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From the Design Studios of Hands Across the Sea … a sampler from Cornwall:

Jenefer Gilbert 1818

As with every HATS sampler booklet, Jenefer’s chart is beautifully presented, with very clear diagrams and notations for the variety of stitches: cross stitch over 1 and 2 threads, satin stitch, stem stitch (SS), chain stitch (CS), and Smyrna. Jenefer’s sampler has been rated as suitable for an intermediate stitcher but is not beyond a confident beginner wishing to take the next step with counted needlework.

Jenefer finished her magnificent sampler in April 1818 when she was 12. She was born in Lanreath in southwest Cornwall, the oldest of six children. Reproductionist Nicola Parkman, a Cornwall resident herself, says the sampler’s stunning color scheme, achieved with only 9 shades of silk, was inspired by the wildflowers that grow in profusion on the moors, meadows, hedgerows, and cliffs of Cornwall. The lovely clover border surrounds birds, trees, hearts, crowns, and an abundance of flowers as well as two distinctive baskets of flowers and fruit that are the highlight of this beautiful sampler. The booklet has several pages of very fascinating history on Cornwall, its magnificent landscape, its interesting people, including the writers and artists who have lived in Cornwall. In fact, at the bottom of each page is a quote from Winston Graham, the author best known for his Poldark series. A number of Cornish novels were eventually made into movies and I now have a list that I hope to find on Netflix or Amazon.

September Sampler of the Month

* Chart $27 * Linen ~ cost varies depending on count/size/margins * Silks ~ Au Ver A’Soie’s Soie d’Alger $47.30; Tudor $47.25

Save 15% when you purchase 2 of the 3 starred parts.

Nicola Parkman introduces you to Jenefer’s exquisite sampler in a Floss Tube video #11 …

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Images from Inside Jenefer’s Chart




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Exquisite Samplers from Hands Across the Sea


HELEN KEDSLIE 1815 $27 ~ ELIZABETH FURNISS 1836 $30 ~ ELIZABETH BEAVEN 1835 $32

MARY BROWN 1765 $22

MISS MARY ANN BOURNES 1791 $30 ~ HANNAH COATES 1848 $27 ~ THE OLD SCOT $27

ELIZA SKELTON 1820 $24, 281 x 281

You are cordially invited to visit The Attic and view this stunning sampler collection at your earliest convenience.

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SARAH BORTON 1815 $30




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THE ATTIC Beautiful Sampler Notecards from . . .

Set of 10 of one design, $20 Pack of 6, 2 each of 3 designs, $13

. . . Hands Across the Sea Samplers

Available exclusively from The Attic as well we Hands Across the Sea, Mary Lea 1793. These are available only as a set of 10.

These high-quality greeting cards, a beautiful sampler on the front, a small chart on the back cover, the inside is blank to send a note or special greeting to a dear friend.

Ann Forfitt 1812

Sarah Borton 1815

Hannah Coats 1848

Announcing The Attic’s HATS CCC, that is, Hands Across the Sea Chart Collector’s Club As many of you know, the HATS charts are publications that needleworkers love to own, even if they have no intention of stitching the sampler in the near future. These books are beautifully presented in every way, with a historical perspective included for the time period in which the sampler was created, written in such a way that it feels like time travel, like you are sitting there with the samplermaker as she is stitching her sampler. They also include clear stitch diagrams and wonderful literary quotes at the bottom of each page. Superb charts to stitch from, they are so well done that many of us love to have them on our bookshelves with our other treasured needlework publications.

A s a C C C m e m b e r y o u w i l l automatically receive: * Each new release from HATS at a

10% discount * A 10% discount on your supplies for

the sampler We need a valid CC on file and 30-day notice if you decide to cancel your membership.

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November 3-6 Jackie du Plessis/It’s Finally Finished will be teaching four very special projects. Details beginning on page 8.

January

B e l o w , m y start on the reproduction

Attic Events Schedule

Saturday, October 7, 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.

NovemberCustomer 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

Every Thursday

As an Attic Addict member, in September receive a 15% discount on your purchase of any of these: * Hands Across the Sea Sampler Charts * Au Ver A’Soie Silks * SQ’s & SH’s of Lakeside Linens

September

J a n u a r y 1 2 - 1 4 ~ 2 0 1 8 S a m p l e r Symposium ~ Details on page 18-19.

Sunday, September 17, Sampler Sunday, 1:00-4:00 ~ Join us for this afternoon in September for some very special sampler sharing… Refreshments served. Please register. Fee $10.

Saturday, November 18, 6:00-8:00, Our 20th Annual Silent Auction for BCRF ~ And after 19 years, and raising upwards of $200,000 for breast cancer research, this will be our last event. I was reminded that, when I began this 20 years ago, I had set a goal of doing this for 20 years. That time has passed so quickly. Thank you for your very generous support of our effort over these past number of years. Help us make it the best one yet! Donations of items for the auction can be sent to The Attic at any time that is convenient for you.

