entered into a draw to win an antique sampler (YES!! An original sampler) the beautiful Mary Clayton, above. I am sure you will agree a very special giveaway prize! The drawThe will Attic,take place Mesa, using AZ a random Toll-Free: number 1.888.94-ATTIC generator via live video (1.888.942.8842) on May 1st 2019 when awww.atticneedlework.com new sampler will be crowned the 2019 Queen of the May.

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. . . Gigi R Designs

ELIZABETH BIGGS 1833 $27, 301 x 395 ~ I fell in love with this sampler the moment I saw it … and it is now my “chemo sampler.”

Here are the beautiful Gloriana Tudor silks … there are 16 colors, and I’ve changed the flowers and the border buds to shades of pink & red. It was only necessary to change the 3 shades of yellow/gold. I love, love, love the way it is turning out with the pinks/red, but truly, the golds would be lovely, too. Well, it’s just a beautiful sampler … in any color

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Sharing Our Passion for Needlework . . . Friday night, January 18, thru Sunday, January 21

Registration will be by email only, to [email protected] beginning at 8 AM Arizona time on Monday, July 16, 2018.

I am very pleased to present the weekend faculty for this event: After a 5 - 6 PM supper in The Gallery Restaurant at Hyatt Place ~ Friday night, 6-9 PM, “To Write Without Paper, Ink or Quill: A Look at Sampler Verses” ~ Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett & Maegan Jennett of NeedleWorkPress Saturday, 9 - 4 PM - “Tsubaki” with Jackie du Plessis/It’s Finally Finished with morning & afternoon breaks as well as lunch. Saturday evening, 5 - ? PM, reception at The Attic, with food & refreshments including adult beverages served Sunday, “Elizabeth Charlotte Cotton 1753” ~ Nicola Parkman/Hands Across the Sea 9 - 4 PM, with morning & afternoon breaks as well as lunch. . . . Your $875 fee for the Symposium includes all classes, kits, lectures, and all meals (a light supper on Friday night, breakfast, lunch, and coffee/tea breaks on Saturday and Sunday, and a Saturday night reception at the shop with refreshments). This year’s fee reflects the many and intricate elements of the several project kits and the fabulous faculty coming to spend the weekend with you at the Symposium.

I am pleased to publish photos, Symposium details, prices, and hotel information for this very special Attic event. We are privileged to host this fabulous faculty for our 2019 Sampler Symposium the weekend of January 18-21 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 ($154) or register online here. Cut-off date for reservations: December 20, 2018. 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.

Optional Classes * Friday, January 18, 9 - 4 PM ~ Ode to Jane $480 * Monday, January 22, 9 - 4 PM ~ Fit for a Queen $430* (Optional Kit for Silk to Stitch Entire Background in Queen Stitch, $50)

Registration Procedures Registration is by email only, to [email protected] ~ Registration opens at 8 AM Phoenix time on Monday, • July 16. Most of Arizona, including Phoenix/Mesa, is on Mountain Standard Time, as opposed to Daylight Savings Time. To determine what time it is in Phoenix with relation to your time zone, PLEASE DO NOT call the shop but, instead, ask Google, “What time is it now in Phoenix?” That will give you the information you need. My staff cannot be responsible for determining your registration time. Thank you very much for your cooperation with this. Please be sure to clearly indicate in your email for which events you are registering. Registration is Full - Waiting List Only

On Monday, July 16, I will print and put in time-stamp order your email registrations. Because there are multiple choices for which you will be registering, this process will take a bit longer than in the past. Please be patient. I hope to finish that task on the 16th. If you are a successful registrant, you will be notified by email with a registration form attached, to be completed and returned to us at yourThe earliest Attic, convenience. Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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Friday night, January 18, 6 PM

Caroline Alder 1827 I’m so excited that NeedleWorkPress made available to us for our Symposium this most charming sampler. Little Caroline was such an ambitious needleworker at the tender age of 7 … she stitched her entire sampler over one except for the top band and the dog and the bird. It has something for everyone!

