At our February meeting Tricia Wilson Nguyen with Thistle Threads presented her research on Nuremberg samplers of the 17th and 18th century and their pattern books/designers. And below are some stitched pieces shared by members for Show & Tell.
Stitched by Mariet N.: “This is my finished Mary Ann Bickerton. Made on a unknown linen 36 ct. My first finish of 2025. I changed the colors and some of the chart and must say I love it.”Stitched by Kelly P.: Ann Grimshaw by Scarlet Letter. Stitched on 46ct. FOAW Milk & Honey with Almond M&M’s silk floss in Raven.Stitched by Karen H.: “Little Letters by My Sister’s Samplers – 45 count Foxtail Millet linen by Legacy Linen with Gloriana and Tudor Silk threads. This is my 2025 Blessing Sampler. Scissors included for scale.”Stitched by Karen H.: Chubby Bird by Jeannette Douglas Designs – 40 count Cocoa Dust linen by Number12StitchCo with called-for overdyed cottons.Stitched by Michelle R.: Temperature Tree 2024 by Stitchin’ MommyStitched by Melissa K.: Plenty by Hands on Design, from 2015 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. Stitched on 32 count Black Pearl linen by Steel City Stitchers for a local ornament exchange.Stitched by Mary M.: Designer Sue Hillis, Hoop De Do Happy Holidays, 40 ct linen.Stitched by Lalena H.: Emaline Purnell by Hands Across the Sea Samplers. Stitched on 46 Ct Just the Ticket by Tabbycat Linen with the called for 100.3 silks.Stitched by Julia L.: “My first MAGIC finish for 2025. Beatrix Potter from Needleprint/Stitchy Box. I used my own color choice and customized for me. On 46ct Vintage Sand Dune with Gentle Arts Storm Clouds and Old Hickory.”Stitched by Marie Z.: “TLK 1834 Sampler by Needlework Press. Presented at Cross Stitch Extravaganza. Classic Colorworks threads on 36 count Paperbark linen by Fox & Rabbit. Love the funky chickens.”Stitched by Marie Z.: Red Moon House 1887 Sampler by Red Barn Samplers. Presented at Cross Stitch Extravaganza. Worked in Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss on 36 count Chatelaine Light by Mason Linen.First of 3 finished and framed pieces stitched by Mariet N.: This is Laura’s frezian sampler.Second of 3, this is Christmas Parade.Third of 3, this is Mary Gypson.Stitched by Debra S.: “Mrs. Salmond 1897 “Lost”, my 2025 Blessings Sampler. Stitched on 40 ct Iced Violette by Number12StitchCo with 100/3 #541.”Stitched by Beth E.: Mabel Tuke small -Sassafras SamplersStitched by Beth E.: Quaker Hornbook smalls-With My Needle Ellen ChesterStitched by Lena P.: Hands Across the Sea Samplers Miss Mary Ann Bournes 1791Stitched by Lena P.: Shepherd’s Bush Parker StockingStitched by Lena P.: Plum Street Samplers Winter MoonStitched by Lena P.: Shepherd’s Bush Chocolate SnowmanStitched by Cyndi S.: “Florence Rose Marriner by Whilst Iris Naps, 40 count Fog with called for overdyed cotton threads, will be put on a spool. This was my blessing sampler this year, finished a week ago.”Stitched by Shelly M.: Mary Ann Groom 1876 by HATS. Stitched on 40 count Dirty Tea Cup using AVAS silks. A Blessing Sampler.
Coming up next: at our March meeting our guild president, Cyndi S., will discuss her own stitching journey, especially in silk gauze.
