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2016 September 17
Issue No. 16-18
Our September Sampler of the Month
www.atticneedlework.com
Elizabeth Beaven 1835 . . .
. . . from the design studios of Hands Across the Sea Samplers
From the moment I first saw glimpses of this incredible
sampler, I longed to stitch it. If you’re a regular reader of
this newsletter, you know that I find many borders very
boring. But this one not! Love, love, love the birds, and the
variety of them, including the geese, parrots, owls,
partridges, and pheasants, and the bee skeps, squirrels and
sheep (? ~ Vickie wants them to be bovines, i.e., cows) ~ as
well as the charming well-dressed girl and boy next to their
chairs in the upper right and left corners! And I can’t wait
to get to the scenes just above and below the verse:
O happy they who know the Lord
With whom he deigns to dwell
He feeds and cheers them by his word
His arm supports them well
His presence sweetens all our care
And makes our burdens light
A words from him dispels our fears
And gilds the gloom of night
Elizabeth’s 1835 charming Scottish sampler is suitable for
intermediate stitchers. The 24-page chart comes in booklet
form, is beautifully illustrated throughout, and the graph is
in full color. The stitches used are mainly cross stitch over
two, with the verse and dedication in cross stitch over one (I
will be stitching it in the continental on the 52/60 linen).
There are small freehand accents worked in satin stitch, and
within the booklet there is a five-page detailed stitch guide.
A step-by-step PhotoTrail tutorial that reproductionist
Nicola Parkman calls “Fearless Freehand” is also available
at the “Freehand Tutorial” tab. (Description from the designers is
continued on the next page.)
As our September Sampler of the Month, you can save
15% on your purchase of at least 2 of the starred parts:
* chart $32
* hand-dyed Lakeside linen ~ for example, 40c w/2”
margins, $42
* AVAS $91.50; overdyed 12-ply, $159; Tudor silks for the
higher counts, $106
(Above prices are before discount.)
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The sampler also includes
several urns of flowers, a
delightful basket of
arranged flowers, and a
weaver’s cottage with
smoke billowing from its
chimney, surrounded by
leafy trees and stands
above a grassy bank.
Christ is depicted in
contemporary dress
mounted on a donkey.
Light emanates from his
halo and raised hand
reflecting the sentiment of
the verse stitched by
Elizabeth which is taken
from the Evangelical
Hymn, “O happy they
who know the Lord.” This
w a s w r i t t e n by Jo h n
Newton and his friend the
poet William Cowper in
1779, and it is known as
one of the Olney Hymns. Amazing Grace is another
Olney Hymn. Both men
were abolitionists, and
Cowper’s poem “The
Negro’s Complaint” was
o f t e n q u o t e d by D r.
Martin Luther King Jr in
his speeches. Cowper also
wrote the poem “Light
Shining Out of Darkness”
which gave us the phrase,
“God moves in a
m y s t e r i o u s w a y, H i s
wonders to perform.”
Please go to the
HATS Website and click
on the Tab “Who was
Elizabeth?” for some
intriguing historical
perspective.
Encouraged by Nicola’s detailed online tutorial, as well as the five-page stitch guide within the chart itself, I tackled the
freehand in the border. It’s like she’s sitting with you offering words of encouragement (Listen to your needle ~ she will guide
you.) Don’t you just love it? Truly, if you’ve not done this technique before, Nicola makes it very easy to accomplish.
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More Beautiful Sampler Reproductions from
Hands across the Sea Samplers
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From the left above, “Mary Ann Bournes” $30 ~ “Susanna Millne 1843” $30 ~ “When Thou Art Rich c.1710-1730” $27
From the left below, “Elizabeth Furniss 1836” $30 ~ “Hannah Coates 1848” $27 ~ “Louisa Coulimore,” a Bristol Orphanage Sampler $25
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Every
Thursday
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Customer 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
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But Mother, I want to go to Summer School at The Attic!
