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Our March Sampler(s) of the Month

Purchase 2 of the 3 items below and r e c e i v e a 1 5 % Sampler o f the Month discount now, along with the s p o t l i g h t e d samplers on pages 6 - * Chart $30 * Linen ~ varies

d e p e n d i n g o n count; 36ct

* Silks ~ $126 or $84, depending on the sampler

The above prices are before the 15% SOM discount.

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From the chart: Perhaps you know the city of Deventer in the Netherlands more for its honey cake or carpets than for its samplers. Located along the east bank of the river the Yssel, in the province of Overyssel, Deventer is relatively far away from the traditional sampler-producing provinces of Holland—Zeeland, Groningen en Friesland. Deventer did, however, have a rather impressive sampler-making tradition which lasted from about 1760 to 1860. Earlier samplers may exist, but so far we are not aware of them. The Deventer Museum has a unique collection of 18 samplers all made by girls coming from one Deventer family. The oldest samplers were made by Hendrika Lamberts (1755-1800) in 1766 and some years later by her twin sisters Geertruyda and Jacoba. The later ones were made in the 1790's -1800's by their nieces. Several of these samplers are in the museum’s online collection at www.historischmuseumdeventer.nl.collectie/zoeken; go to zoeken, fill in merklap or stoplap. The cover sampler from the GigiR collection was stitched by I D L (Ida Dorothea Lamberts, 1795-1867) in 1806. Her work strongly resembles another Deventer sampler by H J L 1805. These could be sister samplers with the very elegant flower patterns/ images, urns and the Chinese vase. Both girls were nieces of the first generation Lamberts sisters of the 1760-1770's, as discussed in the informative blog by Martin Ex. Their samplers include the Deventer coat of arms, the eagle, in the upper right corner. Although we know nothing about E H, the maker of the 1811 sampler pictured above, she also stitched the distinctive Chinese vase, and myriad urns/baskets with abundant bouquets. Other similarities are the small alphabet and numerals, fruit baskets, dual patterns with rose petals, eight-sided star, three-lobed heart and acorn border. Many Deventer sampler-makers also stitched elaborate darning samplers. Both charts are included in this booklet. All materials and instructions are printed on the inside and back covers.

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Gigi’s Deventer . . . PAGE2THE ATTIC. . . Ida Dorothea Lamberts 1806

I don’t remember ever seeing a sampler where the needleworker’s name was Ida, my maternal grandmother’s name. She was German. That, and the beautify of this sampler, entice me to stitch this sampler. I love so many of the motifs. And Jacqueline’s sampler below is even more enticing.

Jacqueline’s beautiful reproduction … this captivates me so … I look forward to watching her progress. It’s interesting to note that the original was stitched on uneven weave linen, and how different it looks on even weave linen in Jacqueline’s sampler.

Our silk conversion using a combination of Belle Soie, Dinky Dyes, and Gumnuts silks ~ $126.00




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More Images of Jacqueline’s . . .


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I love the vase! But then I love so many of the motifs!




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Our silk conversion using a combination of Belle Soie, Dinky Dyes, and Gumnuts silks ~ $84. There are a few less colors in this Deventer than in Gigi’s ~ and a few less motifs. Vickie encourages you to add motifs from the other Deventer as you like and make it your own.

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Sampler Season

While it is springtime here in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere, it is definitely Sampler Season everywhere, evidenced by the fact that there were so many amazingly beautiful samplers introduced at the Nashville Needlework Market this year. Oh, my goodness! It makes me want to stitch a half dozen of them right now! And as slow as I am with the remaining neuropathy in my hands, I’ll be lucky to stitch one or two, but I can dream … and I can show you just a few of my favorites and hopefully make you itching to stitch these as well. I hesitate to show just a few, never wanting to slight another beauty, but here goes … and I’ve done a silk conversion for each of these as well. As you know if you read this newsletter regularly, I love to stitch samplers in silk. The time I get to spend with my needle is really so limited, and so precious, that I want to enjoy each moment to its fullest, and that is best accomplished with linen and silk. And we are so very fortunate in today’s world having such beautiful linens and silks available at our fingertips. So in no particular order, these are just a few of my favorites. These spotlighted samplers will serve as our April Samplers of the Month and, therefore, available for the15% SOM discount for purchase of 2 of the 3 “kit” parts.

