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THE ATTIC
2016 February 1
February Sampler of the Month
Issue No. 16-03
www.atticneedlework.com
“Miss Mary Ann Bournes” from
Hands Across the Sea Samplers
In the beautiful 14-page brochure that includes the chart, the
inside cover says this about Miss Mary Ann Bournes’ sampler:
An unusual and charming English Sampler stitched during the reign of
George III, depicting a large central motif of a beeskep surrounded by
flowers, bees, butterflies and two large doves set within leafy arbours together
with a cottage in a pastoral scene. All are contained within a stunning border
with several varieties of flowers including roses and carnations.
The relationship between beekeeping and gardens is centuries old. Skep
is derived from the Nordic word Skeppa and they were first brought to
England with the Saxons when they surged Westwards circa 410AD after
the Roman Empire collapsed.
Bees were a valuable asset to villagers; besides being a medicine, honey
and beeswax were used in many ways: making mead, as a sweetener, curing
and preserving food. Beeswax was used for candles and waterproofing
clothing. Tithes and rents were sometimes paid in honey, beeswax or swarms
of bees.
After an intense search we have found three possible Mary Ann
Bournes in our time frame. All lived in Kent, which is also known as the
Garden County. It is a beautiful part of England with fields of Hops, which
are used in the making of beer, and there are wonderful Oast Houses where
the hops are hung to dry.
The original sampler was stitched with silks on uneven linen of
approximately 40(w)/46(h) ct. The model has been stitched with Au Ver A’
Soie silks on 40ct Lakeside Linen Sand Dune. Our design has been based on
the mellowed colours of today.
Besides some small areas of satin stitch and a handful of eyelets the
sampler is worked in cross stitch over 2 threads with Mary Ann’s name in
cross stitch over 1 thread. The sampler has been graded at intermediate
stitcher; however, it is not beyond an enthusiastic beginner. The bee, after all,
denotes industry.
Mary Ann’s beautiful sampler is her legacy to us. Sandra and Nicola
hope you enjoy stitching her.
Right, the
beautiful
French Au Ver
A’Soie silks on
Lak eside’s
Vintage
Sand Dune
During February save 15% on your purchase of 2 of the following:
* Chart $30
* Hand-Dyed Lakeside linen (price depends on the linen count and your preferred
margins, i.e., 40c w/2-inch margins, $41)
* Au Ver A’Soie silks as charted, $103.20 ~ Tudor silks (best for 45c & higher), $78.75
~ the overdyed silk conversion shown on the following page, $138.85 - $170.85,
depending on your silk usage (I’m a thread miser and would need less.)
The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com
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Meet the Talented Ladies from . . .
The sampler is stitched
with Au Ver A’Soie’s Soie d’Alger
(with a DMC conversion) on
Lakeside’s 40c Vintage Sand
Dune ~ on 40c it measures
16.75 x 19.25.
The beautiful AVAS silks
are pictured on page 1.
Several of you have asked for
a conversion to hand-dyed
silks, pictured at the left.
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. . . Hands Across The Sea Samplers
I am honored to present the first sampler reproduction from
this new sampler reproduction team, Nicola Parkman of
E n g l a n d a n d S a n d r a M o f fi t t o f A u s t r a l i a .
There were two colors for which we just couldn’t find a
conversion. And the conversion we’ve listed at 2 prices,
$138.85 or $170.85, the latter including 2 skeins for 4
colors, if you’re more comfortable with more instead of less.
Hands Across The Sea Samplers is a new design studio formed by two friends,
Nicola and Sandra. Their studios specialize in reproducing fine antique
samplers to the highest standards from Nicola’s personal collection of
museum-quality samplers. While mainly English, the collection is
extensive and diverse, and several have been exhibited and featured in
reference books.
Nicola Parkman lives in a beautiful little cove overlooking the sea in
Cornwall, England, a magical place full of inspiration. Nicola collects
antique needlework and is interested in 18th and early 19th century
samplers and is especially drawn to beautiful borders
and speciality stitches. Sandra Moffitt lives in the Blue Mountains of Australia and
is surrounded by its world-acclaimed National Park, an area known for its
stunning beauty. Sandra loves all types of needlework from the 18th and
19th Century. Schoolgirl Samplers are a great favorite, and she enjoys
working on samplers with a challenge.
Above, my model on 52/60 with Gloriana’s Tudor silks. The Coral Red
wasn’t an exact conversion from the AVAS coral, and so for the bird I
changed it to a red, Cinnabar. And for one other color, we’re hoping
a new color coming at the Nashville Market will work nicely.
We are honored to be their USA stockist. Go here if you wish to visit their
Website, one that you will surely want to bookmark for regular reference as
it features a wealth of interesting and educational needlework information.
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Every
Thursday
February
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Customer Appreciation/Stitch-In, Thursdays, 4 - 8 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!
Merry Cox’s Ophelia . . .
June
As an Attic Addict member, in February save 15% on your
purchase of the following:
* All charts/kits with a ❤ heart symbol
. . . Parts 1 & 2 are coming to The Attic the weekend
of June 24 -26, 2016. Full details on subsequent pages.
