Just 15 minutes fromWhere the Airport Samplers at the Rule SE CORNER OF DOBSON & GUADALUPE 1837 W. Guadalupe Rd, Suite 109 Mesa, AZ 85202 TELEPHONE (480)898-1838 1.888.94-ATTIC THE ATTIC 2019 September 30 Issue No. 19-12 www.atticneedlework.com September Sampler of the Month Continues ~ Until October’s Announcement Next Issue “May Health and Peace Attend your Days” from Milady’s Needle Ever since Gloria first showed us this sampler, I have loved it … such a tender verse, so many wonderful motifs, like the castle, and the key to the castle, the stag, the peacocks, the fireflies … or bees … or whatever you wish them to be! Love the colorful border as well! September is a month of many focuses, one of which is S.A.M.P.L.E.R.S! Of course, if you love samplers as much as I do, they’re always in your focus. For those of you on InstaGram, it’s #SeptemberSamplerSoiree and so our September SOM, this sweet, smallish sampler, is perfect in a month where our focus may be frequently diverted. The stitch count, 251 x 232, gives a finished size as follows: * on 40ct, 12.6 x 11.6 * on 46ct, 11.4 x 10.6 As Sampler of the Month, purchase a minimum of 2 “parts” of the kit and receive a 15% * on 56ct, 9.3 x 8.6 Sampler of the Month discount: I still need to do a Tudor/Soie * Chart $20 Surfine conversion. *AVAS Silks: Soie d’Alger $72.00 ~ Soie 100/3 $52.80 *Linen ~ The chart model is stitched on 40ct Weeks Parchment, beautiful color now available in Zweigart from Weeks in varying counts up through 56ct, and there are lots of other choicesThe as well, Attic, depending Mesa, onAZ your Toll-Free: preferred 1.888.94-ATTICcount. Prices depend on (1.888.942.8842) linen type. www.atticneedlework.com The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com “May Health and Peace Attend Your Days” THE ATTIC PAGE PAGE2 2 Gloria drew her inspiration for her 2018 Summer School project from this sweet sampler when she created this very charming snippet roll that she calls Sampler Memories Snippet Roll ~ Go to Pinterest and search for “snippet rolls” to see many other beautiful snippet rolls. As Gloria says on her blog, I chose to cross stitch my design and it is more orderly than most. That's just my slightly obsessive personality coming out in my art. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com ”Embroidering a sampler is embroidering the soul of the past” . Isabelle/Reflets de Soie Attic Events Schedule THETHE ATTIC ATTIC PAGE PAGE3 3 Every Customer Appreciation/Stitch-In, Thursdays, 4 - 8 2020 PM. For as long as I can remember, The Attic has been open on Thursday nights and, along with that, provides the setting for customers to gather to share their needlework with others. This is an opportunity for me to host a weekly time with our customers, to show them the newest and greatest, preview new designs and great needlework stuff, and also see what you’re stitching! As a valued customer, you are invited to join us! September As an Attic Addict member, during Sampler September (and until next newsletter) you will receive a 15% discount on your purchase of: * All Sampler Designs, Charts, and Kits * Weeks Mocha linen, SQ’s or SH’s, 40ct, 46ct & 56ct Our 2020 Stitch-Along Starring the exquisite * All Solid Silks (AVAS & NPI) Elizabeth Charlotte Cotton from Hands October Across the Sea Samplers ~ details next issue! Sunday, October 20, 1:00-4:00 ~ Sampler Sunday This will be our last Sampler Sunday of 2019, so I hope you will plan to join us, where we share our passion for needlework, and samplers in particular. Bring yours for Show & Share. Fee of $10 due at registration. Saturday, October 26, Halloween Stitch-In, 10:30 - 3:30 ~ It’s that time of year once again for you to dress up and be crazy, a time for stitching-with-friends-at-The-Attic, and there will be lunch, lots of chocolate, a Halloween costume contest, door prizes & more. No need to wear a costume if you prefer not to stitch incognito. Fee $15 November 15-18, Workshops with Merry November Cox and Blackbird Designs. Details inside. * January 17 - 20, 2020 ~ Sampler Symposium & Optional classes with Jeannette Douglas, Sherri Jones, Vickie Jennett * September 2020 Nicola Parkman workshops ~ preliminary details inside, some still being determined * November 2020 with Jackie duPlessis, Betsy Morgan, and more Registration Info