a - b - c

                               

A little bit if progress:

Mary Hannah  Gipson 

and

Old Saybrooke Sampler

update

Plain & Fancy Collection

"Stitching Pocket-Plus"

c. 2011 Sandra Sullivan

Homespun Elegance, Ltd.

Finished the stitching - scissors

fob for this lovely set.

This is stitched over one thread.

Did you read today's post

The House is In

from CathyB?

No?  Head right over!!!

Cathy shares her C Street Samplerworks projects.

This is Mary Hannah Gipson

from Winter 2010 SAN-Q Magazine

Article and charted by

Ruth Ann Russell

And, the next C Street Samplerworks on my list is:

Need Has Nothing to do With It

May Day

I managed a few letters in the sampler. I think my left hand is healed and I should be able to get moving along on some projects.

To see what this should look like: link to photo here.

I am still baffled that needlework caused so much pain in my hand, while tatting didn't bother me at all. It remains a mystery.

SAN-Q Summer 2011

Did you receive your issue?

In addition to the wonderful photos, projects, articles,
did you notice the survey for readers?

Says the survey can be taken and mailed in, or may be taken online at:
www.sanqmagazine.com

I didn't see the online area for the survey. I think it is a good idea to poll the readers!

a start

1836 Mary Hannah Gipson Sampler
Reproduced by Ruth Ann Russell of C Street Samplerworks

I couldn't find scroll bars, stitched sampler in a q-snaps.
Have the alphabet started -- the borders are moving along.
(I just wish the GAST were not pre-cut)

I don't notice the uneven weave. Stitching seems the same on even weave and uneven weave.

giveaway

I was trying to find the right
size scroll bars .... would like to get the linen
ready to begin stitching.

These are the fibers + linen
my boyz gave me to stitch
the Mary Hannah Gipson sampler.
(photo above)

(see this post for pictures + info)

the pattern is in the recent
Winter SAN-Q magazine ...

If you are interested in the pattern,
I noticed
the Needleprint Blog
is giving away a copy of

Winter - SAN-Q magazine

See the post:
I Spy a New Year's Giveaway.

If you are interested,

Send in an e-mail before February 8th.

Ingredients in hand ....

My two sons gave me a pretty wrapped gift. On top was this lovely dragonfly - I set it on a tree branch.

Inside the package were all the 'ingredients' to stitch the
Mary Hannah Gipson sampler.

When I saw Ruth Ann Russell's research and graph, I was itching to stitch.

The article and pattern are in the

SAN Q
Winter 2010
Magazine.

Lucky
Lucky
ME!

stitching news

Not much stitching going on --
I did put some x's in the corner motifs of my Tabletopper.
I've been tatting, pictures on my other blog:
Stitches of Life II

Oh my oh my oh my .... did you see all the new stuff in Pat Winter's etsy shop? Goodness!
How can you choose just ONE. I love her stuff!
Awesome bliss packs --- beautiful ribbons.
See pictures & find links in her post:
Adding New Items to Shops.

Did you get your copy??
I wanted to see Ruth Ann Russell's new COVER!!
Congrats Ruth Ann : )
What a fun sampler - I love the alphabet
(OK, all my friends can stop laughing now --
I have more alphabet patterns in my stash,
really, I do ---)

Looks like Marjorie has a new giveaway on her blog .... check it out!!!

SAN-Q & The Lace Reader

Delighted by the new issue. The spot sampler (one of 2 parts) has loads of interesting texture - they would be awesome in the sampler or just one motif stitched for a sewing small. Plus, the article on crewel embroidery is awesome.