September
As an Attic Addict member, in September receive a 15% discount
on your purchase of the following:
* Hands Across the Sea Samplers designs
* In-stock cut Lakeside Linens (because we custom cut, we have many already cut
& packaged small cuts ~ give us a cut size & we’ll come as close as we can)
* In-stock Scissors
Summer School
Sunday, September 18 ~ Sampler Sunday, 1 - 4 ~ The third Sunday in
September join fellow sampler lovers at The Attic! Please register as refreshments
are served, and please let us know if, after registering, you can’t be with us;
logistically, it helps both in seating arrangements & in dessert amounts ~ fee $10.
October
2017 at
The Attic
Stay tuned for dates & details!
Saturday, October 1, 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.
Saturday, October 29, Halloween Stitch-In, 10:30 - ?? ~ It’s that time of year
once again, for you to dress up and be crazy, a time for stitching-with-friends-atThe-Attic, and there will be chocolate, a Halloween costume contest, door prizes &
more. Please register ~ lunch will be served. Fee $15
“PIECES OF OLDE II”
November
11-13
January
13 - 16,
2017
November
2017
Sherri Jones/Patrick’s Woods Workshops:
* An Afternoon Leisure Basket
* Lounging Hare Sewing Box
* A Plump and Pleated Parlour Purse
with Period Pastimes
Full details on subsequent pages.
Our 2017 Sampler Symposium
registration is full, with a waiting list,
but there’s still room in the Merry
Cox class very soon. Read all about it
in this issue, page 10!
Jackie du Plessis/It’s Finally Finished will be
teaching three very special projects. Stay
tuned for specific dates & details.
Saturday, November 19th, Our 19th Annual Silent Auction for Breast Cancer
Research, 6-8 pm. ~ This stunning embroidered linen sheet of beautiful
Quaker motifs has been donated by Gigi of Belgium. Save the date ~ details
about this charitable event will be published in a future newsletter.
More photos of this embroidered linen sheet on the following page.
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This Remarkable Piece of Embroidery . . .
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. . . may be yours, an opportunity to own an extraordinary embroidered linen sheet
from Gigi of Belgium. Silent Auction details will be published in a future newsletter.
On Saturday, November 19th, we will hold our 19th Annual Silent Auction for Breast
Cancer Research, 6-8 pm. Some have asked what is a silent auction? A silent
auction is a fundraising technique frequently used at charity events, held without
an auctioneer. People place their bids on sheets of paper instead, where a
minimum opening bid is set. Auction newsletters featuring all of the donated
items and their minimum bids will be published in mid-November.
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Our 2016 Stitch-Along from The Scarlet Letter
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It’s August 1, and time to move to the
solid stitched side panels.
You see that some elements of the
design are continental stitch over 1. I
would recommend stitching these sections
first and then filling in the cross-stitchover-two areas.
I hope those of you doing our
Stitch-Along are enjoying stitching this
exquisite sampler. P l e a s e s e n d yo u r
progress photos to share in the newsletter.
We are privileged to have
on display this stunning
sampler ~ Look for it
when you visit the shop!
Mary Hammand 1732 ~ Here’s what Marsha says about this
stunning reproduction:
In the early eighteenth century samplers began to evolve from long vertical
bands into more rectangular shapes. They began to incorporate more pictorial
and scenic images and scenes such as those found on seventeenth century canvas
and stumpwork pictures. Alphabets, numerals and verses prevailed but the
sampler evolved both as an exercise in needlework technique as well as a vehicle
for creative artistic expression. Common themes were scenes based on biblical
stories, but the popularity of bucolic, pastoral scenes increased. Mary
Hammand's sampler/canvas work piece melds these themes with a traditional
sampler at the center surrounded by pastoral images on either side of it.
It's interesting to note that she spelled the surname of her parents
"Hamond" and her surname "Hammand"---perhaps attributable to her lack
of delight in learning?
Stitches used in the sampler include cross stitch over one and two threads
of linen, counted satin, back and eyelet.
