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June Samplers of the Month

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Heart’s Ease Examplar Workes’ “A Delaware Inspiration” and “Sojourner” ~ previously only available as teaching pieces

Theresa designed A DELAWARE INSPIRATION in the ‘fruit and flower’ style, popular in the New Castle County area of Delaware, for an upcoming Delaware sampler symposium. She incorporated a number of symbols representing the state of Delaware, including the state flower (peach blossom), state insect (lady bug), state butterfly (Tiger Swallowtail), state tree (American holly), state wildlife (grey fox), state fruit (strawberry), state bird (blue hen), and the runner-up for the state bird (the beautiful red cardinal).

Originally designed for the Bay Area Sampler Guild, in designing SOJOURNER Theresa focused on the flora and fauna of the San Francisco area and the ethnic peoples who made it their home in the mid 1800’s. The floral outer border used the San Francisco wallflower, the evening primrose, the California poppy, the sticky Phacelia, and the dahlia. Inside the inner sawtooth border are some typical bands (the alphabet, the Queen-stitch strawberry band, the Holbein stitch pansy band) and some not so typical, the floral rope, the Chinese-style band, a Russian folk art band, and a traditional Mexican band with satin stitch and Rhodes stitch. The separating bands are done in alternating double running stitch and the Montenegrin stitch.

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Another talent exhibited in her designs: The verses are all original, a gift in and of itself !

More on our Samplers of the Month

Although Theresa has had no formal training, a number of her designs have received awards. She is grateful for what she calls God-given talent, something she has expanded through practice, books, classes, exhibitions, sharing, and demonstration.

A DELAWARE INSPIRATION * chart $50 * linen (cost depends on count and

margins ~ 40c requires a SQ, $32) * Belle Soie silks as charted, $210

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Both of these designs Theresa has designated as Intermediate Level. She loves to incorporate specialty stitches, but if you’re not completely at ease with some of these stitches, please be assured that Theresa provides very excellent stitch diagrams, as evidenced on the right, using varying colors to differentiate important steps in executing the various stitches.

SOJOURNER * chart $40 * linen (cost depends on count and

margins, i.e., 40c w/2-inch margins, SQ, $32)

* Belle Soie as used in the chart model, $202.50; NPI, $135 (with the caution that more than 1 skein may be required for particularly the vine and grass and the gold in the sawtooth border


Save 15% when you purchase 2 of the 3 starred parts.

Another stunning sampler, QUEEN CITY SAMPLER $60 was designed for the Queen City Sampler Guild's 20th anniversary, and it includes multi-page printed instructions.

NORFOLK DILIGENCE $30 is just one of many exquisite Theresa designs ~ many more will be featured in our next issue.




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FRAKTUR HUSWIF SET This beautiful set many of you will recognize as it was taught by Theresa at our 2016 Sampler Symposium. The charts are ready and on their way to the shop. $50

The magnificent Shaker Sewing Box shown with these designs is available to order from Richard Hyers here.

For more detailed photos of these projects on this page, please refer to our June 1, 2017 newsletter

F R A K T U R SEWING SET The chart for th i s s tunn ing sewing set is also on its way to the shop. $40

C O T TA G E B Y T H E S E A SEWING SET $50 This stunning sewing set is now available in chart form, all pieces included.

The Miniature Blanket Chest shown is custom made by Don DuBois of The Barn Workshop ~ he’s on a short summer break but will return to take your orders June 28th.

Received a First-Place Ribbon in the Counted Thread category at the 49th Annual Woodlawn Plantation Needlework Exhibit!

MARY SOPHIA’S PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN SEWING SET $50 is also now available in chart form, a chart that includes all pieces shown.

Re c e i ve d t h e Best in Show and First-Place Ribbon at the 2 n d A n n u a l Rehoboth Beach H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y N e e d l e w o r k Exhibit

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More Award-Winning Designs from Theresa PAGE4THE ATTIC

A MARYLAND INSPIRATION $35 received the Frank Lloyd Wright Award for Outstanding Original Design at


THE REGAL BEE $27 was designed as a gift to Theresa’s needlework guild -- The Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild -- and for some friends.

STONEHOUSE ON THE BRANDYWINE $30 - First-Place Ribbon Winner at the 50th Woodlawn Plantation Needlework Exhibit ~ see more of this amazing design in Julie’s work on the following page.

Above left, MAYFLOWER ROSE SEWING SET $30

Left, COTTAGE BY THE SEA received a 2nd-Place Ribbon in the Sampler Category at the 2nd A n n u a l R e h o b o t h B e a c h Historical Society Needlework Exhibit




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PAGE5 Julie’s “Stonehouse On the Brandywine” . . .

. . . from Theresa Baird/Heart’s Ease Examplar Workes

Enjoy and be inspired by Julie’s stunning needlework of Theresa’s remarkable design.

All Julie has left to complete is the tree, below, on the right-hand side of the house.

Another of Theresa’s amazing talents is writing the verses! I love them all. Such talent!


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I absolutely love this stone house!




