Summer Is A Flying By

Hello all. We are almost two-thirds of the way through summer, schools are about to start and school sports teams have started their fall sports practices here in Texas. At Tudor Rose Sampler Guild, we have had a little break from our month meetings, taking the month of July off to enjoy the season. During our June meeting, we had a very educational presentation by Debbie G. on the history of scissors. Can you believe the oldest pair of scissors date back to 1500 B.C. in Egypt. These early scissors were, as best archeologists can determine, made of a single piece of metal. They were mechanically two levers joined by a loop which served as a fulcrum. In about 100 A.D. Roman craftsmen developed cross-blade scissors. That is, the blade-edges crossed and slid past each other when cutting. The looping fulcrum remained. Its amazing how far they have come. Everyone would agree that scissors are a vital tool to stitching.

Our August meeting will take place on the 4th, when we will have our annual stash/craft sale. The September 1, 2015 meeting will be very exciting when we welcome Sharon Bell, who will talk to us about Victorian Mourning Samplers.

Member Show & Tell

IMG 9065 Fotor — Cyndi S. – With The Same M.O. – Victim #9 by Amy Mitten Designs – Fibers to Dye For

IMG 9066 Fotor — Shelly M. – Her Sampler by Blackbird Designs

IMG 9068 Fotor — Shelly M. – Her Sampler by Blackbird Designs

Betty H. did the finishing on this piece to make it into a project bag.

IMG 9070 Fotor — Lynn E. – Witch by Mile High Princess Needlepoint

IMG 9071 Fotor — Lynn E. – Witch by Mile High Princess Needlepoint

This piece was finished by Fancy Stitches in Cleburn, TX.

IMG 9079 Fotor — Katherine P. – Tudor Rose Stitch Book by Chessie & Me

IMG 9081 Fotor — Katherine P. – Tudor Rose Stitch Book by Chessie & Me

IMG 9072 Fotor — Lynn E. – Glory House by Chessie & Me

IMG 9075 Fotor — Lynn E. – Spot Motif IV Ornament by Theron Traditions

IMG 9077 Fotor — Lynn E. – Birds Of A Feather by With Thy Needle & Thread

IMG 9083 Fotor — Lynn M. – 2014 Tudor Rose Sampler Guild Christmas Ornament by Milady’s Needle

IMG 9085 Fotor — Lynn M. – Whimsy Bag by Sharon Cohen

IMG 9086 Fotor — Lynn M. – Joy to Ewe by Chessie & Me

IMG 9089 Fotor — Lynn M. – Birds of a Feather by With Thy Needle & Thread

Yes, you are seeing double, but this is a finish by another member. Both ladies stitched beautiful pieces.

IMG 9092 Fotor — Barbie D. – Rites of Spring by Blackbird Designs

IMG 9095 Fotor — Barbie D. – A Rose is a Rose by La-D-Da

Barbie finished this piece as a thread palette after she saw it on Natalie Jo’s Blog.

IMG 9094 Fotor — Precious Moments Peace on Earth Stocking

Somehow my identifier slip did not make it with this piece. I will ask who stitched this Precious Moments Peace on Earth Stocking at our next meeting.

IMG 9099 Fotor — Jennifer G. – His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery

IMG 9100 Fotor — Jennifer G. – His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery

IMG 9103 Fotor — Jennifer G. – His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery

IMG 9104 Fotor — Jennifer G. – His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery

This piece measures 27″ by 27″ and is stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha. Such fabulous work!

IMG 9105 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen

IMG 9107 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen

IMG 9108 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen

IMG 9109 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen

IMG 9110 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen

IMG 9111 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen

IMG 9115 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen

IMG 9118 Fotor — Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen

This piece is just incredible in person. I cannot even imagine how many stitches are in this piece. It is truly exquisite!

IMG 9122 Fotor — Robert H. – In Full Glory by Blackbird Designs

IMG 9119 Fotor — Robert H. – Hurt Not the Earth by Plum Street Samplers

IMG 9124 Fotor — Robert H. – Harriet Randle – Forgery #4 by Amy Mitten Designs – Fibers to Dye For

Give me the joys of summer,
Of Summer Queen so fair,
With wealth of lovely flowers
And fruits and sun kissed air!
Talk not to me of winter
With ice and frost and snow,
Nor changing spring and autumn
When howling winds will blow.
No, I will take the joys
Of summer every time,
So to this Queen of Seasons
I dedicate my rhyme.
Midsummer Joys by Winifred Sackville Stoner

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