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13ft Sampler!!

Emily

13ft Sampler!!
« on: December 03, 2019, 09:11:54 AM »
  Hi everyone,

I thought I’d post this here, as no one around me is interested in embroidery or textiles, and those that might be are sick of hearing about it.
« Last Edit: December 04, 2019, 07:53:24 AM by Emily »

b15erk

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2019, 09:17:05 AM »
What a beautiful find!  Such a shame for it to be rolled up - mind you, that's probably why it's in such good condition.

I always wished I could produce pretty embroidery, but my large, clumsy hands put an end to that idea!

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Greybird

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2019, 09:32:44 AM »
It looks as if it ought to be in a museum.

Emily

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2019, 09:53:43 AM »
It looks as if it ought to be in a museum.

I’d love it to be exhibited, but because it’s french, no one will have it as it has no historical  connection to England.

Greybird

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2019, 09:59:44 AM »
Not even a needlework museum?

SkoutSews

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2019, 10:03:32 AM »
That's beautiful and, no, I've never seen anything like it. Who told you the history of the piece or is it obvious from the embroidery?

Emily

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2019, 10:17:55 AM »
Not even a needlework museum?

There’s only one here and they don’t want it.

BrendaP

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2019, 11:09:37 AM »
The photo isn't clear enough to be sure, but it looks as though quite a lot of the pieces ae needle lace.
If so the Lace Guild might be interested.
https://www.laceguild.org/
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Ploshkin

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2019, 14:07:10 PM »
There are Ursuline Convents in the UK - they may be interested in it.
Life's too short for ironing.

Emily

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2019, 18:00:11 PM »
The photo isn't clear enough to be sure, but it looks as though quite a lot of the pieces ae needle lace.
If so the Lace Guild might be interested.
https://www.laceguild.org/

I think I’ve added a video of the sampler, which may help with identifying the sections. ☺️

BrendaP

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2019, 00:31:41 AM »
@Emily  Is there a link to the video?
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Emily

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2019, 07:41:30 AM »
 
@Emily  Is there a link to the video?

I’ve added the link, but it won’t let me play it for some reason. I’ll add some more photos.
« Last Edit: December 04, 2019, 07:56:43 AM by Emily »

Emily

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2019, 07:49:25 AM »
« Last Edit: December 04, 2019, 07:57:17 AM by Emily »

Emily

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2019, 07:50:22 AM »
« Last Edit: December 04, 2019, 07:54:58 AM by Emily »

Iminei

Re: 13ft Sampler!!
« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2019, 07:58:59 AM »
RUM ?????  :P
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