* All non-Lakeside Hand-Dyed linens, in-stock only
* Soie d’Alger’s Au Ver A’Soie Silks, in-stock only
Milady’s Needle
Needlemade Designs
NeedleWorkPress
Priscilla’s Pocket
Samplers Remembered
& Samplers in
My Attic
Summer School 2016
Aug. 26-28 in beautiful Mesa, AZ
“Pieces
of
Olde”
s
November
13-15
January
13 - 16,
2017
Sunday, February 21, Sampler Sunday, 1 - 4 This special
gathering of sampler lovers moves back to the 3rd Sunday of the month
for February. Please register as refreshments are served ~ fee $10.
Our 2016 Junipine Retreat is scheduled for 3 PM Thursday thru
Sunday at 11, February 25 - 28 and, with a cancellation, a spot has
opened, which will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The
$300 free includes 3 nights’ accommodation in a four-person
creekhouse (which has two bedrooms & two baths, full kitchen,
fireplace & living area), the opening reception on Thursday at 5 PM,
and a few surprises. Bring your own WIPs, or a new project, and
join us for a fun weekend of needlework in a stunning setting.
August
26-28
Save
the
Date!
Attic Needlework presents
sampler
Saturday, February 20, 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.
A
weekend
featuring
samplers,
smalls &
talks by
Sampler & Needlework Handbook
Saturday, February 6, 10:30-12:30 Beginning Linen
This class is appropriate for both beginning stitchers and
anyone wishing to refine their skills. The class project is
Linda/Needlemade Designs’s Tulip needlebook design,
and the $30 fee includes her expert instruction +
materials. Class fee is due upon registration.
March
3
Love,
Lust,
Cross
Stitch
*
Other
Passions
Sherri Jones/Patrick’s Woods Workshops:
*An Afternoon Leisure Basket
*Lounging Hare Sewing Box
*+ TBA
Our 2017 Sampler Symposium with Merry Cox as
our featured designer, where she will teach
* Stitch, Mend & Mark
* Flowers for My Lady Sewing Purse & Accessories
* Flowers From Thy Garden as an optional workshop
The Symposium will also feature other samplerrelated topics as part of the “main event.”
November
2017
Jackie du Plessis/It’s Finally Finished will
be teaching three very special projects.
Stay tuned for specific dates & details.
I know, I’ve been saying this for a long time, but now we are down to the
last few BCRF cookbooks ~ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to donate
to a very worthy cause and get a wonderful cookbook at the same time.
March 4 - 6 ~ Nashville Market ~ We will be there to shop for you!
2016 Nashville Market Day, Saturday, March 12 A special day to
shop, shop, shop for all of the latest and greatest in our industry. Doors
open 9 AM for Attic Addict members and 10 AM for the general public.
Recipes for a Cure cookbook for a donation of
$14.95 (or more) with fabulous time-tested recipes
as well as complimentary designs from 11 designers.
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A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming at Summer School
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Ellen Riggotts Work will be among the offerings at our 2016 Summer
School, “Pieces of Olde,” coming in late August. It is in the process of
being reproduced now. An email from dear Barb alerted me to its availability on eBay last
August, and it seemed to be a ‘must have’ with its Lea School stitched along
the bottom. Linda Danielson/Samplers Remembered kindly offered to chart it
for me, and we’re now in the process of selecting the colors, based on the
colors as seen on the back, offering a larger and more interesting palette for
me than the faded front. The lovely border actually has a pale salmon pink
among the leaves!
The antique is stitched on 48/52 linen, and I will most assuredly
stitch it on 52/60 linen with Gloriana’s Tudor silks. The chart will be
included as part of your Summer School Tuition fees.
Coming from . . .
. . . Liberty Hill
This sweet hand-created and hand-painted new Liberty Hill
piece, Pennsylvania German Child’s Sewing Boxe, measures 6.5” x 4”
x 5” high. Here’s what the designer tells us about her inspiration
for this design: “The idea for this treasure came from a little
worn box that I purchased from a small Pennsylvania antique
shop. It was painted dark green with a faded scene and had a
rusty lock on the front. After looking inside the box, I thought it
might have belonged to a child because of the contents, which
included a scrap of old fabric with a few pins, a tiny bell, and a
partially torn Reward of Merit card. The box called to me, and
so I decided to reproduce it as closely as possible.”
This box is painted in the same dark green with a sweet
scene on the front, and the lock is replaced with a small rusted
heart.
Inside the box you’ll find the scrap of fabric with pins, a
small rusted bell/scissors fob (scissors not included), a Reward
of Merit card, AND a small house-shaped threadboard.
A February delivery is anticipated, so reserve your box
now, as with every Liberty Hill box, very limited! $50
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Our 2016 Stitch-Along from The Scarlet Letter
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Well, we still don’t have the back-ordered silks, 2 colors, but we are publishing the SAL schedule anyway. We are setting bi-monthly
(every two months) stitching goals, with the hope that that will provide ample time for each of you to stitch this exquisite sampler.
Please complete the band pictured below that extends the width of the sampler during January and February. The outside diamond
bands are satin-stitched, and I would recommend leaving those until the very end so your silk doesn’t get
We are privileged to have on exhibit this stunning sampler ~ the photos try to capture its beauty!
Details about this sampler are on the following page.