A special kit discount of 10% is available if you purchase all of
the kit parts, chart ($42) + linen (price varies depending on count)
+ AVAS silks ($184.90)
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Sherri Jones/Patrick’s Woods’ November Workshops
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I am pleased to publish photos, workshop prices, and hotel information for this very special Attic event. We are privileged to host these Sherri
Jones workshops the weekend of November 11-13 at the Hyatt Place in Mesa, located just 15 minutes from our ‘new’ Attic, with shuttle service
available to and from the shop. Reservations with the hotel can be made by calling 888-492-8847 or 480-969-8200. You must ask for the “Attic
Needlework” group rate (King $114; Double Queen $124) or go online to http://www.phoenixmesa.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?
corp_id=G-ANWN 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, unlimited high-speed Internet access, 24-hour access to the StayFit@Hyatt fitness room and e-room
business center, and use of the swimming pool, 9-hole executive putting green, and shuttle service within a five-mile radius upon availability.
The weekend schedule with workshop prices:
Friday, November 11, 9 - 4 pm ( with a lunch break at noon) ~ An Afternoon Leisure Basket ~ $360
Saturday, November 12, 9 - 4 pm (with a lunch break at noon) ~ A Plump & Pleated Parlour Purse with Period Pastimes $260
Saturday night, 5:30-??, Wine & Food Reception at the shop open to all workshop participants ~ Please RSVP on the Registration Form
Sunday, November13, 9 - 3 pm (with lunch at noon) ~ Lounging Hare Sewing Box $340
An Afternoon Leisure Basket This little charmer of a
swing handle basket measures just 5" long by 3" wide and is made
of patinated walnut. It is a faithful and exquisitely crafted
reproduction of an antique made exclusively for Patrick's Woods.
The basket is fitted with two pocketed books, a pin pillow, a velvet
berry cushion, a scissors sheath and figural pinkeep with a
printed Victorian graphic. Stitches include tent stitch, stem stitch,
wrapped stem stitch, cross stitch, pattern darning and a
variation of butterfly chain stitch. Smalls are lined with
Ultrasuede and trimmed with fine silk ribbon. Kit includes linen,
silk floss, DMC pearl cotton, silk fabric, printed fabric,
Ultrasuede, silk ribbons, pins,buttons, beads, velvet, flannel,
needle, stiffener, interfacing and templates. Alternate cat motifs
will be available.
Scissors shown are petite Italian gold handled scissors.
Scissors are NOT included in the kit, but will be available for
separate purchase.
Regarding Pre-Stitching . . .
This workshop will be presented as an embroidery workshop where we will work on the scissors sheath, practicing all of
the stitches ~ it’s fun and not intimidating! Most students will finish the sheath. Sherri will also carefully and slowly go
through the finishing, supported by her lengthy and very complete written instructions. She says the finishing is a snap
and that we will complete the pinkeep and berry in class to ‘scratch’ the itch to finish something! The Attic, Mesa, AZ Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842) www.atticneedlework.com
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Sherri Jones Workshops (continued)
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A Plump and Pleated Parlour Purse with Period Pastimes
The Purse is inspired by a Shaker bronzed leather sewing purse in my collection and measures
approx. 8” wide x 2” tall and expands to a plump 13” around. The Purse is constructed of alternating
embroidered and silk panels. An ingenious construction, the silk panels are pleated, allowing the purse
to either fold down to a smaller size, or the silk panels can be extended to plump up the purse and
expand the interior.
Whimsical motifs on the embroidered panels are inspired by the pursuits and pastimes enjoyed
in the Victorian parlour. Whist and other lively card games are represented on one panel with an old
fashioned joker displaying a fan of cards. The joker is flanked by crowns to represent the royal playing
cards of the hearts and diamonds suits. A second panel represents the importance of music in the
Victorian parlour and includes the favored parlour pets parrot and songbird. A third panel represents
the popular Punch and Judy puppets. The puppets are presented as silhouettes to reflect the common
hand shadow games of the day. Punch’s dog Toby looks on. And the key motifs represent the
mechanical amusements such as windup toys, games, and music boxes.
Three linen panels are embroidered in silk shades similar to colors found on Victorian linen
playing cards; withered rose-brown, old brick, brownstone blue, and tinted pearl. The panels are
embroidered on 32 count linen with tent stitch and upright cross stitch.
