Hooray for the Red, White & Blue – Tudor Rose Sampler Guild

Hello all! Wow, summer is zipping by us with great speed. I really wish it would slow down. I cannot believe that it is already August 1st. Before we all know it, kiddos will all be back in school and we will be bombarded with sightings of pumpkin spice everything! Well, before much time passes, let me fill you in on the happenings with the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild.

May Meeting

During our May meeting, we spent a little time discussing why stitching is important to us as well as our current projects. We then spoke about various stitch-a-longs that are going on throughout the stitching world. One of the stitch-a-longs that was discussed is the beautiful mystery sampler from Linens and Things from Australia. It started off as mystery sampler for a small number of followers but it has blossomed into a very large stitch-a-long throughout the world. There are over 5,700 followers on the group. If you are interested in checking it out, look for the Linen And Threads – Mystery Sampler SAL on Facebook.

Tudor Rose Members were also provided with an opportunity to purchase hornbooks that were made by a member’s spouse for those who wished to stitch Merry Wind Farm’s freebie pattern called Hornbook. We would like to extend a big thank you to the member’s spouse. These hornbooks are beautiful. We even have some photos of this project below.

After all of this lovely discussion, Debbie G. introduced a small stitch-a-long needle roll project utilizing banding material and a variety of stitches along the length of the needle roll. We have a completed needle book below as well.

May Show & Tell

Judy M. – Worthy Is The Lamb by Catherine Theron Designs

Judy M. – Dewitt Academy for Young Ladies Box and Accessories by Merry Cox
2015 Attic Needlework Class

Mary B. – Vintage Rose Pincushion by Mill Hill Beads

Sharon D. – Thorns Have Roses by Erica Michaels Designs

Sharon D. – Beaded Roses Bobbin Holder by Thread-A-Bead

Cyndi S. – Giraffe Pillow by Charlie Harper

Cyndi began stitching this giraffe while on her trip to Zimbabwe, Africa in 2015.

Cyndi S – unknown design, unknown designer

I believe this framed silk gauze piece to be by Cyndi S.; however, I am missing a slip.

Cyndi S. – Strawberry Needle Roll by Catherine Theron Designs

Cyndi S. – Ten by Amy Mitten, Fibers to Die For

Amy Mitten designed this sampler for TRSG’s 10th Anniversary in 2010. Check out Cyndi’s “Adam” and the detached buttonhole flower petals.

Gloria M. – A Bowl Full of Scaries by Plum Street Samplers

This was stitched by Gloria for Kim L. What a lovely gift!

Kim L. – 1796 Practice Sampler by Milady’s Needle

Gloria M. – Boo by With Thy Needle & Thread

Gloria also stitched this one for Kim L.

Michelle L. – Mystery Sampler by Papillon Creations from The Gift of Stitching magazine

Michelle stitched this for her tenth wedding anniversary.

Robert H. – Milady’s Needle Manor Book by Milady’s Needle

Robert H. – Cottage Charm Packet by Milady’s Needle

June Meeting

During our June meeting we went over small items with regard to our needle roll project created by Debbie G. We then held our very first Patriotic Ornament Exchange. Please note we do not hold meetings in July.