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

Cyndi S. – With The Same M.O. – Victim #9 by Amy Mitten Designs – Fibers to Dye For
Shelly M. – Her Sampler by Blackbird Designs
Shelly M. – Her Sampler by Blackbird Designs

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

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

Lynn E. – Glory House by Chessie & Me
Lynn E. – Spot Motif IV Ornament by Theron Traditions
Lynn E. – Birds Of A Feather by With Thy Needle & Thread
Lynn M. – 2014 Tudor Rose Sampler Guild Christmas Ornament by Milady’s Needle
Lynn M. – Whimsy Bag by Sharon Cohen
Lynn M. – Joy to Ewe by Chessie & Me
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.

Barbie D. – Rites of Spring by Blackbird Designs
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.

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.

Jennifer G. – His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery
Jennifer G. – His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery
Jennifer G. – His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery
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!

Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen
Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen
Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen
Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen
Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen
Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen
Jennifer M. – Celtic Sampler by Darlene O’Steen
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!

Robert H. – In Full Glory by Blackbird Designs
Robert H. – Hurt Not the Earth by Plum Street Samplers
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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