It’s just Gary for this week’s mid-week chat. First item up this week is congratulations to Marie Zaczkowski, winner of our first Hands Across The Sea Samplers The Old Scot chart. We’re giving away another copy of The Old Scot, so listen to the podcast to learn how you can win. Of course, big thanks to Nicola and Hands Across The Sea for providing these giveaway charts. In this show Gary also talks about Floss Tube shows, the upcoming Orna Willis “Come Design With Me” class, and the Needle Arts Mystery Retreat. Be sure to listen Sunday when we’re joined by Abigail Timmis. Thanks to all for listening, telling others, and your support.–Gary and Christine
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Is this Linlithgow Palace? Who is the person standing in front?
The Old Scot from Hands Across The Sea SamplersWant your own copy of the latest Hands Across the Sea Samplers reproduction, The Old Scot? Find out how to win one by listening to this week’s Mid-Week Chat with guest Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers. If you already own the chart, enter anyway. If you win, Nicola will let you choose another chart from their library. Don’t win this week? Be sure to enter next week. We’re giving away two more The Old Scots in the next two weeks. All you have to do is listen to our mid-week shows.
The Old Scot from Hands Across The Sea SamplersWe return with another of our mid-week chats. This time we break our “format” and Nicola Parkman joins us to talk about an Orna Willis class, the Hands on Design 12 Days of Christmas designs, Gary and Mike visiting Welcome Stitchery, big-box vs LNSs, Nicola’s stitching, Needle Needs products, buying antique samplers at auction, and the the Hands Across the Sea Samplers latest introduction, The Old Scot. Listen to the podcast to learn how you can win a copy of the Old Scot chart. –Gary and Christine
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Is this Linlithgow Palace? Who is the person standing in front?
The Sarah Borton 1815 reproduction from Hands Across The Sea Samplers.
Antique reproduction samplers are the subject this week and our guest is Nicola Parkman of Hands Across The Sea Samplers. We had a terrific time talking with Nicola about how she acquires samplers, the reproductions her company produces, how she researches the history of the girls who created the originals, and the interesting stories behind the samplers. We also talked about her global company, the beautiful charts they produce, and Sarah Borton 1815, the latest chart from Hands Across The Sea Samplers. It was an absolute treat to talk with Nicola. –Christine and Gary
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The original Sarah Borton sampler.
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Elizabeth Beaven 1835 sampler from Hands Across The Sea Samplers.
Nicola’s Recommendations At the end of the show, Nicola offered a recommendation and some thoughts. Those are below, along with the link to the pin-stitch video Gary mentioned:
“Just remember when looking at larger and more “complicated” samplers that they are not “hard”, they are just big, and just like the longest journey that begins with a single step, so does the largest sampler begin with a single stitch. Those different stitches begin the same way, by sticking the needle first in, then out, of the fabric. Only difference between one type of stitch and the other is where you put that needle and how you manipulate the thread. Think of each band as a mini sampler”
“I do believe that all things are possible if you believe in yourself and are prepared to try.”
“Remember those young girls working on their samplers they were not only learning stitches and patterns but perseverance!!”
We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Nicola Parkman. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary and Christine
Sarah Borton detail.
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