The panels are edged with soft white silk taffeta ribbon and alternately sewn to brownstone blue
silk panels. The front flap is embellished with silk ribbon bow anchored in a vintage mother of pearl
buckle. A vintage mother of pearl button secures the flap.
I am dreaming and scheming about the parlour pastimes inspired petites. The themed smalls
will include a pinkeep, pin cushion and scissors sheath, plus some fun gaming pieces.
To complete the set, I am trying to add mother of pearl sewing tools similar to the pearl gaming
pieces of yesteryear that often found their way into a lady’s sewing basket, for example, the Chinese
pearl game counters that enjoyed a second life as thread winders. Cynthia Linnell, our favorite scrim
artist, is exploring sources for blanks to create fancy rulers and thread winders. If Cynthia is not
successful, I will suggest that ladies add the Kelmscott pearl ruler and thread winders, and purchase
some of the old Chinese game counters. I have collected a few old counters to share as well.
Kit includes linen, silk floss, tapestry needle, silk dupioni, silk taffeta ribbons, vintage mother of
pearl buckle and buttons, printed fabric pieces, templates, interfacing, and any other finishing supplies
needed for the smalls.
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Lounging Hare Sewing Box This sewing box, made
exclusively for Patrick’s Woods, is a finely handcrafted
reproduction of an antique and is made from a private stash
of exceptionally gorgeous curly maple. The box measures
approx. 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” x 2” high. A sliding lid secures the box
contents. A lofty pincushion adorns the lid top and is
embellished with a regal hare lounging on a ground of muted
greens stitched with variegated silk floss. The sides of the
cushion are finished with twisted cording. The pieces are
stitched on 32-count linen with silk floss to capture fabulous
embroidered detail.
The interior of the box is fitted with a stitched tool pad
that is folded ‘accordion style’ to tuck into the box. Slip pockets
secure favorite tools. The far left cover with the initials is a
needlekeep, and the far right is a pinkeep. The embroidery is
worked with silk floss in vintage tones of terra cotta and bark.
Kit includes tiger maple (aka curly maple) sewing box
with sliding lid, linen, silk floss, pearl cotton, ultrasuede,
ribbons, bead, wool, flannel, muslin, interfacing, stiffener and
mat board. Kit does not include scissors, wood ruler and wood
thread winder shown in photo, or other tools mentioned in the
Student supplies: fabric shears, tape measure, pins, sewing needles, marking
pencil, twisted cording tool, E6000 glue, and other basic sewing supplies.
Registration Procedures
Registration is accepted by email only, please, at [email protected]. Registration opened on Monday, April 11.
You will receive an email confirmation of your registration, and with it a registration form attached. Several of
the workshops have only a few spots left. Don’t delay in registering if you want to join us in November.
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January 2017 Sampler Symposium . . .
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Friday night, 6-9 PM, “Reconstructing Harriet Ann Hughson’s 1843 Sampler” ~ Vickie
Saturday morning, 9- 10:30 AM - “Motifs on the Move,” a lecture presentation by Lynne Anderson, Ph.D./Sampler Consortium
Saturday, 11 AM - 4 PM, with an hour for lunch, Merry Cox will present “Stitch, Mend & Mark”
Saturday evening, 5 - ? PM, reception at The Attic, with food & refreshments including adult beverages served.
Sunday, Merry Cox’s “Flowers for Milady Sewing Purse & Accessories, 9 - 3 PM, with an hour for lunch.
Your $649 fee for the Symposium includes all classes, kits, and lecture, a light supper on Friday night, breakfast, lunch, and coffee/tea breaks on Saturday,
a Saturday night reception at the shop with refreshments and supper, and Sunday breakfast and lunch.
All classes will be held in Meeting Rooms A+B at Hyatt Place Mesa, where they have available an Attic Needlework room block with prices
of $141 for both King and Queen/Queen rooms. Here is the booking link to make your reservations. Free shuttle service to the shop is
available (airport transportation is not), so renting a car is optional and may not be necessary, depending on your personal preference.
“Art has taught my willing fingers skill to
write without paper, ink or quill.”