Next Issue AUG See you 21-23 there! The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com NOVEMBER 2019 Workshops with Merry Cox and Barb & Alma Celebrating the Joy and Love of Friendships Friendships PAGE THETHE ATTIC ATTIC Registration isPAGE Still 4 Open4 Friday, November 15, 9 - 4 with Merry Cox LE NOUVEAU PALAIS ROYAL The exquisite Palais Royal work boxes of yesteryear are highly sought after by collectors of today. The beautiful wooden boxes were fitted with highly crafted tools made from mother of pearl, ivory, gold or silver. Often a plain silk cushion or in rare instances, a beautiful silk cushion with embroidery, would be placed inside the box to protect the lovely tools. The tray holding the tools could be lifted out to reveal another space for treasures. My modern day version consists of a stitched cushion that when lifted out reveals a flat, silk tool holder tray for scissors, thread winders and a ruler. When the tool tray is lifted out, there are stitched pincushions (one of each side) and a pin keep/needle flat. A lovely silk pouch for the work box completes the set. Our beautiful work box measures 3”x6”x 1½” and is made exclusively for Merry out of Tiger maple wood. Kit includes all There are only a few more openings in this workshop. stitching and finishing materials, Tiger maple custom box, scrimshaw pieces (threadwinders & ruler), and scissors. Friday night, 6 - 7 PM, there will be a light supper served in the hotel Gallery restaurant for all workshop participants. Friday night & Saturday, November 15 & 16, 7 - 9 PM & 9 - 4, with Barb & Alma/Blackbird Designs Registration is Full - Waiting List Only Friday night will feature a small sampler, and Barb & Alma, photo taken at on Saturday, the centerpiece of their projects last November’s workshop. will use a custom-made box from Teresa’s Primitive Treasures. The box is finished and painted, and each has an inset on the lid, just right to hold and frame a sampler. Saturday night, 5 - 8 PM, there will be a reception at the shop with food and adult beverages (wine) served. The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com Friendship Samplers I and II & Accessories THETHE ATTIC ATTIC Sunday-Monday, November 17-18, 9 - 4, with Merry Cox PAGE PAGE55 There was a handwritten note on the back of one of the antique samplers: “Made by my grandmother’s best friend and presented to her when she left England to come to America in a sail boat in 1851. My grandmother – Ann (Handforth) Garlick. Given to me by my grandmother when I was 14 years old in 1908. (signed) Lillian Garlick. South Ashburnham. Massachusetts.” According to records online, Lillian Garlick (the granddaughter) was born on 4/23/1894 in Massachusetts. RegistrationBoth samplers haveis Full the -same Waiting wallpaper List backing Only and the same frames. Could. Ann have stitched her sampler for her best friend in England but was never able to give it to her? Why did both samplers end. up. together in Massachusetts? The lovely, poignant friendship poem on each sampler tells us how very close their friendship was and how difficult parting was for both of them. Friendship Sampler I & Accessories Merry has adapted the samplers and created accessories for each. Each sampler is finished with hemstitching. Friendship Sampler I has two accessory projects: First is a pin cushion with a wooden black base. When the actual pin cushion top is lifted off, it reveals two pockets that fan up, one holding scissors and the other holding needles. Second is a souvenir needlecase to commemorate a special trip or event with lots of stitching space for you to personalize. Merry designed her book to record her trip to Paris for her 70th birthday. Think of the endless possibilities for your special book. The little stitching companion doll inside has a pink striped dress and darling side curls. Merry named hers Camille. What will you name yours? (She is included in your kit.) The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com Friendship Samplers I and II & Accessories (continued) THETHE ATTIC ATTIC Sunday-Monday, November 17-18, 9 - 4, with Merry Cox PAGE PAGE66 Friendship SamplerRegistration II also has two is Fullaccessory - Waiting projects: List First Only is a beautiful silk drawstring workbag and second is a pocket to hold your needfuls.