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TO WRITE WITHOUT PAPER, INK OR QUILL: A Look at Sampler Verses Samplers satisfyingly drag us down so many intriguing rabbit holes—motifs, alphabets, provenance, materials, style, verses. It’s the latter that captivates the literary curiosity of Vickie LoPiccolo Jennet. She’s looking forward to taking us on a condensed but illuminating journey through the history of sampler verses. As part of your class, you will also receive the chart to Carolyn Alder Aged 7, a charming 1827 sampler with an equally charming verse: “Industry taught in early days not only yields the teacher praise, but gives us pleasure when we view the works that innocence can do.” Vickie and daughter-in- law Maegan Jennett merge their talents and passion so that NeedleWorkPress can do its part to foster an appreciation for historic stitching and related items. They’re proud to be part of The Attic’s 2019 Sampler Symposium program. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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Tsubaki Saturday, January 19, 9 - 4 PM Here’s what Jackie tells us about this remarkable project. PRONOUNCED: TSOO-BA-KYEE Tsubaki is the Japanese word for the camellia flower. Tsubaki can also mean the emotions longing or waiting, and for especially the red camellia flower it can be represented as love. In western terms the name Tsubaki means excellence.

Symbolism of the Camellia Flower The camellia flower has enjoyed a rich history, including its reported inclusion in the secret gardens of Chinese Emperors. •China – The camellia flower is highly regarded in China and is even considered the national flower of southern China. The camellia flower symbolizes young sons and daughters. •Japan – In Japan the camellia flower is called “Tsubaki” and symbolizes the divine. It is often used in religious and sacred ceremonies. It also represents the coming of spring. •Korea – In Korea the camellia flower is a symbol of faithfulness and longevity. They have been part of traditional Korean wedding ceremonies since 1200 B.C. • Victorian England – In Victorian England the camellia bloom sent the secret message that the recipient was adorable. • United States – The camellia flower is the state flower for Alabama and typically represents Southern beauty. Tsubaki was created to celebrate my son and our family. The connecting vine that is worked on all four sides of the Tsubaki carrier represents our lives together, each individual but forever connected. The side panels also flow from panel to panel to complement the tiny cherry tray hand crafted by Mr. Miller from Miller's Carpentry Creations. Notice how the wood grain of Mr. Miller's cherry tray panels match perfectly.

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For the several of you who have taken this workshop at another venue, if you successfully register for the Symposium, your workshop fee for this project can be transferred to Fit For a Queen. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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Elizabeth Charlotte Cotton

“Elizabeth Charlotte Cotton finished in the eleventh year of her age 1753” Reproduced by Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers from a sampler in her private collection on behalf of Mrs. Jean Lea as an Attic Needlework exclusive. Elizabeth, who we believe was known as Charlotte, diligently plied her needle laying reversible , cross stitches over 1 thread, satin stitches, Montenegrin stitches, double back stitches and Algerian eyelets.

Stitched from a palette of 15 jewel like colours including garnet, rose, terracotta, peach, gray greens, soft golds, yellows and celadon green, the sampler has a stitch count of 353 x 303. Charlotte was baptised on November 14th 1742 in Southwark, London. She died aged 59 on December 13th 1801. She had 8 children of which only 4 survived to adulthood. Thomas, the third son to have carried that name, was a renowned The sampler verses: topographer of West London. O All Ye Nations of the World Praise ye the Lord Always * And All Ye People Everywhere Set Forth His Noble Praise * For great His Ind Nessistous His Truth Doth Not Decay * Wherefore Praise Ye the Lord Our God Praise Ye the Lord Alway * Love the Lord and He will be * A Tender Father Unto Thee

A Man that Doth On Riches Set His Mind * Strives to Take Hold on Shadows And the Wind * With Food Raiment Then Contented Be Ask Not For Riches Nor For Poverty * Constraint in all Things Makes The Pleasure Less * Sweet is the Love that comes with Nicola will also present a 30-minute Willingness If all mankind Would live in lecture about band samplers and why they mutual love This world would much Resemble transitioned into samplers with borders. That aboveThe Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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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 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 box hand-crafted by Mr. Miller of Miller Carpentry Creations? The collection of items created Let's open it and see! to fill the Ode desk consists of: * Desk bottom, desk's panel that features a Jane Austen quote 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 message Thecarrier 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 The sewing case has two functional ends - scallop leaf effect. From these leaves pretty flower buds sprout the storage case interior features an alphabet as if they hold a promise of things to come....I adore buttons paying homage to Jane, her masterful and am always on the hunt for more so I needed a special weaving of these letters into timeless pouch for these tiny treasures. The back of the button-bag stories. The two functional ends consist of a features a stitched butterfly. 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