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, January 9~11, Special times with Nicola Parkman ~ in-shop demonstrations and teachings of freehand embroidery and a Meet ’n Greet time with Nicola on Wednesday evening. More details to follow.

Registration is Full - Waiting List Only

Friday, January 12, 9 - 4 PM, Betsy Morgan Workshop ~ Details inside!

H e r e ' s a n o t h e r s n e a k p e e k a t t h e NeedleWorkPress sampler we’ve chosen for our 2018 Stitch-Along. Sarah stitched her sampler with the beautiful rose border in 1824.

October

Saturday, October 28, Halloween Stitch-In, 10:30 - 3:30 ~ It’s that time of year once again, for you to dress up and be crazy, a time for stitching-with-friends-at-The-Attic, and there will be chocolate, a Halloween costume contest, door prizes & more. No need to wear a costume if you can’t stitch incognito. Fee $15

Saturday, October 21, 10:30-3:30, Spirits & Spells Finishing w/Sandy ~ More details to follow, including the price, which will again include all supplies to finish the box as well as lunch. Above left, Sandy has hers stitched and is ready to finish the box.


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It is with great pleasure that I announce that this stunning sampler reproduction, “Mary Lea 1793,” from The Design Studios of Hands Across the Sea Samplers, will be our 2017 Attic Stitch-Along. Mary embroidered this exquisite sampler when she was only 11 years old ~ the model shown here was beautifully executed by Jacqueline Morris. The model, left, is on display at The Attic throughout 2017. At 373 x 445, it’s a sizable project, very doable in a year’s time. The model is stitched on Lakeside’s Vintage Meadow Rue with Au Ver A Soie’s Soie d’Alger. The overdyed silk conversion is shown on the next page.


Mary Lea’s sampler is bordered with lilies and carnations, is filled with wonderful motifs, a plethora of birds as well as several butterflies and squirrels, a sweet cat and dog on either side of the manor house. I love the touches of blue throughout the sampler, the two apple trees and other trees, and the tulips and other flowers. The sampler is cross stitch over two, satin stitch, with the verse and other words cross stitch over one. The verse: Great God with Wonder and with Praise Not all the Books on Earth beside On all thy Works I look Such heavenly Wonders tell But still thy Wisdom Power and Grace Then let me love my Bible more Shine brightest in thy Book And take a fresh Delight Here would I learn how Christ had dyed By Day to read these Wonders o’er

“Mary Lea 1793” from the Design Studios of

Hands Across the Sea Samplers

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More Images of Mary Lea’s Sampler

As our 2017 SAL, a special kit discount of 10% is available if you purchase all of the kit parts, chart ($27) + linen (price varies depending on count) + AVAS silks ($98.90) OR 12-ply Gloriana overdyed silks ($148.50) OR Gloriana Tudor silks ($99).


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The weekend schedule with workshop prices: * Friday, November 3, 6 - 9 pm, (with a light supper 5 - 6 pm) ~ Attic of Dreams 3 ~ $150 * Saturday, November 4, 9 - 5 pm (with lunch 12 - 1 pm) ~ Ode to Jane ~ $480 (Waiting list only.) * Saturday night, 5:30-??, Wine & Food Reception at the shop open to all workshop participants RSVP * Sunday, November 5, 9 - 4 pm (with lunch 12 - 1 pm) ~ Cherry Berry ~ $375 (Waiting list only.) * Monday, November 6, 9 - 4 pm (with lunch 12 - 1 pm) ~ Enid ~ $245

Above, Cherry Berry, a stunning cherry slide-top box created by Mr. Miller that is encased in a beautiful cherry-colored silk case fitted with storage areas for needles, scissors, and the unique sampler roll ~ more photos on the following pages.

Above, the drawings and the beginnings of the lid of Enid, a box-shaped needlecase that will very cleverly store your entire needle collection from bodkins to tapestry and embroidery needles. The affixed lid/top is adorned with specialty stitches worked in silk fibers using a color palette of reds, golds and greens, silk and metallic fibers. Lift the lid - and a stitched bar that stores bodkin-sized needles on the inside/lining of the lid. Once the lid is lifted, the middle section showcases a pivoting pincushion that rests neatly on top of a tiny trinket storage area - ideal for thimbles and treasured trinkets. This middle section is specifically created for storage of our entire collection of tapestry needles, size 22-28. It also features a charming label that you can personalize to make it your own.

The third and last section consists of a two-compartment storage box to hold tiny thread balls and a pincushions to use for storage of your "counting pins.” A linen bar attached to the box body allows for neat storage of all your super-fine embroidery needles.

I am pleased to publish photos, workshop details and prices, and hotel information for this very special Attic event. We are privileged to host these Jackie workshops the weekend of November 3-6 at the Hyatt Place in Mesa, located just 15 minutes from The 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 $119; Double Queen $129) or register online here. 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.

Above, Ode to Jane, a tribute to Jane Austen with her Writing Desk re-created by Mr. Miller of Miller's Carpentry and beautifully fashioned into a needlework accessory through Jackie's needlework artistry. More photos on the following pages.

