Our April program featured Katie Strachan discussing the historical context and design choices she made for the Britomart Sampler, a beautiful sampler inspired by the Britomart Casket.
Guild members share their stitching:
Stitched by Rebecca K., who says “Hello! New member here stitching an older pattern. This is “Ellen O’Brien 1838″ from Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly magazine, Fall 2010. This was reproduced for the magazine by Christy Schmitz and is in the collection of Vickie Jennett. I used Lady Dot Elegant Bean linen in 36 count and NPI silks. I loved the weird blue and red strawberries and the satin stitch band.”Stitched by Mariet N.: “My finished mini moon by plumstreet, on 36 ct oatmeal by fiber on a whim. I really like the finish and plan on doing more of the moon pieces by plumstreet.”Stitched by Mariet N.: “My winter from the four seasons by Barbara Anna on 40 ct linen with dmc. One quarter of the piece is done they will all be stitched on this linen.”Stitched by Lalena H.: Put a Bird on It by Modern Folk Embroidery. Stitched using the Roxy Floss Co. floss conversion on 36 ct. Roxy Floss Co. Porcelain.Stitched by Debra S.: “My version of a Rhode Island style Christmas sampler. I used motifs from many other Christmas designs I have. Stitched on 40 ct Boston linen by Seraphim. This linen is perfect for samplers IMHO. Now to lace and get it framed. Inspired by Plum Street Samplers’ gorgeous RI samplers, which are my favorites of all my stitching over the years.”Stitched by Beth E.: “Limonera Pear-Christine Burton Inspiration Magazine, Merlot lugana 32 count by BestitchMe, DMC 4516, Bijoux Ruby, petite beads from stash, Leaf- Detached buttonhole over wire (threads from stash)”Stitched by Melanie M.: Fanny Hussey 1882 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers. Stitched on 40 count Antique White Zweigart linen, Au Ver A Soie 100.3 #430.Stitched by Dawn P.: Bird Pinwheel by Fox and Rabbit DesignsStitched by Dawn P.: Texas Style Tray Topper by Dames of the NeedleStitched by Dawn P.: Pomegranate Needlebook and Pinkeep – Katie Strachan’s silk conversion of Stacy Nash patternStitched by Dawn P.: Elizabethan Valentine by Katie StrachanStitched by Patricia B.: Mary Fosh 1821 by Running With Needles & ScissorsStitched by Patricia B.: Summer Garden Sewing Roll by Stacy NashStitched by Ava T.: To Thee From Me by With Thy Needle & Thread. Mystery 36 ct linen with using called for threads.Stitched by Ava T.: “Kissing Booth by Dirty Annie’s. Stitched on Limited Edition 36 ct Color and Cotton with favorite thread colors for my granddaughter.”Stitched by Ava T.: “Garden Box by Jeannette Douglas. Stitched on Colonial Parchment by Fabrics by Stephanie using called for threads. Also a MAGIC completion!”Stitched by Ava T.: “Gingerbread House Sewing Book by Stacy Nash for Jingle Ball 2024. Using 36 ct Needle Bling Ween Beans and called for WDW threads. This is a MAGIC completion!”Stitched by Deborah O.: Hands Across the Sea Louise Vilvorder personalized; stitched on 36ct Ballet Slippers by Fox and Rabbit using HDF silks Redwork RedStitched by Deborah O.: Primrose Cottage Winter Wonderland (January 2025 Freebie) 36ct Glacier and threads by Roxy Floss CoStitched by Deborah O.: Primrose Cottage Bee My Valentine (February Freebie) using 36ct Langdon Fog and thread by Roxy Floss Co.Stitched by Deborah O.: Primrose Cottage Happy St. Patrick’s Day (March Freebie) using 36ct Cove and threads by Roxy Floss Co.Stitched by Deborah O.: Heart in Hand St. Patrick’s Bird using 36ct Sparrow by Luminous Fiber Arts and mainly called for overdyed threadsStitched by Ellen C.: Think of Me, A colored Bristol sampler from Claudia Dutcher Kistler, Dutch Treat Designs, Linen: 40-count Needle and Flax Dolley Madison, Fibers: DMC
In May our program will be a MAGIC (My Annual Good Intentions Contract) update and discussion of some interesting Tudor Rose Sampler Guild history.
