Olde Willow Stitchery Blog

The Crafty Ewe "2012" Getaway Weekend

2012-02-04T11:50:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-28T14:47:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-27T15:39:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-17T18:21:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-27T14:26:00.000-08:00

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

Robin

Betty Ring's Auction Online Catalog

2011-12-17T20:48:00.001-08:00

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!

2011-12-10T09:23:00.001-08:00

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

Mary Jones New Reproduction Sampler

2011-11-29T09:07:00.000-08:00

Customers have been asking where they can get my newest design. It can be ordered from Elegant Stitch. They have great service and will treat you good.

Phone No. for orders only: 800.790.0810
email: lois@elegantstitch.com

Thanks,
Robin

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-20T22:25:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Here is a final picture of Mary Jones' sampler, it can be ordered from your LNS.
I have attached a complete picture. Sorry for the delay. I have been so so busy.

Christmas Ornament in the Gift of Stiching Magazine

2011-11-07T20:52:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that the current issue of Gift of Stitching has an ornament I designed with the Memory threads from DMC.

New Sampler Acquisition

2011-11-07T10:48:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

Hope you are enjoying fall. I have just acquired a new sampler from the UK and wanted to share it. It is really different with the satin stitching at the bottom. This may make its way into an online class. I charted it the day I got it and now will be getting ready to stitch it or have a model sitcher stitch it for me. Where would I be without my wonderful model stitchers!
Have a good week.
Robin

Great visit with Kindred Spirits Guild

2011-10-19T20:02:00.000-07:00

I had a great time last weekend taking a class from Sherri Jones at the Kindred Spirits Guild in Michigan. She is a great teacher! I have the Lounging Hares kit to add to my stitching collection. Now if I can find some time....

Robin

Great time in Arkansas

2011-09-19T18:36:00.000-07:00

I had such a fun time at Cross Stitch Treasures this last weekend. I taught "My Favorite Scottish Sampler". The ladies were just so nice and I thank Lin for her hospitality!

Robin

God Bless our Country!

2011-09-11T16:44:00.000-07:00

God Bless everyone and let us not forget.

Robin

2011-09-07T08:32:00.001-07:00

I am back from a 10-day residency. It was grueling, but my last one for my doctoral program.
Visited downtown Washington and saw the White House, memorials etc. at night. Very nice. Also had the opportunity to do a little shopping. They have a wonderful underground shopping district in Arlington, VA and a great mall.

Teaching in Arkansas soon. Looking forward to meeting all the ladies and Linn. We are doing My favorite Scottish Sampler. This is one of my favorite samplers.

Hope everyone is staying cool. We went from 98 degree weather on Saturday to high 60's today. Not complaining, I much prefer a little cooler weather.

Robin

Swan Guild Stitch Along Class

2011-08-15T19:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that I will be teaching Rosa Swan Essamplaire for the Swan Guild next Spring online. If you are interested please contact the Swan Sampler Guild, as registration will be starting soon.

Here is the guild's web address: http://www.swansamplerguild.org/

And to become a member-- Cathy is the lovely chair of membership.

Cathy Lloyd cat.lloyd@comcast.net

Thanks.

New Email Address - Important

2011-08-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

I will be switching Internet providers soon, and am not sure what my new email addresses will be at that time. This will be an email address to use if you need to contact me in the mean time and also after the change:

Rlaukhuf@gmail.com

(I finally took my husband's advice and am sticking with an email that will stay the same no matter what Internet provider I have.)

Thanks,
Robin

New Shining Needle Class - My Favorite Scottish Sampler

2011-08-15T09:28:00.001-07:00

If you can't make an in person class, I will be teaching another class for Shining Needle Society. My Favorite Scottish Sampler will be offered in a 7-week class starting Oct. 1 through November 12. Registration begins today and ends on September 15. This is a beautiful Scottish Sampler that is part of my collection. Many specialty stitches will be part of the class (Algerian Eyelet, satin, straight, cross stitch over 1). I will also discuss the history of Scottish Samplers and include an article I authored for Gift of Stitching Magazine. I hope you will join us.
Please contact Kate at kategaunt@aol.com if you would like to join in the fun!

