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Where Samplers Rule

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Issue No. 20-8

As Sampler of the Month, purchase a minimum of 2 “parts” of the kit and receive a 15% Sampler of the Month discount.

* Chart $16, 193 x 144 * NPI Silks $100; Overdyed silks $132; Soie 100/3 $66, Soie

Surfine + Tudor $110 * Linen ~ There are a number of linen colors that would be lovely

for this exquisite reproduction. Please give us your preferred count, and we will be happy to make a recommendation.

October-November Sampler of the Month from Wendy Peatross of From My Heart Needleart

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Thank you, Wendy, for giving The Attic the privilege of displaying your beautiful model for our October-November Sampler of the Month. The photos do not do justice to this exquisite floral needlework. I wish that each of you could visit the shop to see it. The tiny rosebud border has been great fun to stitch! Now I can’t wait to get to the other florals!

Here is what Wendy tells us about this reproduction in the chart: This piece is a reproduction of a late 1800’s piece I have in my sampler collection. It is full of colorful roses, violets, and fuchsia, all surrounded by a lovely rosebud border. There are no specialty stitches on this sampler, and just a very small amount of back-stitch.

I have included an adaptation I designed and finished as a needlebook. It could also be finished as a drum. On the needle book alphabet I chose to highlight the initials of my grandchildren. You may choose to highlight special initials or stitch them all in one color.

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The Chart Cover

Charted for NPI silks, we ’ve a l s o d o n a conversion to Soie 100/3 , hand-dyed silks, AND Tudor + S o i e S u r fi n e , n o t shown in this photo.

My start on 56ct Weeks P l a t i n u m w i t h a combination of Tudor Silks + Soie Surfine.





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Attic Events Schedule

B e g i n n i n g L i n e n S a t u r d a y , J u l y 2 0 , 1 : 3 0 - 3 : 3 0 This 2-hour c l a s s i s

”Embroidering a sampler is embroidering the soul of the past” . . . Isabelle/Reflets de Soie

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O u r 2 0 2 0 S t i t c h - A l o n g S t a r r i n g t h e e x q u i s i t e E l i z a b e t h C h a r l o t t e C o t t o n f r o m Hands Across t h e S e a S a m p l e r s ~ details inside.

Every Thursday

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Workshops in 2021 … We Hope!

* January 2021 ~ ?? * June 2021 ~ Bristol Needlework from Paper

to Fabric with Claudia Dutcher Kistler and Vickie & Maegan Jennett

* August 2020 ~ Summer School * November 11-15, 2021 with Jackie duPlessis,

October-November

As an Attic Addict member, in October-November you may receive a 15% discount on your purchase of these in-stock items: * Halloween & Thanksgiving designs * AVAS Silks * Legacy Linen, any count, SQ’s or SH’s As an AA member, please remember, when checking out at the register, to mention your AA membership before you check out. If you forget, rather than re-ring your purchases, we will apply the discount to a future purchase.

November 2021

Friday, Nov 11 thru Monday, Nov 15, A Weekend of Workshops with Jackie du Plessis Project Photos on page


Postponed Until Further Notice

I’m sorry to announce that the November workshops with Betsy Morgan and Jackie du Plessis have been cancelled. Betsy is retiring at the end of this year to spend time with her new grandson, and Jackie’s classes have been postponed until November 2021. Thank you for your understanding.

Customer Appreciation Stitch-In Due to the pandemic, these popular gatherings every Thursday had to be postponed indefinitely. When they are able to be resumed, with limitations in place from the Governor on numbers, they will be by invitation-only, as a reward and a very sincere thank-you to those of you who have supported us during these very difficult past six months. We have always appreciated your patronage, but your support during this difficult time for all small businesses, when we really needed you, has meant more than I can ever express.

ALICE HARRIS 1835 $16, 182 x 186, charted for overdyed cottons

Other Sampler Reproductions from From My Heart

STRAWBERRY SAMPLER $16, 115 x 206, charted for NPI silks

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November 11-15, 2021 with Jackie du Plessis

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A retractable painted cherry worktable with a stitched storage pouch and accessories - sized 7x9 when folded closed

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THE ATTICA sampler roll executed in red and white, studying pulled and withdrawn thread with a handmade walnut display rack


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Full details about these workshops will appear in a future newsletter.

