We were pleased to welcome two more visitors and potential members, Bev and Cindy, to our meeting this month.
Marilyn introduced the topic of schoolgirl samplers and brought in some examples of them and other historic stitching.
This was her 'History of English Domestic Embroidery Sampler' by Susan Haverson for Cross Stitch It. Originally published in the now defunct online stitchery magazine The Gift of Stitching, Issue 62, April 2011.
Ann Morison, Aged 14 by Hands Across the Sea - an exclusive chart for Traditional Stitches.
During COVID the some guild members participated in a stitchalong with this
free pattern provided by Lianne van Leyen of 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers. Geri used her great-grandmother's name, Cordelia Peacock, on hers as she would have been 11 in 1859.
Barb and Jeanette talked to us about Mrs Parkman's Academy of Needlework Retreat they attended in Swindon, England last month. They brought a sampling of the swag they received at the retreat and items they purchased.
Laura's wool appliqué mat, 'The Fall Guy' designed by Sew Cherished.
Cindy's fish embroidery - her own design (top) embellished with beads and Marilyn's 'Window Ghost' - a free pattern by Living On The Rainbow.
MaryK's Mill Hill Christmas ornaments on perforated paper.
Bev's blackwork ornament from Just Cross Stitch Magazine.
Siobhain's 'Take Time To Collect' inset in the top of a box. It was filled with black and white smalls.
It was designed by Canadian designer, Jeannette Douglas.
She also brought in a primitive-style bag for embroidery hoops.
Cathy brought two blackwork Halloween samplers by The Steady Thread. 'Spooky Abode',
and 'Spooky Shelves'.
Geri provided a handout of instructions for stitching several types Rhodes stitches and other overlapping satin stitches. She was inspired by the three sizes of stars in this design by The Drawn Thread called 'Stars', which she stitched back in 2019.
Our next stitch day is December 6 when there will be a workshop on Punch Needle. It's also a free day for guild stitchers to get together.
Our December meeting on the 17th will involve our ornament exchange.
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