Monday, July 2, 2018

Stitch Camp 2018 ~ The End


I had so much fun with the fabrics that I chose for the huswife and pincushion, 
that I decided to make a matching needlebook as well.
I used "Hexie Needle Case" pattern by Back Door Quilts 


Here is the outside of the needlebook.
I decided to piece the inside as well, although that isn't what the pattern called for. 


Complete with little wool pages for my needles.


I fussy cut a little hidden bird for the inside too.


And here is my entire set.
I'm so happy with how it turned out.
I'm tempted to make another set...


This is the antique sampler that we reproduced for class.
Last year I finished the entire sampler before heading to camp, but this year I did not.
It is fun to see how others changed their samplers up...


Kim produced a stunning beauty on 40 count linen over 2.
I love her added pine trees - perfect for a sampler from Maine.
And her Stitch Camp additions and personalization.


Frances added a lovely soft rose to her palette.


And Margaret added her personal information to the bottom rows.


I'm always torn when stitching reproduction samplers.
I read that to be a true "reproduction" it must be stitched the same using the same colors and linen and approximate size. If not, it is considered an adaptation.


I'm not really fond of stitching someone else's name and an old year.
I feel like I am trying to pass my new work off as an antique.


That someday when I am gone and all my stitching goes to Salvation Army or Goodwill someone might mistake it for an antique.

At the same time, if I substitute my name and date, 
I feel like I am claiming a piece that is not truly mine.

On this trip I had an "Aha!" moment.
I should  do both - honor the original stitcher that created it and recognize that I stitched it now.


My result - honoring Maria Davis of Bangor, Maine and her heartfelt sentiment of  "Live in peace with all men" and recognize that I am praying for the same thing 195 years later...

It may now be an adaptation, but I am pleased with the results.
Now all that is left is the hemstitching.
I found at camp last year that I truly enjoy hemstitching and want to finish more pieces using the technique, but I have not.


I hope to work on the hemstitching soon.
I'll share when I finish...

Thanks so much for sharing in my adventure!
It's always hard to leave Country Sampler and Spring Green, Wisconsin, but it helps to know that I will be returning this autumn.

I have another adventure coming in just a few weeks, but this one is closer to home.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9

Blessings, Patti

9 comments:

Lady Locust said...

I love your solution to the antique sampler quandary. It's respectful and accurate.

Marilyn said...

What a cute set, love the hexie needlebook.
All of the Samplers are beautiful, each still a little different.
Love those pics, especially the old bike.
Marilyn

Pat said...

Looked up "adapt" and this is what I got....: to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification. When reading the simple explanation is not a reproduction an adaptation? You're making it fit new linen with new threads. As for modifications...would that not be adding your name, your year or simply modifying the linen to say a 36 ct. versus a 40 ct or 50 ct that the original was done on?

I love going on journeys with you. You make such beautiful things, buy some fabulous treasures and share so many pictures of where you have been. I too love that bike. Thanks again for another fun time!!!

Three Sheep Studio said...

I love your hexi needlebook as well as the huswife and pincushion. What a beautiful set !
Rose

Anonymous said...

Quel bel ensemble de couture le pique épingles est ravissant aves ses petits rouges gorges bravo, j'adore vos abc Mesdames l'important est de se faire plaisir en brodant en pensant à la personne qui l'a fait avant nous encore une belle réussite à bientôt pour la suite amitiés de France, Geneviève

Karen said...

I like the small piece of fabric in your hexagons that has a bird on it. A delightful surprise.

pj said...

Love your set! Great colors.
Thanks for all your pics and sharing the weekend! Even tho I was there, I like seeing it from your blog! We sure had fun with the projects. I want to hem stitch my Sampler too!
I always feel the same when leaving Spring Green. It is definitely a fun place to be! Enjoy your next adventure with TH.

Rugs and Pugs said...

Oh, I do love your sampler and your little needlebook, too. Such sweet finishes.
Happy and safe 4th to you and your family :)

Mary @ Neat and Tidy said...

I love your idea of stitching both names!