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PAGE7From Paper to Fabric ~ What the Orphans Stitched

Claudia Dutcher Kistler of Dutch Treat Designs and Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett & Maegan Jennett of NeedleWorkPress, invite you to join them for a fun and most interesting weekend featuring some incredible antique samplers and other needlework, presented by Attic Needlework at Mesa’s Hyatt Place. You will learn the stories behind the variety of samplers the orphans stitched in Bristol and how perforated paper helped them learn to stitch.

Weekend Events & Projects * Presentations from Vickie and Claudia featuring projects stitched on perforated paper that the orphans might have stitched. * Lecture on the history of Bristol samplers featuring incredible antique Bristol samplers from Claudia’s collection.

* All Bristol samplers were hem-stitched first, and so Maegan will teach us, or refresh our memories, on how to hem-stitch so that we can begin to stitch our Bristol sampler.

* Paper lacework name tag & friendship needle book adapted from a piece the orphans stitched.

* Bristol 101, an exclusive class sampler. * Two unreleased Bristol reproduction sampler charts, Bristol Red & Bristol Green * Small-count perforated paper project by NeedleWorkPress


Postponed Until June 2021, we hope




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Bristol Orphan Needlework

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P r o j e c t s inspired by M a r t h a ’ s sampler for t h e Pr imi t ive

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2020 Summer School ~ Friday, Aug 21 - Sunday, Aug 23

45 registrants from around the country gathered for o u r 2 0 2 0 S u m m e r School, and everyone seemed genuinely happy, gleeful, to be together sharing their passion with fellow needleworkers. Thanks to all of you who

I was thrilled to have as our surprise guest Lamora of Access Commodities, who gave a most interesting lecture/PowerPoint presentation on silk.

AUG 21-23

Aimee and Carolyn, two from The Attic staff who made it possible for me to be there on a limited basis. Aimee helped immensely with her own sound system.

F a c u l t y p r o j e c t displays, from the left: * NeedleWorkPress * S a m p l e r s

Remembered

And below, Milady’s Needle ~ and you can see the peacocks at the top of the sampler that in sp i red the design on the project, “The Attic Rules."


The ballroom was perfect … both for social

distancing, with lots of natural light for needlework!



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Saturday Night’s Show & Share

More from our 2020 Summer School

Thank you, Carolyn, for all of the lovely photos and, Lamora, for listing the needleworkers and their projects.


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Faculty project displays, from the left: The Scarlett House, Needlemade Designs, and Five Times Blessed!

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And thank you to all who shared their stunning needlework! This is a favorite part of Summer School, and it’s easy to see why … it’s always so inspiring to see others’ needlework.

FRANCES GRASBY from Celeste ~ Sherri’s MERRY COX FRIENDSHIP class




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Sally’s JANE MARSHALL over one from Hands Across the Sea Samplers and LUCY V. MOORE from NeedleWorkPress

Margaret’s ANN ROBERTS and MARY ELIZA McMILLAN from Hands Across the Sea Samplers

Margaret’s LOARA STANDISH and Sally’s ANNA THIES from Permin




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Lela’s LADY OF THE FLAG, OOP from Mirabilia

Cheri’s POUR TA FETE over one on 36ct from Lindsay Lane Designs

Cheri’s VINTAGE BIRDS from Jeannette Douglas Designs and IN COMMAND from TERESA KOGUT

Aimee’s SUFFRAGE ACT by Little House Needleworks and MEMORIAL DAY by Hands On Design




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Deb’s MANIFESTO by The Scarlet Letter and HERITAGE SAMPLER by Plum Street Sampler

Sue’s GARFIELD (33-year-old piece) and a charming design from TOLD IN A GARDEN

Sandra’s ANN UFFINDELL by Hands Across the Sea Samplers


Katie’s Modern Folk Embroidery 2020 SAL

M y s i n c e r e apologies to the n e e d l e w o r k e r who brought the above project … I can’t tell from the good notes taken the stitcher or the project title.