Don't forget Shining Needle Society has no membership fees.
I hope you will join me in adding this beautiful sampler to your collection.
Robin

My Favorite Scottish Sampler Teaching Piece

2011-08-15T09:24:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be teaching in Arkansas, September 16 & 17th. If you are interested please contact Lin at Cross Stitch Treasures at: Sales@XSTreasures.com
I will be teaching my Favorite Scottsh Sampler.

Mystery Sampler

2011-07-31T21:55:00.000-07:00

I managed to carve out a little time to stitch the Mystery Sampler by With Thy Needle and Thread. I really enjoyed some pleasure stitching.

Finished Pieces

2011-07-25T10:25:00.000-07:00

OK Ladies, I am waiting for finished pictures of your class pieces from the Western Reserve Guild. LOL

This heat has been terrible....too much humidity for me.

Thought I would provide a quick picture of two new sister samplers, the Peak girls. I purchased these samplers recently. I think it was so fun to purchase sister samplers! Now to carve out some time to design.

Dissertation is started, a few chapters done. Lots to go!

Have a good summer and take time to stitch!

Robin

Western Reserve Sampler Guild

2011-07-18T19:15:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I just wanted to thank all the ladies that came out for my classes this last weekend. I had so much fun teaching. I hope everyone had a good time.

Robin

Mary Jones New Reproduction Sampler

2011-07-13T12:23:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are enjoying your summer! I have been busy working on my dissertation (what was I thinking when I decided to take on this huge obligation??!!)

I have just finished designing a new reproduction sampler by Mary Jones of Guilffield School, dated 1836. It is a beautiful sampler (which I own) in shades of greens and browns. The sampler includes the Hymn to Providence. Mary should be ready to be delivered to shops in the very near future.

I want to thank my model stitcher Chris for a wonderful stitching job! Without her help I couldn't get this accomplished. I hope you enjoy the sneak peek. The picture just doesn't do the sampler justice. I will be taking Mary to the Western Reserve Sampler guild this weekend. Have a great rest of the summer and take time to stitch!

Robin
P.S. Also look for a new reproduction sampler in the September issue of Cross Stitch and Needlework. You can see a preview at http://www.c-sn.com/
Watch as the pictures change and look for Emily Bradham.

Western Reserve Sampler Guild - July 16 & 17

2011-07-10T17:34:00.001-07:00

I am excited to be teaching at my own guild this weekend, July 16, & 17. We will be stitching the Gingerbread Etui and My Favorite Scottish Sampler.

Mystery Sampler - by BrendaGervais

2011-06-30T19:22:00.000-07:00

I took a little time to actually stitch between my doctorate classes. I have been stitching on the "Mystery Sampler" by With Thy Needle and Thread. I have really enjoyed it. I just finished part two. Here is a pic of it. I changed the letter colors.

Happy Father's Day to all those Dad's out there

2011-06-16T19:06:00.000-07:00

Shawn is home safe and had a great time in Spain! A few delays on the way back, but all is well.

Spent last weekend of our group at Rose's and had a wonderful time as usual. Learned how to make a heart necklace. Thanks!

Will be starting my dissertation process next week. I am anxious to get started and look forward to working with my mentor. I am hoping to do research on women entrepreneurs.

Have a good week and make sure you spend some time celebrating father's day.

Robin

Welcome Summer

2011-06-04T21:43:00.000-07:00

Well I think summer is here in Ohio. We have have had loads of rain and now heat and humidity. Did I miss Spring?

Greg, my Dad, and I got to visit Shawn at his summer internship job in Chicago. We had loads of fun last weekend. We went to the Shedd Aquarium and saw the "Jellies" exhibit. Here are a few pics of the special exhibit. We had a great weekend on Michigan Ave. and shopped in the suburbs too.

Shawn is now in Spain to speak about Math at an International Conference. Miss him already! Working on some new teaching pieces and several new samplers. Will post some pics soon.

Have a great summer and take time to stitch!

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T12:26:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to everyone!

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of my mother. I miss her dearly.

Robin
Soon I will be adding some new teaching pieces to the website.

Rosa Swan Essamplaire Stitch Along

2011-04-10T17:04:00.000-07:00

I wanted to let everyone know that next Spring (2012) I will be teaching the Rosa Swan Essamplaire stitch along/online class for the Swan Guild. If you are interested they will be providing more information in the 3rd quarter newsletter. Hope you will join us. The Swan Guild always has great projects.
The class will include the scissor case and needle case accessories and will be stitched on Lakeside Linens fabric "Porcelain". It a beautiful fabric.