Innocence 1840 from Cross Stitch Antiques $20, 172 x 281 ~ We were privileged to host a class with Kathleen Littleton of Cross Stitch Antiques in March, and this photo was taken with the original and reproduction side-by-side. You can see by their relative size that the original was stitched on uneven weave linen. You can also see how absolutely stunning Kathleen’s reproduction is. I can’t wait to stitch this … waiting for a new high-count linen!

I know that some of you prefer a lighter linen ~ and Kathleen’s model is not on light fabric; sometimes the camera just plays tricks on us. She actually used Lakeside’s V. Meadow Rue, which is shown on the right along with our silk conversion. To my eye, a darker linen is preferred when stitching with such glorious rich jewel tones. Look at that border! And the central floral spray! Magnificent! It will be a true joy to stitch. Silks as shown, a combination of Belle Soie, Dinky Dyes & Gumnuts, $120.50;

Gloriana’s Tudors, $104.50. Linen prices vary depending on count & type.

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More in this Sampler Season

Chart ~ $19 Linen ~ varies depending on count and type Silks ~ Our silk conversion, right, using Belle Some, Dinky Dyes & Gumnuts, $120.20; Gloriana’s Tudor silks for the fine-count linens, $104.50

A Saviour’s Praise by Shakespeare’s Peddler

This sampler is unique in so many ways ~ the border is fabulous! Have you ever seen such a fun border? And I typically don’t like them because they can be repetitive and boring ~ but not this one! Oh, my! Love all the words incorporated into the border … love the verses/prayers … love the red birds and the reindeer … love the ship and the house incorporated into the border! But the most amazing thing about this sampler is it’s Theresa’s original design. It is not a reproduction! Well, I couldn’t wait to start it, and so I did, in Tudor silks on fine linen. The year is designed into the top right corner, where I always begin, and so now I’m committed to having to finish this this year! We shall see.


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English Garden by Samplers Not Forgotten

Our silk conversion using a combination of Belle Some, Dinky Dyes, Gloriana & Gumnuts, $98; Gloriana’s Tudor silks for the high-count linens, $66. Chart ~ $22, 210 x 361 Linen ~ varies depending on count and type

Here’s another sampler that took my breath away … the first time I saw it on the Internet and even more so in person! When it was presented online, I couldn’t determine whether it was a reproduction. Well, like “A Saviour’s Praise,” this, too, is an original design ~ designed by Kimberly for this frame, which she’s had for a number of years, waiting for the perfect something for it. Well, she knocked it out of the park, I think. It will be such fun to stitch, don’t you think?




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PAGE8A Sampler Beauty with Motifs I LoveTHE ATTICELIZA PALMER Gentle Pursuit

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Eliza’s beautiful sampler had been a teaching piece for Cissy, and when I saw it on her Website, I asked her to bring it to Nashville. It has so many favorite motifs, the stags, the beautiful rose branch across the top, the peacock, the birds, and more.

Chart ~ $24, 247 x 268 Linen ~ varies depending on count and type Silks ~ our conversion, a combination of Belle Soie, Dinky Dyes, Gloriana & Gumnits, $98; Gloriana’s Tudor silks for the finer linens, $66; or stitch it in Needlepoint, Inc. silks as charted.

Above, my start on the new 53ct Sycamore Seed Pod with Tudor silks

Left, the Tudor s i l k s conversion and the NPI silks b o t h s h ow n on, t op, the n e w 5 3 c t S y c a m o r e Seed Pod and a l so on the new 37ct Corn Tassel that just arrived!


