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October’s Samplers of the Month from Carriage House Samplings“The Tree Speaks” & “Hopeful”

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Above left, “The Tree Speaks” features a verse found on a plaque in the home of a family member of the designer, and it provides insight into what might be the poignant thoughts of a tree if able to speak. I love it, and Debra also loved it and volunteered to stitch it and to share with you her progress as this month’s Co-Sampler of the Month. Debra chose a beautiful double-dyed linen from Lakeside, but, of course, if you prefer a lighter color, we have LOTS of choices for you. And if you haven’t tried Gloriana’s Florimell, be prepared to fall in love! Using Au Ver A’Soie’s Soie d’Alger as the base silk, this product, like ALL of the silk choices we have, adds such a distinguishable pleasure to the time you spend with your needle that you will rue the time you’ve spent without it.

As our Co-Sampler of the Month, save 15% by

purchasing 2 of the 3 parts during October:• chart $10

• Lakeside Linen (40c cut w/2” margins is $20)• Silk: Debra’s combination of Gloriana’s

luscious Florimell and NPI $59 ~ or all NPI $44

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Below, speaking of ornaments, we’ve made some special linen packages using all hand-dyed linen of a size that is more than adequate for stitching the ornaments you have on your to-do list at this time of year. Each linen package is $10 (with no further discount available, as these are already discounted packages. When ordering, just tell us your choice of count: 32c, 36c, or 40c.

Right, “Hopeful” also features some poignant verses, and I’ve wanted to stitch it ever since its publication in 2005. I’m glad I waited. Today I have lots of choices to stitch it in overdyed silk. Many solid stitched areas in this design, and I’d be bored silly without the shading provided by using a variety of overdyed silks. The hills and valleys of Hopeful will be such fun to shade. Can’t wait to show you more in our next edition. As our Co-Sampler of the Month, save 15% by purchasing 2 of the 3 parts during October:

• chart $9• Lakeside Linen (double-dyed 40c cut w/2” margins

is $16)

• Silk: overdyed silk combination of Belle Soie, Dinky Dyes, Gumnut, & Gloriana’s Luminescence $95.50 ~ or all NPI $64

Below, 2 Charland “parts” that you will need for Charland’s ornament in this year’s 2011 JCS Ornament issue - I’ll show you the ornament next time when I get more issues in stock ~ hornbook $14; tiny Sterling Silver holly charm, $10

B e l o w , W i t c h Scissor Char m, insp ired by an antique scissors commemorating the Salem witches of 1692. Scissors actually open! $40 for SS charm.



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Sampler Sunday, October 16, 1-4 PM. Join us for an afternoon of sampler stitching and sharing with other samplermakers. Please call to register. Refreshments served. $10 Please NOTE: Reservations limited, for the enjoyment of everyone.

As a member of our Attic Addicts Club, during October you may save 15% on your purchase of the following:

All Carriage House Samplings charts All overdyed Silk threads Lakeside Linens, custom cuts

Support a great cause (all net proceeds go to breast cancer research) by buying a copy(s) of the Recipes for a Cure cookbook for a donation of $14.95 (or more) with fabulous time-tested recipes as well as complimentary designs from 11 designers.

We still have some BCRF cookbooks left.

November 19, 6-8 PM, Our 14th Annual BCRF Benefit, with all proceeds benefitting breast cancer research.

Saturday, October 1, 10:30-12:30, Beginning Linen with Linda’s Tulip needlebook design as the class project. The $30 fee includes Linda’s expert instruction as well as the chart + materials for this very useful learning project.

November 4 - 6 Three exciting workshops with Jackie du Plessis. Please go to our Web site Special Events page for the flyer with full details: http://www.atticneedlework.com/specialevents.html

Saturday, October 15, 1 - 4 PM, Mini Banner Peyote Beading with Alice. Peyote beading is just one of the many mediums that Alice’s needles are comfortable with. Plan to join her for a very fun afternoon of beading to create these sweet panels that will make charming tree ornaments, fan pulls, or ??? The $35 fee includes all

supplies to make 1 banner along with Alice’s expertise.