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PAGE6Julie’s “A Time Forever Gone” . . .


. . . from Theresa Baird/Heart’s Ease Examplar Workes

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Below, the three-dimensional look Julie achieves in her embroidery is so beautiful.

A TIME FOREVER GONE $50, The Attic’s Sampler of the Month in May of 2015, is another of Theresa’s stunning designs, with another beautiful original verse.

Read more about this sampler and see additional close-up photographs of the flowers in the exquisite border in our May 1, 2015 eNewsletter.






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It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy … and there are fewer Attic events to list here!

Jackie du Plessis/It’s Finally Finished will be teaching three very special projects. Details inside.

January 12 - 14,

2018

June

Summer School ~ Friday, August 25 at 5 PM ~ Sunday noon, August 27 ~ Details Inside!

Attic Events Schedule

Saturday, July 8, 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’ Tulip needlebook design, and the $30 fee includes her expert instruction + materials. Class fee is due upon registration.

Nov 3-5, 2017

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

Every Thursday

As an Attic Addict member, in June receive a 15% discount on your purchase of the following: * All Heart’s Ease Examplar Workes charts * Classic Colorworks’ Belle Soie * Zweigart Linen, all counts

August

Registration is Full - Waiting List Only

Details are in this newsletter edition! Registration opens on Monday, June 26, at 12 Noon Phoenix time.

Sunday, July 16, Sampler Sunday, 1:00-4:00 ~ Some of you may be traveling, but we will gather for our monthly sampler sharing and hope our air-conditioners are working perfectly. Please register. Fee $10.

July

Here's a sneak peek at the NeedleWorkPress sampler we’ve chosen for our 2018 Stitch-Along. I am so excited! I know that you’re going to love it! I can’t wait to stitch it. It has no alphabet, a lovely rose border, and so much more!

Saturday, July ??, Stitching Over One ~ This techniques class will be short … and it will also be free to anyone who has ordered the coming Brenda Gervais/With Thy Needle & Thread series, SUMMER SCHOOLHOUSE, which Brenda is stitching over 1 on 28c. The date hasn’t been set yet, until we know we have both the Lugana and the linen here. It will most probably be July 15, but I will know more when our next newsletter is published.

Saturday, November 18, 6:00-8:00, Our 20th Annual Silent Auction for BCRF ~ And after 19 years, and raising upwards of $200,000 for breast cancer research, this will be our last event. I was reminded that, when I began this 20 years ago, I had set a goal of doing this for 20 years. That time has passed so quickly. Thank you for your very generous support of our effort over these past number of years.

Help us make it the best one yet! Donations of items for the auction can be sent to The Attic at any time that is

Wednesday, January 10 ~ Special times with Nicola Parkman ~ in-shop demonstrations of freehand embroidery and a Meet ’n Greet time with Nicola in the evening. More details to come.


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Stay tuned for dates & details!

“PIECES OF OLDE II” By popular request, our 2017 theme will be a continuation of

the 2016 program, featuring antique samplers and project adaptations created by our amazing Arizona designers!

But Mother, I want to go to Summer School at The Attic!

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“PIECES OF OLDE II” By popular request, our 2017 theme will be a continuation of

the 2016 program, featuring antique samplers and project adaptations created by our amazing Arizona designers!

But Mother, I want to go to Summer School at The Attic!

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Our 2017 Summer School

Here’s a glimpse at the samplers … some you’ve seen b e f o r e … a l l wonderful!

For your Summer School Tuition of $550 you will receive six amazing projects, including sampler charts, all of your meals, the opportunity to win some great door prizes, 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 Summer School ever!

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, Tanya/The Scarlett House, and Bunny & Apryl/Priscilla’s Pocket. We‘ve met several times to finalize plans & projects, and we are all very excited to invite you to our sixth annual Summer School presented by The Attic. With Pieces of Olde as their focus, your faculty is very busy reproducing/designing a sampler for you or a samplermaker project as well as small projects drawn from Pieces of Olde. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed! We are very excited about the Summer School curriculum for this year!Registration is Full - Waiting List Only


Our Summer School opens at 5 PM Friday night, August 25 and closes at noon on Sunday, August 27 at Hyatt Place Mesa. The hotel is offering us these amazing summer rates: $85/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. Or make your reservation online at this link.

The kit for this project,

Needlemade Designs’ “My

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Purse,” from last year will be

available for purchase to

Summer School attendees.



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It is with great pleasure that I announce that this stunning sampler reproduction, “Mary Lea 1793,” from The Design Studios of Hands Across the Sea Samplers, will be our 2017 Attic Stitch-Along. Mary embroidered this exquisite sampler when she was only 11 years old ~ the model shown here was beautifully executed by Jacqueline Morris. The model, left, will be on display at The Attic throughout 2017. At 373 x 445, it’s a sizable project, very doable in a year’s time. The model is stitched on Lakeside’s Vintage Meadow Rue with Au Ver A Soie’s Soie d’Alger. The overdyed silk conversion is shown on the next page.