Attic of Dreams 3 ~ Needlebook Pull ~ This darling needlebook pull-out case is the third piece in the Attic of Dreams collection. The silk fiber and ribbons used match Attic of Dreams 1 & 2. The palm-sized needlebook will feature specialty sampler stitches and a stitched basket filled with pretty spring blooms. Complete kit will include all needed to stitch and finish the project. And if you have not taken Attic of Dreams 1 & 2, they will be available for purchase to those taking Attic of Dreams 3. Left from the left, Attic of Dreams 2 with Attic of Dreams 1.

Please email me at [email protected] to receive a Registration Form. There are currently a few openings in Friday’s Attic of Dreams 3 and Monday’s Enid.

Class is Full - Waiting List Only


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The collection of items created to fill the Ode desk consists of:

* Desk bottom, desk's panel that features a Jane Austen quote with pull opener tab.

* Sewing case - desk fits neatly b e t w e e n t h e t w o s i d e functional ends when desk is placed on top of sewing case.

* Messenger bag thread pouch * Button Pouch * Pin Keep case * Bottle/trinket holder

Bottle/trinket holder holds three storage bottles. The top and bottom of these two panels that are pulled at the sides to snugly hold the bottles in place are cupped with a Hedebo scallop edge.

So what’s inside this beautiful box hand-crafted by Mr. Miller o f M i l l e r C a r p e n t r y Creations?

Let's open it and see!

Ode to Jane ~ Here’s what Jackie says about how this pièce de résistance came to be: Many years ago I found this wonderful antique lace display desk - it was large - much too large for a lap desk. I needed to scale it down - so I contacted Mr Miller from Miller Carpentry Creations and asked him to take a look at the piece. He also was intrigued by the mechanics and shape of the piece. He asked me what size I would roughly need and I said abut 7 x 8 and cherry, please. Time passed and one day a superbly mini version arrived at my home. I could not wait to start working and creating times that would showcase this beautiful handcrafted desk. When thinking/dreaming of stitches and how bands of stitches flow into samplers, Jane Austen's use of words that weave into brilliant tapestry of stories come to mind. I was inspired to create my own tapestry of silken stitches as the desk's bottom Stitches that inspire, capture our essence of needle artists.


Message bag thread pouch - I wanted to create a special holder for finishing thread that mimic's the message carrier of yesteryear.





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More Photos of “Ode to Jane”

When the case closes, it

fi t s p e r f e c t l y i n

vertically into the

desk bottom.

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Button Pouch - Wanting to capture nature and all the beauty it brings, I stitched a base of green leaves, each of these leave edges are cupped with tiny Hedebo scallop stitches creating a scallop leaf effect. From these leaves pretty flower buds sprout as if they hold a promise of things to come....I adore buttons and am always on the hunt for more so I needed a special pouch for these tiny treasures. The back of the button-bag features a stitched butterfly.

The outside of this sewing case features a circle

pattern that is used to frame the desk bottom and

can also be seen on the Pin Keep, Messenger

thread storage bag. This circle pattern was

inspired by regency period wallpaper.

Desk bottom - Regency period wallpaper inspired the circle-shaped border. I added the hand-dyed medley colored flowers to add a bit of nature's beauty. Various bands and motives of nature stitched to mimic a tapestry for the desk base.

The sewing case has two functional ends - the storage case interior features an alphabet paying homage to Jane, her masterful weaving of these letters into timeless stories. The two functional ends consist of a pocket for trinkets, and the second is a padded mattress pincushion that lifts to reveal a needle storage section. Two thread-holding Hedebo rings embellish the interior.





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The stunning cherry-colored silk is used to finish the 36-ct linen sampler roll with solid and hand-dyed silk ribbon from Mokuba. The cherry slide wooden container fits into a silk and linen box-shaped case for display and storage. Tiny smalls accompany these stitched in the hues seen on Margaret Towne’s sampler.

The cherry berry seen in the sampler is what inspired me to call this piece Cherry Berry, cherry on the sampler roll and the cherry carrier.


Here’s what Jackie tells us about Cherry Berry: Inspired by Margaret Towne’s sampler I wanted to re-create this charming sampler into a functional sampler roll that would fit into a handcrafted cherry slide-top container that Mr Miller of Miller Carpentry Creations made for us. Class is Full - Waiting List Only




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THE ATTIC PAGE12January 2018 Sampler Symposium . . .

... Friday night, January 12, thru Sunday, January 14 Sharing Our Passion for Needlework

W hen we engage in fiber arts, we are creating something, but we’re also participating in historic traditions tens of thousands of years old. You are not only making art for your soul and for future generations, you are embodying the work of our ancestors. —The Woven Road

This quote perfectly illustrates why we are so excited to bring you “A Present from England 1818.” Two hundred years after AM created this diminutive pinkeep for HS, we will show you how to construct a cross stitch version of the knitted antique. From your first stitch to application of the silk ribbon, your labor of love will be a treasure to whomever may uncover it in 2218.