October

The Fern Ridge Bug Class is being rescheduled for a daytime class. Watch for the new date and time. Go to http://www.fernridgecollections.com/Store/products.php?cat=25 to see your “Bug” choices ~ or see Debra’s model in the shop.

Saturday, October 8, 10:30 - 12:30, Stitching on Silk Gauze. Learn the basic stitches (continental/tent and basketweave) used on silk gauze and discover what makes these petite masterpieces so captivating ... and easy. Rhonda will bring some of her collection to inspire you and

demonstrate how effective overdyed silks are for the various design elements. Choose your favorite design, and in class we will help you select your fibers. Fee $15. As always, you will receive a 10% discount on all class supplies, including lights and magnification.

Saturday, October 15, 10:30 - 12:30, Paint the Box with Linda’s guidance. The box set we have in stock ($7.50) includes 3 box sizes (4”, 5” & 6”), one perfect for your linen count. The $20 class fee includes the black paint + all other painting supplies.

Saturday, October 29, 10:30 - 12:30, Stitch-Along for Margaret Cottom Sampler If you’ve signed up for La-D-Da’s Sampler Club, plan to join us to stitch together on this “mystery” reproduction ~ from the bottom up, just perfect for Amy!

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October is here! ~ and that means it’s time for “Margaret Cottam,” a new Sampler Club from La-D-Da

If you’ve been waiting for an order

for Weeks hand-dyed linen, your wait may almost be over. We’ve learned that the August

closure of the Belgian linen mill created a

hiatus in the availability of the base linen used by Weeks, but the mill is back in production

now for a month and your wait should soon be over.

We’re modifying our shipping policy to better serve you.

Our goal has always been to minimize your shipping costs as much as possible, but sometimes to a fault. That continues to be our goal, but waiting for all items to come in to complete an order will be modified, at our discretion, unless you very specifically instruct us otherwise. Unexpected problems that we have no control over sometimes cause indeterminate delays, and from now on we will be shipping partial orders more frequently so that you may enjoy your new project, book, or “necessaries” more often.

Margaret stitched her sampler at the age of 9 in 1807, and now, more than 200 years later, thanks to Lori Markovic of La-D-Da, thousands of young ladies worldwide will be stitching this charming sampler together! But we will have so many advantages that weren’t available to Margaret: hand-dyed linens, hand-dyed threads, both silks and cottons, and lights and magnification to help us re-create Margaret’s sampler.

The photo at the left shows the complimentary pincushion design

included for each Club member. Notice the whimsical design, which includes the symbols used in the sampler charting! The colors remind me of Autumn, my favorite Season of the year! The 3 patterns, each $8, will be available in mid-month beginning with October. Sampler design size is 170w x 200h; the model is stitched on Weeks’ 30c Cocoa with 8 colors of Weeks floss (10 skeins needed). Of course we will be doing a conversion to silk overdyes as soon as we learn the color palette. We will also be offering linen choices in Weeks 35/40c and Lakeside’s 32/36/40c. We are offering 3 linen cuts: 30/32c - 17.5 x 19.5; 35/36c - 15.5 x 17.5; 40c - 13.5 x 16. Our order has been placed based on the reservations we’ve received. Please understand that there may be a slight delay for materials for orders still to come.



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From The Victoria Sampler

Clockwise from above: “Gingerbread Church,” the latest addition to the Gingerbread Village $74 w/accessory pack; chart $23 ~ “Biscornuments” $42 w/accessory pack includes charts and finishing instructions for five mini Christmas ornaments ~ and “Button Up Birdies 6,” $34 w/

accessory pack, is the last in this very colorful bird series



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Coming from The Essamplaire

Above, “Elizabeth Sheffield 1784,” reproduced by The Scarlet Letter from the American Folk Art Museum in New York City, our March Sampler of the Month.Below, Andrea’s beautiful model, currently on display in the shop.

