Where Samplers Rule Just 15 minutes from the Airport at the SE CORNER OF DOBSON & GUADALUPE 1837 W. Guadalupe Rd, Suite 109 Mesa, AZ 85202 TELEPHONE THE ATTIC (480)898-1838 2014 August 1 Issue No. 14-16 www.atticneedlework.com TOLL-FREE: 1.888.94.ATTIC August Sampler of the Month “Elise Schlüter” from Gigi Here’s what Gigi says about this sampler in the chart: This attractive (presumably German) woolwork sampler has been stitched by Elise Schlüter in 1866. Since the original was ruthlessly glued to the cardboard plate, we were not able to inspect the back side of the sampler. Therefore it was charted from the front side, reproducing the sampler in its present aged state. Some colors seem to be faded and altered over the years. Our guess is that the sampler used to be much brighter, with vivid greens and purples. I loved this sampler the moment I saw it! What’s there not to love? It has something for everyone: a beautiful floral border, Adam & Eve, Christ, a squirrel, a peacock, a butterfly, crowns, basket of flowers, etc. I love the fact that the ground fabric is barely visible. It’s a happy sampler, and it looks like Elise had great fun stitching it! During August save 15% when you purchase a minimum of 2 of the ‘kit’ parts: Chart $24 Lakeside Linen ~ Design size 259w x 236h: * 52/60c ~ 8.62w x 9h ~ $21 * 45c ~ 11.5 x 10.5 ~ $23 * 40c ~ 13 x 11.8 ~ $32 * 36c ~ 14.3 x 13 ~ $30 * 32c ~ 16.1 x 14.75 ~ $36 Silks ~ * Gloriana Tudors $204.75 (for 52/60c or 45c) * Overdyed Silk Threadpack $312 Overdyed Cotton Threadpack $122.10 (Silk threadpack may be less. Several colors are similar, and because of that, several may be used for more than one symbol, depending on where it I’m stitching our model on is, which will reduce the silk cost a bit.) Lakeside’s 52/60 Vintage linen (Above prices are before the discount.) with Gloriana’s Tudor Silks. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com PAGE THE ATTIC! More Beautiful New Samplers from Gigi 2 Gigi says about this sampler: This beautiful Dutch sampler originally was stitched on very fine uneven-weave linen with silk threads. The original is almost square. Stitched on even-weaved linen, the sampler will obtain more rectangular shape. The name of the girl who stitched this sampler probably was Helena Willems. ‘Helena’ is stitched at the end of the first alphabet line, but ‘Willems’ - at the end of the line of numbers. “Helena Willems 1817” $22, 276 x 342 “MTVG 1834-1856” $15, 225 x 190, that Gigi has called the ’20-year “Mary Hunter 1844” $15, 139 x 150 ~ love the reds! sampler’ because it has two dates on it, perhaps the start date and the finish! And it seems a perfect companion to “Mary Hart” The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com PAGE THE ATTIC! A Few of Many Favorites from Gigi 3 “The Rose Wreath Sampler” $24 & two close-ups from Bénédicte “The Polka Dot Cow Sampler” $24 The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com THE ATTIC! PAGE4 ‘Sew Darling’ by Jackie du Plessis We have begun shipping your kits!!! We ship in date order, and we’re still waiting on the last of the linen, so the kits for those of you who recently ordered will ship a bit later. Only A Few Kits Left If you haven’t ordered this Attic exclusive kit yet, don’t delay ~ quantities are very limited! Kits include Jackie’s several graphs and pages of finishing instructions, along with templates, a SQ of 36c Lakeside Pecan Butter (enough to also do the smalls, coming next year, to ensure the same dyelot), 23 yards of Gloriana silks, 9 yards of Gumnut silks, John’s hand-turned spool, and Jackie’s finishing kit. Kit cost, $145 Scrimshaw, $32 (optional) The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com PAGE THE ATTIC! 5 As an Attic Addict save 15% in August on: Two weekends for our 2015 Sampler August * Gigi R. Charts January 2015 * All Christmas charts/kits Symposium and Merry Cox’s optional class * All ready-made frames on the following Monday (Monday classes are sold out/waiting list only) ~ See pages 7 - 10 6 Summer School at the Attic fiftyX shades of red Fri, August 1 ~ Sun, August 3, Our 2014 Summer Soirée ~ It’s now! And watch for future Sampler Stitches classes: * Sampler Stitches 201 ~ Double-Running Stitch, Queen/ Rococo Stitch & French Knots that don’t pull through your Saturday, August 9, 10:30-12:30, Beginning Linen This fabric! Or choose to do the Colonial Knot instead! class is appropriate for both beginning stitchers and anyone * Sampler Stitches 301 ~ Four-Sided Stitch, Double Backstitch wishing to refine