Robin

Celebration of Needlework

2011-03-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately, I have had to cancel teaching at Celebrations in May due to personal reasons. I will miss being there and hope to attend next year.

Robin

Teaching Rosa Swan Essamplaire

2011-03-04T23:26:00.000-08:00

On the 12th, I will be teaching for Inn Stitches my Rosa Swan Essamplaire. I am looking forward to meeting the ladies in the class.

I have been busy working on several new antique samplers and can't wait to share them with you.

Have a great week and take time to stitch!

Robin

Celebration of Needlework Registration

2011-02-25T11:42:00.000-08:00

For those who are waiting, Celebration of Needlework should begin Registration on March 1. Here is the link to what I will be teaching: http://celebrationofnw.com/teacher.php?teacherID=14

Hope to see you there!

Robin

Closing Website soon!

2011-02-08T12:22:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

No we are not going out of business. I have been refocusing my business more on teaching cross stitch at retreats, guilds and clubs.

I am closing down my website at oldewillowstitchery.com. I just don't have the time to keep up the blog and website while working on my dissertation. I will be putting new teaching designs, etc. on the blog. Please note that robin@oldewillowstitchery.com will not work much longer.

To contact me in the future please use owsthreads@oh.rr.com.

Thanks!

Flower Pot Sampler Purse

2011-02-01T03:49:00.000-08:00

Are you stuck in the bad weather? Most of the country is. Be safe out there.

If you subscribe to the Gift of Stitching Magazine, you will see a little gift you can make for a friend that I have designed using Kelmscott's purse handles in the February Issue. This issue is stocked full of lovely gift ideas. You can get a subscription by going to my website and clicking on the magazine in the lower left-hand side of the home page. The February issue is a double issue and full of many fun gift ideas. I am sure you can think of a friend who would just love to have this little gift.

Congratulations to the editor on her brand new baby girl!

A Gauze Sampler

2011-01-29T22:15:00.001-08:00

I have attached a picture of the "Sarah Barnett" gauze sampler teaching piece framed by Olde Colonial. It will be taught at Celebrations. If you have never stitched on gauze or are a beginner, this class is for you.

Celebration of Needlework 2011

2011-01-18T15:13:00.000-08:00

More of my new teaching pieces have been added to the Celebration of Needlework website. Please take a look at : http://celebrationofnw.com/teacher.php?teacherID=14

Registration will begin soon. Hope you will join us. I have several make it take its in store also.

Robin

2010-12-29T21:25:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

Hope your had a wonderful Christmas Holiday. Here's to a Happy and Healthy New Year!

I am working on some new teaching pieces. If you like pink, you will like my newest teaching piece that I will be teaching at Celebrations in May. It includes a wonderful wood cabinet specially made for this design, a specially designed thread bobbin with a doll from a friend in France and some other little surprises. Maybe a cute little doll? You will just have to wait and see.

Happy Holidays

2010-12-07T14:41:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Are you ready for the holidays? I wish you and your families the best of holidays!

Robin

Winter is here in Ohio

2010-11-06T19:06:00.000-07:00

We had our first snow flurries today. Winter is not far behind.....

I hope you are getting excited for the holidays. My family wishes a wonderful Thanksgiving to you and your family. I know it has been a hard year for many. I hope you can still find something to be thankful for.

Robin

Christmas Ornaments!

2010-11-05T12:30:00.001-07:00

Please check out the latest issue of Gift of Stitching Magazine for our 0'Little Christmas Tree ornament in the November issue. It is a great digital magazine and you can subscribe via my website at: http://www.oldewillowstitchery.com/

Once on my website, just click on the Gift of Stitching Magazine in the lower left-hand side of the home page and you will be taken directly to the magazine website. (Anna of The Iris House of Finishing did a beautiful job of finishing the ornament for me!)

Also check out the Stitcher's Village Ornament issue that was newly released this week. The website is: http://stitchersvillage.com/
There you will find an Angel Ornament I designed. You will need to register on the website for free to obtain a copy of the free Christmas Ornament Issue. I hope you enjoy these ornaments!

Robin

Upcoming Teaching Events

2010-11-03T04:24:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Can't believe the holidays are approaching. Where did the time go?

