Stitching the Summer Away

Wow! It has been since early May that we had a post. Time has definitely been flying away for me this summer. I’d swear we were just starting June and I wake up this morning and its August 2nd. Well, before any more time passes, let me catch you up on the happenings at Tudor Rose Sampler Guild.

May Meeting

As a quick recap, during our May meeting, Mendie C. taught the members how to make cording. Mendie had a great group of samples using a variety of fiber types. When you expand your thinking beyond simple DMC and look at other fibers, you can make cording that gives your finishing a very unique look. Additionally, the thickness of your fiber and the number of fiber strands used can help you create thicker cords. The great thing about knowing how to make cording is you can use colors from your project to add to your finishing components and not have to hunt all over the place for matching trim.

A card with samples of different types of cording — Mendie C. – cording samples

May Show & Tell

Codi M. – Baby Its Cold Outside by Heartstring Samplery

Codi M. – America by Little House Needlework

IMG 9924 Fotor — Codi M. – Tudor Rose Sampler by Chessie & Me
2014 TRSG Spring Workshop

IMG 9925 Fotor — Codi M. – Tudor Rose Sampler by Chessie & Me 2014 TRSG Spring Workshop

IMG 9928 Fotor — Mendie C. – Sunshine’s Valentine by Cheryl Schuler Brazilian Embroidery

IMG 9930 Fotor — Mendie C. – Windchimes by Millifiori Brazilian Embroidery

IMG 9932 Fotor — Mendie C. – Window Box by Crabapple Hill Embroidery Brazilian Embroidery

IMG 9935 Fotor — Cyndi S. – Free Chart – Designer Unknown

This was a challenge Cyndi did with a group of fellow stitchers.

IMG 9937 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Antique Pattern Book Bird Design from Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly

IMG 9940 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Autumn Hornbook by Dames of the Needle

IMG 9944 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Early 20th Century Needleroll Reproduction by Betty H. for the Dallas Needlework & Textile Guild

IMG 9942 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Early 20th Century Needleroll Reproduction by Betty H. for the Dallas Needlework & Textile Guild

IMG 9946 Fotor — Betty H. – Christmas Garden by Blackbird Designs

IMG 9948 Fotor — Betty H. – Christmas Garden by Blackbird Designs

IMG 9950 Fotor — Sherri H. – Sunflower Punchneedle by Charlotte Dudney

IMG 9952 Fotor — Sherri H. – Save A Pumpkin by Myrtle Grace

IMG 9954 Fotor — Sherri H. – Your Treasure by La-D-Da Designs

IMG 9957 Fotor — 1911 King George V Coronation Sampler Antique owned by Kim L.

Kim L. purchased this 105 year-old English sampler stitched in satin stitch and knots using silk thread. Truly impressive in person.

IMG 9959 Fotor — 1911 King George V Coronation Sampler Antique owned by Kim L.

IMG 9961 Fotor — 1911 King George V Coronation Sampler Antique owned by Kim L.

IMG 9963 Fotor — 1911 King George V Coronation Sampler Antique owned by Kim L.

IMG 9965 Fotor — 1911 King George V Coronation Sampler Antique owned by Kim L.

June Meeting

At our June meeting, which I unfortunately missed, Betty H. taught our members how to use coffee or tea for dyeing linen! I am sure it was quite a treat having dabbled in a little fabric dyeing myself. Its not a very difficult endeavor and what a way to transform a piece of linen into a one-of-kind piece. As we always do in July, we took a break to enjoy time with our families.