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

Stitch Camp 2018 ~ Friends & Food

One of the best parts of Stitch Camp is sharing what we are working on 

and sharing our finishes from last year's Stitch Camp. 

Sherri did an amazing job on her finishes from last year's Stitch Camp!

Her coordinating theme of French General papers and fabrics  

inspired my use of coordinating fabrics this year. (Thanks Sherri!)

I love the wonderful antique and vintage extras in her box lid.

And on her huswife as well.

She even created a coordinating scrapbook of last year's camp!

Kim's box from last year was amazing as well.

The box is lovely outside and in!

Her other finished treasures including some lovely paper covered thread bobbins.

Our first night was fiesta night put on by Selma.

The second night was at the historic Old Feed Mill in Mazomanie.

It's been a few years since I have been there and I had forgotten how good it is.

A lovely setting

for dinner with friends.

And of course lunches at The General Store.

I've enjoyed lunches there for years.

But, believe it or not, had never been there for breakfast.

I found a new love! Are you a cinnamon roll fan?

I was until I found something better:

Cinnamon Twists! So delicious that I had to bring them home for the entire family :)

O Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a house for your holy name comes from your hand and is all your own.

~1 Chronicles 29:16

Blessings, Patti 

Stitch Camp 2018 ~ Day 3

Another lovely Needlework Press vignette to start Day 3 of Stitch Camp!

 

Day 3 started with English Paper Piecing for this sweet antique pincushion.

Vickie pointed out how precious fabric was back in the day - each section was pieced to have enough fabric for each diamond.

And here is her reproduction.

Made with vintage silk ties.

And here is her pieced back.

I decided that I wanted mine to match my huswife, 

but plan to make a second with the wonderful vintage silk.

Here is the front of mine. 

A little snafu and mine is a five pointed star, but I love it just the same.

I used Vickie's technique for the fringe and added a vintage button.

And this is the back.

We also did some painting and antiquing.

I couldn't take pictures during that part as my fingers were pretty dirty,

but here is my final product:

A sampler shelf.

This was out of my comfort zone, but truly fun.

And I am really happy with the results.

It has a nice antiqued finish.

And I love the details on the shelf and rods.

Very nicely made!

 The classes may be over, but I still have more to share!

 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.

1 Chronicles 29:14

Blessings, Patti

Stitch Camp 2018 ~ Day 2

On to Day Two of Stitch Camp at Country Sampler 

with Vickie Jennet of Needlework Press.

Waiting for us at our place setting.

Vickie created a pattern for this wonderful antique Huswife from her collection.

This huswife contains six pockets for holding all the necessities of sewing - needles, scissors, threads, etc. that then rolls up and ties with a ribbon.Some of the fabrics on the antique date back prior to the Civil War.

And here is Vickie's wonderful reproduction.

She even included a cross stitch design for the sweet star on the bottom pocket.

And here is another lovely example.

Don't you just love this wonderful writing box filled with sewing treasures!

On Day 2 we also worked on antiquing paper mache including wonderful antique images

both outside and inside.

My box isn't done yet as I have some ideas for the lid...

But I did finish my huswife on Day 2 of camp (although it was rather late at night when I finished...

We had a fun fabric swap to find our fabrics for this project, but I decided to bring some fabric from home. Since this is all hand sewn, I felt in my element. I really liked the scrappy binding on the antique and so I decided to use a scrappy binding as well.

And here is the back. I carefully placed the bird near the top so that it would still be visible when I rolled it up.

There may only be one day left of camp to share, but I still have several posts to go as there is still so much to share!

And so, our God, we are giving you thanks,

    and we are praising your wonderful name!

~ 1 Chronicles 29:13

Blessings, Patti