Bathya c. 1680 is an impressive reversible band sampler with significant history behind it. In this special Fiber Talk offering, Gary joins Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers for a tour of this colorful, sophisticated, and absolutely beautiful piece of history. For more about the history watch the Joy Jarrett video at the link below. Nicola will also be teaching Bathya in the coming months. For more information about the classes, contact the respective stores. Availability is as of 9-25-2018:
Fobbles, Holbrook Cumbria, UK: Nov. 3-4, 2018 (sold out); Nov. 5-6, 2018, space available
Sassy Jacks Stitchery, Weaverville, NC: May 30-31, June 1-2, June 3-4; space available for all dates
The Attic Needlework Shop, Mesa, AZ: June 6-7, June 8-9; space available for all dates
Here are some links:
- History of Bathya with Joy Jarrett
- Fobbles Needlework Shop
- Sassy Jacks Stitchery website
- Attic Needlework Shop
- Hands Across the Sea Samplers website