Mary Lea’s sampler is bordered with lilies and carnations, is filled with wonderful motifs, a plethora of birds as well as several butterflies and squirrels, a sweet cat and dog on either side of the manor house. I love the touches of blue throughout the sampler, the two apple trees and other trees, and the tulips and other flowers. The sampler is cross stitch over two, satin stitch, with the verse and other words cross stitch over one. The verse: Great God with Wonder and with Praise Not all the Books on Earth beside On all thy Works I look Such heavenly Wonders tell But still thy Wisdom Power and Grace Then let me love my Bible more Shine brightest in thy Book And take a fresh Delight Here would I learn how Christ had dyed By Day to read these Wonders o’er

“Mary Lea 1793” from the Design Studios of

Hands Across the Sea Samplers

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More Images of Mary Lea’s Sampler

As our 2017 SAL, a special kit discount of 10% is available if you purchase all of the kit parts, chart ($27) + linen (price varies depending on count) + AVAS silks ($98.90) OR 12-ply Gloriana overdyed silks ($148.50) OR Gloriana Tudor silks ($99).


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Exquisite Samplers from Hands Across the Sea


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The Attic is honored to have the privilege of displaying these beautiful models from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.

MISS MARY ANN BOURNES 1791 $30 ~ HANNAH COATES 1848 $27

HELEN KEDSLIE 1815 $27 ~ ELIZABETH FURNISS 1836 $30 ~ ELIZABETH BEAVEN 1835 $32

ELIZA SKELTON 1820 $24, 281 x 281

MARY BROWN 1765 $22

You are cordially invited to visit The Attic and view this stunning sampler




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THE ATTIC Beautiful Sampler Notecards from . . .

Set of 10 of one design, $20 Pack of 6, 2 each of 3 designs, $13

. . . Hands Across the Sea Samplers

Available exclusively from The Attic as well we Hands Across the Sea, Mary Lea 1793. These are available only as a set of 10.

These high-quality greeting cards, a beautiful sampler on the front, a small chart on the back cover, the inside is blank to send a note or special greeting to a dear friend.

Ann Forfitt 1812

Sarah Borton 1815

Hannah Coats 1848

Announcing The Attic’s new HATS CCC, that is, Hands Across the Sea Chart Collector’s Club As many of you know, the HATS charts are publications that needleworkers love to own, even if they have no intention of stitching the sampler in the near future. These books are beautifully presented in every way, with a historical perspective included for the time period in which the sampler was created, written in such a way that it feels like time travel, like you are sitting there with the samplermaker as she is stitching her sampler. They also include clear stitch diagrams and wonderful literary quotes at the bottom of each page. Wonderful charts to stitch from, they are so well done that many of us love to have them on our bookshelves with our other treasured needlework publications.

A s a C C C m e m b e r y o u w i l l automatically receive: * Each new release from HATS at a

10% discount * A 10% discount on your supplies for

the sampler We need a valid CC on file and 30-day notice if you decide to cancel your membership.

The Attic’s New HATS CCCC




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Jackie du Plessis’s November WorkshopsTHE ATTIC PAGE13


The weekend schedule with workshop prices: * Friday, November 3, 6 - 9 pm, (with a light supper 5 - 6 pm) ~ Attic of Dreams 3 ~ $150 * Saturday, November 4, 9 - 5 pm (with lunch 12 - 1 pm) ~ Ode to Jane ~ $480 (Waiting list only.) * Saturday night, 5:30-??, Wine & Food Reception at the shop open to all workshop participants RSVP * Sunday, November 5, 9 - 4 pm (with lunch 12 - 1 pm) ~ Cherry Berry ~ $375 (Waiting list only.) * Monday, November 6, 9 - 4 pm (with lunch 12 - 1 pm) ~ Enid ~ $245

Above, Cherry Berry, a stunning cherry slide-top box created by Mr. Miller that is encased in a beautiful cherry-colored silk case fitted with storage areas for needles, scissors, and the unique sampler roll ~ more photos on the following pages.

Above, the tiny drawing of the lid of Enid, a box-shaped needlecase that will very cleverly store your entire needle collection from bodkins to tapestry and embroidery needles. The affixed lid/top is adorned with specialty stitches worked in silk fibers using a color palette of reds, golds and greens, silk and metallic fibers. Lift the lid - and a stitched bar that stores bodkin-sized needles on the inside/lining of the lid. Once the lid is lifted, the middle section showcases a pivoting pincushion that rests neatly on top of a tiny trinket storage area - ideal for thimbles and treasured trinkets. This middle section is specifically created for storage of our entire collection of tapestry needles, size 22-28. It also features a charming label that you can personalize to make it your own.

The third and last section consists of a two-compartment storage box to hold tiny thread balls and a pincushions to use for storage of your "counting pins.” A linen bar attached to the box body allows for neat storage of all your super-fine embroidery needles.

I am pleased to publish photos, workshop details and prices, and hotel information for this very special Attic event. We are privileged to host these Jackie workshops the weekend of November 3-6 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 (King $119; Double Queen $129) or register online here. 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.

