It has been so busy here the last few weeks that even finding time to sleep has been a luxury. Today, I decided to have an hour's
me time and so I spent time enjoying some very lovely stitched gifts I have received from friends over the years. It is just so wonderful to hold these items and remember friendship and happiness - I felt as though I had had a fortnight's holiday by the time the hour was up. And in a corner of my desk under a forgotten stitching project - yes, I have those too, I found this lovely pin based upon Ann Trump's Ackworth Sampler and made as a special limited edition handout for the first Ackworth gathering in 2006. Goodness what wonderful memories flooded in on the sight of that, it seems like yesterday! The pin was specially commissioned and designed and made by that admirable duo, In the Company of Friends - Julie and Becky in Seattle who make wonderful stitchers' items.
Click here to see more of what they do. And then I decided to tidy up my project, and found 4 more pins! So there are 5 pin giveaways in all and the giveaway is open to all readers.
Simply click here and tell me what one new thing Needleprint could do to make your stitching life more interesting. The draw will take place next Monday morning. And do watch out - the big giveaway is coming on 14 September for Needleprint Blog customers.
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I already like Needleprint, but tips on making biscornus and other smalls would be helpful. I have instructions, but when doing it for the first time, any tips would be very helpful,
ReplyDeleteThanks for including me!
Donna: aka(DaisyGirl Stitching)
Hi Jacqueline. I was wondering if you could list the email address to use. We upgraded to Windows 7 and I can't get email addresses to come up when clicking on links like the one you have. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you are having problems. If you are unable to leave a message the best thing is to leave a comment here where I shall always read it. If we put the email address up here we shan't be able to see our mail box for Spam....
ReplyDeleteJacqueline,
ReplyDeleteYou do such an amazing job already! You have such a commitment to making this blog informational and fun(love the puzzles!).
I love all the auction, event and museum postings.
Not any ideas here, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate what you do.
Chris
I will need to add my note here. I like the way you share Needlework history. Every item has a story! Frequently, I find myself searching to find out more about a technique, as your style leads to more intrique.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you always have something new and interesting to read every day. I'm not sure you could make any improvement - I like what I see!
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Carol R, I like Needleprint just the way it is. I would like to change the available time that I have to look through all the interesting posts very carefully but, that all depend on me and my time so, everything if fine to me!.
I agree with the other girls. I really enjoy your posts and look forward evryday to see what you have posted. I enjoy all the historical references to textiles and all the up and coming samplers that are coming up for Auction. I find that I learn so much that I didn't know from reading your blog. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI find everything you say so interesting with touches of a wonderful love of the art of stitching....it makes me reach further into myself to improve my skills and I adore the Ackworth school stories, they are just such an interesting part of history. Thank you, Susan
ReplyDeleteI would like to see antique needlework equipment every now and then - scissors, laying tools, and so on.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and all the fun and interesting things you post about. And your books and charts. You do a wonderful job. Thank you!
It's a pleasure to check your blog every day to see what's happening in the needlework world. I really enjoy following your links to museums that are displaying their samplers on-line. I'd like to see more of these.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the other girls .Il tuo blog è splendido
ReplyDeleteGrazie 1000
Thank you for your helpful thoughts - all your names have been entered into the draw for next Monday.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see a post on how you do the research. Like what clues do you see when you look at a sampler or if there are no clues what avenues do you pursue to sleuth out information?
ReplyDeleteLisa
I am so in "awe" of your creations! For many years I did counted cross stitch, and now have crossed over to quilting, however, if I were to tire of sewing I can see where I would go!
ReplyDeleteIt's like seeing history in your creations.
Thanks for the opportunity to win...
nettiecrain@live.com
Jacqueline,
ReplyDeleteThe only suggestion I can think of off-hand is that when we go to the Needleprint website to order a pattern, that there be a way to order other patterns at the same time. I noticed that I have no way to access the other ones, unless I come back to the blog. Better still, when going to the main page of the website, why not have a list of all the patterns there along with the books one could order?
Thanks for the opportunity of winning a beautiful little pin! :D
Hugs,
Jennifer
The e-mail option wouldn't send (sorry) ... just wanted to comment, tell you, I enjoy the posts & look forward to them. I enjoy the photos, samplers, and information provided. I enjoy Needleprint & not sure changes need to be made!!!
ReplyDeleteHello there. I just found you and now I am a follower. Have you posted anything at all on old needle craft objects? Such as what they used to use for thimbles, awls, what kind of needles that the stitchers used to use. In other words, old, obscure tools.
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I follow your blog since it started and since then I have been reading it everyday like a newspaper. Why? because of all it was said before - it's interesting, informational and recreational.
ReplyDeleteI find the suggestion of Dolores very good, as myself get lost in the victorian sewing boxes...
I would like to know in which countries samplers can be found, as they appear to be very typical of Uk and brought to usa and then germany/ Holland...My question comes from the fact I have been trying to find out if Portugal or Iberia ever had samplers... and so far nothing found.
Go on with your blog it makes many, many people happy!
Needleprint is perfect the way it is. But - - - I am very curious about where and how you find all of this interesting information. It is probably none of my business but I wonder about how much time goes into Needleprint. I seems to me it is a labor of love.
ReplyDeleteI do love reading your blog every day that I am able to find the time. So I really don't think you need to do anything to 'improve' it. I love all the beautiful photos and histories you share with us. So just keep them coming and I'll be happy!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading you blog. I like to learn new techniques that you introduce for our information. Please continue your good work.
ReplyDeleteI adore this blog and please rest assured we are following it daily !! Your work is well appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy what you are doing----- it would be hard to say any one thing that would make it more interesting----I do very much enjoy the historical field trips ------ I can not be in the UK and really enjoy hearing about anything and the V&A especially. I am in Virginia in the USA. Barbie Sievert
Trying to win the pin ! I am well aware of who these gals are ! Delighted you are showcasing them !
I just found this blog & am new to needlepoint-all directions for the different stitches would be great!
ReplyDeleteI just found this blog & am delighted. I am new to needlepoint & would luv to see directions for all the stitches involved in needlepoint!
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