Reconstructing Harriet Ann
Hughson’s curious 1843
sampler and its probable
place in history
Friday night, 6-9 PM,
“Reconstructing Harriet Ann
Hughson’s 1843 Sampler”
with Vickie & Maegan
Jennett of NeedleWorkPress
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eedleWorkPress will reveal the surprises uncovered in the
process of “reproducing” this sampler during The Attic’s
2017 Sampler Symposium. Much of the stitching is over one, so
participants will be able to chose either 28ct linen with Tudor
Silks or 20ct linen with Classic Colorworks Silk. Its sentiments
are as true in the twenty-first century as they were in 1843:
“Speak not evil one of another.”
An additional project will feature Harriet’s
faithful dog in a period bookmark.
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January 2017 Sampler Symposium (continued)
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Saturday, 9 - 10:30 AM ~ Motifs on the Move: Studying the Migration of American Motifs
Presenter: Lynne Anderson, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Oregon
Director, Sampler Archive Project
Founder, Sampler Consortium
Historic girlhood samplers were most frequently stitched under the direction of skilled needlework teachers. During America’s colonial
period many of these teachers were immigrants from Great Britain and the European continent, bringing with them the needlework
traditions of their native homelands. As a result, the earliest American samplers often reflect the national origins of the girls’ teachers. By the middle of the 18th
century, however, uniquely American sampler styles and motifs had begun to emerge. Some of these new motifs remained deeply rooted in a specific geographic
location, contributing to a recognizable local or regional style. Other sampler motifs were constantly on the move - migrating to new locations in the hands of
needlework teachers and their students, as well as transient families seeking economic opportunity. Concurrent with our nation’s gradual settling of land further and
further into the wilderness was the dispersion of sampler making styles and embroidered motifs, contributing threads of continuity across America’s vast geographic
landscape.
This multimedia presentation will discuss multiple examples where the needlework styles and motifs found on schoolgirl samplers were “on the move” – helping to
stitch together a national identity. Working chronologically as well as geographically, Dr. Anderson will show images of the earliest known examples of a given sampler
motif or set of related motifs, and then dynamically trace its chronological appearance and reappearance in other geographic locations over time. Explanations based
on extensive historical and genealogical research (e.g., family ties, regional migration patterns, and teacher relocation) will be highlighted. In addition, the presenter will
discuss the potential for newly emerging online databases such as the Sampler Archive and the Registry of American Needlework Schools and Teachers to assist in this
form of sampler scholarship.
Saturday, 11 AM ~ 4 PM (with an hour for lunch) Stitch, Mend & Mark The mystery project has been revealed!
In 2008, Frey’s Measure
Mill made these wonderful 1-cup dry measures to commemorate their 150 years in business (1858-2008). Merry has been waiting to design something special for this
lovely little box, which is 3 ½” in diameter. First, there is a roll-up alphabet sampler that is very unusual and unique. She purchased the antique alphabet from a very
knowledgeable antique dealer who informed her it was from Massachusetts and from the first quarter of the l800’s. After researching Merry found a sampler pictured
with this particular alphabet and the sampler was dated 1834. This reproduction marking alphabet sampler (3 ½” x 15 ½” finished) will roll up to go inside the
drawstring silk bag. Attached to the bottom of the bag is a petite chatelaine that hangs over the edge of the bag when the bag is opened and draped over the 1-cup
dry measure box.
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Sunday, 9 AM - 3 PM (with an hour for lunch) Flowers
For Milady Sewing Purse & Accessories A lovely and
functional sewing purse holds all the necessary accessories for
stitching. The front flap of the purse features a poem written by
Merry with a gentleman presenting a bouquet of flowers to his lady.
The needlebook/pinkeep has antique linen needle pages and thread
winders inside, and the outside is used as a pincushion and pinkeep.
The scissors and ruler holder is finished with an ultra suede insert.
Merry designed this sweet set in celebration of her 50th wedding
anniversary (I know she got married very young!)
Openings are still available in this class.