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Our 2016 Stitch-Along from The Scarlet Letter
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Mary Hammand 1732 ~ Here’s what Marsha says about this stunning
reproduction:
In the early eighteenth century samplers began to evolve from long vertical bands into more
rectangular shapes. They began to incorporate more pictorial and scenic images and scenes
such as those found on seventeenth century canvas and stumpwork pictures. Alphabets,
numerals and verses prevailed but the sampler evolved both as an exercise in needlework
technique as well as a vehicle for creative artistic expression. Common themes were scenes
based on biblical stories, but the popularity of bucolic, pastoral scenes increased. Mary
Hammand's sampler/canvas work piece melds these themes with a traditional sampler at
the center surrounded by pastoral images on either side of it.
It's interesting to note that she spelled the surname of her parents "Hamond" and
her surname "Hammand"---perhaps attributable to her lack of delight in learning?
Stitches used in the sampler include cross stitch over one and two threads of linen,
counted satin, back and eyelet.
A special kit discount of 10% is available if you purchase all of the kit parts,
chart ($42) + linen (price varies depending on count) + AVAS silks ($184.90)
Right, the original,
housed in the Wisconsin
H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y,
which I was privileged
to see in person on a
visit there in July 2012.
I’m reluctant to show you this photo because it
just doesn’t represent the true linen color with the
silks. It is a lovely soft green from Lakeside, and the
choice of several for this stunning reproduction.
Here’s the Wisconsin Historical Society’s online description:
Dark linen ground; completely cross-stitched in silk threads of green, blue, red, white,
brown, and yellow; alphabet at top; pictoral border of greens, reds and tans: a girl with a
sheep at her feet in the lower right corner, a boy with a dog at his feet in the lower left corner,
trees and birds up the sides, solid floral border at top and bottom; some eyelet stitches;
inscriptions: "Gods Love and goodness/ has been shown in sending fro/m his blessed throne
his/ blessed only son to die that w/e the race might run. *MH*/The days of our years are
threescore years and/ ten and if by reason of strength they be foursco/re years yet is their
strength labour and sorrow/ for it is soon cut off and we fly away. Psalm/ the XC verse
the 10./Delight in learning soon will b/ring a child to learn the hard/est thing./Mary
Hammand Her S/amplar [sic] Aged 11 years November t/he 19th 1732."
Object History
The completely stitched ground indicates the sampler was made in England.
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Merry Cox’s Ophelia Workshops in June 2016
The weekend schedule with workshop prices:
Friday, June 24, 5 - 9 pm (beginning with a light supper at 5:00) ~ Ophelia I ~ $450
Saturday, June 25, 9 - 4 pm (with a lunch break at 12:00) ~ Ophelia I (continued)
Saturday night, 5:00-??, Wine & Food Reception at the shop open to all workshop participants RSVP
Sunday, June 26, 9 - 4 pm (with lunch at 12:00) ~ Ophelia II ~ $375
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To register for these workshops,
please email me at any of the email
addresses you have for me, and I will
email you the registration form.
I am honored to introduce you to Merry’s Ophelia and publish photos, workshop prices, and hotel information for this very special Attic event. We are
privileged to host Merry & Ophelia the weekend of June 24-26 at the Hyatt Place in Mesa, located just 15 minutes from our new 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 or Queen $99) or go online to http://www.phoenixmesa.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html 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,
unlimited high-speed Internet access, 24-hour access to the StayFit@Hyatt fitness room and e-room business center, and use of the swimming pool, 9hole executive putting green, and shuttle service within a five-mile radius upon availability.
Ophelia’s Journey (Part I) by Merry Cox
Meet Ophelia Grace Whetherspoon, a
beautifully handcrafted and hand-painted 9”
wooden doll by famous miniature toymaker
Eric Horne of England. His museum-quality
toys and dolls are the heirlooms of tomorrow
and are highly sought after by collectors today.
His talent has been featured in numerous
magazine articles and his work is represented in
museums. Merry actually went to Eric’s home
in England to meet him personally.
Ophelia is reminiscent of the European peg
wooden family dolls dating from the mid to late
l800’s. Popular authors of the day, such as
Florence Upton and Nora Pitt-Taylor, wrote
about the adventures of these delightful Dutch
dolls. This type of wooden doll was called
penny wooden, wooden peg, Dutch doll, plain
Betty, Woodentop or Gretchen.
In addition to the very collectible and beautifully handcrafted doll, your kit for Ophelia I includes her
hand-painted trunk and “wallpaper,” all stitching and finishing materials for dress, slip and pantaloons,
needleroll, sampler, dame school book and commemorative piece, plus a couple of surprises.
You will make Ophelia’s dress out of a lovely
silk fabric with antique trim. Her petticoat and
pantaloons will be made out of vintage eyelet
fabrics. Her hand-painted “trunk” will be lined
with “wallpaper.” You will make stitch samples
for her “Practical Sewing” dame schoolbook.
You will also stitch her sampler and her
needleroll plus make a commemorative piece.
Of course, Merry has to keep some secrets and
her story until their journey to Mesa, but she
will tell you she is in her 15th year of age…..
(Please note the table, chair, smalls on the table and dog in picture are not included but some will be
available for purchase at the workshops.)