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.

it fits

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

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Here’s what Jackie tells us about this project: These treasured black walnut carriers that measure 4" x 3 1/2" have been patiently waiting for the perfect project. I think I have been saving them for more than 10 years...been so long, I can’t remember. The carriers are very special. The following is from Beth Dixon of Orleans Carpentry about these carriers: Paul and I are both remembering those were 35th Anniversary pieces. Black Walnut is the wood. Paul turned each of the tiny walnut handle spacers on his old machinist’s lathe. He bought the walnut used for those in 1978 when he was making his double treadle spinning wheels. A lot of the wood came out of Michigan. I believe you bought the entirety of the 4-finger black walnut little swing handle boxes. As far as we know, the Shakers never made tiny swing handle boxes like those - we made them with a love of the wood and the process of bending boxes. Little treasures. I'm sure whatever you design will be spectacular and we are honored you will be using boxes we made for your project."

Jackie continues: While teaching in San Fransisco in the summer of 2017, I was treated to photos from Helen Keaton, showing me her recent purchase from Portobello Road,London. My fingers started to itch and, long story short...Helen graciously offered the needleroll to be shared with all of us. Thus the perfect project for these treasured black walnut carriers. Kit will include all supplies to complete the Fit for a Queen with walnut carrier - using a variety of silk fibers, ribbon from Japan, 40-count fine linen to complement the scale and size of the antique, and silk taffeta carrier lining. I am delighted and honored to offer Fit for a Queen with walnut carrier at the January 2019 Sampler Symposium. My goal is to enable the students to complete the needleroll, complete the entire project. I know there are many of us that love Queen-stitch passionately, but to stitch an entire outer body panel and then an interior body panel with four attached pockets could be an overwhelming and daunting task. The twist....I shall offer the class project needleroll with the latice motifs in Queen-stitch in the wonderful color hues inspired by the antique needleroll, omitting only the Queens-stitch backgrounds. This will allow the linen to create a backdrop that blends and complements the silk-colored textured Queen-stitch lattice motifs. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com For those students that would like to stitch an entire Queen-stitch roll, the needed background silk fiber will be offered as an optional $50 kit. I shall also discuss alternative stitches that could be worked to mimic the Queen-stitch. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com Shipping to the Shop Next Week from . . .

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BASKETFUL OF AUTUMN TIME $12, 93 x 83, 3rd in the 4-pat seasonal series, shown stitched on 40c linen with hand-dyed cottons

THE CAT & THE MOON $12, 50 x 53, 3rd basket in the gardener’s peat pot series, stitched on 40c hand- dyed linen with hand-dyed cottons

BITTERSWEET & BROOMSTICKS, $12, 115 x 90, shown stitched on hand-dyed 40c linen and cotton flosses

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MARIE CORNU, 307 x 331, a French sampler reproduction. I LOVE this sampler and the sweet motifs below the beautiful alphabets!

SAPHIR, a beaded square for a little jewelry bag, a pincushion, or fob, 35 x 35 ~ kit contains pattern, instruction, beading needle & beads

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FANIE PLUYE 1848, 160 x 201, a sweet French sampler reproduction

LOUISE LALLIER 1901, 319 x 412, a colorful French sampler reproduction.

AMÉTHYSTE, a beaded square for a little jewelry MARIEThe VÉRON, Attic, 326 Mesa, x 274, AZ a sweet Toll-Free: French sampler 1.888.94-ATTIC reproduction (1.888.942.8842)bag, a pincushion www.atticneedlework.com or scissors fob, 35 x 35 ~ kit contains pattern, instruction, beading needle & beads The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com New in the Shop from . . . THETHE ATTIC ATTIC PAGE PAGE3030 . . . Charland . . . Abby Rose Designs

Thank you, Rhonda, for asking for this sweet Sterling Silver charm, and thank you, Charland, for going the extra mile to fill our order. The ruler is there to show you the size. A sweet little sampler charm, $18

. . . Cross-Point Designs LONG MAY SHE WAVE Part 4 - AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL $10

. . . Heartstring Samplery

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LET’S VISIT THE SOUTHWEST $7

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JUST CrossSTITCH HALLOWEEN 2018, $9.99 . . . La D Da

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. . . Nikyscreations

SHEEPISH NEEDLEBOOK $14

SUMMER GIRL $14 . . . The Prairie Schooler

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GLORY TO THE GARDEN $15

FOUR SEASONS $12

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. . . Cottage Garden

#1 in the Songbird’s Garden Series, FOREVER & EVER $8, 159 x 159 ~ unfortunately, our first order didn’t come because it was on back order with our distributor, so we ordered it from another distributor and it should be here this week. This is a 12-month series, with a release each month through June 2019. Please let us know if yo wish to receive the entire Songbird’s Garden Series.