I am very pleased to present the weekend faculty for this event: After a 5 - 6 PM supper ~ Friday night, 6-9 PM, “A Present from England 1818” ~ Vickie & Maegan Jennett/NeedleWorkPress Saturday morning, 9 - 10:30 AM - “A Journey Through Time with Some Charming Samplers with Fascinating Histories,” a lecture presentation by Nicola Parkman, Hands Across the Sea Samplers Saturday, 11 AM - 4 PM, with an hour for lunch, Betsy Morgan/Willing Hands: “The Swan’s Bower” ~ Part 1 Saturday evening, 5 - ? PM, reception at The Attic, with food & refreshments including adult beverages served Sunday, Betsy Morgan’s “The Swan’s Bower” continues 9 - Noon, followed by lunch. Your $595 fee for the Symposium includes all classes, kits, and lecture, and all meals (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).

To sampler lovers across the world, Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers needs no introduction. Nicola lives in a beautiful little cove overlooking the sea in Cornwall, England, a magical place full of inspiration. Nicola collects antique needlework and is interested in 18th and early 19th century samplers and is especially drawn to beautiful borders and speciality stitches. - Read more about Nicola and her partner, Sandra Moffitt of Australia, here.

A Journey Through Time ~ For a brief moment in time, we join Nicola Parkman for a bit of time travel while she shares her passion for samplers, exploring the compelling stories of several samplermakers, samplers from her collection, samplers that one day soon you and I can stitch. There will also be time for a short Q & A.

Registration is Full - Waiting List Only

We are pleased to host this event at the Hyatt Place in Mesa, located just 15 minutes from The 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 ($149) or register online here. 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. Rates are available until December 15, 2017.


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Your kit will include all of the supplies needed to complete the design - 32-count linen, silk Dupioni lining, interfacings, comic board, skirtex, Gloriana silk floss in 8 colors, DMC pearl cotton, needles, pins, charm, thread waxer, wool felt, full color charts, thorough instructions, and a

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The Swan’s Bower with Betsy Morgan/Willing Hands

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The theme this time around is "swans" - swan eggs, baby swans, adolescent swans, full grown swans. The title of the design is The Swan's Bower and the original inspiration came from a motif on an 1813 English Sampler which is in Betsy’s collection. Another inspiration was a motif on a sampler that Betsy saw in a museum in Timaru, New Zealand last year.

The format for this etui comes from an antique needlebook that she bought at Beating Around the Bush in Australia last year. The original is burgundy colored velvet and is rather worn and ugly, but the construction of it fascinated her and she thought that she could take the format and run with it. The original was commercially made in England in the early 1900's

Betsy’s version is much larger and has pockets inside, made from the yellow silk Dupioni lining fabric. There are 3 "smalls" to tuck into the pocket - a scissor holder and fob and a floss holder. Also included is a swan beeswax thread waxer and a tiny enameled swan charm. The center of the inside of the book has an attached needle/pin holder which has a thick piece of yellow wool felt inside to hold the needles/pins.

I love swans, and I can’t wait to do this piece!

Betsy has been stitching for over 50 years, beginning with stamped Erica Wilson Crewel kits when she was a child. She has dabbled in almost any type of needlework imaginable, but her heart is in counted thread and Stumpwork. Betsy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She began designing and teaching needlework for her local EGA chapter in the mid 90's, went professional in 2001 and started her business, Willing Hands Needlework Design, in 2003. Since then she has taught at the chapter level, the regional level and the national level all over the US and in Canada, England and Australia.




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. . . with Betsy Morgan/Willing Hands

$225 Workshop Fee includes the kit with all kit supplies as well as breakfast and lunch.

“Maria Katarin’s Stitching Reticule” is a Mexican stitcher's purse. It is named for Betsy’s adopted daughter, Caitie, who is part Mexican. The various motifs and techniques used in this purse were inspired by an 1844 sampler from Pachuca, Mexico which is in her collection.

Friday, January 12, 9 AM - 4 PM with an hour lunch break, Maria Katarin’s Stitching Reticule

When folded closed, the reticule measures 4 x 8 inches. It is stitched on light mocha Belfast linen using Gloriana silk flosses and is lined in olive silk Dupioni. Inside there are 3 small pockets for holding your small needlework tools including two of the smalls in this design - a scissor fob and a thread winder. The reticule also includes a 5-inch stitched ruler.

Stitches include: Aztec, eyelet, diagonal pattern darning, pulled four-sided, long-arm cross, diagonal satin, Mexican klosters, satin, rice, upright cross, cross over one and cross over two.

Registration is by email only, to [email protected]






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PAGE15A Fabulous Summer Offering from . . .