Far Right, “Martha Edlin - 1668” ($355 for 55c and 35c - $368 for 45c and 40c) is a stunning band sampler that is a small part of the needlework that Martha stitched, as a mere child! She was 11 when she stitched a fabulous casket, which can be seen here:http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/videos/m/video-martha-edlins-casket/ In the video you can see her sampler rolled up inside the casket. The sampler uses double running, satin, marking cross, long armed cross, montenegrin, running stitch, eyelets and detached buttonhole. Her sampler reproduction is mainly worked with Soie d'Paris, a glorious filament silk with a remarkable sheen. It’s only 8.25 - 12 inches wide, depending on the linen count. That’s very doable! Stitching it over 2 instead of 3 will require an adjustment in the Algerian eye alphabet at the bottom, and some of the running stitches. Available as a special order for your personal choice of linen count.

Above, “Anne Anthony - 1786” ($153 w/silk on 35c), a sampler in the collection at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, is part of a group of samplers stitched in Newport, Rhode Island (see “Elizabeth Sheffield” on the left). Anne’s sampler, stitched when she was 10, displays characteristics found on Newport samplers, horizontal bands containing pictorial motifs and inscriptions, with wide floral borders along the sides and top and a vase or cartouche at the bottom with the maker’s name, birth date, and sampler date. The top borders contain at least one bird, and frequently the second band contains naturalistic strawberries. Some of the other bands contain elegantly dressed people. This is yet another must stitch!



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Above: “Margaret Taylor” ($153 40c w/silk), a Scottish sampler stitched mainly in cross stitch with some over one, double running, satin, chain, queen, and tent ~ AND uses couched-down chenille for the lawn and some of the flowers ~ some spangles are used as well. Right, “Elisabeth Oberholtzerin-1817” ($150 35c w/silk) is a Pennsylvania sampler stitched by Elisabeth in needlework school and features nine Quaker motifs as well as a number of Germanic motifs.

Here Now from The Essamplaire

Left, “For a Friend-1837” ($32 35c w/silk) is a charming example of the miniature samplers that were stitched and given as a token of friendship and is worked entirely in cross stitch. Right, “Mary Hay-1813” is a small Scottish sampler that features the Coat of Arms of the Fleshers, craftsmen that we know as butchers, surrounded by numerous family initials and crowns, rabbits, dogs, and peacocks, all typical to Scottish samplers. Mary used cross stitch, cross over one, double running, tent, and some freehand satin stitches to create her sampler.



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Clockwise from above left: 3 from Diane/Little House, “Little Miss Sunflower” $8, stitched on a 28c Weeks gingham linen that we DO have in stock ~ “Autumn Band Sampler” $8 ~ 9th ornament for 2011, “Joy and Peace” $6 (each one is more adorable than the previous one) ~ and we have kits available w/36c hand-dyed linen + hand-dyed Crescent Colors floss for $12 ~ from Nikki/Country Cottage Needleworks, “Autumn Pumpkins” $8

From Little House and Country Cottage Needleworks



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Clockwise from above: Buttons & Beads Kits complete with Mill Hill glass beads, ceramic button, 14c painted perforated paper, floss, needles & chart, each $12.50: “Home for Christmas” ~ “Holiday Delivery” ~ “Winter Woods” ~ “Believe” AND Southwest Santas kits that include Mill Hill glass beads, 14c perforated paper, floss, needles & chart, each $6.50: “Desert Santa” ~ “Canyon Santa” ~ “Mesa Santa”

From Mill Hill



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More of the 2011 issue on the way to us now . . .

