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July Samplers of the Month

Select any of the exquisite sampler reproductions from the Private Collection of Gigi R. Designs and purchase the linen and/or silks for it and receive a 15% Sampler of the Month discount on those items.

Gigi’s “Marie Honorat 1820” $30, 546 x 457, charted for overdyed cotton, a conversion to overdyed silk shown to the left.

Above, “Catherine Thomas 1868” $17, 232 x 182

Below, “Sweet Adeline 1873” $15, 121 x 101

Nadine shares her incredible collection of completed Gigi samplers on this and the following pages.

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More of Nadine’s Stunning Gigi R SamplersTHE ATTIC PAGE2

“Madaemoiselle Viola Martini 1876” $19

“Lizzie’s Bristol 1899” $17, 271 x 390, a lovely Bristol Orphanage reproduction

L e f t , “A n n Gould 1821” $16, 121 x 157

“Mary Hunter 1844” $15, 139 x 150





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THE ATTIC PAGE3More from Nadine of Gigi R Samplers

Gigi’s “Elizabeth A. Wenden 1864” $15, 170 x 187 ~ as Gigi of Belgium noted when she introduced this sampler into our needlework world, “A little word of Love in this world right now” ... the sweet sentiment on this quick-to-stitch sampler is very palliative in these difficult times. The antique, inset, looks like it might have been stitched on an uneven-weave linen … and I can help you with that if you want to try it!

“Elizabeth Precious 1817” $17, 135 x 171

“Anne Wallet 1822” $17, 202 x 136“Margaret Withrow 1809” $17, 162 x 153





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“The Rose Wreath Sampler (C. Matthew 1841)” $24, 300 x 427 ~ oh, my, for me this is one of the most exquisite samplers ever reproduced … if you love roses … and other beautiful flowers… and peacocks … and birds … and I do! Seeing this reminds me that I need to return to mine because it’s too beautiful to languish in the WIP basket!




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More of Gigi’s Exquisite Samplers


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Another of my favorites, “Elise Schluter 1866” $24, 259 x 236 ~ I absolutely love the border … and the script alphabet … and the colors!. Below, Michele shares her beautiful sampler in progress.

“Lady in Red Spinning Her Wool” $22, 302 x 185 ~ above, Jacqueline’s is beautifully stitched … another one that I adore and want to finish in my lifetime!




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PAGE6More from Gigi’s Private Collection

Left, Jacqueline’s “Sampler from Saxony” (ATS 1871)” $24, 237 x 670, so very beautiful, another masterpiece … and its size requires a special cut of 40c linen ~ the silk conversion is stunning.

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Jacqueline’s “Elizabeth Precious 1817” $17, 135 x 171 … and it is a precious sampler, isn’t it?!




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More from Gigi’s Private CollectionTHE ATTIC PAGE7

I saved this one to the last, “Emmanuela” $24, 989 x 180 ~ Jeanny kindly shares her sampler in progress. The antique is shown below, and my start (it’s further along now) … I wanted you to see the exquisite silks.


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Jackie du Plessis/It’s Finally Finished will be teaching three very special projects. Details inside.

January 12 - 14,

2018

July

Summer School ~ Friday, August 25 at 5 PM ~ Sunday noon, August 27 ~ Details Inside!

Attic Events Schedule

Saturday, July 8, 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.

Nov 3-5, 2017

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 us!

Every Thursday

As an Attic Addict member, in July receive a 15% discount on your purchase of the following: * All Gigi R reproduction charts * All overdyed silks * Lakeside Linen, all counts, SQ’s or SH’s only

August Registration is Full - Waiting List Only

Details are in this newsletter edition! Registration opens on Monday, June 26, at 12 Noon Phoenix time.

Sunday, July 16, Sampler Sunday, 1:00-4:00 ~ Some of you may be traveling, but we will gather for our monthly sampler sharing and hope our air-conditioners are working perfectly. Please register. Fee $10.

Saturday, July 15, 10:30-11:30, Stitching Over One ~ This techniques class will be short … and it will also be free to anyone who has ordered the Brenda Gervais/With Thy Needle & Thread series, SUMMER SCHOOLHOUSE, which Brenda is stitching over 1 on 28c.

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

Wednesday, January 10 ~ Special times with Nicola Parkman ~ in-shop demonstrations of freehand embroidery and a Meet ’n Greet time with Nicola in the evening. More details to follow.

Registration is Full - Waiting List Only

Here's a sneak peek at the NeedleWorkPress sampler we’ve chosen for our 2018 Stitch-Along. I am so excited! I know that you’re going to love it! I can’t wait to stitch it. It has no alphabet, a lovely rose border, and so much more!

Friday, January 12, 9 - 4 PM, Betsy Morgan Workshop ~ Details on page 20!


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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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“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

Here’s a glimpse at the samplers … some you’ve seen b e f o r e … a l l wonderful!

For your Summer School Tuition of $550 you will receive six amazing projects, including sampler charts, all of your meals, the opportunity to win some great door prizes, and more wonderful surprises. This amazingly reasonable tuition is only possible because all of these designers are local and, therefore, have no airfare expense. Don’t miss out on the funnest Summer School ever!

Our Summer School faculty has some very fun and interesting projects planned for you! Our faculty includes our very talented and creative designers in the desert: Linda/Samplers Remembered, Gloria/Milady’s Needle, Vickie & Maegan/NeedleWorkPress, Linda/Needlemade Designs, Tanya/The Scarlett House, and Bunny & Apryl/Priscilla’s Pocket. We‘ve met several times to finalize plans & projects, and we are all very excited to invite you to our sixth annual Summer School presented by The Attic. With Pieces of Olde as their focus, your faculty is very busy reproducing/designing a sampler for you or a samplermaker project as well as small projects drawn from Pieces of Olde. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed! We are very excited about the Summer School curriculum for this year!Registration is Full - Waiting List Only


Our Summer School opens at 5 PM Friday night, August 25 and closes at noon on Sunday, August 27 at Hyatt Place Mesa. The hotel is offering us these amazing summer rates: $85/night for both King and Queen/Queen. Call 1.888.HYATT.HP (1-888-492-8847). Local phone number is 480.969-8200 ~ don’t forget to ask for the “Attic Needlework” group rate. Or make your reservation online at this link.