Lesson #3 in the SUMMER SCHOOLHOUSE Series, Lessons in Abecedarian, is here for the 4-part series from Brenda Gervais/With thy Needle & Thread. Brenda says this mystery series will consist of 4 lessons/4 separate charts, with a total of 6 projects. We have Lessons #1, #2 & #3 for anyone wanting to stitch this charming set, now that you’ve seen most of it. Charts retail for $12 each. The floss palette consists of 15 beautiful shades of hand-dyed fibers, 5 each from Weeks, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks. And as is the custom at The Attic, we are also offering a conversion to hand-dyed silks. The projects all coordinate and are designed to be placed together for a striking vignette of tiny handwork, each done over 1 on 28c fabric. The required fabric for all 4 lessons is a 9" x 55" piece. Brenda suggests a 28c Lugana ~ we also have a bit of 25c Mushroom Lugana if you’d prefer ~ and we’ve selected a 28c Lakeside linen, below left, that we think goes splendidly with the silk overdyes.

. . . With Thy Needle & Thread

This hand-dyed ric-rac trim from Lady Dot was recommended by Brenda to finish our projects ~ $6

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I’m stitching this series on 52/60 linen over 2 with Tudor silks and, coincidentally, its size is about the same as over 1 on 28c!

Here is the image of Needle Nanny #3 ~ PLEASE let us know if you want that included so we don’t hold up your shipment to find out Yes or No if you want it ~ it’s $12.


Needle Nannies: Left, for Lesson #1, $12 ~ Above left, for Lesson #2, $20 for the pair or $12 for one.




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TWINKLE, TWINKLE $11, 147 x 119, inspired by the song her daughter used to sing to her grandson at bedtime.

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PARCHMENT TAPESTRY $19, 300 x 205, charted for Week’s floss, the design was inspired by a lovely needlepoint fire screen seen several years ago in a historic home in England. As with all of Karen’s designs, she encourages you to be creative and use some of the m o t i f s fo r n e e d l e b o o k s , Christmas ornaments, or a “Tapestry Welcome,” which she charts and includes in the chart.

. . . Rosewood Manor

HOPE $15, 169 x 178, features words from a poem by Emily Dickinson, which the designer says seems to sum up her feelings since her daughter Rachel’s life-changing accident 2 years ago. Norden Crafts is donating all of their proceeds from the sale of this chart to Rachel’s medical fund.




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MORE THAN COFFEE $10, 126 x 98 , perfect for a standard 8 x 10 frame when stitched on 28c fabric.

. . . My Big Toe Designs

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CHRISTMAS PINKIES VI $8, 170 x 68 for the entire design or 41 x 68 for the individual ornaments ~ a perfect size for gift-giving!

AMAZING GRACE $10, 153 x 118, a Christian hymn with words written by John Newton. The movie by the same name tells the very powerful and inspiring story of the remarkable life of the B r i t i s h a b o l i t i o n i s t William Wilberforce.

BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC $12, 139 x 255 ~ I love the fact that the words ‘GLORY, GLORY! HALLELUJAH! HIS TRUTH IS MARCHG ON” are enlarged, arguably the most powerful words in this patriotic song.

These Limited-Edition Coffee Mini Fobs $10 & Threaders $4 feature a unique coffee bean bead!




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Fabulous Chatelains from

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

PAGE18THE ATTICMy Big Toe Designs

As designer Deborah says, “Sometimes it is just more convenient to have your scissors hanging around your neck. If you’re traveling, or don’t have space to have your scissors perched next to you, the scissor chatelaine will keep them close to your heart. The loop to put over your head is approximately 30” in length. With the two clasps, you can either put one on each of your scissor eyes, or you can use the second clasp for a needle threader!” $26 EACH

From the left: * AUTUMN HARVEST * CHASING RAINBOWS * MIDNIGHT’S GARDEN

From the Left: * GARNET * HAWAIIAN PLUM * ELENA

From the Left: * PINKS * TEALS * PLUM CRAZY * PURPLE BROCADE


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Above, BRINGING GOOD CHEER $12, 127 x 183, #3 in the Christmas Sampler Series ~ the others: below left, FELIZ NAVIDAD $12 & MERRY CHRISTMAS $9

Above, ALL THE HILLS ECHOED $9, 91 x 91, #4 in their For the Birds Loose Feathers Series. I LOVE this series and wish I had time to stitch them all. The color palette remains essentially the same throughout the series, as does the size (91 x 91), and I absolutely LOVE the blues in each design. The others in the series are: below, IT’S SPRING FEVER $9 ~ and, above right, LIGHT UPON THE LAWN $9 &, right, SHE SIGHTS A BIRD $9

. . . Blackbird Designs




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. . . Abby Rose Designs

FLOWER GATHERER $11 ~ SAMPLER STOCKING ORNAMENT $6.50

PAUL REVERE $6, #6 in the Early American Series

AUTUMN ABC’s $9

. . . Little House Needleworks




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Above, MINI BEE-ABC chart pack, $22 w/embellishments, 71 x 55 & 50 x 30

. . . The Sweetheart Tree

. . . The Bee Cottage

Above: BUZZY BEES chartpack, $22 w/embellishments, 69 x 60

Above, I’D RATHER BEE STITCHING BISCORNU chartpack, 52 x 52, $22 w/embellishments

Above, THREE BEE MINI S A M P L E R , $ 1 2 w /embellishments, 40 x 70

HOLLY-BERRIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS $11 w/embellishments, 59 x 59

PRETTY PINEAPPLES BISCORNU chartpack $22 w/embellishments, 51 x 51

Le f t , COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS & GIVE T H A N K S $ 1 1 w /embellishments, 42 x 40

A b o v e , A M E R I C A N E A G L E $ 2 2 w /embellishments, 48 X 48




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PAGE22In The Shop from . . .