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Lauretta’s (above) KEZIAH CAMPBELL by Needlemade Designs and (below) Brenda Gervais’ WELCOME SPRING

Linda’s sewing box w/coordinatingscissors fob

Laurie’s I STITCH Banding Sampler

Grace’s Patriotic Squares from Little House Needleworks

Cheryl’s Blackbird Design from their publication entitled SISTERS

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Above and below, CARRIE’S Sue Spargo appliqué on denim.

Tanya’s ELIZA HILLS by H a n d Wo rk S a m p l e r s ~ stitched on a now “out of print” linen, Camofudge, that is being replicated by Fox & Rabbit of Australia with the recipe from the previous dyer, Stitches & Spice, now out of business. We have the charts ($30) and the hand-dyed silk conversion that we did for our June 2018 SOM (below)

From Kathleen of Cross Stitch Antiques, M A R G A R E T K I R K PAT R I C K , l e f t , a n e w reproduction, and, above, the logo of her design company.

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The First Timers at our 2020 Summer School


PAGE16THE ATTICBecause of social distancing, we didn’t do the customary group photo but, instead, here are their “yearbook” photos. It was wonderful to have each of you with us, and we look forward to welcoming you to our 2021 Summer School!!

From the left: Sandra ~ Margaret ~ Katie ~ Merle ~ Carrie ~ Lela

From the left: Deanna ~ Shona ~ Grace ~ Dorothy ~ Kathleen ~ Linda

From the left: Lauretta ~ Cheryl (my apologies for the bad photo) ~ Carrie ~ Becky ~ Lori ~ Judy

From the left: Melissa ~ Sally ~ Jeni ~ Theresa ~ Dee ~ Aimee




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THE ATTIC The Attic’s 2020 Stitch-Along (SAL)

Elizabeth Charlotte Cotton 1753 from Hands Across the Sea Samplers

From Robert Harris, the SAL leader for Elizabeth Charlotte Cotton,

1753 – The Attic Needlework 2020 SAL

September Update

Hello everyone! Just a quick update on my progress on

Miss Elizabeth Cotton. I

have been working my way through the second part of the verse. I have just a couple

of rows of the verse that are worked over one to do but have been breaking that up

by doing some work on the row of motifs across the bottom of the sampler along

with filling in the satin stitch across the middle band.

Stay safe, be well, and happy stitching! I look forward to seeing your progress

pictures.

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Robert posts information and photos on Facebook in the Attic Addicts group. I try to remember to copy the information and photos in the newsletter issues for those of you not on Facebook.

And I echo Robert’s request: Please share photos of your work, on Facebook in Attic Addicts or, if not on Facebook, please email photos to me at [email protected]. It’s so inspiring to see others’ choices and progress. Thank you!



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. . . Wendy Peatross/From the Heart

QUAKER BEES $8, 81 x 117, charted for Gentle Art Sampler Threads

HANNAH HETHERINGTON $16, 240 x 178, charted for both Dinky Dyes silks and Gloriana silks, with a DMC conversion included

GRATEFUL QUAKER $8, 81 x 117, charted for Weeks Dye Works floss

HALLOWEEN QUAKER, $8, 61 x 126, charted for Classic Colorworks FLOSS




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. . . Nicola Parkman

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There is even a special spot to personalize with your initials and the year!

On January 1st 2021 we will start the Martha Dawson Sampler! Krista Gramer will be leading the stitch along with all who wish to join in the fun! AND Hands Across the Sea Samplers has generously offered a special draw of an 1881 antique sampler along with a runner-up draw of a £50 Hands Across the Sea Samplers gift voucher at the end of the year 2021. All those who complete the Martha Dawson Sampler will be eligible for the draw! See details for more info! Miss Martha Dawson is such a sweet sampler with a beautiful pink rosebud border, a great red house surrounded by flowers and birds. Such an array of colors that work so well together. Many sweet motifs including lions, dogs, apple tree, and swans.

Design and materials info! The Martha Dawson sampler is 264 x 276 using cross stitch over two linen threads with the verse and dedication stitched over one linen thread. There is also an adaptation of the verse and dedication for over two which makes the sampler suitable for stitching on aida, Linaida or linen. Perhaps it may give you the chance to try some over one stitching if you haven’t done so before. It’s wonderfully-sized sampler to stitch on a bit every month while enjoying other projects too.