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Attic Events Schedule

Every Thursday

As an Attic Addict member, in April you will receive a 15% discount on your purchase of:

* Sampler Charts/Kits * Legacy Linen * AVAS and/or NPI silks

Saturday, May 18, 10:30-12:30, Part 4, ~ (Linda’s model above.) Linda Vinson’s interpretation of this beautiful design is simply exquisite, and she has agreed to teach us the techniques and specialty stitches she used to create this masterpiece. You will receive a detailed handout with each class session. Fee $20

Thursday & Friday, June 6 & 7 AND Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, Bathya ~ A Special 2-Day Workshop with Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers. Details inside …

Registration by email to [email protected] ~ There are still a few openings in each workshop ~ don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn 17th Century embroidery techniques.

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Here is the best news: Summer School 2019 will be presented in two sessions on two back-to-back weekends, August

16/17/18 and 23/24/25. The faculty has graciously agreed to hold the 2 sessions so that we can hopefully accommodate all who would like to attend. Registration details are in this newsletter.

June

August

April

Sunday, April 14, 1:00-4:00 ~ Sampler Sunday With Easter falling on the third Sunday in April, we’ve scheduled our monthly gathering on the second Sunday, which is Palm Sunday, but we hope you will be able to join us in the afternoon. Fee of $10 is due upon registration.

Saturday, May 4, 10:30-12:30 Beginning Linen This class is appropriate for both beginning stitchers and anyone wishing to refine their skills. The class project is Linda/Needlemade Designs’ Tulip needlebook design, and the $30 fee includes her expert instruction + materials. Class fee is due upon registration.

May

”Embroidering a sampler is embroidering the soul of the past” . . . Isabelle/Reflets de Soie

April

Saturday, April 27, 10:30-3:30 ~ Meet Lucy & Celebrate May Day at The Attic with a Stitch-In & Lunch & Favors & Door Prizes &, most of all,

meeting Lucy ~ the 2019 Queen of the May, a special and limited edition release from Hands Across the Sea Samplers. We are honored to have the privilege of displaying the model. Charts, linen, and silks will be available. Fee $10

THE ATTICCustomer Appreciation/Stitch-In, Thursdays, 4 - 8 PM. For as long as I can remember, The Attic has been open on Thursday nights and, along with that, provides the setting for customers to gather to share their needlework with others. This is an opportunity for me to host a weekly time with our customers, to show them the newest and greatest, preview new designs and great needlework stuff, and also see what you’re stitching! As a valued customer, you are invited to join us!


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Bathya’s silks

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Attic Events Schedule (continued)

Workshop Details The $495 two-day workshop fee includes: * the expertise and guidance of Nicola

Parkman from Cornwall in the UK of Hands Across the Sea Samplers

* Chart, Linen (registration form will ask for your preferred count), and AVAS silks ~ and a 36ct doodle cloth that will become a finished example of the stitches you learn

* Access to the 17 online videos that Nicola has made to guide you during and after the workshops ~ following the workshops you will receive a private access code to the online videos

* Breakfast, lunch and morning & afternoon breaks

* Workshop mementos from The Attic

Bathya Workshops The Attic will be hosting two 2-day workshops, June 6-7 and June 8-9, 9 - 4 PM each day, to teach us how to reproduce this exquisite reversible sampler, with a fascinating historical background. The workshops will be held at Hyatt Place in Mesa, located just 15 minutes from The Attic, with shuttle service available to and from the shop. Reservations with the h o t e l c a n b e m a d e b y c a l l i n g 480-969-8200. You must ask for the “Attic Needlework” group rate (Discounted room rates for $109 for a room with a king bed and sofa sleeper or a room with 2 Queen beds and sofa sleeper. plus tax) or register online. These rates are available 3 days pre and post the weekend for any of you who wish to come early or stay longer. The rates include a deluxe continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi throughout all guest sleeping rooms, and shuttle service within a five-mile radius upon availability. The hotel is just 8 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (Hyatt Place does not provide airport shuttle service). Rates available until May 15, 2019.