I wanted to list a few of my future teaching events:

Celebration of Needlework - May 2011

Inn Stitches - Canton, OH - March 12, 2010 - Rosa Swan Essamplaire

Western Reserve Sampler Guild - July 15 & 16, 2011 - My Favorite Scottish Sampler
and Gingerbread Etui

Cross Stitch Treasures - Sept. 16 - 18th, 2011 - Contact Lin Pounder
for details at
xstreasures@cox.net
My Favorite Scottish Sampler

Haberdashery - WA - Online class - Cottage Etui - Early Spring 2011

Some really great news, my son got engaged to Ashley at Disneyworld this summer. Our family is so excited to have her in our family. Shawn and Ashley are finishing college first then will marry in 2013. I am so excited to have a future daughter-in-law.

Remember to take time to stitch.

Robin

CraftEdu

2010-10-21T08:15:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I just got word from CraftEdu that they are running my "Spooky Halloween" needlecase and scissor fob. You can sign up at: http://www.craftedu.com/

This is my first attempt at this so please be kind :)

You can order supplies through your LNS.

Rosa Swan Essamplaire Class

2010-10-04T17:27:00.001-07:00

Just a quick note to anyone thinking of joining me for the Shining Needle Society online class. Registration ends on October 8th. Hope you will consider joining us.

Have a good week.

Robin

Interiors of Needlecase and Scissor Case

2010-09-15T16:24:00.000-07:00

Here is one more picture of the interior of the needlecase and scissor case.

New Online Class with Shining Needle Society

2010-09-15T15:46:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited to be teaching a reproduction sampler for Shining Needle Society. Registration will start on Monday, September 20, 2010. If you are not already a member, you can join for free at by contacting Kate Gaunt via email at:

KateGaunt@aol.com

It is a very nice group and they offer so many exciting classes. I hope you will join me for the Rosa Swan Essamplaire and a special addition of a coordinating Needle case and Scissor Case. I will also take a look at the motifs in the sampler with you and discuss what they represent. I hope you will join me for this fun and exciting class--this sampler would make a beautiful addition to your collection.
If you have any questions, email me at robin@oldewillowstitchery.com

Hope to see you in class.

Online Classes

2010-09-05T22:34:00.000-07:00

Look for an announcement soon of the SNS class I will be teaching. Still working on CraftEdu classes. Life has been hectic.

Hope you are enjoying your Labor Day long weekend!

Robin

Needlework Guild of MN

2010-08-20T08:59:00.000-07:00

I just returned from a wonderful week in Buffalo, MN. The ladies were so nice and I had a great time! If you ever get a chance, these ladies have a wonderful retreat and you should join them. You can choose to take classes or just sit and stitch with friends. The Christian Retreat is right on the lake and just so beautiful and calming.

I need to get back to finishing my online classes with SNS and CraftEdu.
Remember to email me at robin@oldewillowstitchery if you would like to be added to my community for notice on classes.

Have a great rest of the summer!

Robin

2010-08-08T19:01:00.001-07:00

CraftEdu will be officially launched in September. I will be teaching three online classes to begin with. A reproduction sampler and a sweet bag and sweet bag accessories class.

If you have any friends that would like to be notified of new classes, please have them email me at owsthreads@oh.rr.com and I will invite them. I do not sell or give anyone else these private emails.

It sure has been hot and humid here in Ohio! I hope you are enjoying your summer.

Robin

CraftEdu

2010-08-08T10:29:00.000-07:00

CraftEdu is planning to begin offering classes and launching September 1st. Just wanted to give everyone an update. I am working on 3 classes. One reproduction sampler, a sweet bag, and accessories for the sweet bag. They are all teaching pieces. I also will be offering more later. The teaching platform is very nice and includes narration and annotation.

Hope you're enjoying the rest of your summer. It has been really hot and humid in Ohio.

If you know someone who would like to join and see what is being offered here, including cross stitch classes, no obligation, ask them to email me and ask to join. I do not sell email addresses! robin@owsthreads.oh.rr.com/

Robin

Member of CraftEdu Faculty

2010-07-24T11:21:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to let everyone know I am a member of CraftEdu Teaching Faculty and you need to check it out, as there are many wonderful classes being offered:

2010-07-24T11:13:00.000-07:00

I am a member of:

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Online Classes

2010-07-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

I am busily preparing for the Needlework Guild of Minnesota Retreat in Buffalo, MN. It sounds like these ladies really know how to have a good time! I can't wait to meet them. I will be teaching two classes of My Favorite Scottish Sampler, a new piece designed for the retreat called Peacock Fancy (which includes a beautiful box hand-painted by Elsie) , a Pincushion class and a lecture on Pincushions. I have never been to MN, so I am looking forward to this trip.