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Ophelia’s Journey (Part II)
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Ophelia would like to share her love of needlework and
quilt making with some very special pieces. She has created
three beautiful quilts (you can make one, two or all three
quilts); a wonderful wool penny rug, and her new sampler in
a working frame. In addition to all the wonderful items for
Ophelia, you will stitch a lovely commemorative sewing
case complete with pinkeep and scissors and lined with the
same beautiful silk as Ophelia’s dress. On the back of the
sewing case, you will stitch Ophelia’s travels. The sewing
case is housed in a very special and unusual shaker keepsake
box (the box measures 9 ½” x 5” x 2”).
Kit for Ophelia II includes materials for 3 quilts, wool
penny rug and new sampler including working frame,
plus stitching and finishing materials for commemorative
sewing case including scissors and keepsake shaker box.
(Please note the chair and quilt rack in picture are not
included but some will be available for purchase at the
workshop.)
Commemorative Sewing Case, Ophelia II
Here is a look at the inside of this lovely sewing case. It is lined
in the same beautiful silk used for Ophelia's dress. There are 2
pockets, a pinkeep, scissors, and a place for your needles. Merry
will have the scrimshaw ruler and thread winder available in
class. The boxtop monogram piece is made from an antique
gaming chip from Merry's personal collection. If you would like to pre-order the monogram piece on an
antique gaming chip, $50, please order by email to
jean@attic.phxcoxmail.com with “Ophelia II Monogram” in
the Subject line, please.
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Coming to The Attic in 2016 & 2017
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Save the dates! I’m presenting this information here because some of you have asked, but final details, schedule, and prices aren’t yet
available. Once these details are finalized the opening of registration for these events will be announced in a future newsletter.
Nov 11-13, Sherri Jones/Patrick’s Woods
An Afternoon Leisure Basket
This little charmer of a swing handle basket
measures just 5" long by 3" wide and is made of patinated walnut. It is a faithful and
exquisitely crafted reproduction of an antique made exclusively for Patrick's Woods. The
basket is fitted with two pocketed books, a pin pillow, a velvet berry cushion, a scissors sheath
and figural pinkeep with printed Victorian graphics. Matching scrims complete the set.
+ MORE
Lounging Hare Sewing Box This sewing box, made
exclusively for Patrick’s Woods, is a finely handcrafted
reproduction of an antique and is made from a private stash of
exceptionally gorgeous curly maple. The box measures approx.
3 ¾” x 2 ¾” x 2” high. A sliding lid secures the box contents.
A lofty pincushion adorns the lid top and is embellished with a
regal hare lounging on a ground of muted greens stitched with
variegated silk floss. The sides of the cushion are finished with
twisted cording. The pieces are stitched on 32-count linen with
silk floss to capture fabulous embroidered detail. The interior
of the box is fitted with a stitched tool pad that is folded
‘accordion style’ to tuck into the box. Slip pockets secure
favorite tools. The far left cover with the initials is a
needlekeep, and the far right is a pinkeep. The embroidery is
worked with silk floss in vintage tones of terra cotta and bark.
TBA
Jan 13-16, Sampler Symposium featuring Merry Cox
Stitch, Mend & Mark This is somewhat of
a mystery project
that Merry is currently designing, but here is a little peek. In 2008,
Frey’s Measure Mill made these wonderful 1-cup dry measures to
commemorate their 150 years in business (1858-2008). Merry has
been waiting to design something special for this lovely little box,
which is 3 ½” in diameter. First, there is a roll-up alphabet sampler
that is very unusual and unique. She purchased the antique alphabet
from a very knowledgeable antique dealer who informed her it was
from Massachusetts and from the first quarter of the l800’s. After
researching Merry found a sampler pictured with this particular
alphabet and the sampler was dated 1834. This reproduction
marking alphabet sampler (3 ½” x 15 ½” finished) will roll up to go
inside the drawstring silk bag. Attached to the bottom of the bag is a
petite chatelaine that will hang over the edge of the bag when the
bag is opened and draped over the 1-cup dry measure box.
Flowers For Milady Sewing Purse & Accessories
A lovely and functional sewing purse holds all the necessary
accessories for stitching. The front flap of the purse features a poem
written by Merry with a gentleman presenting a bouquet of flowers
to his lady. The needlebook/pinkeep has antique linen needle pages
and thread winders inside, and the outside is used as a pincushion
and pinkeep. The scissors and ruler holder is finished with an ultra
suede insert. Scrimshaw ruler and scissors are optional.
Flowers From Thy Garden
Wouldn’t it
be fun to go to class, take your sampler from its
carrying case, unroll it, place it in front of you, and
now everything needed is at your fingertips …. a
ruler pocket, a needlebook with vintage linen needle
pages, an ultra suede scissors holder tucked behind
the needle pages, a pocket for a thread stick, a lovely
pin cushion and many alphabets within the sampler
for reference. While on a trip to England, Merry
found a sampler stitched on two pieces of linen and
then sewn together. The antique pieces each have
red bands woven into the linen with several
alphabets. Merry reproduced the alphabets from the
circa 1860’s sampler, stitched the red bands to
replicate the woven ones and then designed “her
garden.” The sampler is hemstitched and then lined
separately. The sampler and lining are held together
with buttons and ribbon in the corners. It is folded
in half, wrapped around the pin cushion, and stored
in its case. Stitched on 35-count linen. Scrimshaw
ruler, scissors and thread stick are optional.