Above, Ode to Jane, a tribute to Jane Austen with her Writing Desk re-created by Mr. Miller of Miller's Carpentry and beautifully fashioned into a needlework accessory through Jackie's needlework artistry. More photos on the following pages.

Attic of Dreams 3 ~ Needlebook Pull ~ This darling needlebook pull-out case is the third piece in the Attic of Dreams collection. The silk fiber and ribbons used match Attic of Dreams 1 & 2. The palm-sized needlebook will feature specialty sampler stitches and a stitched basket filled with pretty spring blooms. Complete kit will include all needed to stitch and finish the project. Photos will be available the end of July. And if you have not taken Attic of Dreams 1 & 2, they will be available for purchase to those taking Attic of Dreams 3. Left from the left, Attic of Dreams 2 with Attic of Dreams 1.

Please email me at [email protected] to receive a Registration Form. There are currently a few openings in Friday’s Attic of Dreams 3 and Monday’s Enid.

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THE ATTIC PAGE14Jackie du Plessis’ November Workshops

The collection of items created 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 b e t w e e n t h e t w o s i d e functional ends when desk is placed on top of sewing case.

* Messenger bag thread pouch * Button Pouch * Pin Keep case * Bottle/trinket holder

Bottle/trinket holder holds three storage bottles. The top and bottom of these two panels that are pulled at the sides to snugly hold the bottles in place are cupped with a Hedebo scallop edge.

So what’s inside this beautiful box hand-crafted by Mr. Miller o f M i l l e r C a r p e n t r y Creations?

Let's open it and see!

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 lace 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.


Message bag thread pouch - I wanted to create a special holder for finishing thread that mimic's the message carrier of yesteryear.





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More Photos of “Ode to Jane”

When the case closes, it

fi t s p e r f e c t l y i n

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PAGE15THE ATTICPin 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 scallop leaf effect. From these leaves pretty flower buds sprout as if they hold a promise of things to come....I adore buttons and am always on the hunt for more so I needed a special pouch for these tiny treasures. The back of the button-bag features a stitched butterfly.

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.

Desk bottom - Regency period wallpaper inspired the circle-shaped border. I added the hand-dyed medley colored flowers to add a bit of nature's beauty. Various bands and motives of nature stitched to mimic a tapestry for the desk base.

The sewing case has two functional ends - the storage case interior features an alphabet paying homage to Jane, her masterful weaving of these letters into timeless stories. The two functional ends consist of a 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 interior.





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The stunning cherry-colored silk is used to finish the 36-ct linen sampler roll with solid and hand-dyed silk ribbon from Mokuba. The cherry slide wooden container fits into a silk and linen box-shaped case for display and storage. Tiny smalls accompany these stitched in the hues seen on Margaret Towne’s sampler.

The cherry berry seen in the sampler is what inspired me to call this piece Cherry Berry, cherry on the sampler roll and the cherry carrier.


Here’s what Jackie tells us about Cherry Berry: Inspired by Margaret Towne’s sampler I wanted to re-create this charming sampler into a functional sampler roll that would fit into a handcrafted cherry slide-top container that Mr Miller of Miller Carpentry Creations made for us. Class is Full - Waiting List Only




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THE ATTIC PAGE17January 2018 Sampler Symposium . . .

... Friday night, January 12, thru Sunday, January 14 Sharing Our Passion for Needlework

W hen we engage in fiber arts, we are creating something, but we’re also participating in historic traditions tens of thousands of years old. You are not only making art for your soul and for future generations, you are embodying the work of our ancestors. —The Woven Road

This quote perfectly illustrates why we are so excited to bring you “A Present from England 1818.” Two hundred years after AM created this diminutive pinkeep for HS, we will show you how to construct a cross stitch version of the knitted antique. From your first stitch to application of the silk ribbon, your labor of love will be a treasure to whomever may uncover it in 2218.

I am very pleased to present the weekend faculty for this event: After a 5 - 6 PM supper ~ Friday night, 6-9 PM, “A Present from England 1818” ~ Vickie & Maegan Jennett/NeedleWorkPress Saturday morning, 9 - 10:30 AM - “A Journey Through Time with Some Charming Samplers with Fascinating Histories,” a lecture presentation by Nicola Parkman, Hands Across the Sea Samplers Saturday, 11 AM - 4 PM, with an hour for lunch, Betsy Morgan/Willing Hands: “The Swan’s Bower” ~ Part 1 Saturday evening, 5 - ? PM, reception at The Attic, with food & refreshments including adult beverages served Sunday, Betsy Morgan’s “The Swan’s Bower” continues 9 - Noon, followed by lunch. Your $595 fee for the Symposium includes all classes, kits, and lecture, 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).

To sampler lovers across the world, Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers needs no introduction. Nicola 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. - Read more about Nicola and her partner, Sandra Moffitt of Australia, here.

