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Sturbridge, MA - June 24-25, 2010
Lady Washington
Designed by Dawn Fisher
of Morning Glory Needleworks
Dawn Fisher of Morning Glory Needleworks has designed her “Lady Washington” sampler around the life of Martha Washington or, as Martha was known to those who loved and respected her, Lady Washington. As the students in this class will soon learn, Martha was a fascinating person and an avid stitcher!
Each band on this lovely sampler represents a highlight from the life of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. The sampler begins with the Martha Washington Geranium and concludes with Martha and George in their wedding finery. In addition to learning numerous stitches, students will learn Martha’s captivating life story including her upbringing, first marriage, the births and deaths of her children, life with George especially during the Revolutionary War, her life as the original “First Lady”, and after the death of her beloved husband, George.
The sampler is worked on 30 count Angel Hair over-dyed linen using over-dyed threads, both from Weeks Dye Works. The beautiful colors used for this sampler are Hunter, Dried Sage, Chablis, Sweetheart Rose, Romance, Icicle, Purple Majesty, Sky, Navy, Curry, Schneckley, Molasses, Buttercup, Old Glory, and Kohl.
Stitches in this sampler include two versions of Foliage Stitch, Cross with Bar, Diagonal Cross, Half Rhodes with Cross, Modified Tudor Rose, Rapid Stitch, Florentine, Captive Rice, Trellis Cross, Continental, Triple Cross, Blackwork, Queen, Double Star, Smyrna over 2, Rice over 2, Canvas Lace and a new stitch Dawn calls Martha’s Dance Fan.
Students should be familiar with stitching on linen and able to read a cross stitch chart. Bring your favorite stitching tools, including some form of laying tool, plus any extra magnification and lighting you might need. If bringing plug-ins, be sure to bring an extension cord.
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