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My Favorite Scottish Sampler Print E-mail

Date/Time:  04/10/2010 9:00-4:00
Type:Workshop
Location:Wheaton Community Center
Teacher:Robin Laukhuf

Robin Laukhuf from Olde Willow Stitchery will teach My Favorite Scottish Sampler. It is a new teaching piece she will share from a sampler she recently purchased in Scotland. Stitched on 36 count vintage Lakeside Linen with seven colors of Olde Willow Stitchery Silks. Specialtly stitches include Algerian Eyelet, Satin , Straight Stitch and Four Sided stitch.

The kit cost is approximately $75.  Teaching fees for the workshop are estimated at $80.
The sampler is stitched on 36 count vintage Lakeside Linen and full skeins of hand dyed Olde Willow Stitchery silk floss in shades of browns, rose, peach and green. 
A short history of Scottish samplers will be discussed in class.  Scottish samplers are revered for the beautiful letter and flower motifs.  Motifs of trees, flowers, vases and birds are part of this lovely sampler. The finished design size is approximately 12 inches wide by 16 inches high. 
The firm deadline for sign up will be FEBRUARY 28.   Six weeks are required for assembling materials. Contact our program chair, Lynn Mcvey, if you have any questions. Click on the picture for a larger image.