Monday, January 16, 2017 ~ Optional Class
9 AM - 3 PM (with an hour for lunch) ~ $260.00
Flowers From Thy Garden Wouldn’t it be fun to go to class, take
your sampler from its carrying case, unroll it, place it in front of you,
and now everything needed is at your fingertips …. a ruler pocket, a
needlebook with vintage linen needle pages, an ultra suede scissors
holder tucked behind the needle pages, a pocket for a thread stick, a
lovely pin cushion and many alphabets within the sampler for reference.
While on a trip to England, Merry found a sampler stitched on two
pieces of linen and then sewn together (antique is shown in the photo on
the left. The antique pieces each have red bands woven into the linen
with several alphabets. Merry reproduced the alphabets from the circa
1860’s sampler, stitched the red bands to replicate the woven ones and
then designed “her garden.” The sampler is hemstitched and then lined
separately. The sampler and lining are held together with buttons and
ribbon in the corners. It is folded in half, wrapped around the pin
cushion, and stored in its case. Stitched on 35-count linen.
Regarding Registration
The Symposium itself is full, but if you’d like, you may be placed on the waiting list. Just send an email with that request.
The Monday class, “Flowers From Thy Garden,” still has openings, and registration is by email only, at [email protected].
Please do not phone the shop to register. We will be happy to answer your questions, but registrations will only be accepted
by email. Receipt of your email registration will be acknowledged by email with a Registration Form attached. A
nonrefundable deposit of $50 completes your reservation. Space is limited by the size of the room. Because an email
address is needed for each of you to provide additional information along the way, we are looking to email registration as the
best method for the entire process, to ensure fairness for everyone, most importantly.
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. . . Chessie & Me
Above, “Keep Home in Your Heart” $12
Below, “Pumpkin House” $30 kit complete w/
overdyed linen, silk threads, needle & chart
“Floral Basket Tray with
Fob” $12 chart
“Autumn Blessings”
$12 chart
“Piney Woods Tray & Pinkeep” $12 chart
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. . . NeedleWorkPress
. . . PNPS
The Fall Issue is here, and it’s full of
fabulous projects from many of your
favorites: Barbara Ana Designs, The Primitive
Hare, Teresa Kogut, Little House Needleworks,
Mani di Donna & MORE!
. . . Just Nan
This Annual Book of Days is more popular than ever … and at
$12, it’s wonderful for gift-giving, to your friends and yourself !
. . . Kathy Schmitz
MR. NUTLEY OWL $13.50, a limited
edition chart + embellishment package
that includes the acorn cap & black
beads, bronze iris hex beads, copper
metal eyes & tan felt for the base
“Stitches from the Garden”
$24 features beautiful hand
embroidery projects
inspired by nature as well
as embroidery basics and
well-diagrammed
embroidery stitches.
The Attic,
Attic, Mesa,
Mesa, AZ
AZ Toll-Free:
Toll-Free: 1.888.94-ATTIC
1.888.94-ATTIC (1.888.942.8842)
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. . . Plum Street Samplers
“Mermaid Fraktur” $12, 145 x 108, worked in cross stitch
over 2 threads of linen, charted for overdyed cottons.
“Penny Autumn” $12, 115 x 91, inspired
by penny rugs, worked over 2 threads
with a small amount of back stitch.
“White Pumpkin Farm” $12, 120 x 76, charted for
overdyed cottons, cross stitch over two threads.
“Earthly Treasures” $12, 118 x 130, worked in cross stitch over 2 linen threads, with
the angel’s facial features worked over 1 thread (her face is not filled in, charted for
overdyed cottons ~ I love this sentiment and want to stitch it this weekend!