Bathya … a Very Special Sampler with a Fascinating History, Presented in 2019 Workshops with Nicola

There are a few spots still available in both workshop settings. You don’t want to miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn these very special embroidery techniques from Nicola. Registration is by email, please, to [email protected] and a registration form will be emailed to you. We hope your schedule will allow you to join us in early June for these very special workshops.

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Nicola will only be teaching Bathya on one visit to the US, at The Attic and at Sassy Jacks Stitchery, in 2019. This will be the only opportunity you have to learn from Nicola how she stitched this sampler to achieve a truly reversible finish.

Bathya is a very special sampler with an amazing history - please see this video where Witney Antiques talks about the sampler shortly into the film. Bathya is also featured in many reference books.

Bathya stitched her sampler with 15 vibrant shades of silks, ingeniously devising stitch patterns and motifs. There is so much to delight in her sampler. She used a wide repertoire of stitches of varying intricacy. The stitches include two different versions of reversible cross stitch ~ one forms a cross on the reverse with a vertical stitch on the left and the other a four-sided stitch on the reverse. She also used double back stitch and diagonal double back stitch. These stitches appear plaited from the front and as two parallel rows of back stitch on the reverse ~ you might know them as closed herringbone. Other stitches used were double-sided Italian stitch; alternating double back stitch in groups of three, which represents the Trinity; detached buttonhole; french knots and satin stitch. Bathya’s whitework bands are particularly elegant. Narrow whitework bands were an important part of a stitcher’s repertoire; they were used on collar bands both as an adornment and as stiffening so that the collars would stand proud. It is important to us that we have smaller groups so that everyone has unrushed time to spend with Nicola, so class sizes will be limited.

You will learn the techniques needed to re-create this stunning reversible sampler. Stitch count, 140 x 490.


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PAGE12For the first time ever, our Summer School is being offered in two sessions, on back-to-back weekends, 5 PM Friday thru 1 PM Sunday, August 16 - 18 (First Session) and again on August 23 - 25 (Second Session). In your email registering for Summer School it isn’t necessary to list your preferred date; that will be covered in the Registration Form sent to you upon your successfully registering. There are just a few spots still available, so don’t wait and be disappointed. Registration is by email to [email protected] ~ Please do not use the @me.com email address at this time.


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Hannah’s verse: “Round is the ring that has no end, So is my Love unto My Friends”

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As always, our Summer School faculty has some very fun and interesting projects planned for you! Our faculty includes the very talented and creative designers in the desert: Linda/Samplers Remembered, Gloria/Milady’s Needle, Vickie & Maegan/NeedleWorkPress, Linda/Needlemade Designs, and Tanya/The Scarlett House. The designers are busy designing their projects, and we are all very excited to invite you to our seventh annual Summer School presented by The Attic. I am pleased to tell you that Nancy Mills, a gifted and creative artist and buttonphile extraordinaire, of Five Times Blessed has once again agreed to be a part of our faculty Nancy has been with us in the past, and her projects are always wonderful and well received! You can see her specialties in her Etsy shops, Five Times Blessed and Five Little Buttons. By popular student request, Pieces of Olde returns as this year’s theme, and your faculty are using antique samplers, Pieces of Olde, for inspiration for their projects. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed! We are very excited about the Summer School Curriculum for this year and have provided a few sneak peeks below.

Hotel Information: Our Summer School opens at 5 PM Friday night, and closes with a lunch at noon on Sunday. All Summer School events will be at Hyatt Place Mesa. The hotel is offering us a discounted summer rate of $89/night for a room with a king bed and sofa sleeper or a room with 2 Queen beds and sofa sleeper. To book your room, call 480.969-8200 ~ and don’t forget to ask for the “Attic Needlework” group block, or you can book by clicking on the links below.