A Journey Through Time ~ For a short moment in time, we join Nicola Parkman for a bit of time travel while she shares her passion for samplers, exploring the compelling stories of several samplermakers, samplers from her collection, samplers that one day soon you and I can stitch. There will also be time for a short Q & A.

Registration will be by email only, to [email protected] beginning at 12 Noon on June 26, 2017.



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Your kit will include all of the supplies needed to complete the design - 32-count linen, silk Dupioni lining, interfacings, comic board, skirtex, Gloriana silk floss in 8 colors, DMC pearl cotton, needles, pins, charm, thread waxer, wool felt, full color charts, thorough instructions, and a

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January 2018 Sampler Symposium (continued)

The Swan’s Bower with Betsy Morgan/Willing Hands

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The theme this time around is "swans" - swan eggs, baby swans, adolescent swans, full grown swans. The title of the design is The Swan's Bower and the original inspiration came from a motif on an 1813 English Sampler which is in Betsy’s collection. Another inspiration was a motif on a sampler that Betsy saw in a museum in Timaru, New Zealand last year.

The format for this etui comes from an antique needlebook that she bought at Beating Around the Bush in Australia last year. The original is burgundy colored velvet and is rather worn and ugly, but the construction of it fascinated her and she thought that she could take the format and run with it. The original was commercially made in England in the early 1900's

Betsy’s version is much larger and has pockets inside, made from the yellow silk Dupioni lining fabric. There are 3 "smalls" to tuck into the pocket - a scissor holder and fob and a floss holder. Also included is a swan beeswax thread waxer and a tiny enameled swan charm. The center of the inside of the book has an attached needle/pin holder which has a thick piece of yellow wool felt inside to hold the needles/pins.

I love swans, and I can’t wait to do this piece!

Betsy has been stitching for over 50 years, beginning with stamped Erica Wilson Crewel kits when she was a child. She has dabbled in almost any type of needlework imaginable, but her heart is in counted thread and Stumpwork. Betsy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She began designing and teaching needlework for her local EGA chapter in the mid 90's, went professional in 2001 and started her business, Willing Hands Needlework Design, in 2003. Since then she has taught at the chapter level, the regional level and the national level all over the US and in Canada, England and Australia.




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. . . with Betsy Morgan/Willing Hands

$225 Workshop Fee includes the kit with all kit supplies as well as breakfast and lunch.

“Maria Katarin’s Stitching Reticule” is a Mexican stitcher's purse. It is named for Betsy’s adopted daughter, Caitie, who is part Mexican. The various motifs and techniques used in this purse were inspired by an 1844 sampler from Pachuca, Mexico which is in her collection.

Friday, January 12, 9 AM - 4 PM with an hour lunch break, Maria Katarin’s Stitching Reticule

When folded closed, the reticule measures 4 x 8 inches. It is stitched on light mocha Belfast linen using Gloriana silk flosses and is lined in olive silk Dupioni. Inside there are 3 small pockets for holding your small needlework tools including two of the smalls in this design - a scissor fob and a thread winder. The reticule also includes a 5-inch stitched ruler.

Stitches include: Aztec, eyelet, diagonal pattern darning, pulled four-sided, long-arm cross, diagonal satin, Mexican klosters, satin, rice, upright cross, cross over one and cross over two.

Registration will be by email only, to [email protected] beginning at 12 Noon on June 26, 2017.






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SUMMER SCHOOLHOUSE, Lessons in Abecedarian, the 4-part series from Brenda Gervais/With thy Needle & Thread is coming in 4 installments, the first one projected for late June. Brenda says this mystery series will consist of 4 lessons/4 separate charts, with a total of 6 projects. The chart ship dates are as follows: Lesson #1, June 20th, and the next 3 lessons on the 20th of each subsequent month. Charts will retail for $12 each. The floss palette consists of 15 beautiful shades of hand-dyed fibers, 5 each from Weeks, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks. (Cottons show, below left, at the bottom.). And as is the custom at The Attic, we are also offering a conversion to hand-dyed silks. The projects all coordinate and are designed to be placed together for a striking vignette of tiny handwork, each done over 1 on 28c fabric. The required fabric for all 4 lessons is a 9" x 55" piece. Brenda suggests a 28c Lugana ~ we’ve selected a 28c Lakeside linen, left, that we think goes splendidly with the silk overdyes, left top. The final selection on several of the colors will have to wait till we receive the chart(s) ~ it’s like driving blind; sometimes a reference to the design is very necessary to make the final decision. Our order has been submitted, but I ordered

extra, for you procrastinators out there! 😊

We’ve selected some silk overdyes, right, top, but will release the colors as they are called out in the Parts 1 - 4 because, with several of the colors, we need to see the chart to make the final decision. The cotton overdyes


Sneaky peeky of Lesson #2 of Summer Schoolhouse - Lessons in Abecedarian. Brenda says that Lesson #1 will be arriving in stores late June/early July. Lesson #2 of this 4-part series will arrive a month later.

THE ATTIC. . . With Thy Needle & Thread

Of course, we all need one of these, a very charming magnetic Zappy Dots Needle Nanny, while we work this design ~ $12 each.