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. . . Mani Di Donna

WITCH HAT PINCUSHIONA $15

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HAUNTED MANSION - Part 1 in a 7- part Mystery Sampler, 156 x x ~ $10

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It’s here! … and if you haven’t already ordered this, please don’t delay … due to popular demand, it has been reprinted but may not be again, and this is a book . . . Beth’s Magical Finishes that you don’t want to be without. The Montenegrin Stitch was commonly used on 17th and 18th century samplers. Its texture and dimension add so much to a sampler, and this comprehensive and usable (in its coil-bound format) notebook will be at your right hand when. . .reproducing your favorite historical samplers.

The other books on this page and the next have been in the shop, and on my desk to include in a newsletter, for several months now, but somehow it didn’t happen. These are all from needlework. . . author Yvette Stanton, who particularly loves historical whitework and exploring stitches, and for that we are the beneficiaries. I love needlework books of all kinds, and find especially useful those with clear instructions, understandable diagrams, and beautiful projects incorporating the techniques presented. And that describes each of Yvette’s books, wonderful additions to your needlework library … must-haves!

Early-Style Hardanger $30 ~ Early-style Hardanger is not often seen outside of , but is quite distinct from contemporary Hardanger. This historical style of embroidery has traditionally been used on the women's clothing in the Hardangerfjord region, and was designed to imitate needle-made lace of the 1600's and 1700's. Yvette provides 10 varied projects with a range of contemporary applications, including a blouse with embroidered cuffs and collar, soft furnishings for the home, table linen, and small articles suitable to give as gifts. The left- and right- handed step-by-step stitch and technique instructions are easy to follow. Elegant $20 is a book of beautiful projects with step-by-step instructions to appeal to a wide range of Left, The Right-Handed contemporary needleworkers. All E m b r o i d e r e r ’ s 15 projects have been created Companion $28. A step- especially for this book and are by-step stitch dictionary g r a d e d f r o m b e g i n n e r , will help you to learn and intermediate to advanced level. m a s t e r o v e r 1 7 0 embroidery stitches including their variations. With clear step-by-step instructions, accompanied Left, The Left-Handed by diagrams showing you Embroiderer’s Companion, $28. what to do, it is very hard Written by a left-hander, this stitch to go wrong. dictionary shows you the LEFT way to do embroidery. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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Sardinian Knotted Embroidery $30, is the latest book from Yvette Stanton, featuring a beautiful called Punt 'e Nù, from the town of Teulada in Sardinia, Italy. The designs are made from a simple , and the pattern and texture of this embroidery is sure to delight lovers of whitework. Combined with exquisite decorative hems and needlelace edgings, this is a truly elegant style of needlework. The book has 11 beautiful projects and step-by-step left- and right-handed instructions for all the stitches and techniques.

Mountmellick Embroidery $30 is highly textured floral whitework embroidery that was first developed around 1825. While it is sometimes referred to as Montmellick, Mt Mellick, Mountmellic, or even Montmellic, Mountmellick is the correct spelling as it is taken from the name of the town Mountmellick in County Laois (pronounced leash) in Ireland. It employs highly textured stitching to depict the plants and flowers that grew around the town. It uses white thread on white fabic, and has a characteristic knitted fringe that edges the work. This fully revised and expanded, full color, step-by-step guide with over 600 clear diagrams and photos, will lead you from beginner to advanced Mountmellick stitcher.

Portuguese Whitework Embroidery $30 is an exquisite style of needlework from Guimarães in northern Portugal, which will inspire and delight you. In this historical style of whitework, and bullion embroidery combine to create needlework of exquisite beauty.

