Stitching the Summer Away – Tudor Rose Sampler Guild

Wow! It has been since early May that we had a post. Time has definitely been flying away for me this summer. I’d swear we were just starting June and I wake up this morning and its August 2nd. Well, before any more time passes, let me catch you up on the happenings at Tudor Rose Sampler Guild.

May Meeting

As a quick recap, during our May meeting, Mendie C. taught the members how to make cording. Mendie had a great group of samples using a variety of fiber types. When you expand your thinking beyond simple DMC and look at other fibers, you can make cording that gives your finishing a very unique look. Additionally, the thickness of your fiber and the number of fiber strands used can help you create thicker cords. The great thing about knowing how to make cording is you can use colors from your project to add to your finishing components and not have to hunt all over the place for matching trim.

A card with samples of different types of cording — Mendie C. – cording samples

May Show & Tell

A framed cross-stitch of a red house with pine trees that says "Look out at that storm, listen to the fireplace roar. Baby it's cold outside." — Codi M. – Baby Its Cold Outside by Heartstring Samplery

A framed cross-stitch of a white house with a white picket fence and an American flag that says "America America God shed his grace on thee" — Codi M. – America by Little House Needlework

Codi M. – Tudor Rose Sampler by Chessie & Me
2014 TRSG Spring Workshop

Mendie C. – Sunshine’s Valentine by Cheryl Schuler Brazilian Embroidery

Mendie C. – Windchimes by Millifiori Brazilian Embroidery

Mendie C. – Window Box by Crabapple Hill Embroidery Brazilian Embroidery

Cyndi S. – Free Chart – Designer Unknown

This was a challenge Cyndi did with a group of fellow stitchers.

Jennifer M. – Antique Pattern Book Bird Design from Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly

Jennifer M. – Autumn Hornbook by Dames of the Needle

Jennifer M. – Early 20th Century Needleroll Reproduction by Betty H. for the Dallas Needlework & Textile Guild

Betty H. – Christmas Garden by Blackbird Designs

Sherri H. – Sunflower Punchneedle by Charlotte Dudney

Sherri H. – Save A Pumpkin by Myrtle Grace

Sherri H. – Your Treasure by La-D-Da Designs

1911 King George V Coronation Sampler Antique owned by Kim L.

Kim L. purchased this 105 year-old English sampler stitched in satin stitch and knots using silk thread. Truly impressive in person.

June Meeting

At our June meeting, which I unfortunately missed, Betty H. taught our members how to use coffee or tea for dyeing linen! I am sure it was quite a treat having dabbled in a little fabric dyeing myself. Its not a very difficult endeavor and what a way to transform a piece of linen into a one-of-kind piece. As we always do in July, we took a break to enjoy time with our families.