Here is my June contribution to the TUSAL:
I would like to thank all of you for your kind comments. I was not able to connect with some of you (no link), but please know how much I appreciate them!
I have been determined to work on whittling down my stash. The project I am working on now, is the Shelburne Sampler. I have had this kit in my stash for ages. It is stitched on what I think is 27 count linen, and, interestingly enough, Danish flower thread!
The picture included is very small, and not very good:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1OnmO5RvjJ2YfKO4U_YkINpqvHJ2RgPNmz7LMj48VbzJD8XtuIYex-Uv0xeymSSALeM25HdPq8kdSsPyf6397xCL_VaoRtfR7McEUY98DATHfny6DqH9M7jjg7UuOE7lII0XZSFUxd6S/s400/shelburne1.jpg)
The original hang in the Hat and Fragrance Unit of the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont.
Here is a black and white picture of the original:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfW5t6a41AogNTT3lYJovLw1-BrqPSfHFA6hXMMrGmfBQt5AayBPRb42tGa2uEVewsmLklxYS0IRDcwmgBcvhOXwIt0a3kWZ5nWQ6f6QVlLmfTIulQo5ETdbukOTkY5NCP9lAXjJ25t715/s400/shelburneorig.jpg)
It seems very light and bright. I may give it a tea bath when I am finished to age it a bit.
This is what I have so far:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-je9-77BmF_f2VlJlWZMBrw-3unGBexU89kJFisiuqB3iWAT2fxyuyS2sXzJvAR5XUyjYW60tT0HRVN850vzwISfunxixV_jWeUpgMCoiVEk_hD_ntjKMdu-xitYhqXBUPFQX2ZrXIz7/s400/shelburne2.jpg)
Until next time, wishing you all nimble fingers!
5 comments:
Ok, I didn't need to see this. OMG! What a gorgeous piece that is!!!! Love the colors! Wonderful! I'm going to start obsessing now. lol!
Beautiful ORTs, Erica!
Your sampler is very pretty. I like the idea of tea staining it!
I love hearing background stories to these samplers! Thanks for sharing!! I love yours! It is coming along beautifully!!
Nice progress on your sampler!
A wonderful sampler and nice progress on it. Stitching from the stash makes you find such great projects.
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