their skills. The class project is Linda/ (one of Linda’s favorite stitches), and Chain Stitch (both the Needlemade Designs’s Tulip needlebook design, and the typical way of working them and her favorite way, the Backward $30 fee includes her expert instruction + materials. Chain Stitch) * Sampler Stitches 401 ~ Montenegrin, Detached Buttonhole, Trellis Stitch Saturday, August 9, 1:30-3:30, Sampler Stitches 101 ($20) ~ This 2-hour class will cover Satin Stitch, Smyrna, and Eyelet stitches. You will learn: * how to make your satin stitches smooth and neat * what a Smyrna stitch is and how to make it perfect each time Saturday, ???, 10:00-12:00, Peyote Beading - Wrap Up or Down: * how to make an Eyelet stitch with round, uniformly-sized holes AND how to This follow-up class (date to be determined when students have lock your eyelet to make it stay! Planning a travel path will also be discussed, completed the fob body; let us know when you’re ready) assists with to complete a row of eyelets without having to back-track. securing both clasp & fringe attachments, shaping at the top or bottom of Bring your sampler in progress that uses the stitches mentioned above, or your work, plus any concerns you have encountered along the way. sampler chart(s) for your project in waiting, or a doodle cloth and thread. Again, diagrams used will be from your Fern Ridge kit. Please bring any Please remember that any supplies you purchase for this class will receive a needed magnification, highlighter, pen/pencil, scissors, along with the 10% class discount. needle, threader and bead mat from the prior class. If you did not take the first class, the supplies needed will be available for purchase. Fee $20 Saturday, August 23, St. Charles Market Day Saturday, August 23, 1:30-4:00, Cotton Candy Scissors Fob: Bring your Cotton Candy Scissors or select from in-store stock Zoe, now 15 months old, for this 2-hour class. If you have a has her Grandpa Niles coordinating focal bead, bring that as well. wrapped! But then she has A small selection of appropriate colored beads will be available that effect on most of us! for purchase to complete your fob. Bead set price varies depending on the focal bead. (Alice’s model inspired this project.) Sunday, August 24, Sampler Sunday, 1 - 4 ~ This month’s special gathering of samplermakers will necessarily move to the 4th Sunday because of We only have a few BCRF cookbooks left! the St. Charles Market. Refreshments served. Please register. Fee $10 Support a great cause (all net proceeds go to breast cancer research) by buying a copy(s) of the Recipes for a Cure cookbook for a donation of $14.95 (or Sherri Jones/Patrick’s Woods more) with fabulous time-tested recipes as well as November Workshops Nov 7 - 9 ~ See pages 10 & 11 complimentary designs from 11 designers. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com THE ATTIC! PAGE6 Our 2014 Summer School/Soirée . Summer School at the Attic . weekend is finally here, and the faculty has truly outdone themselves 6 this time! Amazing projects, as you can see on this page! Our Summer fifty shades of red School faculty again includes our six very talented and creative designers X in the desert (thus the 6 Shades of Red): Linda/Samplers “Little Red Chair Sampler” Remembered, Gloria/Milady’s Needle, Vickie & Maegan/ The Scarlett House’s NeedleWorkPress, Linda/Needlemade Designs, Bunny & Apryl/ Priscilla’s Pocket, & Tanya/The Scarlett House. “Red Delicious” Pincushion from Priscilla’s Pocket The project from NeedleWorkPress on the right was inspired by the antique thimble holder on the left! ’s very Milady’s Needle unique pincushion! “Nothing’s More Pressing” from Samplers Remembered project. Needlemade Designs’ The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com THE ATTIC! January 2015 Sampler Symposium . PAGE7 Registration and Hotel Information ... Friday night, January 9 thru Sunday, January 11 Registration is Full ~ Waiting List Only OR ... Friday night, January 16 thru Sunday, January 18 Please register for the weekend of your choice by email. All of the email addresses that you may have for me and the shop all work so it is not necessary to send more than one email. Please do not phone the shop to register. We will be happy to answer your questions, but registrations will only be accepted by email. Receipt of your email registration will be acknowledged by email, and after your email registration has been received, you will be notified by email and asked to phone our toll-free number with payment information.