This hand-dyed ric-rac trim from Lady Dot was recommended by Brenda to finish our projects ~ $6




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THE ATTIC PAGE21Something Wonderful in Our Attic this Week from . . .

. . . Erica Michaels

MARY HAVENS’ SMALLS $20 This exquisite set of smalls was inspired by the Mary Havens reproduction. The set includes a pincushion stitched on silk gauze, a needlebook, pinkeep, scissor fob and berry. So lovely! A complete supply list, cutting diagram, color photos and finishing guidelines are included in the chartpak.


Back and inside of the needlebook

Pincushion that’s on 40c silk gauze

Berry … and its top shown at the right

Pinkeep

Scissor Fob



http://ericamichaels.com/maryhavens.htm


http://ericamichaels.com/maryhavens.htm

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MERMAID BERRY $ 19 You will want this darling berry and medallion as companion pieces to your “By the Sea Sewing Set” $20, pictured left below with all parts of the set. The berry’s mermaid is surrounded by her fishy friends, and is relaxing on the beach in the medallion design, a perfect topper for an ort jar or other keepsakes.

. . . Erica Michaels

The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)

Both pieces are stitched on 40c silk gauze.

MERMAID BERRY and BY THE SEA … the complete set

Part 4 in THE 12 BERRIES OF CHRISTMAS series, the Lords, the Pipers, and the Drummers ~ to see the complete set, go to Erica Michaels’ website.

http://ericamichaels.com/the12berriesofchristmas.htm

http://ericamichaels.com/the12berriesofchristmas.htm


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. . . Cherished Stitches. . . Threads of Memory


. . . Homespun Elegance

BERRY TYME Needlecase & Scissor Fob $9

Above, BERRY BASKET ETUI $28 kit with everything needed to stitch and finish this adorable accessory. Right, A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CONE $12 chart with templates and finishing instructions included.

LET FREEDOM RING $8 chart, 65 x 71

Front & back views of this sweet needlework accessory from Sandra




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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

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD $18, an inspirational boxer that includes 32c fabric, antique gold cross charm + a little BONUS design - "Be a Nice Human." $18

Some of these just came in, and some have been here for a bit but I failed to get them in a newsletter. Clockwise from the left: A LITTLE STITCH KIT $14 that includes 28c Lambswool linen and a “Made with Love” charm ~ RED WHITE & BEACH CHARTPACK w/4 summery designs ~ 2 Celebrate with Charm Flip-Its, LIBERTY & BOO, each $6.50

Below left, SUMMER SMALLS $12.50 w/embellishments Below right, COFFEE TIME, $10

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. . . Abby Lane Designs

HOME SWEET HOME PIN PILLOW MINI KIT $22, a Nashville limited-edition kit that we have just received, and this sweet kit includes the finishing fabric, ribbon for the edging, and a lovely beaded pin for your new pin pillow

. . . DOVO Scissors


. . . Kit & Bixby

. . . ScissorTail Designs

. . . Heart in Hand Needleart

R i g h t , L I B B Y $ 8 . 5 0 w /embellishments Below, GLAD & S I N C E R E HEARTS, Part 3 o f 3 , $ 1 3 w /embellishments

AMERICA $9

Another in their very popular Cat Series, CATS - WE'RE NOT TRYING TO BE BAD … IT JUST COMES NATURALLY $9




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2017 SCHOOLER SANTA, $5

. . . Tellin Emblem. . . The Prairie Schooler

CHRISTMAS CAROL - JINGLE BELLS & CHRISTMAS CAROL - SILENT NIGHT, each $16

JUST BEE - BEE MORE $14

. . . Hands On Design


. . . Crossed Wing Collection

Right, AND THEN COMES SPRING - $12

3 designs with the very popular coffee theme, each one $6 ~ Clockwise from above: MY CUPS RUNNETH OVER ~ 7 AM SOMEWHERE ~ COFFEE & FRIENDS




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F O R T H E L O V E O F NEEDLEWORK $10, 67 x 125

. . . Elizabeth’s Designs

4” Lauren Embroidery Scissor in Gingher Designer Series,, coming August/September ~ Reserve yours now

Also New in Our Attic from . . .

Also Coming to Our Attic from . . .

PRISCILLA MORTLOCK $24, 235 x 232 ~ the antique on the left, computer-generated image in the middle, and the silk conversion Carol did last week while she was in the shop, and she was happy to share it with us

This perennial favorite will be shipping September 1. Reserve your copy now.

. . . Samplers Forever




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Coming to Our Attic This Week from . . .