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New in the Shop from . . .
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. . . Erica Michaels
The Berry Collections continue – this time
with two very seasonal designs (think snow
a n d ch o c o l at e ) : “ B r r r b e r r y ” a n d
“Sweetberry.” As before, each is available
separately for 40c gauze (gauze included)
or for linen, and both include general
finishing instructions, templates, etc.
The silk berries are $16 and include the
40c silk gauze; the linen berries are $9.
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. . . The Heart’s Content
“Louis Lobster Needlebook” $47
complete kit includes hand-dyed
ribbon, red glass-head pins, two
fabrics for finishing, 35c ivory
linen, 14 DMC floss, 26 & 28
tapestry needles. In addition to
the needlebook, there is also a
realistic claw pinkeep with all the
trimmings.
. . . Little House Needleworks
. . . Country Cottage Needleworks
Right, “Gingerbread
House 2” in the
Gingerbread Village Series $6
and “Cottage Alphabet”
$8, 131 x 163
“Sing to the Lord” $8.50, 95 x 95
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Coming to Our Attic from . . .
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. . . Barbara Ana Designs
“The Fruit Thief ” $12, 181 x 82, another whimsical and very
charming design from Barbara that features some of her favorite
themes, such as the small houses in the background, the started cat,
and, most importantly, the oversized thief about to fly away with its
precious price to the dismay of the little lady in the foreground.
Charted for DMC, we will surely do an overdyed silk conversion.
“Mary Pepper Pouch” $12, 108 x 105, shown stitched on 25c linen
with DMC, it will be very sweet on a smaller count in overdyed
thread and finished as a petite pincushion ~ on 40c over 2, it will be
approximately a 5.5 square. Love the stylized tulip-shaped flower!
. . . Lesley Teare Designs
Peacocks are a perennial favorite with almost everyone! These are glorious both in design and
color. Left, “Peacock Finery” $16, 210 x 280 ~ right, “Glorious Peacock Fan” $14, 140 x 112
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. . . Shannon Christine Designs
. . . Reflets de Soie
Also On the Way to Our Attic . . .
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“Romance in Paris” $14, 116 x 116, four stitched “postcards” featuring items
evocative of previous time spent together; each small “card” has a miniature stamp
reinforcing the idea of a message, a love letter. Two lovely bright tones, fuchsia and
turquoise, stand out over a white lace motif on a sepia background. The
needlework is embellished with some beadwork, adding an extra feminine touch.
“School Days of Yore” $13, 90w x
200h, a design dedicated to the joys
of learning. As the children count
apples and marbles or pick flowers,
they seem to be playing with the
numbers and letters they are
learning, the beautiful red cursive
letters of the type practiced at school
in the old days. What a lovely
“grandchildren” design, in its
original format or adapted to suit
many projects, including book
covers, pencil cases, school bags . . .
. . . Perrette Samouiloff
Three beautiful French reproduction samplers, each approximately $17 (firm
prices not available until the invoice is received)
Above left, “Hermence
Cartailler 1914,” 308 x 272 ~ love, love, love the beautiful letters ~ stitched
with Gloriana silk Left, “O Marie,” 271 x 214 ~ after the Paris attacks, a
beautiful symbol of peace and love ~ stitched with Soie d’Alger. Right, “Camille
Emelie Beauvallet,” 443 x 257 ~ though this is the faded antique, when the
chart arrives, we’ll pull the silks and show the beautiful soft colors.
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. . . Merry Wind Farm
Mary Inglis 1830 $20 is a Scottish house sampler with
many typical Scottish elements. Mary was born in
Lanarkshire Scotland on February 18, 1816. The
stitch count is 204 x 204, and the stitches used are cross
over one and two, satin, back or double-running, and
eyelet. The very timely verse reads, Time once lost never
returns. The moment which is lost is lost forever. She is charted for
a combination of Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC,
with a conversion for DMC only. And if requested, time
permitting, we will do a conversion to overdyed silk
threads.
. . . The Heart’s Content
“Spring Sparrow Scissors Fob” $44 Kit stitched on
40c linen w/DMC floss (scissors NOT included)
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Coming at Nashville from Queenstown Sampler Designs
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Here is a stunning sampler indeed!
Maria Jenuaria 1833-34 $30, 357 x 447
Reproductionist Barbara Hutson provides the
following interesting information about this
incredible sampler: “Maria Jenuaria was 17 years
old when she created her appealing sampler in
1833-1834. Maria’s impressive performance is
bursting with creativity. The sampler resembles a
cast of characters in a play gathered together for
our personal enjoyment. The list of players
include Adam & Eve, ladies, gentlemen, children,
soldiers, sailors, and perhaps a pirate. They travel
for your amusement by land in a carriage or by
donkey, and then by sea in a ship. They appear to
be everyday folks falling in love. One lady is
sitting in a chair, holding her key, perhaps the key
to her heart. There is also a windmill, a threestory house, and an abundance of flowers. All
surrounded by a border that is different on each
side. Crowned double-curved hearts with the key
to the heart of a young miss expressing her love
to her young man continues in Portugal today. The symbols can be found in jewelry, embroidery
and other art forms.