I am also working on a couple online classes through Secret Needle Society and CraftEdu. The nice part of online classes is that you can take them when you want, in the comfort of your own home and not spend money on traveling. It really is a great opportunity for needleworkers.

I have to say I may be a little impartial, as I have taught online business and paralegal college classes for over eight years. If you want to be put on the mailing list for any of these classes, please email me.

Summer has sure been hot here in Ohio! How has it been where you are? I am looking forward to fall. Fall is nearing--as I am getting catalogs with fall clothes in them.

Have a great week!

Robin

Online Classes Update

2010-06-28T14:47:00.000-07:00

I am working with a new craft education website to offer online classes. Look for new classes in the next few months.

If you would like to be invited to my classroom group to find out what is going on and when, just email me at owsthreads@oh.rr.com and I will be glad to add you to my group. Thanks.

Robin

Life has kept me busy

2010-06-20T18:40:00.000-07:00

Here is picture of the Rosa Swan Essamplaire framed:

I know I haven't posted in awhile--sorry. Just been very busy with life. Had a trip to Chicago to visit my son who is working as an intern for the summer. Loads of fun and shopping.

I also have been busy working with a new educational craft provider to offer some online classes. If you would like to be put on an email list for notification please let me know at robin@oldewillowstitchery.com.

Hope you are enjoying your summer and have time to stitch! Happy 4th coming up!

Robin

Celebrations 2010

2010-05-11T16:52:00.001-07:00

Celebrations is gone, but I had a great time seeing old friends and new stitchers. Everyone was having such a fun time!

Robin

New Exclusive Rosa Swan Essamplaire

2010-04-20T19:29:00.001-07:00

This is one of my newest exclusive teaching pieces. Beautiful colors and motifs of swans, unicorns, and parrots. Contact me if you are interested. I am also taking a list of names if you would be interested in taking this class later this year online. I have had several requests.

Mystery Sweet Bag and Accessories

2010-04-20T19:19:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for a mystery? A new exclusive teaching piece combining historical and contemporary stitches, including goldwork, is available for your guild or shop. The accessories include a biscornu, needle case, scissor poke, scissor fob, and pin keep.

Lake Michigan Guild Ladies

2010-04-19T20:57:00.001-07:00

Just returned from Chicago and had a wonderful time with the lovely ladies at the Lake Michigan Guild. I want to thank them all for a fun trip.

Looking forward to Celebrations.

Robin

Lake Michigan Sampler Guild Class/Celebrations

2010-03-21T16:43:00.000-07:00

I am looking forward to visiting Chicago in a few weeks, and teaching my Favorite Scottish Sampler and lecture for the guild. Everyone has been so nice.

Look for a new sampler reproduction in the upcoming issue of Sampler and Antique Quarterly.

Celebrations registration has been open; I hope to see many of you there again this year. It is always so much fun!

If I don't get a chance to post again, I hope everyone has a nice Easter and Spring cannot come too soon.

Robin

Olde Willow Stitchery

2010-03-12T15:59:00.000-08:00

No, we are not out of business. There seems to be a nasty rumor out there that we have gone out of business. It is not true, so please spread the word!

My Dad has been sick and I have been busy taking care of him. I have also been refocusing the business a little so that I can spend more time designing and teaching at guilds and shops more. I love teaching.

We still have plenty of floss in stock.

Have a good week!
Robin

Celebration of Needlework in NH

2010-03-07T23:07:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone.

I know I haven't been around much. My father was ill over the last month and I have been taking care of him. Ihave not gotten much dying done due to that fact. I am praying my father is on the mends now. I missed going to Nashville, but family is more important right now.

Please check out the teaching pieces I will be teaching at Celebrations:
http://www.celebrationofnw.com/teacher.php?teacherID=14.
I am teaching a Scottish Sampler, A Rosa Swan Essamplaire, a Gingerbread Euti, and a Mystery sweet bag.

Registration has begun. Hope to see you there!

Happy Holidays

2009-12-13T21:19:00.000-08:00

I wish everyone a Happy Holiday season and Happy New Year!