The super colorful and cheerful antique sampler from 1881, Alice Williams, a very early example of a sampler done in variegated wool, will be the first draw for those who complete their Martha Dawson sampler. A big THANK YOU to Nicola Parkman and Hands Across the Sea Samplers for their generosity and contribution to the SAL.

The sampler is charted with AVAS Soie d’Alger silk with both 100/3 silk and DMC conversions ,so you have many choices of fabric count that will work depending on your preference. Lakeside linen in Pearled Barley is recommended per the chart. Please contact Hands Across the Sea Samplers or your favorite needlework shop for the pdf chart download and supplies! Your needlework supplier can help you choose the perfect linen/aida and threads for your Martha Dawson sampler.




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PAGE20Coming Soon from Hands Across the Sea Samplers and …

THE ATTIC. . . Nicola Parkman

HOPE AND LOVE, a Bristol Orphanage sampler by Clara and Maude Pickernell 1881, releasing October 10th, downloadable PDF, available from HATS and also The Attic.

THY LOVE DIVINE, another Little Gems downloadable PDF available from HATS and also The Attic, shown in the chart’s color way and a “make it your own” version st i tched by Kathleen Born. In addition to a Valentine gift, this would be a wonderful anniversary tribute as well as a lovely wedding gift.





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ANN BORRETT 1646, a colorful 17th century band sampler that’s of a size that makes it very doable, 155 x 180. The original is stitched over 3 threads reversibly; the chart can be seen as each square being equal to 3 threads or 2 threads ~ it’s up to you as to how you want to stitch this.

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ANNA SOPHIA BIRCHAM 1871, a Norfolk sampler, is truly an exquisite reproduction with something for everyone. The chart includes interesting and in-depth information about Anna Sophia, which always makes one feel such kinship with the original sampler maker, don’t you agree? Lovely flowers, a bee skep, an exquisite border, that looks like it wouldn’t be boring to stitch, stunning birds, all embroidered in beautiful silks. Downloadable PDF, $24, available from either Nicola’s website, or get it from The Attic when you order your linens and silks.

26 Soie 100/3 $85.80 ~ 27 Soie d’Alger $121.50 ~ linen prices vary depending on count

. . . Hands Across the Sea Samplers

Chart $32, Soie 100/3 $36.30 ~ Soie d’Alger $49.50 ~ linen prices vary depending on count

This Amy Mitten publication ($39) is a wonderfully illustrated step-by-step instruction book that makes this stitch so much easier.




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. . . Samplers Remembered

GRACE STEWART $19, 204 x 177 ~ Melinda Cole, the reproductionist, tells us this about Grace’s sampler: Although I am unable to locate Grace's genealogy, she was undoubtedly stitched during the first quarter of the 19th century. Only two samplers have been located with this unusual red and blue building. Both were worked by girls born in Perth, Scotland around 1800 and are in private collections.

SAMPLER ROLL $14, 194 x 71 ~ model stitched on 40ct Weeks Confederate Gray linen with Weeks threads; finished size of the roll is 14 1/2 inches long including tied ends. I was smitten the first time I saw this … and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it and stitch it! Isn’t it charming?! What a wonderful adaptation from yet another very special sampler from Linda Danielson’s collection!

. . . Merry Wind Farms




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. . . Plum Street Samplers

Clockwise from the right: * NIGHTSHADE BIRD $12,

183 x 58 ~ Here’s what Paulette tells us about her design: This drum takes its inspiration from the other tomato pieces I'm releasing with this auto. As you may know, tomatoes belong to the p l a n t f a m i l y k n o w n a s solanaceae, which translates to "the nightshade plant." The meaning of this isn't clear, from what I've read, but they could have been given this moniker bc some plants in this family bloom at night. Regardless, this drum was named for the black-and-pink bird carrying the cherry tomato vine!