Emeline Vanderbelt 1828 $26, 235 x 273 ~ About Emeline: “Emeline Vanderbelt
was born 12 February 1818 in Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York. She
married James Daniel Blauvelt (1811-1887), 31 December 1836 and had three
children. A history and an image of their bucolic farm is included in the chartpack.”
M.A. Beats 1833 $16, 247 x 211 ~ “is an appealing sampler. The set of three linked octagons with the makers’ name & date
tells us she is a classic sampler from Norwich, Norfolk, England. The checkered flower baskets are typical as well. Miss Beats
worked three alphabets, a set of numbers and surrounded all
with a strawberry vine border. Her crisp dividing bands invite
you to read part of The Universal Prayer by Alexander Pope
(1688-1744). This poem is found on many 18th and 19th
century schoolgirl samplers.
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Maria E. Blauvelt c.
1839 $12, 150 x 90
“Maria Elizabeth
Blauvelt created a
c h a r m i n g s a m p l e r. There is a snowy goose,
little blossoms, upper
case alphabets, and it is
encased in a discreet
cable border. It is an
admirable marking or
learning sampler. Maria
signed her sampler:
Maria Elizabeth Blauvelt
made this sampler in the ninth
year of her age. The
sampler descended with
a
family
note
documenting that Maria
was born in 1830 and
worked this in 1839. A
history is included in the
chartpack.”
Frances Swartz 1842 $28, 198 x 483 “The Frances Swartz
1842 is a monumental Pennsylvania sampler. This grand sampler
is adorned with classical Quaker floral sprays and stylized
German flower motifs. The overall design is a lovely blending of
cultures. Portions of the sampler are faded and were difficult to
read. There is a section of the sampler that was not
completed. This sampler was previously published in Sampler &
Antique Needlework Quarterly, Fall and Winter 2014.”
Susan Elliott 1842 $12, 138
x 111 ~ The reproductionist
tells us this about this
sampler: “. . . brought a smile
to my face the moment I saw
her. The cute quacking ducks
were telling me to rescue
them. She is a sweet
miniature with the motto
Strive to improve. Susan Elliott
did her utmost to create the
lovely embroidery.”
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Also Coming at Nashville from . . .
Here are some sneak peeks of Tanya’s Nashville
releases ~ she’ll have 3 reproduction samplers and 4
original designs. From the left below: “Center Point
Sampler” ~ 2 lions, 3 deer, 2 peacocks, 2 squirrels, 2
dogs, 10 birds, and one snake ??? ~ “Mary Cook 1795”
Right, “Joy,” which Louise says describes how she felt as she stitched
with these beautiful Weeks threads on grey linen, a square pinpillow
with lacey sides and a solid bottom finished with Weeks wool, and
trimmed with bamboo chenille, included with the chart.
“Miniature Sweetheart Needlebook with Tin Heart Etui,” a limitededition kit stitched over one on a lower-count linen with silks. The
needlebook fits inside the tin, with room for the Sullivan Petite scissors
(not included) ~ kit does include the linen, silk threads, silk ribbon, silk
lining, and flannel fabric for the bottom silk insert ~ prices not yet
available.
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. . . The Scarlett House
. . . Cherished Stitches
. . . Giulia/GPA Designs
“Old Glory Sewing Box,” a cherry
wall pocket from Priscilla’s Pocket,
Thread Gatherer silk threads, Weeks
36c linen. Love, love, love this! ♡
Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com
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Coming at Nashville 2016 from . . .
“Time to Stitch”
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. . . NeedleWorkPress
Design fits
Lone Elm Lane
Shaker box!
Patronilla Arandes1834
“Made on the 2nd of June 1834 for my use.”
A reproduction by
Adapted by NeedleWorkPress ©2015
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More at Nashville 2016 from . . .
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. . . MTV Designs
. . . NeedleWorkPress
Tree of Life Sewing Box $28 chartpack includes the exquisite heart
charm by Italy’s Ceramiche di Capodimonte, above
Stitched on Weeks 32c Angel Hair w/Weeks floss, Mill Hill beads, with these
specialty stitches: Queen stitch, backstitch, Rhodes Heart, & bead stitch.
Pins Sets, $14 w/3pins ~ two color choices: all burgundy or 2 olive green
+ burgundy heart
Ancient Bronze Scissors, $15
Catharine Isabella Suliss: An 1838 Canadian sampler with a delightful verse
Good humor is the greatest charm that children can possess.
It makes them happy and what’s more, it gives them power to bless.
Born five days before Christmas in 1827, Catharine was 11 years old when she stitched her vibrant sampler.
She died in Hillsburgh only eight years after finishing her needlework.
Weeks Dye Works linen and floss were used to create a nearly identical replica of her sampler.
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. . . MTV Designs
Old-Time Scissors,
Silver or Gold,
each $16
Elegance in Autumn Sewing Set
$17 chart
Pins Set, $14 w/5 pins
Ancient Bronze Scissors $15
My Dog Loves Spring
My Cat Loves Spring
Both charts include the
wooden button, $15 each
My Dog Loves Summer
My Cat Loves Summer
Both charts include the
wooden button, $15 each
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“The Keys Keeper” $38 limited-edition
kit includes the frame, 30c fabric & chart.
Also Coming at Nashville from . . .