Just finished my fifth course towards my DBA. I have a little break and can't wait to have some free time to stitch and design.

Robin

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-24T20:10:00.000-08:00

I wish everyone and their families a wonderful Thanksgivin!

Hugs,
Robin

New Christmas Ornaments

2009-11-02T15:21:00.000-08:00

Please check out the two new Christmas Ornaments. One (left) in the Gift of Stitching Magazine November Ornament Issue and in the Italian Christmas Ornament Book for 2009 (right). The Italian Christmas Ornament is for charity and if you are having problems locating an issue, please contact me at robin@oldewillowstitchery.com.

Upcoming Teaching Piece

2009-10-02T14:24:00.003-07:00

Here is a sneak peek at an upcoming teaching piece I am working on.

Stitcher's Village Class

2009-10-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of a new class"SpookyHalloween and Ghostie Stitching Fob", a class being offered this month at Stitcher's Village Classroom on Demand. Here is a link: http://stitchersvillage.org/cgi-bin/school.pl?COD

Hope you will join me for this fun class. Happy Halloween!

Pic of Solomon's Temple

2009-09-05T19:56:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a picture of Solomon's Temple from the Zweigart Home Magazine this month that I designed.

Zweigart Home Magazine - Solomon's Temple

2009-09-05T08:05:00.000-07:00

Please check out the newest issue of Zweigart Home Magazine. You will see my reproduction of "Solomon's Temple". It is a very detailed design and is not a quick stitch, but is well worth the time. It is being presented in parts over the next few issues.

Robin

Gift of Stitching Magazine

2009-09-01T21:48:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Please check out the newest issue of the Gift of Stitching. This is a great digital cross stitch magazine and you can subscribe by going to this website: http://www.thegiftofstitching.com/

In this current issue I have a new article about Scottish Samplers and a picture of a Scottish Sampler from my personal collection. The Scottish samplers are favorites of mine.

I will be teaching this sampler at guilds this year and have already booked dates in 2010. If your guild or favorite LNS would like to have me teach this beautiful Scottish Sampler, just email me at robin@oldewillowstitchery.com

Have a great week and take time to stitch!

Robin

The Online Needlework Show

2009-08-26T21:48:00.000-07:00

Mark your calenders for the upcoming Needlework Show (Online), Oct. 7 - 12.
I will be traveling for business, but will ship orders as soon as I return.

Have a great week.

Just checking in

2009-08-05T17:54:00.000-07:00

Life has been hectic here. I started my doctorate and life has been very busy.I have been busy working on new teaching pieces for guilds. I am excited to be visiting so many different areas of the US coming up.

My son is on his way to Penn State to obtain his PhD. in Math. Go Nittany Lions!! I can honestly say he didn't get his Math aptitude from me. LOL!! Shawn's girlfriend, Ashley, is on her way to Med School. They both have a long journey ahead of them. It will be an adjustment around here without them. Greg, Grandpa, and I will miss them both lots. Sammy (our dog) is not use to Shawn being gone either. :(

Hope you are enjoying your summer. It has been a very nice summer here, mostly in the 70's. My kind of summer.

Take care and take time to stitch,
Robin

Christmas in Williamsburg Seminar - December 3 - 7, 2009

2009-06-24T18:43:00.000-07:00

I will be at this fun event again this year. If you haven't had an opportunity, you should come and take a class. We will have items in the boutique again this year. The dates are
December 3 - 7, 2009 and here is a link for more information: http://www.just-crossstitch.com/seminar.html

I hope you plan to come and have a fun time.

Robin

EGA Course

2009-06-08T03:53:00.001-07:00

I will be out of town until the 15th of June attending a new EGA course in appraisal. I am always excited to learn more about samplers. No orders will be shipped during this period. Thanks for your patience. Have a great week!

Robin

Welcome Summer!

2009-05-26T17:32:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone is doing good and finding time to stitch. It has been a strange summer in Ohio-- not very hot, which I don't mind at all , but rainy lately. I appologize for not posting more, but I have been very busy getting all the paperwork ready to go back to college to get my Doctorate in Business.

I just finished working on a new ornament for the Italian Christmas Book. I always enjoy being a part of such a great cause. This will be the third edition of the book. It has such beautiful ornaments from so many wonderful designers. I also have begun working on an ornament for the Gift of Stitching Magazine.

