The October program’s topic was “Share Your Best Stitching Secrets“. Members chimed in to share their tips & tricks.
Stitched by Beth E.: No Time Like the Present by Modern Folk Embroidery, 45 count Pink Chocolate linen, Vicki Clayton silks.(a close-up showing the silks)Stitched by Priscilla R.: Beaded fobsStitched by Laurie B.: FFO Martha’s Rose, by Thistle Threads.Stitched by Laurie B.: As The Crow Flies Pinkeep, a Hobby House exclusive by Stacy Nash.Stitched by Laurie B.: Boo Mini bag, by Shepherd’s BushStitched by Karen H.: “Preserves” Scissor Fob by Fern Ridge Collections – was a workshop at the 2024 EGA Seminar in Atlanta.Stitched by Karen H.: “Grand Olde Flag II” (Flowers) by With thy Needle & Thread – one of three pieces; will be pin pillows.Stitched by Gretchen B.: Hannah Campbell from Hands Across the Sea on Lakeside 40-Ct Vintage Sand Dune with Soie 100/3 silks.Stitched by Shelly P.: This is a variation of Penny Pumpkin by The Scarlett House. The fabric is 38-ct linen I dyed, and the floss is silk.Stitched by Shelly P.: This design is ‘Kefalonia Carnations’ by Avlea Folk Embroidery. I changed the colors to what is the traditional Greek embroidery palette, according to Avlea designer Krista West. She shared the palette (in DMC) in a 2021 article in EGA’s Needle Arts magazine. The fabric is 30-ct Legacy Dower linen in Coconut Macaroon.Stitched by Debra S.: Beaded tape measure cover – kit purchased from Open Seed on EtsyStitched by Debra S.: Autumn Etui Fob by Fern Ridge CollectionsStitched by Debra S.: New World Sampler by Plum Street. Stitched on 40 ct Braying Donkey by Seraphim using mostly called for fibers. Used Soie Surfine and Vikki Clayton super fine silk for over one words. Satin stitched grass with Simply Wool. Framed by Jill Rensel.Stitched by Debra S.: Bird from Martha Warmsley by HATS. Stitched on 46 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim using Vicki Clayton silk conversion.Stitched by Patricia B.: Ann Campion 1845 by HATS. Stitched on 48 ct. Bridecake by Legacy Linen with 100.3Stitched by Ellen C.: Margaret Anderson, 1830, from a Hands Across the Sea online workshop. This was such a fun and pretty Scottish sampler to stitch. Linen: 38-count Legacy Irish Coffee. Fibers: AVAS soie d’alger and 100.3 for the words and over one text.Stitched by Kim H.: Ann Clinton 1847 by The Scarlett House. The sampler is stitched on 36 ct Navy Bean by Lakeside Linen. My own conversion to Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. This was my piece for Sampler September.Stitched by Ellen C.: Cecilia Millar, 1828. European Reproduction Samplers. Linen: 36-count Lakeside Maritime White, Fibers: DMC.Stitched by Dawn P.: Just Nan Owlvira’s Frightful House – called for linen and threads
Next month: At the November meeting Cissy Bailey Smith of Gentle Pursuit Designs will present the TRSG holiday ornament she designed for us.