. . . Blackbird Designs

SHE SIGHTS A BIRD $9

. . . Shepherd’s Bush

LIBERTY NOTES $8

. . . Samplers Not Forgotten

LIBERTY $16

SUMMER HOUSE PINKEEP $12, 123 x 86

. . . Stacy Nash Primitives


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#4 in the Early Americans Series, NATHAN HALE $6

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. . . Little House Needleworks

SAMPLER STITCHES $8.50


BEE VIRTUES $6 #3 in the Main Street Series, GAZEBO $6

. . . Country Cottage Needleworks




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AR 1879 $20, 227 x a 757, requires a special cut of hand-dyed linen on 40c ~ the perfect reason to stitch it on 52/60 linen where its size will be 7.6 x 30.3. Reproductionist Barbara Hutson tells us, “This sampler was embroidered in Europe, most likely in a Catholic convent school in Italy. The church motif is found on numerous Italian samplers. Red samplers are joyful. Add blue and it is perfection! The distinctive striped tiger caught my attention at first. Dogs, birds, and a smaller cat reside on the sampler. The Chris-cross begins each alphabet row. The Arma Christi, or Instruments of the Passion are portrayed, including Veronica’s Veil. A charming checkered cartouche surrounds the maker’s initials and date. There are a multitude of similar samplers in Italian museum collections, along with museums in Belgium, Spain and the United States of America.”

THE ATTIC. . . Queenstown Sampler Designs

1800 TC SC, $12, 98 x 275. This small, charming sampler was most likely made in Italy. Reproductionist Barbara Hutson tells us, “She might be modest, but she was embroidered with exquisite care. The Chris-cross begins and ends the alphabet rows. A young lady, (I have been calling her Tazia; one who is reborn) appears in her Sunday dress and hat. IHS is ancient Greek for Jesus and the crown represents God the Almighty. The initials SC might represent the teacher or a parent. There are flowers, dogs, birds, dragonflies and a handsome rooster! All this surrounded by a humble checkered border.” Stitches: back or double running, buttonhole wheel eyelet, chain, cross, eyelet, and satin




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PAGE31THE ATTIC June’s Sampler Sunday . . .

. . . Beautiful Needlework to Inspire You

Angelica’s ELIZABETH BEAVEN from Hands Across the Sea Samplers

Jean C called this her O’Hare Airport project, i.e., many hours waiting there, working on this OOP HandWork Sampler design

Lynne’s HOME OF THE BRAVE from Classic Wolorworks

D e b ’ s A M E R I C A N E A G L E 1 7 7 6 f ro m B l a c k b i r d Designs

Susan’s DEATH BY CROSS STITCH from Long Dog Samplers ~ she had it perfectly positioned and didn’t want to remove the Q-Snaps, but she’s about two-thirds done, as I remember what she said. Soon we will see it finished!

Janet’s ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL from Barbara Ana Designs




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Blackbird Designs’ LAND OF LIBERTY … but I don’t know who is stitching this. I forgot to send around my cheat sheet for everyone’s listings until the very end … my fault …

Pe g g y ’ s S U S A N SINGLETON from The Scarlet Letter

Peggy’s motherlode of finished needlework that includes, from the top, The WorkBasket’s BOOKIES; Blackbird Designs’ MERRY DECEMBER Stocking; Summer House Stitche Workes’ HOME; La-D-Da’s SAMPLER HARE; Lizzie Kate’s O CHRISTMAS TREE; promo cards from The Prairie Schooler; and HandBlessings’ HALLOWEEN SILHOUETTES

K a t h y ’ s S T U M P W O R K SPARROW from SamSarah Cindy’s BLUE BAND

SAMPLER from iStitch




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THE ATTIC PAGE33MORE FROM JUNE’S SAMPLER SUNDAY

It was wonderful to have Vassie join us for the afternoon. We’ve known each other for decades, and she stopped stitching for a while, but she’s back, and we’re so happy. She had some “older” pieces framed: above, ??? ~ right, Eileen Bennett’s PUMPKIN SAMPLER


Kate’s work, clockwise from upper right: BY THE BAY’s FUNKY FLOWERS; Homespun Elegance’s WINE IS . . .; basket of sleds, designs from both Lizzie Kate & Foxwood Crossings; & Cricket Collection’s WALK IN THE WOODS




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Evelyn’s ZOO from Sara Guermani


Evelyn’s Prairie Schooler ALPHABET ~ she’s almost finished!

Sheri’s JACK’S BASH from Plum Street Samplers




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I’ve run out of time … I’m certain there’s something wonderful that should go here, but it will have to wait till the

next issue …😊

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Left, Deborah’s Mystery SAL from Linen & Threads Above, 3 wonderful finishes from Saturday’s “Hats Off to Uncle Sam” class expertly taught by Sandy Calcote ~ and notice the sweet beaded stick pins in each one, a set of 3 pins very generously made and given to all 17 of us by Judianne!




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June’s Two Fabulous Classes

Nita’s wool appliqué class with her lovely piece, Ina’s Garden, was wonderful! Many happy students! And Linda’s birthday was coming up, so we had a reason to eat cake! Thank you, Nita, for this wonderful class!


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Lots of Finished Projects . . . Many Happy Students

Sandy was so well organized and had done so much kit prep for each student because she wanted everyone to be able to finish their projects. Well, you can see the results here.

I’m sorry if I missed including a few of the finishes … it was so fun to see everyone’s interpretation of this project!


