Barbara Hutson is our special guest and Stitchy Box is our sponsor. Barbara talks about the effort to purchase Mary Orr 1831 in memory of Dr. Gloria Seaman Allen and shows us her outstanding lineup of Nashville releases. We also talk about charted canvas needlepoint, the Queens sampler, our Modern Folk Embroidery Lenten projects, establish a new May 1 SAL, speculate why there are so many February birthdays (it’s the sap), and enjoy a moment from the leader of Team PigPen.–Vonna and Gary
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Sampler Sunday returns and this time we focus on Quaker Samplers. Learn about the history of Quaker samplers, the various types and enjoy a parade of 24 samplers from a variety of the top reproducers and designers in the hobby. Our sponsor, Sassy Jacks Stitchery is offering 15% off on charts, full kits, and thread/ground cloth kits (if you already own a chart) through Dec. 31. Use the code Fiber15 when you visit the website (sassyjacksstitchery.com) or call the shop (828-785-4405) to order. You must use the code to get the discount and the discount only applies to the samplers listed below. Thanks for watching our video and we hope you’ll discover some samplers you want to stitch.–Vonna and Gary
We hope you enjoy our Sampler Sunday, The Quakers video.
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The following samplers are eligible for the Sassy Jacks 15% discount with the code Fiber15: Stitchybox Samplers: Sarah Moon 1791 Hannah Gilpin 1800
Long Dog Samplers: Mouline Rouge Scarlet Ribands The Token
Modern Folk Embroidery: Irish Quaker Sampler Kindness and Fortitude Love and Unity Love, Peace and Tenderness The Little Bird Quaker Sampler Two Quaker Sisters Peace to My Friend Quaker Medallion, Bird in a Grapevine
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Barbara Hutson, owner of Queenstown Sampler Designs, returns to join Vonna and Gary for a discussion about North American samplers and how they fit into the history of the needle arts. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. This week’s show is an enlightening discussion of Mexican samplers, their origins, designs/styles, and the role of the Catholic ministries. We also talk extensively about American samplers in New England, particularly Pennsylvania and Maryland. Barbara is extremely knowledgeable about sampler history and it’s great fun to tap into her mental treasure trove. We hope you enjoy the show.–Vonna and Gary
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I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Barbara Hutson. I’m always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary
In our third round of videos we hear from Barbara Hutson of Queenstown Sampler Designs, Linda Stolz of Erica Michaels Needlearts, Valerie Danish of Val’s Stuff, Alma Allen of Blackbird Designs, and Ronnie Rowe of Ronnie Rowe Designs.
Barbara Hutson, owner of Queenstown Sampler Designs, joins us this week to talk about early-American samplers. In addition to owning Queenstown Sampler Designs, Barbara is an independent needlework researcher and author. Her designs can be found in shops worldwide and her embroideries have been awarded ribbons in prestigious needlework shows in the United States. She has published articles about historic samplers in Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly and The Gift of Stitching. Hutson has been a volunteer for Maryland and Delaware Sampler ID Days and a technical advisor and support for authors Gloria Seaman Allen (A Maryland Sampling: Girlhood Embroidery 1738-1860, published in 2007 and Columbia’s Daughters: Girlhood Embroidery from the District of Columbia, published in 2012 and Lynne Anderson in participation with the Sampler Archives project. Soon to be published is Delaware Discoveries: Girlhood Embroidery 1750-1850 by Gloria Seaman Allen and Cynthia Steinhoff. There will be an exhibit of 80 to 100 samplers and a symposium held at the Biggs Museum of American Art, June 9, 2018.–Gary and Christine
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Nashville show introductions from Queenstown Sampler Designs.Jane McMinn from Queenstown Sampler Designs.
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We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Barbara Hutson. 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
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