Hannah Heston 1855

For your Summer School Tuition of $550 you will receive six wonderful projects, many derived from a sampler for which you will receive the chart, all of your meals, Summer School treats, and more surprises. This amazingly reasonable tuition is only possible because all of these designers are local and, therefore, have no airfare expense. Don’t miss out on the funnest Summer School ever! We hope you’ll plan to join us!

Rachel Long’s sampler has inspired Linda to want to create a wearable purse with the colors shown.

Elinor Brad 1823

Rachel’s verse: “Religion

should our hearts engage

While in our youthful bloom

’Twill fit us for declining age

And for the silent tomb”

Just a glimpse at what’s to come at Summer School . . .





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Our Mary Clayton SAL has officially ended . . .PAGE13

. . . and now we need to ensure that everyone who participated has sent me a photo of their finish so that we can send the 20% custom-frame discount coupon and will be included in our drawing for complimentary framing by our on-staff framer extraordinaire, Sandy. As we announced in our January 1 newsletter, with the purchase of the kit (chart, linen and silks) from The Attic, and completion of the sampler by April 1, and submission of a photo of your finish, you will be eligible for the framing rewards listed above. So please, if you haven’t already done so, send me a photo of your finish to [email protected] or [email protected] ~ some emails sent to the @me.com address are not reaching me.

Elaine’s “Mary”

Janet’s “Mary”

Sandie’s “Mary”


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Our SAL Starring Mary Clayton from Hands Across the Sea Samplers & You!

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Laura’s “Mary” Rachel’s “Mary”

Robert’s “Mary”

Here’s a photo taken through the w indow at Genera l M i t c h e l l A i r p o r t i n Milwaukee. Roseann took her “Mary” on a trip with the hopes of finding time to finish it along the way! Can’t wait to see it now . . .


Thank you all for sharing your progress and finishes … What fun it has been to see all of your samplers.Terry’s “Mary”

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. . . Pineberry Lane

Clockwise from the lower left: * ANNE MARSTON 1843 $12, 115 x

181, reproduction of Anne’s most charming sampler

* A FRIEND’S GIFT $12, 125 x 132, a reproduction of a beautiful antique sampler

* MARIE JOURNET 1863 $12, 150 x 125, reproduction of Marie’s joyful French sampler, words translate to “Made by Marie Journet aged 5 years on June 6, Vienne, Department of Isere, 1873” … She was 5!!!!

* WOOL & FLAX $12, 67 x 106 * FROM ME TO THEE $12, 93 x 71




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Here in our Attic from . . .

. . . Châtelaine Designs

Clockwise from the left: * ROYAL TUDOR GARDEN

MANDALA $40 * P O I S O N G A R D E N

MANDALA $40 * S U M M E R G A R D E N

MANDALA $41 * B U T T E R F L Y L A C E

MANDALA $41


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THIS CORNER OF EARTH $15, 128 x 128 ~ WILDFLOWER WOODLAND QUAKER $18, 164 x 164 ~ RAINBOW RUMINATIONS $18, 210 x 210




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. . . Vintage Needlearts

LENA’S FANCY $10, 76 x 80

. . . Lone Elm Lane


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Clockwise from above: * GRATEFUL HANDS$12, 139 x 67 * LITTLE BROWN SPARROWS $12 * TIS A MELODY $12, design shown

in a Lone Elm Lane reproduction white oak divided drawer with a soft patina, a light drown, with a four-day divider for such things as your pincushion, needle book, scissors pouch, and a space for smalls. Drawer is a special order, $110.

THROUGH THE WOODS $10, 57 x 70 ~ SPRING HEART $11, 81 x 78

. . . Barbara Ana Designs




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. . . Stacy Nash

FREEDOM LANE $13, 189 x 75

. . . Jardin Privé

QUEEN BEE SAMPLER $14, 185 x 189

. . . Thistles

PRIMROSE $12, another in the very popular Animal Crackers Series, 47 x 141

SNOWSTOP $12, 96 x 142. . . ScissorTail Designs


RETOUR AUX SOURCES $10, 231 x 115C IS FOR CARROT $9, 53 x 53

. . . Twin Peak Primitives




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PAGE19THE ATTICIn Our Attic Now From . . .