. . . ScissorTail Designs . . . Samplers Not Forgotten

Above, BLESSED AND THANKFUL $14, 116 x 116 Below, ROSE MANOR, $20, 332 x 172 ~ I love the verse: Use what talents you possess, the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except for those that sang the very best

. . . Threadwork Primitives

TALL TREES COVERLET $10, 103 x 71

. . . Tiny Modernist, Inc.

H A L L O W E E N GREETINGS $9, 40 x 54

. . . Dames of the Needle

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SHADES OF AUTUMN $9


HALLOWEEN MARCH DRUM $10.50 LET FREEDOM RING DRUM $10.50




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It’s Here! The 2017 Fall Issue of . . .PAGE23THE ATTIC

. . . Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher

With designs from Barbara Ana Designs, Lucy Beam, Mani di Donna, Nikyscreations, SubRosa Design, Teresa Kogut, The Nebby Needle, The Old Tattered Flag, & The Primitive Hare, you will certainly want to add this issue to your collection. At $8.99, it’s a bargain!





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It’s Christmas in September from . . .

. . . Lizzie Kate

A Needlework Enthusiast’sA Needlework Enthusiast’sA Needlework Enthusiast’s

2018 Book of Days2018 Book of Days2018 Book of Days

When you reser ve your mystery sampler, please also tell us your preferences: * count & type of fabric (price

varies with count) * W e e k s D y e W o r k s

threadpack $27.50 * Needle Nanny $12

* Bonus project stitch counts are: Holiday Home 2-sided scissor fob - 34W x 33H on each side Christmas Love pin pillow - 73W x 27H Christmas Is...mini sampler - 93W x 48H - it's not all that "mini"! * There is a threadpack, including an exclusive new color from Weeks Dye Works. Threadpack includes 11 skeins of Weeks Dye Works, including the new "mystery" color. You may need additional threads if completing all 3 bonus projects. * There is a lovely embellishment pack that includes goodies for "Spirit of Christmas" and all 3 BONUS projects. * And one more thing... there’s a Spirit of Christmas Needle Nanny.

. . . NeedleWorkPress

Everyone’s Favorite …Coming this week … still only $12

Coming this week … $10

* Design will be revealed in 3 monthly parts/charts ~ $9 each part * Mystery will ship to us on September 1, October 2, and November 1. * Each part will contain a coordinating BONUS project...that's 3 "gift" designs! * "Spirit of Christmas" is on 32c Heartland linen from Picture This Plus, a lovely NEW neutral fabric for this mystery (or 36c & 40c if you prefer!) * There will be pre-cut fabric in 4 choices...28 and 32c Heartland linen, and 14 and 16c Heartland Aida. Everyone is invited to this mystery, whichever fabric you prefer. As always, the PTP precuts will be serged, individually packaged and labeled for your convenience. (The Attic has also ordered it in 36c & 40c!) * Stitch Count for "Spirit of Christmas" is 95W x 191H. Not coincidentally, the colors are compatible with the LK HOLLY & HEARTS MYSTERY SAMPLER, for those addicted mystery stitchers.

Part 1 Just Arrived

. . . Just CrossStitch


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THE ATTIC PAGE25Coming Soon from the Harvest Market Hop 2017 from . . .

Please note: This Market Hop, an online wholesale tradeshow, opens Thursday, September 7th at 2:00 PM PDT ~ and here are some of the sneak peeks that I’ve been able to find … I’m sorry I don’t have more information for you, but if you see something you “need,” please let me know and I will order it for you! I know sneak peeks can be frustrating, not enough shown to decide, and I wasn’t sure whether to even show them, but here they are, as much as I have for you at this writing. The next issue, published in two weeks, will have lots more. If you’re on FaceBook, here's the link to what’s there now.

. . . Jeannette Douglas

. . . Shepherd’s Bush

. . . Faithwurks


From the Left, WAY TO THE NORTH POLE ~ PUMPKIN PATCH GUARDIAN ~ WITCH SWITCH

Left, a retreat piece that many have been waiting for for almost 3 years! Above, new kit BOO TO EWE ~ or the pattern free with purchase of the button.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/109907612997605/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/109907612997605/




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THE ATTIC PAGE26More Sneak Peeks at the Harvest Market Hop from . . .

. . . Lone Elm Lane

. . . Nikycreations. . . AnnaLee Waite

BEES & TREES

. . . Blackberry Lane Designs

CARROTS FOR EWE





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PAGE27More Market Hop Sneak Peeks from . . .