Wendy asked about this book, and I can only say, I really, really liked it -- It was interesting, well written, strong (wacky) characters, and an odd drama. Of the many I've read this year, these are my favorites:

The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry *****
Lauren Groff: The Monsters of Templeton*****
Kate Jacobs: Friday Night Knitting Club *****
(I requested the sequel from the library - Knit Two)
Maeve Binchy: Whitethorn Woods *****
Paulo Coelho: The Alchemist *****
Amy Bloom: Away (read it & listened on audio book -- I felt like I missed a few turns in the story - tho, even the second time around for this novel, was confused, would be perfect for a reading circle)

My 2008 Book List - link here

As for younger readers, I've enjoyed the Doll People series by Laura Godwin & Ann Martin. Link here. I came accross these books while browsing the book store. Alex wanted a french text of The Little Prince & I had a blast going thru the shelves in the youth section.

queen stitch motif

As requested, here is a close-up of the queen stitch motif:It is a motif taken from a C Street Samplerworks project, the cover sampler from SAN-Q Magazine:I had stitched this last Summer for a NANI demonstration, post HERE.Since I had some odd threads on my desk, and more room on the 28-count waterlilly fabric, I decided to stitch up another one!!

Not much time for the computer -- will catch up later this week : )

Doll Show Finds:

I attended the Valparaiso Doll & Bear Show yesterday morningWhat a fantastic display of dolls from all eras and all price ranges. The antique dolls were beautiful. Among all the clothing, dolls, + accessories ... I found these dresses made from antique handkerchiefs. And, they are a perfect fit for my Penny Wooden Doll
Other than the doll dresses, I didn't find much in the way of doll making supplies -- just a snipet of lace
I did stitch up a quick fob (on the left) side of the doll. I have stitched this motif once before. I used the over-dye fibers I had after stitching Free, Shep Bush Freebie design.I have not decided on finishing for the S.Bush design - probably a small pillow.

Good Mail Day:

If you like parrots -- this is a must-have issue. Lovely sampler patterns inside, too!!

some progress pix

The Drawn Thread: Sampler Game BoardI added the Lower Right 2 squares -- house and lamb
I replaced the square with initials & date with a lamb from Generosity, Drawn Thread, c.1997
14 Houses
15 Motifs
29 Squares Stitched

I started the Spring Floral Tabletopper this week.designed by Claudia Dutcher, c.2000 Dutch Treat Designs

This 40-count linen is a challenge. I did get the buttonhole edge around both sides
I will work on the finishing a little at a time. Next step is to sew the front & back together using some sort of chain stitch.This is from SAN-Q, Spring 2001One challenge is counting by three threads instead of two!

Today is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING ... and we have 4" to 9" of snow in the forecast for Friday & Saturday. Hello, Mother Nature, it is SPRING now ... would you please cancel the snow? Until Winter? Thx in advance

Judith Hayle and her pupils

The Ann Holewll Sampler, 1699SAL info here I've finished rows 1-3, chart A ... the February stitching assignment!! Yay : )

Nice article re. Juda or Judeth Hayle (teacher), her pupils (their samplers), in SAN-Q, Spring 2001
Which reminded me that I had stitched the Elizabeth Burton 1701 motifs for a Pin Pillow -- photo on SAN-Q cover

Rooted thru nearly everything 'stitchie' in my room ... until I found these squres
I need to find some muslin & locate my wool roving [gotta be someplace around here] ... add a buttonhole stitch edge to both squares ... then, use a chain stitch to join the front & back. Aren't the corners interesting with detached chain stitching?

YAY!!

Got mine today!

For those of you who enjoyed my cat picture. I think better pictures are here. She really is an interesting pet : )

Getting Ready for Valentine's Day!!

I'm really enjoying going thru my "stuff" for Valentine's Day. This is SOME of my stitched items. I have more ... stay tuned.

WTF: I really should figure out how to FINISH this Pin Pillow. (front+back) It has a buttonhole edge w/fancy chain stitching in each corner. It is the Judah Hayle Pin Pillow from Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly. Spring 2001 SANQ
With so little spare $$$ (daughter in college) I opted to find some STASH with heart themes. I was thinking of doing the BOF over one -- The Shep Bush kit was a door prize (won this a couple years ago!). Heart Blooms