Ukrainian Drawn Thread Embroidery $20 This full color step-by-step guide with over 300 clear diagrams and photos, will lead you from beginner to advanced merezhka The Attic, Mesa,(Ukranian AZ Toll-Free: word for drawn 1.888.94-ATTIC thread work) stitcher. (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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Sandy Calcote, Attic customer, finisher extraordinaire, and remarkable teacher, once again led a finishing workshop, this time for “O Tannenbaum” from Brenda Gervais/With Thy Needle & Thread ~ it was an all-day affair, with a break for lunch, but Sandy had it timed perfectly so that everyone had completed all of the steps and could go home and finish the rest on their own. Turn to the next page to see some of the amazing finishes! (The beautiful stands were a handcrafted gift for all attendees from Sandy’s husband, Lynn.)

Lunch …(dessert came later … ice cream & cookies!)

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Tedra’s Finish Connie’s Finish

I’d intended to be a student in this workshop when it was planned many months ago, but that was not to be. So several from the "O Tannenbaum Stitch Group" volunteered to stitch the various design parts a second time, and Sandy did the Patty’s Finish ~ she punch- finishing ... and they surprised me with the gift of a completed needled the sheep! Wish I had box of my own. Well, I was in tears ... with a very grateful a close-up! So clever! The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)heart to have such generous, www.atticneedlework.com kind, and thoughtful customers ...

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Melanie’s Box

Judianne’s Box

Susan’s Box with her Hanukkah Santa Angelica’s Box

Libby’s Box

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LUZ GONZALEZ 1851 $24 … This sampler was one of the stars at our 2017 Summer School, and finally, your wait is over! This beautiful reproduction from Linda Danielson will be available in March at our Market Day. You may reserve yours now. Many of you already have after seeing it last August, and we have your order on file. We will contact you to confirm it, and to see if you would also like to add linen and silk. The reproduction was stitched on 40c Lakeside linen with 22 Au Ver a’Soie silks ($94.60). The reproduction of this exquisite sampler is on display on the front table … where others from our half dozen local designers will also be displayed. We and our customers are so fortunate to be able to see these in person!

The beautiful silks & linen that Linda chose for her reproduction.

The original sampler A close-up shot of the magnificent floral section of this sampler. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com

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Five Several of the above are from Nancy Mills/ Times Blessed, who is a part of our 2018 faculty

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Celeste’s GREEN ON GREEN, beautiful in blue, from Rosewood Manor Designs

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Jan’s HEIRLOOM STITCHING SAMPLER from The Victoria Sampler

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Dorie’s ESTHER IDDISON from Chessie & Me on 40c V. Examplar with the charted GAST cottons

DeeDee’s SOLOMON’S TEMPLE/ANN MAUGHAN from Gigi R Designs ~ makes me want to get mine out and work on it!

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Susan’s LIFE A F T E R DEATH from Long Dog Samplers

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Tina’s HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW by Heartstring Samplery

Dena’s HELLO SUMMER by Plum Street Samplers

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D’s FISH CITY by Stoney Creek that uses almost every DMC color available!

Evelyn’s SCARLET RIBANDS by Long Dog Samplers

Kathy’s LA NUIT de NOËL by Madame la Fée

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Barbara’s GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK by Fulmer Craft Above, Terri’s BRIDE’S TREE ORNAMENT #2- TRUE LOVE by Brooke’s Books Publishing

Below, Terri’s OSCAR CORSAGE by Ink Circles

Sheri’s SARAH STEWART HARDMAN 1824 by NeedleWorkPress, The Attic’s 2018 Stitch-Along

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J u d y ’ s J A N E A T K I N S O N from The Scarlet Letter

Nadine’s beautiful MARY APPLEWHITE 1855 from Gigi R Designs

J u d y ’ s A N N T O N G UFFINDELL 1835 from Hands Across the Sea Samplers

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Dear Friends, I’m energized because I can now see the light at the end of the chemo tunnel. I only have two more of the long infusions, the 5-hour ones, the difficult ones, and with God’s grace I can do this! Besides, I cannot let you down, so many of you that have been supportive beyond words with your gifts, cards, notes, texts, and hugs! You brighten my days and teach me how to be a more caring, loving, and thoughtful friend. With heartfelt gratitude, Jean

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August 1, 1970 … “…to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health …” I have no idea how I could have endured this journey without John by my side … I didn’t comprehend the depth of the commitment suggested by some of those vows. All I know is I am so blessed to share my life with this gentle man whose wonderful sense of humor has kept me smiling.

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