. . . Cottage Garden Samplings

. . . Faby Reilly Designs

In this very popular Songbird’s Garden Series, here are #7 and #8, HAVE FAITH and HAVE COURAGE, each $9, each 159 x 159


Who doesn’t love peacocks? These 3 pieces make a glorious needlework accessory set? Clockwise from the left: * PEACOCK BISCORNU $12 * PEACOCK NEEDLEBOOK $10 * PEACOCK SCISSOR CASE




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PAGE20In Our Attic from . . .

. . . Waxing Moon Designs

THE ATTIC. . . Homespun Elegance

SPRING HOUSE TRIO $9, 61 x 77Above, SWEET BUNNY $7.50, 39 x 60

Below, HOSPITALITY HOUSE $9, 49 x 72

. . . AnnaLee Waite Designs

. . . Abby Rose Designs

SPRING TIME $9, 121 x 87


BIRD & WILLOW $10, 59 x 80

. . . Country Cottage Needleworks

SPRING HAS SPRUNG $6.50, 37 x 117




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. . . Annie Beez Folk Art

SNOWY, a 9-part snowman series, 139 x 139 Above, Part One, and Below, Part Two, each $7, 46 x 46

. . . Hands On Design

WOODLAND YULE $12, 149 x 132

. . . The Needle’s Notion

READY, SET, SNOW $7 … and watch the mini-tutorial from Cathy on the couched carrot nose here

. . . Needle Bling Designs


CHRISTMAS EVE RIDE $10, 78 x 184

. . . Blackberry Lane Designs

AT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS $12, 67 x 65

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In Our Attic Now from . . .

PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS $18, 257 x 304, a very beautiful sampler design … I love how it’s framed, that the horizontal lines go into the frame rabbit.

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A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING $8, 67 x 99

HAT PINS $11 each, deer or rabbit


EMBRACE MOMENTS, $8, 63 x 63, fourth in this series … I love each one!




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Coming to the Shop from . . . PAGE23. . . Victorian Rose Needlearts

CHRISTINE GEISSINGER 1839 $20, 167 x 176 ~ According to Finkel and Daughter, the sampler was stitched by a boy, so it is a very special piece indeed. The model is stitched in Gentle Arts Simply Wool, but I can’t wait to do a silk conversion. Oh, my! What a gorgeous border … and the exquisite bouquet that is the heart of this sampler! The sweet size is very appealing as well, 8.4 x 8.8 on 40ct, 6.3 x 6.6 on 53ct!

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. . . Merry Wind Farm

E L I Z A BRASSINGTON 1803 $20, 227 x 303, with its lovely undulating floral border with sweet a n d c o l o r f u l fl o w e r s t h a t surrounds, at the top, the Tree of Life and Adam and Eve and, at the bottom half of t h e s am p le r, a fairytale castle with a sprig of roses that is almost as tall as the castle. Very charming.





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THE ATTIC. . . Silver Creek Samplers

Clockwise from above left: * THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD $13,

112 x 188 * WHEN LIFE IS DONE $12, 127 x 124 * AUTUMN HARVEST $5, 84 x 34 * FIRESIDE SAMPLER $12, 394 x 44 * IT IS WELL $6, 55 x 55




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PAGE25More Found at Nashville from . . .


THE ATTIC. . . Shannon Christine

Clockwise from upper left: * TEA PARTY $14, 142 x 118 * HAPPILY EVER AFTER $14, 157 x 157 * PAISLEY PEACOCK $14, 110 x 133 * SANTA’S SLEIGH $10, 71 x 92 * DEER SNOW GLOBE $10, 70 x 88 * TRUCK SNOW GLOBE $10, 70 x 68 * WINTERY TEALS $10, 75 x 109




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PAGE26More Treasures at Nashville from . . .

