It was reproduction samplers that first caught my attention and made me want to start cross stitching again.
Hands Across the Sea Samplers has the most gorgeous reproduction samplers. I have put Ann Webb in my cart 100 times in the last two weeks but so far, I haven’t bought it. It’s a pdf and I can import it into the Pattern Keeper app but I don’t have a working printer here . . though I know I’m going to order it soon . . printer or not!
I love everything about it – especially those goats. One thing about Hands Across the Sea’s samplers – Nicola does tons of research and finds out as much as she can about the original designer/stitcher of the samplers and shares that info in the pattern materials.
As I look at Ann Webb and think of a little 9 year old girl stitching that and possibly designing it too (I don’t have the pattern so I haven’t read it all), I’m amazed and it makes me somewhat sad that so many of our 9 year olds only want to play on cell phones and computer games. I think hand work and gardening is something everyone should at least try, even at a young age.
Anyway, Hands Across the Sea Samplers charted another reproduction sampler, Ann Morison, as a limited edition pattern for the 20th Anniversary of Traditional Stitches, a Canadian shop. I resisted buying it, though I love it and I think the colors go so nicely with Ann Webb, but yesterday it got the best of me. Once those are gone, they will not be reprinted so I ordered it. Coming from Canada, who knows when it will arrive but I hope to get started stitching on that in the spring. The colors look like spring, don’t you think?
Jo Kramer says
I caved and bought Ann Webb. It’s wonderful. It’s on my long term list.
Judy Laquidara says
I’m so glad you and I are both cross stitching. I haven’t bought Ann Webb yet but I think about that day and night. I don’t know why I haven’t bought it yet. I think I love the anticipation and excitement of wanting it whereas once I buy it, I need to think about stitching it. Having it on a drawer isn’t nearly as exciting and wanting to buy it. I know . . I’m not quite right.
Kim Webb says
Oh this one is going to be my reproduction sampler this year. My MIL was Ann Webb and I think it was meant to be. Thank you for sharing this one.
Just had a total right knee replacement this morning and here I am reading your blog and planning my recovery project.
Therese Servas says
Wishing you a speedy recovery. My husband had a replacement right before Thanksgiving and is doing very well. There are rough spots but nothing like it used to be. Use that ice machine often and liberally! He was /is faithful at following PT and will be skiing in March!
Susan Nixon says
Canadian mail has been pretty good lately, so I’d expect a couple of weeks if both sides are working properly.
Therese Servas says
Judy, I caved for Ann Morison and thank you for the writeup on her.
Judy Laquidara says
Are you going to start stitching on it right away? If so, we can have another stitch along going!
Therese Servas says
We’ll see when arrives! Hopefully soon and I’d love to add that incentive to the project ! What floss and count are you using?
Judy Laquidara says
I ordered DMC – just don’t think I need to spend that much $$ on the silk. A friend has some 30 count she bought to do it and she isn’t doing it so she’s sending it to me but I want to calculate and see what size it will come to on 30 and 36. I would love to be able to buy a pre-made frame at Hobby Lobby for it and not have to pay for framing so if 36 count fits better in a pre-made frame, I may go with one I have here and use the 30 for Ann Webb which I think is smaller. I really haven’t gotten that far yet.