The hobby of genealogy has some interesting quips and quotes. I saw this one recently, and thought it would be a good introduction to show you another hobby that I dearly enjoy - cross stitching! But not just any little design, I specifically have a passion for historical reproduction samplers. If you have ever been to Colonial Williamsburg, you have seen examples of the types of designs that interest me most.
Genealogy: A haystack full of needles. It's the threads I need!
"With My Needle Sampler"
Dont let this one fool you, DUTCH BEAUTY is a full 36 inches wide and 28 inches high. This is a rendring of the completed piece, and below it you will find a photo of my progress.
I have the first part of the first row completed. At this rate I will completely finish all my genealogical research on all my family lines, related family lines, and allied family lines; before I complete this sampler....but I love it, it calls to me, much the way my family history calls to me. Some day I will finsh, the sampler and the genealogies, but in the meantime I reflect on today's quote, "Genealogy: A haystack full of needles. It's the threads I need!" and you would mind making those hand-dyed silk threads please?
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This weekend I am joining my friends from Indiana Hoosier Stitchers for a stitching retreat at Camp Rivervale in Mitchell, Indiana. Leaving all the genealogy at home, (well, most of it) while I put a few more stitches in DUTCH BEAUTY, eat chocolate, and catch up on some sleep (okay, maybe not).
This weekend I am joining my friends from Indiana Hoosier Stitchers for a stitching retreat at Camp Rivervale in Mitchell, Indiana. Leaving all the genealogy at home, (well, most of it) while I put a few more stitches in DUTCH BEAUTY, eat chocolate, and catch up on some sleep (okay, maybe not).
These are *beautiful* pieces of needlework! Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to see your progress (little by little, just like genealogy).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful works of art! I love needle craft but I do not have the patience (or is it time?) to see it through to completeness.
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Theresa (Tangled Trees)
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