While the kiddos are enjoying this delightful evening dressed as little ghouls, witches and monsters, I am going to share the happenings of our Tudor Rose Sampler Guild meeting at the beginning of October. First, we exchanged Halloween Ornaments for our second ornament exchange. Although not as many ornaments were created this year, those that were exchanged were very lovely. Check them out.
Shelly M. – Stocking by Blackbird Designs
Stephanie H. – design by Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery
Michelle L. – Wicked by The Primitive Needle
Valorie R.
Karen H.
Codi M.
2016 Halloween ornament exchange
Look at all these wicked pretties!
October Show & Tell
Shelly M. – Strawberry Needleroll by Catherine Theron Designs
Shelly M. – Strawberry Needleroll by Catherine Theron Designs
Needleroll finishing by Betty H.
Doris M. – Sweetheart Etui Needlebook by Cherished Stitches
Needlebook finishing by Betty H.
Dana C. – House from Acorns Booklet No. 65 by The Prairie Schooler
Dana C. – Pumpkin from Acorns Booklet No. 65 by The Prairie Schooler
Dana C. – A Peaceful Gathering by The Scarlett House
Dana C. – Auld Lang Syne by Blackbird Designs
Lynette C. – Quaker Blackbird by Little by Little
Lynette C. – Quaker Blackbird by Little by Little
This piece was started by Kathy M. and Lynette completed the stitching in her memory. The finishing work was completed by Betty H.
Cyndi S. – Remember by Just Nan Designs
Stitched in honor of September 11, 2001.
Stephanie H. – Holiday Hangups by Bent Creek Designs
Stephanie H. – Sheep Virtues – Courage by Little House Needlework
Stephanie H. – Needlepoint Motorcycle Angel by Painted Pony
Debbie G. – Flower of the Raj by Gay Ann Rogers
Stitched on 24 count congress cloth. This photo does not reflect the beauty of this piece!
Karen H. – Birds and Flowers Button Bag by Nancy Backus of Tripper’s Lady Designs
Robert H. – Mary Ann Lynn 1855 by Milady’s Needle
Robert H. – Mary Ann Lynn 1855 by Milady’s Needle
Stitched on 46 count linen with NPI Silks.
Deanne S. – Still Waters by Plum Street Samplers
Fall Scrimshaw Workshop
Then on October 15, 2016, Holly Risen taught our members how to create scrimshaw pieces. I wish I could have attended, but it was not meant to be. However, another member sent us a few pictures. Hope you enjoy.
beautiful work Tudor Rose ! I think I need to meet Betty H ๐ cheers Mel