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Included here are some of the releases for Italy’s The Primitive Hare ~ the last of them
will be included in our next eNewsletter. This will be the first time this designer has
attended a Nashville show. I am so looking forward to meeting Isabella.
Because this is a cash-and-carry show and these items will be coming all the way from
Italy, it is critical that you place your pre-orders for these items early so we can place our
pre-market order. If the items have to be shipped after the Nashville show, the prices may
increase, depending on the shipping costs from Italy.
“Queen Bee of the Needles” $12
Right, from the top down:
* “The Queen” hand-painted threadkeeper, $28
* “Beehive Threadkeep” $14
* “Bees Pins Set” $11
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“The Scarlet Letter” includes 2 graphs $13
More Coming at Nashville from . . .
. . . The Primitive Hare
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Right, from the top down:
* “The Scarlet Letter” Pins Set, $12
* “Snow White Pins Set” $12
* “Bohemian Pins Set” $11
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Coming at Nashville from . . .
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. . . Simona/Mani Di Donna
Ancient Lady Sewing Box
$18 for chart w/medallion
included + finishing instructions
~ stitched on Weeks 35c Mocha
(for the Medallion) + 32c
Mocha with Dinky Dyes Natural
Finishing Pack w/cotton
fabric, lace + Floral Pins Set
$24
Floral Pins Set $8
Mermaid Song Sewing Box $22 chart
w/finishing info, stitched on 32c Weeks
with Weeks floss + Weeks wool
Mermaids Song Accessories
Exclusive hand-painted bobbins, $11
each, Mermaid Front, Mermaid Back &
Lighthouse
Exclusive Lighthouse Pins Set, $8/3 pins
Silver Nouveau Scissors $15
Fabric pack w/cotton fabric, shown
below, $7
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More Coming at Nashville from . . .
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. . . Simona/Mani Di Donna
Left, Antique Flowers Shaker Box w/
Accessories $20 chart w/finishing info ~
stitched on 32c Lakeside linen with Classic
Colorworks
Mounted on an 8-inch Lone Elm Lane Shaker box
Exclusive Antique Flowers Pin Set, $13 for 5
pins
Antique Flowers Scissors $15
Below, Black Ruby Sewing Purse $26
chart w/finishing info & hand-painted
wooden rods, stitched on Weeks 32c
Confederate Grey w/Weeks floss + Weeks felt
Exclusive Black Ruby Pins $10 w/3 pins
Silver Art Nouveau Scissors, $15
Blue Quaker Sewing Basket $13, chart w/handpainted wooden handle included + finishing info
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January’s Sampler Sunday
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If you haven’t already done so, pour yourself a cup of your favorite beverage and prepare to be inspired by some beautiful, beautiful needlework!
3 beautiful “His Eye is On the Sparrow” from Heartstring Samplery ~ from the left, Beth’s, Deb’s, and Janet’s
Below, LeeAnna’s beautiful “Serenity Harbor” from By the Bay Needleart,
stitched on 45c linen with The Attic’s overdyed silk conversion
Evelyn’s Prairie
Schooler ABC series,
stitched over 2 on
40c linen
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January Sampler Sunday (Continued)
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Above, Patty’s lovely version of “Ersilia’s Sampler” by Samplers in My
Attic ~ below, Melanie’s start on Gigi R’s “Adelaide Sestil 1828,” right
Above, LeeAnna’s “Merry Christmas” by
The Primitive Hare from the Christmas
issue of a new magazine, Punch Needle &
Primitive Stitcher, cover above, that we will
be stocking here in The Attic.
Above, “M. Woods” from Milady’s Needle, the antique ~ and, below, Pat’s
exquisite reproduction of it, on the 52/60 linen w/Tudor silks & right,
Pat’s “Old Irish Blessing” from Erica Michaels on the 40c gauze
Above, a close-up of Pat’s amazingly
tiny eyelet-stitched alphabet on her
“M. Woods” on the 52/60 linen
Above, Pat’s “Twisted Band
Sampler” from Northern
Expressions Needlework
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January Sampler Sunday Continued
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Left, Peggy’s “4 Seasons” by Anagram Diffusion, now OOP and we
have none available ~ check eBay
Above, Peggy’s lovely “Mother’s Honor Due” from Blackbird Designs
Below, Peggy’s “Black Cherry Start” from Plum Street Samplers
Above, Jan’s “Valentine,” a sweet complimentary
design from Nebby Needle that you can get here ~
below, Shepherd’s Bush’s “My Stitching Bag Kit”
Jan’s charming Chessie & Me “Glory
House” design finished as a book box with
a sweet message inside, Homespun Elegance’s
“Treasured Friend” complimentary design
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More from January Sampler Sunday
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Barb’s exquisite “1864 EF Sampler” from NeedleWorkPress,
from the Summer 2011 Sampler & Antique Quarterly
Linda D’s “It Must Have Been
the Mistletoe” by Heartstring
Samplery that was stitched in
honor of their 50th wedding
anniversary on December
Clockwise from above: 3 from Julie’s needles,
“Instead of Sheep” from Heartstring Samplery;
Pineberry Lane’s “Token of Love Redwork
Sampler”showing Julie’s clever back as well;
and “Hippity Hop” from NeedleworkPress
Above, a Swedish antique sampler currently being reproduced by Linda/Samplers
Remembered, below ~ We’ll announce its availability in a future newsletter.