The
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. . . Erica Michaels
‘dem Bones, chart for
both the framed silk
gauze & treat bag, $16
“Joyful Christmas” $16 w/40c
silk gauze, 78 x 111
In the Classics Series, “These Three
Remain” $9, charted for silks
2 new in the very
popular Berry Collection,
presented on both linen
& silk gauze. Right,
“Nativity Silk Berry”
$16 w/40c silk &
“Linen Berry” $9 ~
Below right, “Honey
Berry on Linen” $9 &
“Honey Silk Berry” $16
w/40c silk gauze
“Wise Men” $16
w/40c silk
gauze, 115 x 87
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. . . Heart in Hand
PEACE AND JOY $20 kit includes
chart, linen, threads & embellishments
CHRISTMAS CHEER 2 $13includes embellishments
“Wee Santa 2016” & “Wee One: Wally”
each chart $8.50 includes embellishments
“Merry Christmas to All”
$8.50 w/embellishments
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. . . Ink Circles
“Forest Flower”
$10, 115 x 115
“A r r a n g i n g f o r
Orchestra” $6, 87 x 57
. . . Summer House stitche workes
Right, in the Fragments in Time Series,
“Squirrel” & “Fox” $6 each
Right, “Christmas Tidings”
$9, this year’s ornament
chart that features 5
ornaments inspired by a
vintage alphabet and
Holiday baubles. A sixth
ornament is included in the
2016 Just CrossStitch
ornament issue.
In the Navigating the Cosmos Series, “Across the Milky
Way” $9, one of three Galaxy Boxtops charts
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. . . Barbara Ana Designs
“Funky Bird” $12, 98 x 123 ~ I love polka dots
& roses ~ here’s a polka-dot bird holding a rose!
Part 5 of this “A New World” is now available in this story told in stitches
in 5 episodes. Each part is sold separately ~ Part 1, “The Night of All
Fears,” starts in a village, a witches’ village, houses hurled together, and
the black clad ladies and their cat running the place. The other parts are
“Plentiful Meadows” ~ “Deep in the Woods” ~ “A Visit to Town” and,
lastly, “Over the Seas.” Each part is $10 and is 195 x 46 ~ and we are
happy to order the special linen colors for each part.
. . . Perrette Samouiloff
. . . Lesley Teare
“Folk Art Country Garden Sampler” &
“Autumn Bird Plate” each $12
“Schooldays of Yore” $13 is dedicated to the joys of learning at
school as the children count apples & marbles or pick flowers ~ the
banner-shaped pattern is lined on the left & lower side with
beautiful red cursive letters as practiced at school in days of old.
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. . . Samplers Not Forgotten
. . . Mirabilia
“Tis Near Halloween” $10, 178 x 66
. . . ScissorTail Designs
“Blossom Goddess” $15.50, 110 x 270
“Pumpkin Spice” $9 ~ framed design, 91 x 48 ~ Trick or Treat, 47 x 54
. . . Sue Hillis Designs
. . . Elizabeth’s Designs
. . . From the Heart
“Colonial Fruits” & Flowers”
$13 includes threads & charm
“Welcome Autumn Box” $8
“A Wintry Mix” $10
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Coming to Our Attic from . . .
. . . La D Da
“Give Thanks” $10
. . . Carriage House Samplings
. . . The Prairie Schooler
“Tavern Signs Revisited” $12
“2016 Santa” $5
“A Year at Hawk Run Hollow” $32
. . . Classic Colorworks
. . . Pineberry Lane
. . . Lindsay Lane Designs
“Goldilocks” $8, 111 x 127
“Old Black Cat & Friends” $12
“Witches Tree” $12, 189 x 148
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Each chart, $14
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. . . Shepherd’s Bush
Above, “October Pincushion” $20 kit,
a darling companion to “Frightful Be”
Right, “Ghosts Gather Scissor Fob” $16 kit
that includes 32c purple linen, hand-dyed &
regular cotton floss, beads, buttons, and
hand-dyed ribbon. Scissors, $11.50
“Frightful Be” $60 kit, a sweet sampler stitched on 32c handdyed linen with a combination of overdyed silks and cottons.
A little packet of specially made buttons is also included.
Assorted hand-dyed ribbon, $6
“Thanksgiving Trifles” $10 leaflet
Left, “Ewe Better
Not Pout” $30 kit
that includes the
adorable Polka
Dot Stocking
Button ~ or
purchase the
button by itself
for $8
Above, Assorted Scissor Fobs, $10 each
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. . . Cherished Stitches
“Freedom” is a Limited Release Kit w/32c linen,
overdyed threads, lining fabric, blue trim, 2 MOP star
buttons, chart & complete finishing instructions. $24
“Witchy Witch Needlebook & Pinkeep” $12,
chart with complete finishing instructions
. . . Threads of Memory
“Sydney Gregg
Reproduction Sampler”
$14 , a beautiful Quaker
sampler
from
Pennsylvania, charted
for 36c overdyed linen
with NPI silks.
