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Sorta Slipped into a Black Hole!

Hello, folks. Sorry it has been so long, but life pretty much was getting in the way and the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild Blog has suffered as a result. Well, today, we are going to remedy that, but it will mostly just be photos of the many items our members have stitched.

November Show & Tell

Let’s take a look at what our members shared in November.

Debbie G. – 2017 TRSG Christmas Ornament designed by Debbie G
Debbie G. – 2017 TRSG Christmas Ornament designed by Debbie G

At the November meeting, Debbie G. presented the finishing for our annual Christmas ornament.

Codi M. – Bird in Hand by Blackbird Designs
Codi M. – 2013 TRSG Ornament Designed by Cyndi S. and Debbie G.

Finishing on both of Codi’s pieces was done by Betty H.

Codi M. – French Elephant by JBW Designs using a layout she designed

Codi’s piece was framed by The Stitch Niche.

Dana C. and Jan F. – Chalkboard Ornament by Hands On Designs

Stitched for South Central Region EGA 2018 Fundraiser.

Betty H. – The Crowns by Little House Needleworks
Betty H. – Emily’s Needle Roll by Stacy Nash Primitive Designs

Betty did her own spin on the interior of the needle roll to make it more functional.

Valorie R. – Wool felted Pumpkin on Antique Spool

The little felted pumpkin spool was a hands on project from Dallas Needle & Textile Guild.

Valorie R. – Halloween Cat by Little by Little
Valorie R. – Halloween Witch by Little by Little
Valorie R. – Halloween Cat with Pumpkins by Pineberry Lane

Valorie framed all three of these Halloween pieces in antique frames. Such a cute idea!

Valorie R. – Halloween Witch by Pineberry Lane
Valorie R. – Halloween October by Pineberry Lane
Jennifer M. – Santa’s Nap by Dimensions
Jennifer M. – Santa’s Nap by Dimensions
Jennifer M. – Ann Marsh Sewing Roll by Joanne Harvey
Shelly M. – Spirits and Spells by With Thy Needle & Thread

Finishing by The Stitch Niche

Debbie G. – Flower of the Raj by Gay Ann Rogers

Debbie’s piece was on display at the 2017 Texas State Fair.

Carrie N. – Berthi’s Birdbath by The Workbasket

This is a free design from The Workbasket. The tray is from Amazon.

Carrie N. – Unknown Design and Unknown Designer

December Show & Tell

Now, let’s take a look at what our members shared in December.

Sherry S. – Key to Home by Jeannette Douglas Designs

Stitched as a gift for her daughter and son-in-law for their new home.

Linda C. – Queen Anne Pin Cushion and Needle Case by Milady’s Needle

Finishing by Betty H.

Linda C. – Pincushion and Scissor Fob by Linda Danielson

Finishing by Betty H. Linda stitched this as a gift for her daughter, Carrie.

Michelle L. – Primitive Wizard of Oz by Midsummer Night Designs

Stitched with some color changes on 40ct Gander linen with Crescent Colors, DMC, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid for a little sparkle.

Michelle L. – Halloween Garden by Primitive Needle

Stitched on 35ct Weeks Putty with Weeks Dye Works threads.

  • Jack O’Lantern by The Prairie Schooler
  • Skull and Keys by The Prairie Schooler
  • Owl by The Prairie Schooler
  • Blue Moon by The Prairie Schooler
  • Basic Witch by The Prairie Schooler
Sarah W.’s work

December Ornament Exchange

In December, we do our annual ornament exchange. It’s always fun to see what everyone stitches.

Lori J. – My Favorite Primitive Stitching Bag by Hands to Work
Karen H. – 2017 Just Cross Stitch Ornament by Lizzie Kate Designs
Kim L. – 1831 X-Mas by Plum Street Samplers
Lori J. – Prairie Stars by The Prairie Schooler
Lynn E. – Reindeer Garden (2000 Just Cross Stitch Ornament) by Threads Through Time
Doris – Noel Pillow by Lizzie Kate Designs
Denise D. – unknown design/designer
Debbie H. – Punchneedle Design by With Thy Needle & Thread
Debbie G. – Christmas Sampler by Lizzie Kate Design
Betty H. – Christmas Heart (2000 Just Cross Stitch Ornament) by Mary Garry’s Sewing Cabin
Sherry S. – Homespun Elegance
Mary W. – Christmas Spider (2000 Just Cross Stitch Ornament) by Lizzie Kate Designs
Carrie N. – Pacific Northwest Needlearts Fundraiser
Codi M. – Peace (2012 Just Cross Stitch Ornament)
2017 TRSG Annual Ornament Exchange

I love seeing all the ornaments from our exchange together!

TRSG Christmas Party

A few photos from our Christmas party. Lots of fun, good food, and stitching friends.

2017 TRSG Holiday Party
2017 TRSG Holiday Party
2017 TRSG Holiday Party
2017 TRSG Holiday Party
2017 TRSG Holiday Party

January Show & Tell

And finally, let’s look at what our members stitched in January.

Debbie H. – Twelve Days of Christmas (her own designs) for The Stitch Niche
Debbie H. – Time to Stitch by Needlework Press
Jeremy L. – Little Snap Dragon by Kustom Krafts
Belinda B. – Independence Day Punchneedle by Threads That Bind
Belinda B. – Frosty Flakes Punchneedle by Threads That Bind
Belinda B. – Uncle Sam’s Punchneedle by Threads That Bind
Belinda B. – Gunnar of The Gnomes of Woldemaar Valley punchneedle by Myrtle Grace Motifs
Sherri H. – Spirit of Christmas by Lizzie Kate Designs
Cyndi S. – The Quaker Ball by Amaryllis Artworks
Adam B. – Lizzie Kate patriotic design
Vicki N. – Peace on Earth by Blackbird Designs

Stitched on Weeks Straw. She changed some of the greens and a blue thread.

That’s it for this post. Lots of amazing stitching from our members!!

Half our time is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.

Will Rogers

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