Mary Jones New Reproduction Sampler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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