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. . . White Lyon Needleart Designs

Above, QUAKER EVENING PRAYER $18, 200 x 305 Right, ONLY A BABY $18, 242 x 306

. . . ByGone Stitches

SARAH SKILLMAN 1846 $18, 177 x 197, with a poignant verse, no delights are worth thy stay. The chart includes a bit of Sarah’s family history, for me something that always makes a sampler more endearing.

ALICE SARAH DENNIS 1834 A Norfolk Sampler, $22, 275 x 346, is the first reproduction from Michele Moulin, and it is a beautiful sampler, charted for both AVAS and DMC.

. . . Mill on the Floss Samplers




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Above, LET FREEDOM RING $12 ~ Right, JUST SAYING $12

. . . Abby Rose Designs

. . . Fire Wing Designs . . . Annie Beez Folk Art

Part 3 in the Snowy Series, $7

#9 in the Songbird’s Garden Series, THERE IS BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY $9, 159 x 159

HIDDEN $12, 209 x 104

. . . Cottage Garden Samplings

PEACE ON EARTH $8, 125 x 125


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MY OASIS OF PEACE $13

. . . Heartstring Samplery

FESTIVE LITTLE FOBS ~ TEATIME EDITION and BARNYARD, $10 each chart pack

DELIVERING THE COFFEE BEANS $8.50, 78 x 53

. . . Homespun Elegance




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THE ATTIC. . . LeHay Shaker Boxes

The beautiful black Shaker tray that Tanya/The Scarlett House used in her Nashv i l l e re lease JULIA FLETCHER 1847 ~ the tray’s diameter is a bit over 6” … $30

. . . Luhu Stitches

LITTLE SPRING FLING $6.50, 40 x 40

The chart is $12 and includes 3 designs: * sampler, 128 x 161 * sign, 127 x 58 * small, 72 x 47

. . . Hands On Design

. . . Scattered Seeds Samplers

SPRING DELIVERY $12, 68 x 88




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. . . Gigi

A Very Unique Sampler from Gigi

PAGE30MARY KNOWLES 1824 ~ THE FINDING OF MOSES $24, 257 x 237 ~ This very unique sampler, reproduced with DMC, Weeks, and Gentle Arts cottons in the brown tones shown, is stitched and charted mostly over 1 linen thread. We think we found the perfect linen for this remarkable reproduction: 30ct Legacy linen, shown below. I wish that you could touch this linen because you will fall in love with it. So much of what we experience while stitching appeals to our tactile sense, and with this elegant linen your sense of touch will certainly be enhanced. This linen is very good for stitching over 1. If you prefer a 36ct or 40ct, the over-one parts might be more easily accomplished with a continental stitch ~ AND you could finish more quickly, only needing half as many stitches.

Above, the threads as charted ~ below, our silk conversion ~ both shown on the very beautiful 30ct Legacy linen we recommend.

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Anne is stitching this sampler, and here is a small part of what she has done. I’ll continue to show you her progress ~ beautiful!




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PAGE31Our Front Table Display featuring Our Local Designers


AND we also are privileged to display NeedleWorkPress’s original Deventer sampler … so inspiring, truly!

THE ATTICHow lucky are we, and our customers, to see all of these incredible new designs in person! It’s like a mimi Nashville!




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The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-

At the recent Nashville Market, purchasing packets of Pat’s Favorite Needle from Yarn Tree, one of our industry’s fine distributors, made me eligible for a drawing to win this limited-edition Precious Moments figurine ~ and to my surprise, my name was drawn as the winner! Needless to say, that email made my day … on a day that held a difficult memory, for it was that day a year ago that I was diagnosed with ovarian/fallopian tube/peritoneal cancer. So I am honored and thrilled beyond measure to be able to display this sweet figurine on the front table in The Attic ~ and to include here information on how you, too, may own one of these very limited Precious Moments collectibles. At the same time you are supporting a good cause ~ Pat says that the proceeds from the figurine go to the Precious Moments Foundation and to a humanitarian fund.