I will be spending some time working on a few new teaching projects. I am really excited to be teaching for guilds next year.

Well take care, and remember to always take time to stitch!

Celebrations was great fun!

2009-05-06T19:26:00.001-07:00

I just got back from a great time at Celebrations. Thanks to everyone who came and took classes. I had so much fun.

Robin

Celebrations of Needlework in NH

2009-03-31T21:05:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to remind everyone that the NH Celebrations of Needlework is coming up and registration has begun. To see what I will be teaching there, please visit:
http://celebrationofnw.com/teacher.php?teacherID=14

The "Ingland is my Nation" by Rebecca Hall is a favorite of mine. I purchased this cute sampler in England last year at the Ackworth event.

I am excited to be teaching and traveling to many guilds. Hope Spring is on the way!

Robin

Designing Ladies Project - A Stitcher's Evening Bag

2009-02-08T12:49:00.001-08:00

Here is my new newest designing ladies project, "A Robin's Quaker Purse". Judy Odell has a separate chart pack for the finishing instructions with detailed pictures. I also have a gentleman that can do a scrim set for the project. Here is a picture of a matching scrimshaw set. If you are interested, please email me for details on how to order the scrimshaw set.

Nashville New Product Releases

2009-01-19T17:24:00.001-08:00

Olde Willow Stitchery will be releasing the following new products, including a limited edition silk pack called "Spring Fling". I have attached a picture of a new reproduction sampler that will debut at the show.

The newest Designing Ladies Project (fourth in the series.) will be released, but I am sworn to secrecy. I can tell you that mine has many Quaker Motifs.

Please tell your LNS if you are interested in purchasing any of these new products, so they can bring them home to you. Thanks for your support.

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T19:38:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season with your family.

I have finally updated the newsletter page at my website at: http://www.oldewillowstitchery.com/newsletter.htm
I appologize for the delay, but I had problems with the web host and life became very hectic.

I wanted to clear up any confusion on our thread collections. We will still be producing the Quaker Cotton Collection and our newer Silk Collection. I have had to cut back to allow for more time to design, and to work on obtaining my PhD. I am hoping to do my disseration on Needlework history, since reproduction samplers are my true love. Once the Original Cotton Line stock is gone, we will not be replacing the stock. If there is a color you need for your stash, please contact your LNS to obtain it. A few of the original line colors are gone, but I am sure we can find you a comparable substitute from our other colors.

I recently returned from the Ackworth Event hosted by Jacqueline Holdsworth. Jacqueline showed us all a very good time! It was so much fun to stay in the dorms where Quaker children had been schooled. We were treated to many great classes, and lectures. If you ever get the opportunity to go, it is a once in a lifetime experience. At the event we released a limited edition ruler/silk thread pack. I still have a few left, if you are interested, please email me. Due to the limited nature and quantities, we are not able to sell them through your LNS.

I have recently written an article on "orphan samplers" which is in January's issue of The Gift of Stitching Magazine. If you haven't had the opportunity to subscribe to this magazine, and are interested, you can go to our home page and click on the GOS magazine link on the lower left-hand side of the page. The editor, Kirsten Edwards, does a very nice job.

We are busily getting ready for the Nashville Tradeshow in February. We will be releasing some new silk colors, along with a new designing ladies project, and a 1829 Sampler Reproduction.
Please contact your LNS.

Remember, always take time to stitch.

Robin

Christmas in Williamsburg

2008-11-20T17:37:00.001-08:00

Christmas in Williamsburg will be here soon. I can't wait to see friends, I haven't seen all year.
We will be at the boutique again this year.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Robin

Un Natale da ricamare 2008 - Italian Christmas Book Preview

2008-11-05T19:56:00.001-08:00

Please see a few previews of ornaments for the 2nd edition of the Italian Christmas Book that is for an Italian Hospital Charity. I hope you will support this wonderful cause.

Just got back

2008-10-20T20:41:00.000-07:00

I just got back from a great time at Celebrations in Louisville, KY. It was great to see the stitcher's there.

I also went to the Winterthur Sampler Symposium and had a fantastic time learning more about research on samplers etc. I attended Trish's class and learned loads on the history of older threads and received a beautiful kit.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

On our Way to Celebrations

2008-10-06T11:29:00.001-07:00

I am leaving for Celebrations, and won't be back for a few weeks. Then going to the Winterthur Sampler Symposium. Can't wait to meet stitchers in Louisville, KY again. Have a good week!