The kit for this project,

Needlemade Designs’ “My

Bonn ie Dear i e Sewing

Purse,” from last year will be

available for purchase to

Summer School attendees.

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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, will be 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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Exquisite Samplers from Hands Across the Sea


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The Attic is honored to have the privilege of displaying these beautiful models from Hands Across the Sea Samplers.

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

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

ELIZA SKELTON 1820 $24, 281 x 281

MARY BROWN 1765 $22

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




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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 new 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. Wonderful 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.

The Attic’s New HATS CCCC




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Jackie du Plessis’s November WorkshopsTHE ATTIC PAGE14


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 tiny drawing 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. Photos will be available the end of July. 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


mailto:[email protected]


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THE ATTIC PAGE15Jackie du Plessis’ November Workshops

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.

PAGE16THE ATTICPin Keep case - inspired by from a watered-silk antique from my collection of smalls.

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 ATTIC PAGE17Jackie’s Cherry Berry Workshop

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 PAGE18January 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 short 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 will be by email only, to [email protected] beginning at 12 Noon on June 26, 2017.

Registration is Full - Waiting List Only


https://hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/nicola-parkman-sandra-moffitt/


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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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January 2018 Sampler Symposium (continued)

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 will be by email only, to [email protected] beginning at 12 Noon on June 26, 2017.






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PAGE21A Fabulous Summer Offering from . . .

SUMMER SCHOOLHOUSE, Lessons in Abecedarian, the 4-part series from Brenda Gervais/With thy Needle & Thread is coming in 4 installments, the first one projected for late June. Brenda says this mystery series will consist of 4 lessons/4 separate charts, with a total of 6 projects. The chart ship dates are as follows: Lesson #1, June 20th, and the next 3 lessons on the 20th of each subsequent month. Charts will 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. (Cottons show, below left, at the bottom.). 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, left, that we think goes splendidly with the silk overdyes, left top. The final selection on several of the colors will have to wait till we receive the chart(s) ~ it’s like driving blind; sometimes a reference to the design is very necessary to make the final decision. Our first shipment, Part 1, has arrived and all charts are spoken for, but we’re happy to order

more 😊 !!!

We’ve selected some silk overdyes, right, top, but will release the colors as they are called out in the Parts 1 - 4 because, with several of the colors, we need to see the chart to make the final decision. The cotton overdyes are shown right, below.


Sneaky peeky of Lesson #2 of Summer Schoolhouse - Lessons in Abecedarian. Brenda says that Lesson #1 will be arriving in stores late June/early July. Lesson #2 of this 4-part series will arrive a month later.

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Of course, we all need one of these, a very charming magnetic Zappy Dots Needle Nanny, while we work this design ~ $12 each.

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




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. . . The Scarlett House

COVERLET BERRY SCISSOR TRAY $12, 103 x 70 ~ Tanya includes this special note: This project was originally taught as a class in 2015. The tray was purchased at Hobby Lobby and then modified to suit the purpose. Two loop hangers were removed, the area showing soldering marks was ground, sanded, and filled in with putty if needed. It was then painted with black chalk paint. This design can easily be stitched and finished as a pin pillow.

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GLORY GLORY $12.50, 94 X 124 ~ super patriotic design!WALK BESIDE $10.50, 148 X 96

. . . Tree of Life Samplings

HAPPY HOUR $10, 149 x 77





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More New & Fabulous from . . .


N E E D L E W O R K NECESSITIES $11, designs for your needlework boxes … or pin cushions … or framed! Lovely designs.

PAGE23. . . Abby Rose Designs

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Not new new, a Nashville release, but some of you I know missed it then, so it’s here again, because it’s a fabulous design: NEEDLEWORK ABC’S $ 2 1 W / C L A S S I C COLORWORKS

. . . Little House Needleworks

. . . Heartstring Samplery

LITTLE QUAKER $10, 101 x 93

ONCE UPON A SUMMER $10, 247 x 71




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. . . Annie Been Folk Art

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN $9, 111 x 111

. . . Needle Bling Designs

GET YOUR TAIL TO THE BEACH $6, 59 z 80

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STITCH $6, 22 x 183

. . . Mirabilia

RENAISSANCE MERMAID $15.50, 187 x 280HAPPY SUMMER SEWING SET $15

. . . MTV Designs




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PAGE25Fresh from Sandy’s Studio

Dolly’s EMMA MILES from The Scarlet Letter, on 52c linen! The photo below shows the verse and the pair of Adam & Eves, all stitched over one … on 52c!!! And if you could see Dolly stitch, no extra light, no extra magnification! She is b l e s s e d w i t h a m a z i n g eyesight!





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THE ATTIC More from Sandy’s Studio

We have only one remaining kit from Nita’s wonderful class, INA’S GARDEN ~ very complete kit, $55

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Kathy’s FLOWER CART from JBW Designs & Kathy’s ??? (Can’t remember the name or designer) wonderful design on 40c silk gauze. Since learning this technique a few short months ago, Kathy has really taken to stitching on silk gauze.


Patty’s fabulous punch-needle design that she cleverly framed herself, inspired by a piece that Sharon framed similarly. Isn’t it wonderful?! Designer???? I can’t remember, I’m sorry, but it might be Erica Michaels, and it might be OOP.




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