The Crafty Ewe "2012" Getaway Weekend

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that I will be teaching at the Crafty Ewe Retreat in September. The dates of the retreat are September 7 -9, 2012. I have heard that everyone has such a great time at this retreat. Think about joining us. I will be teaching Charlotte Lamb.

This sampler is in beautiful shades of green and gold. Charlotte Lamb's sampler has Bargello stitches at the bottom which adds to the sampler. A little bit about Bargello: It is a type of needlework consisting up upright flat satin stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs. It is not a hard stitch to learn, but provides a beautiful pattern to your needlework.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Crafty Ewe at 440-838-1600 or CraftyEwe@cox.net to sign up. I hope you will join us!

New Sampler by Mary

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share a new reproduction sampler (teaching piece) I just got back from the framer. This sampler was original stitched by Mary while at the Royal School of Needlework. I purchased it a few months ago. I designed it into a slightly smaller version on 40 ct. over 1. It can always be stitched over 2. I just think it is so petite and colorful. What do you think?

Charlotte Lamb

Wanted to share Charlotte Lamb. Here's a picture of her beautiful sampler. I like the Bargello stitching at the very bottom it makes this sampler unique. Charlotte wrought her sampler in 1816 dated January 3.

New Samplers

I just purchased a new Scottish Sampler. I love Scottish Samplers! This one was done in the 18th century and is by Margaret Duncan Dullatur. I will post pictures soon.

I also purchased an "Advice Sampler" by Esther Caton from 1839. It has a beautiful basket of flowers.Off too chart.

Hope your year is going good!
Robin

Here's to a Happy and Healthy New Year

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. Here's to a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Robin

Betty Ring's Auction Online Catalog

For those interested, the Betty Ring Auction Catalog is online for viewing:
http://www.sothebys.com/content/dam/sothebys/PDFs/Flippable/American-Needlework-Treasures/index.html#/54/

Some very beautiful samplers!

Robin

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for their continued support! I have enjoyed teaching at guilds and shops over the last year and getting to know stitchers better. I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Take some time to stitch and relax this holiday season. Look for some new reproduction samplers debuting next year.

Robin