And the best part, in addition to having a finished project, was meeting Sandy and Karen from Austin, who came to The Attic to take the class with Sandy. They told me how much they appreciated the excellence Sandy presented in leading this workshop. They said they’ll be back!




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THE ATTIC . . . to see some fun stuff, from colorful scissors to

needlework-related wine glass charms!

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Sandie sent this photograph of her very beautiful ERSILIA’S SAMPLER by Samplers in My Attic. Sandie stitched her sampler on Lakeside’s 36c V. Porcelain with Gloriana’s Cabernet silk. She said it did take 2 full skeins. She also said, “Thank you for providing me with so many hours of pleasurable and rewarding time with my needle!” If any of you are interested in obtaining the chart for “Ersilia’s Sampler,” it is available exclusively from The Attic for $18. The sampler’s size is 259w x 273h.

. . . Beautiful Needlework to Inspire You


R i g h t , Pa t ’ s a m a z i n g bellpull stitched on 56c silk gauze ~ I put the 3.5” DOVO scissors there for scale. One of the most s p e c i a l p a r t s o f m y “job” (my husband doesn’t think I’m really working, just playing with needles & thread) is seeing the artistry of you, our customers, and your skills with needle and t h r e a d . I t i s t r u l y rewarding. Thank you, Pat, for sharing this amazing heirloom embroidery.

Tanya’s beautiful finish of the CHARLOTTE CLAYTON sampler, stitched on 45c linen with NPI silks, I believe.




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Vanashree’s exquisite rendition of Rosewood Manor’s CROWNS OF THE KINGDOM $18, 248 x 246, which she stitched on 40c linen and necessarily had to change the charted fibers. The result is absolutely stunning. One of the best parts of my job is seeing your creativity ~ this one was jaw-dropping! I’ve wanted to have this, and several others, below, stitched as shop models: “Crosses of the Kingdom” $15 ~ “Hearts of the Kingdom” $15 “Keys to the Kingdom” $13


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Brenda’s “Sarah Dutnel 1818” from The Scarlet Letter that she is stitching on 52/60 linen with Tudor silks. It is stunning!


Brenda’s “Marie Honorat” from Gigi R that she is stitching on 52c linen with standard overdyed silks ~ I can’t wait for more!




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THE ATTIC Epilogue


Jim of Gentle Art Sampler Threads, one of several vendors for the hand-dyed products that make our needlework so very special, sent the following in an email when I wrote to complain about the wait: I apologize for the issues with backorders. We realize how frustrating it is for our customers as well as for us. The issue was caused by a dye that was out of parameters. The dye was so out of range, we have had to reformulate over half the line. A process that is sometimes a simple adjustment to most, which were a major adjustment or a complete reformulation. I did receive Cinnamon Wool from the dyer about a week and a half ago. I was not happy with the coverage so it was sent back to be adjusted. I understand that you were hoping for a resolution on this color but I will not release a color that is not satisfactory. I have spoken to my dyer and she says she hopes to have it ready early next week. I asked his permission to share this with you. We all need to see the world from someone else’s perspective. Let’s try to develop a bit more understanding of the problems these people deal with to bring to us the wonderful products that we have in our needlework world.

I was privileged this past week to be the guest on Gary and Christine’s Podcast on Fiber Talk, a weekly p o d c a s t f o r fi b e r - a r t hobbyists. I’d heard about this several months ago and

have enjoyed listening while I stitched to very interesting chats with several people in our industry, like Nicola Parkman, Stacy Nash, Theresa Baird, Nordic Needle, etc. You can listen by using the player on their Website, or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTuns, Stitcher, TuneIn, Podbay, and Podbean. You can receive email notification of new podcasts by providing your name and email address.

The June issue of Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher has arrived! I want to express my deep gratitude to Deb Jochim, Editor in Chief, for the Featured Shop article. I am so proud … and grateful to you for the wonderful article.

Back Orders I know this is a constant thorn in our side for all of us, customers, shop owners and their staff, and vendors/distributors/linen & thread dyers. If we could, we would wave our magic wand and make them go away. But it’s not a perfect world … and it’s something we have to live with, like it or not. None of us like it, and if we could, there wouldn’t be any. Think about it: Why would any shop owner or vendor intentionally not deliver product? There are things that impact this that are beyond the control of any of us … like bad dyes, irregular mill runs, delayed shipments of product from, yes, China. There are a myriad of things that affect the delivery of product to us. I’d like to suggest that we cool our jets and be more patient and positive. As my friend Cathe says, it’s just needlework and babies aren’t going to die! Several disappointments move me to write these words, cancellation of a large order after only two weeks while we were waiting for one more hand-dyed thread … and then a product finally came in after months of waiting, only to learn that the customer had “found something else” but never bothered to tell me. Really, ladies and gentlemen, it’s a cruel world out there, and let’s be kinder and more thoughtful and save our needlework, our respite, from unnecessary unpleasantness.

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Beth’s beautiful finishing of my HELLO SUMMER from Plum Street Samplers

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