* GRACE ON THEE $12, 128 x 120, with a verse that has a much-needed reminder during these trying times

* SUMMERTIDE BLESSINGS $12, 132 x 97

* SUMMER HILL $12, 94 x 126, a companion piece to “Autumn Hill”

* TOMATO DAME $12, 97 x 89





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WITH THE COMING OF SPRING ~ JANE CHEESBROUGH $21

. . . 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers

MY STEADFAST CONSORT ~ MARY WHITE 1851 $21

A MAID OF ALL WORK ~ FANNY SERVANT $21 ~ so fun to see the original, side by side with the reproduction


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Also in the Shop from . . .

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LION AND LACE $14, 180 x 198, charted for DMC

LAST DAY IN PARADISE $28, 395 s 249

Coming to the Shop Soon

. . . Fox and Rabbit Designs

SARAH HAYWARD 1859 $20 ~ such a beautiful sampler

B e l o w, S A R A H ’ S P I N CUSHION $12 ~ I LOVE this horizontal pillow ~ the design area is 138 x 62, charted for DMC


. . . Just Nan

Re-Release from 2002 COMMON GROUND Sampler & NeedleBook $45, and with the Mini Slide with a Common Ground motif




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GARDEN HEDGE Mini-Slide $7

H E AT H E R ’ S H E D G E H O G HOUSE $25 ~ Hedgehogs are a favorite … this chart pack includes beads, bugle beads, lilac flower sequin & pearl, hedgehog flag, signature button and houndstooth wool

. . . Jeannette Douglas Designs

From the left, each $10: SOAR INTO SUMMER ~ SEW TOGETHER #8 Silks & Wools ~ SEW TOGETHER #7 Letters & Numbers




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There’s so much more … I simply have run out of time. If you see a new design that you like and want to order, we probably have it …




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Debbie tells us this about these lovely creations: The design is a combination. The huswife is from Blackbird's new book. the pocket with the girl is an adaptation from a "Sub Rosa" design, a Hungarian designer. I had stitched a sampler with this girl on it years ago for our daughter.

The quilted pieces are my own creation.... I pieced and quilted the fabric and then made the drawstring bag and the French Pouch. See what time at home can produce?

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Our Customers Are Making Good Use of Their Time at Home


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Debbie’s finish of one of the beautiful projects presented by Sherri Jones at last November’s workshops.

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Gail took her favorite motifs from Gigi R’s “A Fair Lady Sampler” and created this lovely pinked drum … it needs to be displayed on a revolving carousel to presented it properly.




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More from our Customers

MY HEART CAN REST by Blackbird Designs that Debbie stitched for her granddaughter, whose middle name is Rose!

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Cheri already has 3 of t h e p r o j e c t s f r o m S u m m e r S c h o o l fin i shed ! SARAH B U R G E S S , a N e e d l e W o r k P r e s s reproduction, the ship, part of the wonderful project from Nancy M i l l s / F i v e T i m e s Blessed, and WE ARE T H E S A M P L E R MAKERS from The Scarlett House

ANNE THOMAS by Hands Across the Sea was stitched by Anne with an ”e” ~ absolutely stunning!




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Left, Anne brought in her BRIDGET POWER sampler by Gigi R Designs for framing … and now she’s stitching the JEAN KEY 1798 from Gentle Pursuit Designs on a small-count linen, Carolyn says, and I can’t wait to see her

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My apologies to the stitcher … I took this photo in June when our customer picked it up from Sandy’s framing studio, but I can’t remember who stitched it! This is the very beautiful LUCIANA DELGADO from NeedleWorkPress. I have always loved this sampler, and it reminds me to work on mine to try to finish it. Such a wonderful reproduction.




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Debbie’s BETHLEHEM by Imaginating

Gail’s ANNA OHMAN by Lila’s Studio

Ka thy ’s THERE IS BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY in the Songbird’s Garden Series from Cottage Garden Samplings

Cheri’s beautiful CHARLOTTE MILLS 1844 BY Fox and Rabbit Designs is breathtaking … I can’t wait to see more!

Cheri’s ADELAID SESTIL 1828 by Gigi R Designs that Sheri stitched over one on 36ct. It is breathtaking!