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. . .Carriage House Samplings + Kathy Barrick

Collaboration for HALLOWEEN AT HAWK RUN HOLLOW

. . . Lilli Violette

PACKAGES & PINE BRANCHES

. . . MTV Designs

25 DECEMBER

. . . Stitch A Gift





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4 from Carolyn’s needles: Clockwise from the left: 2006 SCHOOLER SAANTA ~ complimentary chart from The Primitive Hare ~Priscilla’s Pocket’s S TO N E WA R E B U N N Y K I T ~ 1 8 3 1 CHRISTMAS by Plum Street Samplers

It was only a few short weeks ago, but it seems so much more… with so much happening between then and now. I’m grateful for the help provided by the list attendees keep for me. You are going to enjoy some very inspiring needlework that was shared that Sunday afternoon in August.


3 from Michelle’s needles: ON REDWARE ROAD (with a blue house substituted) from The Scarlett House ~ Little House Needleworks’ FRESH BREWED COFFEE ~ With Thy Needle & Thread’s SUMMER SCHOOLHOUSE LESSON #1

Below left, Carolyn’s SHARING THE C H R I S T M A S S T O R Y f r o m HandBlessings


http://www.theprimitivehare.com/free/christmasbells.pdf






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PAGE29 More from August’s Sampler Sunday

From Vassie’s needle, beautifully finished into a needlebook

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Nita’s 1902 PARIS SAMPLER BAG from Stacy Nash Primitives

Above, front and reverse side of this pillow


3 from Linda D’s needles, Clockwise from above: * WHICH WITCH? by La-D-Da * ALL HALLOW’S EVE by Delaney Woods Treasures * POR LUCIANA DELGADO by NeedleWorkPress




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Evelyn’s MARQUOIR by Camille Colje-Camps

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Kate’s beautiful finish of an OOP kit from Cherished Stitches

Sheri’s Stitch Camp Decoupage Box taught by Vick ie & Maegan/NeedleWorkPress this past July at the Country Sampler in Spring Green, WI

Tedra’s GET SCARED kit from Shepherd’s Bush





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Betsy’s ANN BOWERS SAMPLER from Joanne Harvey/The Examplarery


C h e r y l ’ s B L E S S T H I S CHILD from Homespun Samplar

Sheri’s JACK’S BASH from Plum Street Samplers

Barb & Maria are stitching The Scarlett House’s RED CHAIR SAMPLER, but I think I messed up …

unless they’re both at exactly the same spot 😟




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M o l l y ’ s S O J O U R N E R SAMPLER from Heart’s Ease Examplar Works … it is so beautiful, I wanted to show a close-up of the exquis i te floral border


Janet’s THE BREATH OF AUTUMN from Chessie & Me Janet’s SUMMER SCHOOLHOUSE - LESSON #1 from Brenda Gervais

Angelica’s SUMMER SCHOOLHOUSE - LESSON #1 from Brenda Gervais




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Our Customers Share


Cheri Davis’s beautifully embroidered chatelaine originated from an Eileen Bennett/Sampler House design, B A N D S O F P E A R L E S A M P L E R W I T H CHATELAINE, added to, modified, and changed by Janet Bradford Day and Pam Duffy

Olive’s CHRISTMAS GARDEN from Blackbird Designs … I love it on this warmer linen color. It’s a spectacular design on many linens!

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Brenda’s exquisite SARAH DUTNEL 1818 from The Scarlet Letter ~ for some reason, my iPhone didn’t nearly capture the colors in this sampler, much more golden!




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Stay tuned for dates & details!

“PIECES OF OLDE II” By popular request, our 2017 theme will be a continuation of

the 2016 program, featuring antique samplers and project adaptations created by our amazing Arizona designers!

But Mother, I want to go to Summer School at The Attic!

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Stay tuned for dates & details!

“PIECES OF OLDE II” By popular request, our 2017 theme will be a continuation of

the 2016 program, featuring antique samplers and project adaptations created by our amazing Arizona designers!

But Mother, I want to go to Summer School at The Attic!

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Our 2017 Summer School . . .

. . . is now just a memory, but what fun it was! I hope the photos have captured some of the magic of the weekend, from fabulous projects from the designers, inspired by the beautiful samplers they reproduced for us, to new friendships, lots of laughs, good food, and a sadness when it was over. It’s a week ago, as I write this, and I’m still enjoying the fond memories. From the comments of those who were there, I think everyone had a good time! See you next year!

Tanya Brockmeyer/The Scarlett House opened the weekend’s events with the introduction of her reproduction of THE BEE SAMPLER a n d t h e c h a r m i n g pincushion in a beautiful Robert LeHay Shaker box with pins … all beautifully presented in a wire basket!

Linda Vinson/NeedleMade Designs introduced her reproduction of MARGARET MURRAY and her MY BONNIE DEARIE SEWING PURSE SMALLS


Linda demonstrating the couching of Gloriana’s silk chenille for the lawn areas.




