Flosstube: Ornamentations #56 - A new class, a special guest and her haul & Sampler September!

Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general
Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.

Queen Anne's Pyn Pillow, $400, is now open for registration at katie-strachan.com/shop
It is a 9 month, online class beginning January 1, 2024 and includes all materials as seen in the kit unboxing at the end of this video.  Full details can be found at https://katie-strachan.com/pyn-pillow but the class covers the making and stitching of this piece in detail, and can be successfully stitched by a motivated beginner.  The lessons are comprehensive and do not assume prior embroidery knowledge - everything from how to start and stop your thread, handle specialty materials like GST, and the finer points of shading with long and short stitch are covered.

Class kits will ship once your class fees have been paid in full - if you choose to pay the full cost, your kit will ship this week.  The first shipping day for fully paid orders will be Friday, September 15. 

The class is entirely work at your own pace, with one lesson posted every month.  The lessons are full color, illustrated PDF downloads with extensive photos, diagrams, and video supplements where useful.  If you have questions about the class, project, or anything else, please contact me here: katie-strachan.com/contact

Kits for my conversion of Brenda Gervais' My Home Sweet Home are still available from the Attic.  You can use their online order form: https://atticneedlework.com/order-form, call 480-898-1838, or email samplers@atticneedlework.com and ask for Katie's conversion of My Home

Cross Stitch Antiques O Sweet Humility, Eliza Townsend's Work stitched on Legacy Linen 45 count Jersey Cream with the following threads (please note this is not a complete conversion):
Soie Surfine: 2099, 2307, 2396, 2401, 2494, 2561, 2664, 2707, 2718, creme
For the 100/3 equivalents, take off the 2 in front - 2099 is 099 in 100/3, etc
Corrections for the chart can be found here: https://www.crossstitchantiques.com/shop/corrections-and-additions

How to pair thread and linen for the detailed, sharp crosses seen here is discussed at length in my Specialty Thread Tutorial Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3QVmH2XgPQ&t=188s

See  @susanstandleystitchintime  Stitched Stories #3 for a discussion on colors and dyes common in the 19th century: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzC_b56s6iI

Also shown: Fox & Rabbit's new release from Expo, Elizabeth Campbell 1838, which I will be stitching on 53/63 Sicilian Marzipan

AKGIT 1833: A Vierlande Sampler by Modern Folk Embroidery stitched with Soie Surfine 2099 on Legacy Linen 53/63 Sicilian Marzipan

The addition suggested to the beaded fobs is a wire guard, which I buy from Caravan Beads but can be found from any bead supply: https://www.caravanbeads.com/190-320-wire-guardian-20-pcs.aspx

Mom's charts and WIPS:
Klara Hansen by Hello from Liz Matthews - for Jean's conversion to 100/3 or Surfine, call the Attic
Ann Wilson 1801 by Gentle Pursuit Designs
Julie Godefroid by Atelier Soed Idee
Plum Street Samplers Hello Fall
You Had Me at Pumpkin Spice by Heartstring Samplery (BRING BACK THE PUMPKIN SCONES STARBUCKS)
Stacy Nash Spring Basket Pinkeep
The Gardener by Cottage Garden Samplings

Heartstring Samplery French Flea Market Biscornu on Legacy Linen 37 count Corn Tassel with the following threads
Gobelins 72, 277, 562, 710, 714
100/3 274, 718