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PAGE33Needleworkers Share

This sampler was very cleverly created by using the images on the backs of the Hands Across the Sea cards. Whether very creatively combined into a sampler or used individually, each card is a treasured needlework chart, to be used in combination or singly to create a needlework treasure. Package of 10 cards, $23 ~ or singly, $2.50

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I am thrilled to show you Rose’s beautiful finish of this amazing sampler. There are so many beautiful elements in this sampler, but the border is very definitely at the top of the list, with its double satin-stitch edging to the inner undulating floral border that features a variety of flowers that would be a pleasure to stitch. Showing you Rose’s sampler is very timely, with the excitement over the forthcoming release of the 2019 Queen

of the May. For any of you who would like to add this 2018 Queen of the May to your collection, we still have several copies available, and you may purchase it for

Rose’s beautiful finish of “Sarah Braizear” by Hands Across the Sea, their 2018 Queen of the May




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Terry’s stunning finish of this gorgeous sampler, HELEN KEDSLIE 1815, from Hands Across the Sea Samplers




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John’s Award-Winning Needlework, all Hands Across the Sea Sampler Reproductions

These beautiful samplers were entries in the Woodlawn Plantation Needlework Show, clockwise from above, ELIZABETH FURNISS 1836, ELIZA BELL COX 1832, ISAELLA UFFINDELL 1829, and ANN TONG UFFINDELL 1832

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A Very Special Saturday at The Attic with Kathleen Littleton of Cross Stitch Antiques

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There have been many special times at The Attic over the years, and the afternoon we spent with Kathleen is certainly among the most memorable. Getting to know Kathleen was a special treat for all of us, and several students were designing

Seeing Kathleen’s antique sampler, and her reproduction, side by side was so intriguing, the fact that the original was stitched on an uneven-weave linen … and the magnificence in the central poppy that Kathleen was able to capture in her replication. Stunning!




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Tina’s beautiful MARY WIGHAM … brings back such fond memories.


Jo h n ’ s S H E E P M AY SAFELY GRAZE, aka A L I C E S M I T H , b y V i c t o r i a n R o s e Needlearts stitched in Gloriana’s Tudor silks using The Attic’s silk conversion on Lakeside’s 45ct Vintage Pecan Butter

Jeanne’s RANDOM THOUGHTS by The Drawn Thread




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Kathy’s exquisite finish of EMMA SANDFORD by Dutch Treat Designs on 52/60 linen with Tudor silks … so very inspiring!




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A n n e ’ s s t u n n i n g MARIE CORNU by Reflets de Soie


And here is Anne’s finish of the piece she designed in the class with Kathleen Littleton of Cross Stitch Antiques




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Temporary Email Address Carolyn has agreed to continue to handle the bulk of the emailing for the time being, while I get back up to speed, so please continue to use this email address: [email protected] ~ if you wish to reach me directly, use [email protected]

The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)

You will have another newsletter edition coming to you very soon, within days, with some very exciting news …

This My Big Toe Design from 2018, PRAY WITHOUT CEASING, so represents my thoughts today, as I look back on this past year. The surgery was a year ago today, when things looked pretty grim, afraid then to really verbalize how bleak things were. And today, with God’s grace and the love and support from so many of you, I am feeling great, ebullient, so blessed, grateful, and gaining strength each day … and growing my white hair back! Thank you for your loving support. I hope to be able to pay it forward, all that has been done for me. God is good.

Granddaughter Hannah is attending NAU in Flagstaff and is on their gymnastics team … they held an event a few weeks ago just a few miles away, and we got to meet Avery, her new boyfriend … and we approved!

Brother Jerry and SIL Nancy have returned to their home in Wisconsin. It’s always a sad time for me … we have such a good time while they’re here.






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Where Samplers Rule Our March Sampler(s) of the Month THE ...patterns with rose petals, eight-sided star, three-lobed heart and acorn border. Many Deventer sampler-makers also stitched