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Right, Tedra’s “George &
Martha” from Plum Street
Gloria/Milady’s Needle showed her latest antique acquisition, “Anne Womack 1829,” a stunning
sampler with very little “white space” showing on the ground fabric ~ watch for its
reproduction chart in the future! The glass, unfortunately, didn’t allow for a clearer
photograph, but I think this sampler’s appeal is evident through the reflections in the glass.
Above, Tedra’s “Snooty Parrot” from
Barbara Ana Designs
Below, Tedra’s latest finishes of “Old
Glory” from Little House Needleworks &
“Old Glory” from Blackbird Designs
A sneak peek at a
M i l a d y ’s N e e d l e
Nashville release,
“Rabbit Run”
Julie’s “And
Heaven and
Nature Sing”
from Kathy
Barrick
Cheryl’s start on Gigi R’s “The Morris Dancer” ~ this
verse reads, “Revenge is a pleasure only to a mean spirit.”
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Sandy’s “All Creatures Great and Small”
from Barbara Ana Designs ~ what a fun stitch!
Right, Michelle’s “All
Creatures” +, below,
Threadwork Primitives’
“Hearts to You” from a
FaceBook group, and
“EN 1815” from
Heartstring Sampler y,
below
Above, The Drawn Thread’s “Toccata 3” from Helen
~ Linda L’s framed Quaker sampler from our
BCRF Silent Auction, donated/stitched by Gigi R
Left, Carolyn’s “Be of
Good Cheer” from
The Scarlett House &
“Holly Sampler”
from Erica Michaels
on 40c silk gauze, a
favorite of Carolyn’s
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More from January’s Sampler Sunday
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Clockwise from the left: Carolyn’s Erica Michaels’ “Ask Seek & Knock”
on 40c silk gauze ~ my apologies for the reflections in the glass ~
Molly’s “All Creatures Great & Small from Barbara Ana Designs &
her “Manor at Peacock Hill” from With Thy Needle & Thread
Betsy’s “Berlin Woolwork Sampler” from
Darlene O’Steen/Needle’s Prayse/NeedleWorkPress
Counterclockwise from the far left: 3 from Deb, “Tradition Sampler” from
Phyllis Hoffman as part of the gifts at a past Just CrossStitch Williamsburg
seminar ~ “Santa’s Visit” from A Stitch in Time, I believe an OOP
design ~ and the fabulous “Reindeer Alphabet” from Judy/JBW Designs
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And Even More from January’s Sampler Sunday
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Angelica’s “272 Words (Gettysburg
Address)” from Primrose Needleworks that
she hoped to finish in time for her
husband’s birthday ~ or, alternatively, it
could be a finish in time for Abe’s
birthday on February 12!
S u s a n’s s t u n n i n g
reproduction sampler
from Gigi R, “ATS
Saxony Sampler”
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Images of Gigi’s Last Two Samplers
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“The Morris Dancer,” adapted
Maria Cooper Sampler, 1790
JoAnn’s very beautiful “The Morris Dancer” ~ and she wanted me to be sure and explain that she
hasn’t stitched the trumpets because she is afraid if she stitches them now, when she rolls the linen, it will
distort her stitches. She was so happy when Gigi decided to reproduce this sampler. She is enjoying
each and every stitch. Thank you, JoAnn, for sharing your beautiful needlework with our readers.
“Sarah Esther Beeston, Aged 12” ~ right, our model
stitched on 52/60 linen with Gloriana’s Tudor silks
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Our Customers Share
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It’s the Celebration of Hearts Season, aka Valentine’s Day, and here are several inspiring heart/red displays in recognition of this special Heart holiday.
Needleworkers are some of the most generous people on earth ~ Helene
stitched this exquisite sampler in honor of the 40th anniversary of friends! This
Victoria Sampler design, “Heirloom Anniversary Sampler,” is beautifully
embroidered, as you can see, and how very generous of Helene to give it away!
Above, Julie’s lovely Valentine tray inclues, clockwise from the top,
“Spotted Chickens Sewing Bag” from Stacy Nash
Primitives, “Valentine Sampler” from With Thy Needle &
Thread, & “Antique Rooster Sampler” from JBW Designs
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Epilogue
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34
Someone was in the shop last
week and expressed concern
about Zoe and her new baby
brother, James, because
neither had appeared in our
newsletter in a long time.
I assured her that both
were doing splendidly and
then decided that I best fix
that omission, in case anyone
else was also wondering.
The truth is that, even
though James is now going on
five months, it wasn’t until
very recently that I first met
him. Having two children,
and doing all that she does
with them, with her job as
bulletin editor for their
church, and also with
NeedleWorkPress, Maegan has
been very, very busy.
Hmm, it’s very telling to admit that I
remember the first! We’ll watch, but
heartlessly ... because our team won’t be there!
My brother Jer and his wife Nancy are once again spending their winter in Mesa+Gold Canyon
~ John and I love having them here becausewe have great fun together enjoying many things,
including new taste treats. We love good coffee, and I’m very fond of the Cuban favorites
served at the espresso bar at Liberty Market in Gilbert, and I couldn’t wait for them to try them,
too. My Cortado was too pretty to drink ... almost! They’re having the Cortadito, a micro latte.

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