Sorta Slipped into a Black Hole!

Hello, folks. Sorry it has been so long, but life pretty much was getting in the way and the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild Blog has suffered as a result. Well, today, we are going to remedy that, but it will mostly just be photos of the many items our members have stitched.

November Show & Tell

Let’s take a look at what our members shared in November.

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Debbie G. – 2017 TRSG Christmas Ornament designed by Debbie G
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Debbie G. – 2017 TRSG Christmas Ornament designed by Debbie G

At the November meeting, Debbie G. presented the finishing for our annual Christmas ornament.

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Codi M. – Bird in Hand by Blackbird Designs

Finishing on both of Codi’s pieces was done by Betty H.

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Codi M. – French Elephant by JBW Designs using a layout she designed

Codi’s piece was framed by The Stitch Niche.

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Dana C. and Jan F. – Chalkboard Ornament by Hands On Designs

Stitched for South Central Region EGA 2018 Fundraiser.

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Betty H. – The Crowns by Little House Needleworks

Betty did her own spin on the interior of the needle roll to make it more functional.

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Valorie R. – Wool felted Pumpkin on Antique Spool

The little felted pumpkin spool was a hands on project from Dallas Needle & Textile Guild.

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Valorie R. – Halloween Cat by Little by Little
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Valorie R. – Halloween Witch by Little by Little
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Valorie R. – Halloween Cat with Pumpkins by Pineberry Lane

Valorie framed all three of these Halloween pieces in antique frames. Such a cute idea!

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Valorie R. – Halloween Witch by Pineberry Lane
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Valorie R. – Halloween October by Pineberry Lane
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Jennifer M. – Santa’s Nap by Dimensions
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Jennifer M. – Santa’s Nap by Dimensions
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Shelly M. – Spirits and Spells by With Thy Needle & Thread

Finishing by The Stitch Niche

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Debbie G. – Flower of the Raj by Gay Ann Rogers

Debbie’s piece was on display at the 2017 Texas State Fair.

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Carrie N. – Berthi’s Birdbath by The Workbasket

This is a free design from The Workbasket. The tray is from Amazon.

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Carrie N. – Unknown Design and Unknown Designer

December Show & Tell

Now, let’s take a look at what our members shared in December.

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Sherry S. – Key to Home by Jeannette Douglas Designs

Stitched as a gift for her daughter and son-in-law for their new home.

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Linda C. – Queen Anne Pin Cushion and Needle Case by Milady’s Needle

Finishing by Betty H.

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Linda C. – Pincushion and Scissor Fob by Linda Danielson

Finishing by Betty H. Linda stitched this as a gift for her daughter, Carrie.

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Michelle L. – Primitive Wizard of Oz by Midsummer Night Designs

Stitched with some color changes on 40ct Gander linen with Crescent Colors, DMC, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid for a little sparkle.

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Michelle L. – Halloween Garden by Primitive Needle

Stitched on 35ct Weeks Putty with Weeks Dye Works threads.

December Ornament Exchange

In December, we do our annual ornament exchange. It’s always fun to see what everyone stitches.

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Lori J. – My Favorite Primitive Stitching Bag by Hands to Work
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Karen H. – 2017 Just Cross Stitch Ornament by Lizzie Kate Designs
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Kim L. – 1831 X-Mas by Plum Street Samplers
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Lori J. – Prairie Stars by The Prairie Schooler
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Lynn E. – Reindeer Garden (2000 Just Cross Stitch Ornament) by Threads Through Time
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Doris – Noel Pillow by Lizzie Kate Designs
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Denise D. – unknown design/designer
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Debbie H. – Punchneedle Design by With Thy Needle & Thread
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Debbie G. – Christmas Sampler by Lizzie Kate Design
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Betty H. – Christmas Heart (2000 Just Cross Stitch Ornament) by Mary Garry’s Sewing Cabin
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Sherry S. – Homespun Elegance
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Mary W. – Christmas Spider (2000 Just Cross Stitch Ornament) by Lizzie Kate Designs
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Carrie N. – Pacific Northwest Needlearts Fundraiser
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Codi M. – Peace (2012 Just Cross Stitch Ornament)
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2017 TRSG Annual Ornament Exchange

I love seeing all the ornaments from our exchange together!

TRSG Christmas Party

A few photos from our Christmas party. Lots of fun, good food, and stitching friends.

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2017 TRSG Holiday Party
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2017 TRSG Holiday Party
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2017 TRSG Holiday Party
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2017 TRSG Holiday Party
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2017 TRSG Holiday Party

January Show & Tell

And finally, let’s look at what our members stitched in January.

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Debbie H. – Twelve Days of Christmas (her own designs) for The Stitch Niche
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Debbie H. – Time to Stitch by Needlework Press
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Jeremy L. – Little Snap Dragon by Kustom Krafts
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Belinda B. – Independence Day Punchneedle by Threads That Bind
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Belinda B. – Frosty Flakes Punchneedle by Threads That Bind
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Belinda B. – Uncle Sam’s Punchneedle by Threads That Bind
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Belinda B. – Gunnar of The Gnomes of Woldemaar Valley punchneedle by Myrtle Grace Motifs
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Sherri H. – Spirit of Christmas by Lizzie Kate Designs
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Adam B. – Lizzie Kate patriotic design
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Vicki N. – Peace on Earth by Blackbird Designs

Stitched on Weeks Straw. She changed some of the greens and a blue thread.

That’s it for this post. Lots of amazing stitching from our members!!

Half our time is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.

Will Rogers

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