. . . but we also have some of previous years’ issues in stock as well, specifically 2010 ($7.99) and 2009 ($6.99)

New from Homespun Elegance

Clockwise from above: “Cinnamon Stick Santa XXIII” and the bag to hold your “delights” $19 w/buttons ~ it is a wonderful thing that Sandra has been designing these Cinnamon Stick charmers for 23 years! “Merry Noel Collection Stockings ‘A Plenty I” $10 w/2 bells & pre-finished stockings $12 each, just adorable! “Be Truly Thankful” $14.50 w/buttons ~ and I am truly thankful for designers like Sandra, who continue to bring us “stitch delights.”



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From CherryWood Design Studios

Clockwise from above: “Black Cats

Prowl” $8 ~ “Good Witch” $7 ~ “Pumpkins on Parade Ribbons”

$14 w/ribbon + buttons ~

“HoHoHo Ribbons” $14 w/ribbon + buttons ~ “Thanks Grace

Peace” $8 ~ “Gift,” 1st in the Dictionary Celebration Series $7



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Other New Designs in Our Attic

Clockwise from above: 2 from Cardan Antiques and Needlework: a humorous “Jonathan Pease” $12 and a brightly colored reproduction, “Caroline Adler 1828” $13 ~ Turquoise Graphics & Designs’ “Gifts Gather Under” $9, a delightfully decorated tree ~ The Stitching Parlor’s “The Stars in the Heavens” $8, a wonderful three-dimensional star ornament ~ “Hepsibah’s Enchanted Harvest” $10, a 4 - 5” square pincushion, depending on the linen count used



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More New in Our Attic

Clockwise from above: 2 from Notforgotten Farms: “Christmas Adam & Eve” $10 and “Sledding in Connecticut” $10 ~ 3 from Boyd Designs: “Redon Flowers” $8 ~ “Fishing Boats” $8 ~ “Mabry Mill” $8 ~ Widgets & Wool Primitives’ “Black Hat Society” $8



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Our Customers Share

Clockwise from the left: Vickie’s “Jingle All the Way” $8 by Notforgotten Farms (I have loved this since its publication and love V’s version) ~ Katie’s “Peppermint Twist” $14 from Blue Ribbon Designs (love this one as well; had it half stitched when I left it on an airplane) ~ both Vickie’s and Katie’s photos were taken with iPhones and somewhat misrepresent the linen color ~ Carol’s “Halloween Eve” $9 from Blackbird Designs (love the alphabet style) ~ and Carolyn’s “Mr. President” $8 (another one I want to stitch!)



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Heather’s Beautiful Work

Heather came in last Saturday to pick these up from Sandy’s framing studio, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to photograph them to share these with all of you. Clockwise from above left: “Maria’s Dechado” $15 from Samplers Remembered ~ and a close-up of Heather’s beautiful Aztec-stitch section ~ Chessie ‘n Me’s “Birth Sampler” $10 and a close-up of the sweet sheep (this is my favorite birth sampler, with its wonderful verse) ~ an EGA project, a whitework sampler, “White Queen,” designed by Carolyn Standing Webb. I photographed it at an angle to try to capture the whitework.



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Above, Jean D’s “Spanish Mystery Sampler” $20 from Shakespeare’s Peddler, the first one that we’ve seen finished! And, below, an exquisite wedding pillow that Jean made for a family member ~ I wish that you could see it in person. Please don’t ask for the chart ~ she also designed it!

Jean D’s Beautiful Work



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This Cricket Collection design, “Three Gables” $7, a perennial favorite, is even more wonderful when embellished with Charland’s articulated Sterling Silver witch charm (from Frank Bielec/Mosey & Me’s drawing that Lorri added! Sorry, I’m waiting for a current price for this adorable witch.

Lorri’s ”Three Gables”

Left, here’s an example of why I so much love what I do: seeing customers’ work that I’ve seen over the years and seeing where they are today! Molly loves over one, especially on 40c. Here is her “Three Kings” $6 from Imaginating on 40c over one that Maegan is holding below our model, done on 40c over two! Our model is stitched on 40c V. Autumn Gold with Soie 100/3 ~ I forgot to ask Molly what she’s using, I was so taken with the miniature size, one-fourth the size of our model!



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