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More from our 2017 Summer School

Linda Danielson/Samplers Remembered presented her reproduction of her LUZ GONZALEZ and the box inspired by this gorgeous sampler

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Re-creating Linda’s beautiful box

T h e a n t i q u e a n d t h e reproduction side by side … and the beautiful box!

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Maegan & Vickie Jennett of NeedleWorkPress“My Treasures are My Friends” from The Needle’s Prayse’s TREASURED FRIENDS SAMPLER

. . . NeedleWorkPress

Speaking of treasured friends, Summer School is a wonderful place to meet new friends, and renew old friendships … Robert and Marie, both members of the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild in Texas when Marie lived there. More Texas needlework friends, Kathleen, Phyllis & Paula




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An exquisite sampler with a beautiful verse: There we shall meet again When all our toils are o’er, And death, and grief and pain And parting are no more; We shall with all our brethren rise, And grasp thee in the flaming skies.

PAGE37Saturday Afternoon

We enjoyed a visit via video from Nicola Parkman, introducing a stunning Cornwall sampler from Jenefer Gilbert, a beautiful reproduction from Hands Across the Sea, our September Sampler of the Month!

Above and below left, the front and inside of the exquisite Lady’s Sewing Companion

Gloria Moore/Milady’s Needle presented her reproduction of Ann Emptage’s sampler





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Below from the left, * ANN HULL from GPA Designs * LEA SCHOOL SAMPLER from last year’s Summer School * ANN MAUGHAN, aka SOLOMON’S TEMPLE from Gigi R

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Robert showing us his ANN RAYNER SAMPLER, an OOP reproduction from Threads Through Time, & CROWNED BIRD SAMPLER from Plum Street Samplers





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C i n d y s h a r e d h e r almost-taller-than-she-is RANDJE PER WEEK linen band sampler

Maureen showed us her MARIA JENUARIA

1833-34 from Queenstown Sampler Designs


Connie brought family heirlooms, Ukrainian embroidered pieces and the designs.

Celeste showed her almost-finished (except for the cartouche) Permin sampler, SAMPLER - 1830




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Gloria shared 3: * AUTUMN EWE from Plum Street Samplers * FRAKTUR FLOWERS from La-D-Da * SHADES OF PLUM by Northern Expressions

Carolyn showed us her two finished & framed pieces: WE ARE BLESSED from Erica Michaels & ELIZA POOLE SAMPLER from Stacy Nash Primitives


Carolyn showed us 2 of her Scarlett House pieces: a b o v e , C OV E R L E T CHRISTMAS, and, below, 1871 SCHOOLHOUSE SAMPLER




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Susan showed us her DEATH BY CROSS STITCH from Long Dog Samplers ~ she has LIFE AFTER “DEATH” waiting in the wings as soon as she takes the last stitch in DEATH!

Deb showed us her MANIFESTO from The Scarlet Letter ~ it’s solidly stitched, approximately 19” x 30”!

Thao shared her almost-finished JANE ATKINSON from The Scarlet Letter





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The H FAULKNER 1866 sampler & several sweet designs on petite boxes, c o m i n g s o o n f r o m Priscilla’s Pocket

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Sunday Morning with Priscilla’s Pocket

Kathy adorned a trash bag to get set to paint!

Apryl demonstrating the various techniques


Such diligence … and next issue I hope to show you some of the beautiful finished frames!




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And here is Kathy’s finish of the NeedleWorkPress project that she made 2-sided and made the back side a real tape measure!


THE ATTICClosing Luncheon and Time to Say Good-Bye Till Next Year

The sun sets on another Summer School!

While the menu had changed a bit since our last visit, the food was as good as ever!

Until next year . . .




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Coming in September!

Coming in September, an Attic exclusive from Mani di Donna, a beautiful new sampler reproduction with graceful birds, butterflies, roses and other flowers, a small village, and beautiful animals, all surrounded by a very lovely border! I am so excited with the honor and privilege of presenting this exquisite reproduction to you. Watch for more details next issue!

. . . from Mani di Donna

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MYSTERY SOLVED! Linda Stolz, designer aka Erica Michaels, helped me solve the mystery. I’m stitching her SAMPLER BERRY here, over 1 on 40c linen. Of course! I remembered as soon as I read her email. And about an hour after her email, Jan emailed me with the mystery solution as well. I’m so grateful … so that I can continue with this great design.


And in August we celebrated Candy’s birthday with a cake too beautiful to eat … well, almost!

Gary Parr of Fiber Talk was in the Phoenix area last week. He stopped in on Sunday to say hello to our Summer School group … and then on Thursday night he stopped in at the shop. And Amy, a fan of his bi-weekly podcasts, was delighted to meet him. Listening to Gary & Christine’s podcasts is a wonderful thing to stitch to … or listen to if you have a long commute. If you love needlework, you will surely find these podcasts fun, interesting, and educational. Here’s the link.

They do things so differently than when I was Hannah’s age. Her Homecoming “ask” from Matt was cleverly phrased in “cheesehead” terms!

http://wetalkfiber.com




http://wetalkfiber.com

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