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July 2025
Step into a weekend of stitching, feasting, and inspiration with renowned designers presenting all-new original projects. Explore a variety of techniques and linen counts, from delicate cross stitches to intricate finishing stitches, and discover how to bring birds, berries, and seasonal motifs to life in your own projects.
Autumn of Abundance offers a rich blend of hands-on workshops, designer insights, and exclusive kits, complemented by gourmet meals, special gifts, and community sharing. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience a charming optional class featuring a beautiful divided tray sewing set, perfect for creative finishing touches and compact storage solutions.
Filled with techniques, inspiration, and surprises, this newsletter gives a glimpse into the rich artistry, seasonal creativity, and special camaraderie that make this event a highlight for needleworkers of all levels.
Past Newsletters
This issue of News from The Attic is a heartfelt tribute to the incomparable Jean Lea, celebrating her life, legacy, and the community she built through needlework. Readers will find event details for Bristol V: From Bristol to Berlin Work – A Party for Jean, along with previews of Sampler of the Month selections and new exclusive designs. There’s also an inside look at the upcoming Nashville Needlework Market and a warm recap of the Sampler Symposium 2025.
With touching memories, inspiring new releases, and a spirit of remembrance, this issue honors The Attic’s past while looking ahead to the joy of stitching together again.
This special edition of News from The Attic offers a full preview of the 2025 Sampler Symposium, celebrating 20 years of Attic events. Readers will find all the details for registration, a complete schedule of presentations, and highlights from our distinguished faculty, including workshops on Mrs. Ventham’s Boarding School, Welsh samplers, 17th-century band samplers, Norfolk samplers, and the LH 1838 sampler. There’s also information on pop-up shops, Show and Share, and the optional Carmen Sampler workshop with Jackie du Plessis. With inspiring projects, expert instruction, and a vibrant community coming together to celebrate needlework, this issue invites stitchers to mark their calendars and join in the joy of learning, sharing, and stitching at this milestone event.
News from The Attic is thrilled to announce the 2025 Sampler Symposium, kicking off a year-long celebration of 20 years of Attic events! Join an extraordinary faculty including Rebecca Scott of Witney Antiques, Vickie & Maegan Jennett, Michelle Baddeley, Jeannette Douglas, Katie Strachan, Kathleen Littleton, Nicola Parkman, and the ever-popular Jackie duPlessis with her Carmen Sampler workshop.
Enjoy exclusive lectures, special samplers, and pop-up shopping opportunities, including a chance to meet Rebecca Scott and pre-order her new book, Choice and Precious Work.
Don’t miss this extraordinary milestone event celebrating samplers, history, and community!
This issue is overflowing with stitching inspiration and sampler highlights! Discover our featured Samplers of the Month, explore exclusive reproductions like the gorgeous Mary Ann Buck sampler, and revisit beloved classics such as the Dorcas Haynes sampler. Learn new techniques with The Proper Stitch by Darlene O’Steen, showcasing updated projects and expert stitch illustrations.
With so many beautiful samplers, new releases, and expert insights, this edition is a must-read for anyone who loves sampler history, creative projects, and the joy of stitching together.
This edition of News from The Attic celebrates extraordinary sampler designs from Chessie & Me, including historic reproductions like the Tallman House, Gettysburg 1862, Esther Iddison, and more, alongside perennial favorites such as the Dorcas Haynes sampler. Learn new techniques with The Proper Stitch by Darlene O’Steen, featuring detailed stitch illustrations and projects that will refine your skills and inspire your next masterpiece.
Plus, get a peek at upcoming special events and workshops, featuring exclusive reproductions, guest faculty, and immersive sampler experiences—perfect for both longtime stitchers and newcomers.
Click through to explore all the samplers, projects, and exciting events waiting for you at The Attic!
This month’s newsletter shines a spotlight on the stunning Dorcas Haynes 1720 sampler, including authentic 17th-century silk palettes and reversible stitching techniques that bring history to life. Discover inspirational reproductions from The Scarlet Letter and explore rare samplers like Margaret Reid’s Scottish design and Emma Miles’ exquisite 1848 band sampler.
Also featured is The Proper Stitch by Darlene O’Steen, offering detailed front-and-back stitch instruction, new projects, and stitch illustrations—perfect for deepening your skills.
Plus, get a glimpse of upcoming workshops and events, including Jackie du Plessis’ immersive classes, Summer School with guest faculty, and hands-on sampler experiences designed to inspire every stitcher.
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This special edition highlights a weekend of exquisite workshops, including a heartfelt tribute to Helen Keaton with a commemorative ornament project. Explore stunning historical samplers such as Carmen’s Spanish-styled sampler and the delicate Floral Laurel work-clamp, each crafted with luxurious threads and inspired by antique pieces.
Also featured is the Dorcas Haynes 1720 sampler, along with expert tips on authentic silks and stitching techniques, and The Proper Stitch by Darlene O’Steen, perfect for honing your craft with front-and-back stitch guidance.
Plus, get a glimpse of upcoming events, immersive SALs, and inspiring projects designed to bring history and artistry to your needlework!
Discover a world of historic needlework, from intricate Bristol orphanage samplers to fold-out pattern books that showcase traditional British designs. Explore a variety of stitching techniques, including finishing stitches like the Nun’s Stitch, and see how antique motifs can inspire modern projects.
Learn about exquisite reproduction samplers, the stories behind them, and the artistry of color, linen, and silk selection. Enjoy tips for creating your own sampler-inspired projects, discover how to combine motifs, and get a glimpse into the rich history that continues to inspire today’s needleworkers.
This newsletter is filled with insights, inspiration, and ideas for both new and experienced stitchers alike, offering a deep dive into the techniques, designs, and stories that make historic samplers so captivating.