Take time to stitch,
Robin

My Stitching Sampler Huswif

2008-09-23T13:44:00.001-07:00

New Special offering. Jayne's Attic is offering "My Stitching Sampler Huswif" next January, along with a stitching support group. Anyone interested should go to Jayne's Forum at: http://www.jaynesattic.co.uk/acatalog/Chat_Forum.html

and register to be part of her chat forum. You then will get directions for purchasing this exclusive teaching kit for this beautiful piece. Jayne will provide support, along with me being available for any questions myself. This special offer is limited to the first 20 students. Don't miss this opportunity.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me also.

An added bonus for me is Jayne and I will be meeting with all stitchers for dinner, when I come to England in December, for the Ackworth event.

Take time to stitch,

Robin

New Fern Ridge Kit that uses our Silk Floss

2008-09-15T08:41:00.000-07:00

An adorable new design was released by Fern Ridge at St. Charles, this weekend, that includes our new silk floss. You can go to Fern Ridge's website here: http://www.fernridgecollections.com/home.htm

2008-09-12T14:25:00.000-07:00

Olde Willow Stitchery Floss on CNBC. Colleen of "Follow the Leader Designs" was interviewed about her new idea, "Loose Thread Stitchers" on the Donny Deutsch show. It will air on Monday, September 15th, 2008 and if you look close you will see that she is using our floss.

Thanks Colleen. Check out: http://www.loosethreadstitchers.net/

New Ackworth Sampler "Ann Kitching 1822"

2008-09-09T08:33:00.001-07:00

I have a new Ackworth Sampler to share with everyone. It will debut at the Needlework Show. "Ann Kitching 1822", by Spinning Monkey. We are the distributor and it uses our silk floss.

Please contact your local LNS to order this design from the Needlework Show which begins on September 24th.

Have a great week!

St. Charles Show

2008-09-07T11:45:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, this year we can not make the St. Charles show, but hope to attend next year.
I hope everyone has a safe trip and good show.

We will be at the Needlework Show later this month from the 24th through the 29th. I have released some new teaching pieces. Please stop by.

We will also be teaching and exhibiting at Celebrations in KY. I hope you will join us.

We have added many new silk colors to our website at: http://www.oldewillowstitchery.com/numeric_order.htm
Please remember we have no minimum quantities of floss you need to order.

Have a great day!
Robin

Sabrina Moore Reproduction Sampler in Sampler and Antique Quarterly Magazine

2008-08-16T12:55:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
I wanted to let everyone know that I have a sampler reproduction, Sabrina Moore, in the current issue of Sampler and Antique Quarterly (Fall 2008). I have taken the reproduction which was orignally done in bright wools, and toned it down a little with my pastel Olde Willow Stitchery colors. You can get all the threads and linen at your LNS. The magazine is also offering a kit, if you do not have a LNS. I hope you enjoy this little sampler from my own collection. Have a great week!

Robin

Ackworth Sampler Event - December 2008

2008-08-03T09:08:00.000-07:00

I was just confirmed for registration at the 2008 Ackworth Event in England. I am very excited to be going!! It is all about samplers and the introduction of the new book will be that weekend.

Robin

Celebrations in Kentucky this Fall 2008 - October 8 - 11th

2008-07-25T19:18:00.000-07:00

I will be teaching at Celebrations in October again this year. I have two new exclusive teaching pieces. One is a reproduction from the wonderful Old Sturbridge Collection in Mass. The original reproduction sampler was stitched by "Sally Johnson" which has beautiful free-hand embroidery at the top. This sampler, along with others at Old Sturbridge were featured in the July/Asugust issue of Piecework.

The other teaching piece is called "My Sampler Accessories Huswif". I designed this piece after a reproduction sampler I own that was wrought by Harriet Burbidge when she was 9. Both pieces use our new silk floss.

Please visit the Celebrations website at: http://celebrationofnw.com/teacher.php?teacherID=14Registration has begun and can be located at: http://celebrationofnw.com/register.html

I hope you will join us and help us make it possible to return next year. Make sure you take time to stitch!

Welcome to the new Olde Willow Stitchery Blog

2008-07-25T19:11:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

This is the first time I have created a blog, so you will have to bear with me. I am excited to be able to have a blog to share new reproduction designs and new products. Welcome!