This is the first full-sized reproduction sampler that I have designed, and will be selling as a pattern. It is based on an oldie that I have admired in my digital sampler file, but the photo I have is blurry, so I took plenty of artistic license. It took me two months to finish stitching the model. It is still unframed, but otherwise finished, and I am SO happy!
Drumroll, please...
I didn't have quite enough of the darker linen, so, in the spirit of the resourceful women in past centuries, I simply spliced another strip of linen to the bottom! I was a little nervous about how it would turn out, but I couldn't be happier with the final result.
I know that most of my readers know little or nothing about the history of samplers. Feel free to ask away, but be prepared, because I absolutely LOVE old samplers, and you will probably get bored long before I run out of things to tell you.
My brilliant Son saw it on the counter and had a great time practicing his alphabet...
And then he flipped it over to make sure I kept the back neat. :)
4 comments:
Beth, this is beautiful! I would love to hear more about the history of samplers but, not knowing much, have no idea what questions to ask first. Maybe others will the questions going...
Beth!!!! I LOVE it! You have really created a family heirloom with this one! But, when Jack starts school.... will he remember the letter 'J'? :) The addition of the extra piece of linen is masterful!
I'm in line for the pattern - please. :)
Smiles,
Betty
Beth! I LOVE this! You have created a wonderful heirloom! Will Jack remember the letter 'J' when he gets to school? :) The addition of the piece of linen is masterful. I'm in line for the pattern too please. :)
Smiles,
Betty
Amazing job Beth! Very talented woman you are. By the way, we have a BLOG now as well . . .
it is www.crombies.blogspot.com
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