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Ria’s adaptation of Long Dog’s SACRE COEUR

Margie’s HOPE SAMPLER by Moira Blackburn

Lynne’s beautiful THE APOSTLES’ CREED by My Big Toe Designs, in a beautiful Valley House Primitives hand-grained frame

Mary’s THE BREATH OF AUTUMN designed by her sister Linda/Chessie & Me

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To Our Dear Customers ~First, thank you very much for your support, and your patience, during this unprecedented time in the world.

Who would have ever thought that the past six months would have brought us this?! Without you, The Attic would have become a fleeting memory. To go from a mostly in-store shop to almost completely a mail-order shop with a brick-and-mortar overhead has been difficult, to say the least, and my staff has responded unbelievably! But it has been very stressful for them. Some of the stress is avoidable. Some of the nastiness on the phone and in emails is really unfortunate, to put it kindly. My staff cares about The Attic, and you as our customers, as much as I do. And they take it personally when someone is unhappy. They try so very hard.

So, again I ask, please be kind. If you can’t be kind, I can recommend some other needlework shops where you can go. I can afford to lose an unhappy customer or two more than I can afford to lose my amazing staff. But what I can’t have happen is that I lose my staff. Without them these past many months, The Attic could not have continued to operate.

And it’s very hurtful when you leave the shop in a huff muttering under your breadth, “I hope you go out of business” … because we don’t have any more Lizzie Kate charts, never mind that she’s no longer in business for most of us, Sometimes you just have to laugh.

We’re so fortunate to have Cheri, left, and Aimee, right, working with us at The Attic. Cheri is in the shop on Saturdays when she’s not babysitting her grandson Monday-Friday, and Aimee works Tuesday-Friday and not on Saturday when she’s babysitt ing her grandchildren! If you’re stitching Jane Feddes in the Facebook SAL, then you already know Cheri, and if you’re a Flosstuber, you may have “met” Aimee on her Flosstube channel, known there as Mrs. Flossy.

Both of these ladies have been 4 additions to our Attic staff, and I know you will enjoy working with them.


An Open Letter to Our Customers

It’s been six months since the Covid pandemic reigned down on our world and we were forced to lock our doors and go from being a mostly brick and mortar storefront with some mail order to all mail order. To say the transition was difficult for us is putting it mildly. My staff has performed Herculean-like, putting in extra hours when necessary and often working under extreme duress with every day filled with more tasks than could possibly be accomplished, sometimes exacerbated by rude customers. Several factors, combined with the stresses of all of these combined circumstances, triggered the resignation of two of our staff. A week after the forced lockdown I had biopsy surgery, was diagnosed with recurrent ovarian cancer, began another chemo infusion regimen, and was required to play a reduced role in the shop. I am deeply indebted to my indomitable staff, who took up the reins and did all they could to keep The Attic going.

After a time we were able to be open by appointment to customers, and I am grateful to all of you who shopped with us during that time. I know it wasn’t as convenient as we all prefer, but it was helpful to us, and to you, I hope. Thankfully, the Covid numbers have continued to decrease in Arizona, and around the USA, and we are able to return to some regularity in our business. We are currently opening on Fridays and Saturdays without appointment, and as able, we will expand it from there. For framing consultations with Sandy, please continue to make an appointment as Sandy’s schedule is somewhat flexible, and appointments are preferred.

Some of you have asked when we will be open again for stitch-ins. We will make that announcement when it is possible. When we are, it will very likely be under a much different format than pre-Covid. Currently, due to continued limitations on the number of people per square foot, to allow for social distancing, we are required to make changes in that format. And what we are planning is a by-invitation time to stitch together. And invitations will go to those of you who have supported us during this very difficult past six months, as a reward and a heartfelt thank-you for continuing to support your LNS.

Financially, my husband and I had a choice to make: close the Attic or invest even more than we had when we initially purchased the shop. That was a very difficult decision. But I am not a quitter, and I wasn’t ready to give up. I’m confident that I will not live long enough to recoup that reinvestment.

That circumstance has made me very sensitive to the support of our customers. Some of you have not darkened our doors during this past six months or, if so, for a few threads you needed. But postings on social media for what you’ve purchased elsewhere have hurt, felt like a slap in the face, and do not comport with my definition of a “good customer.” So please understand when your invitation to stitch at The Attic isn’t forthcoming.

I am very happy to introduce our two newest Attic staff members ...




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