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Post by trisha on Feb 19, 2019 11:52:31 GMT
www.bristolsamplers.comI found a Bristol style sampler and decided that it was time I started sewing again. The picture shows it on green fabric stitched in white. The original samplers were stitched with a dark red thread, that's what I am going to do. Using a dark parchment colour evenweave. Trisha 
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Post by Jazzy on Feb 20, 2019 12:36:44 GMT
That sounds like a nice idea Trisha, interesting article too, I would really like an original or two to hang up, still looking.
Embroidery is certainly becoming popular again, and I have taken it up after an extremely long break, my junior school projects were my last attempt.
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Post by badpuss2 on Feb 20, 2019 13:53:48 GMT
Looks interesting Trisha. I used to embroider and miss doing it now. May start again.
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Post by trisha on Feb 20, 2019 16:20:57 GMT
Jazzy, I am always on the lookout for an old sampler. I have seen some on ebay, but I don't know whether they would be genuine.
Trisha
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Post by Lancashire Lass on Feb 21, 2019 0:42:37 GMT
That’s something I’ve never done or would know where to start Trisha. I’ve never heard of a Bristol Sampler either. Going to look at your link now.
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Post by Jazzy on Feb 21, 2019 10:07:51 GMT
I've seen plenty on ebay too Trisha, but they are one of those things that I really need to see before I buy.
Have you bought a kit, or are you going to make a design yourself?
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Post by trisha on Feb 21, 2019 14:01:24 GMT
Jazzy, I'm not clever enough to design anything.  I bought a chart, because I already have lots of evenweave and embroidered silks. It's by a company called Long dog samplers. I will try and post photos as it takes shape. I agree about wanting to see anything before I buy. EBay is a minefield. Trisha |
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Post by Jazzy on Feb 24, 2019 9:58:14 GMT
They are certainly lovely samplers Trisha, a lot of work to complete one, a proper work in progress for some time I would think, but then that is what embroidery is all about, doesn't need to be hurried.
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Post by Beckyboo on Mar 4, 2019 15:51:33 GMT
Looks good Trisha, it would be nice to see it when it’s done. I’ve also recently started sewing after many years and enjoying it - as long as nothing goes wrong (which it does frequently 😆)  |
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Post by vwcamperfan on Mar 6, 2019 8:55:26 GMT
Looks good Trisha, it would be nice to see it when it’s done. I’ve also recently started sewing after many years and enjoying it - as long as nothing goes wrong (which it does frequently 😆) Oh WOW - that is beautiful - so much work gone into that!!! Love it!! xx |
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Post by Jazzy on Mar 6, 2019 16:54:17 GMT
This looks lovely Becky, is it quilted, and by the way, you are allowed to use strong words when things go wrong  |
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