Right, “Flower Frenzy
1” and “Flower Frenzy
2” $8 each, small
sampler-inspired
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. . . Olde Colonial Designs
POLISH POTTERY #5
PIN HOLDER $32
Kit includes: Polish Pottery
Pin Cup, Linen, Floss,
Needle, Batting, Cording,
Template with Chart and
c o m p l e t e fi n i s h i n g
instructions.
BEE BOX KIT $54
Kit includes: box, handmade knob,
template boards and lining material
~ Threads and linen sold separately.
PUMPKIN PIN CUBE $22
Kit includes: Linen, 100 pins,
floss, needle, template board,
c h a r t a n d f u l l fi n i s h i n g
instructions.
#1 JAR TOPPERS $24 ~ STORE BUTTONS, SEWING
ACCESSORIES OR WHATEVER. Each design will have a
theme on top to fit a storage container to suit design for
organizing your craft room. From mason jars, cork-top jars,
small boxes.; you just never know what the designer will find.
Kit includes: Container for lid, linen, needle, floss, trim, with
finishing topper, chart and finishing instructions.
BERRY BASKET $18 This sweet colonial basket
can be finished as a pin or mounted to the front of
a basket or even made into a pin cushion.
Kit includes: Linen, button, floss, wool backing.
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. . . Black Branch Needlework
STITCHING INSPIRED
NECKLACES $30 & STITCHING
INSPIRED THREADKEEPS ~ no
two are alike ~ I’ll show images when
our shipment arrives.
“Elisabeth Sewing Box” $24 chart
includes the sewing box, heart scissor
fob, heart threadkeeper, heart
pincushion & thimble case
. . . MTV Cross Stitch Designs
Right, Set of 3
ex q u i s i t e Ro s e s
Pins by the
renowned Italian
c o m p a n y ,
Capodimonte Porcelain
~ Old Time Gold
Scissors, $16
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Coming from . . .
. . . Puffin & Company
NEEDLE NANNIES, $12: APPLE ~ HALLOWEEN GAL ~ HOLIDAY STAR ~ JOLLY SANTA
MAGNETIC MINI MINDERS $8.50: APPLE ~ WITCH HAT ~ WITCH BOOT ~ MITTEN
Left, THREADERS $8.50, available in both
micro or long-eye, MITTEN ~ APPLE
Right, BEEHIVE SCISSOR SITTER $15
. . . Jeannette Douglas Designs
Left, “Acorn Shaker Box” $9
Right, “Pumpkin Patch Box”
$15 chart ~ embellishment
package $58 (silk threads,
buttons, charms & beads +
Lorikeet wool to make the tab
at the top of each piece) ~
wool package, $13 (wool fabric
felt needed + piece of
measuring tape twill) ~
shadow box, $46
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Beth has done another masterful job of setting the table just inside our front door for Halloween!
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Melissa’s “Mary Moteshed” from NeedleWorkPress
Jackie’s “Fjord Ponies” from Ink Circles
Melissa’s “Petite Fille en Rouge” from Gigi R
Nadine’s “Elizabeth A. Wenden” from Gigi R. Designs
Cheryl’s “Spooky Row” from Bent Creek
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Above, Alma has the tiniest of stockings on her
finger, stitched by Sheri, finished by Beth
The Attic was honored this week with a
visit from Barb & Alma of Blackbird Designs
Coming Any Day . . .
Evelyn is sharing her Prairie Schooler alphabet that
she is stitching over 2 on 40c ~ it is magnificent!
. . . from NeedleWorkPress, “Christmas
Time” $8 ~ clock, $10 ~ and the 30c Weeks
Aztec Red is expected on Tuesday! Get a
head start on your Holiday stitching!
Coming from Pam/The
Prairie Sampler, this
charming new hornbook
design!
Beautiful granddaughter
Hannah and #7, Jacob, her #1!
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