Once again I love this flosstube you put up. I’m watching them in reverse. Thank you for all the time and research you have put into these videos! It’s so relaxing to listen to you and learn so much about stitching from years gone by. Thanks Darlene 😊
For lobsters- It’s just a guess, but lobsters were viewed as representative of the resurrection/rebirth, because they shed their “skin” - so religious symbolism. There’s also a whole tradition of lobsters/crabs/shellfish in general coming out of medieval art which may have been the influence. As for lions, there are also religious associations, as well as all sorts of the usual- regal, bravery, etc. If you want to go down some fun rabbit holes you can look up lions in medieval Europe. A lot of those symbolic references are all over samplers from Europe right through the 1800s. Anyway. I’m just gonna go back into my nerd cave now. Have a lovely day!
I really enjoyed your flosstube! The Saxony sampler discussion is fascinating and I’m now thinking of stitching one. The whimsical motifs are very fun and the history makes it even more enjoyable. Thank you!
Hello Paisley Stitcher! I am following you from Italy! I loved this flosstube, as you showed us so many beauties. I think I'll rewatch it soon, because there is a lot of gorgeousness. I am very interested in european samplers and I like the quirkiness of their motifs. I do like a British sampler, but they are ofter symmetrical and I think it's boring to repeat the same motif two times. So I always look for patterns without repetition of motifs. I think that, among modern designers I like Teresa Kogut. She has wonderful pattens that are not with the same motifs. After I watched your video, I looked for information in my books. The two that I have are: "Embroidery Motifs from Old Dutch Samplers" and "Sampler Motifs and Symbolism". I read that the bunch of grapes symbolizes the Jews and the grape itself Christ. The two men holding a grape are Joshua and Caleb. The vines are the symbol of the blood of Christ and the wine of Eucharist a in "I am the true vine". I have a wip by Gigi R dedicated to these two. It is by Kunst & Vierlande (I think this is the name), and I am stitching this with a Sulky variegated red floss. I am the beginning, but it's nice. I love the variegated floss and it effect. The peacock means obviously vanity and pride, but even deification and symbol of knight. It can be also a symbol of immortality. The lobster can be used to symbolize soldier of the Roundheads and any red coated british soldiler. But the samplers are from Saxony, so I thnk there should be another meaning... The lion is the symbol of Christ as the victor and in Middle Age it represents the three natures of Christ. I can send you pictures of the snippets of my books, if you don't have. Just let me know! I really like Gigi R samplers, as they are unique. I also downloaded three patterns from 1884 Stitchery. McKenna patterns are great! I have SANQ collection of magazines and there are some awesome samplers, like Susan Rambo sampler. Other samplers you may like are by Permin of Copenhagen: Sampler 1749, Sampler 1830, A Dutch Beauty, Sampler 1852 HH281168. If we only had the time to stitch all the samplers we love!
Wonderful GigiR show,and I love them all. Starting ATS soon if I can fit it on wide banding. I’ve collected her graphs forever and have a lot in my wish pile! Enjoying your love for my favorite designer.
What a wonderful collection! Thank you. I went to university in Bristol and went back for the first time in 25 years a few weeks ago and went to the orphanage museum which was excellent. I love your lion as well.
Thanks for your jam-packed video of goodness! I am loving your progress on ATS 1871! Your Gigi R pattern parade prompted me to bring out Virginie Grimoux 1845. I hadn't stitched on her on a few years. Thank you for all the inspiration!
This is my first time watching your flosstube and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you look at the Saxony coat of arms, you will see lions depicted, and the grape vines may be representing the wine regions of Saxony/Germany.
How fun and very interesting to learn about the motifs on the Saxon samplers!! The motif of the guy you said had a pipe reminded me of the Riccola cough drop commercial. Not sure about the terrain in Saxony, whether mountainous or not, but please keep us posted. Learning about the samplers in their time just adds so much enjoyment. Thank you!
Hi from Dresden (Saxony 😇) Germany 🇩🇪 I’ve really enjoyed, listening to your Flosstube ❤ I do have the Scarlet letter Design “SDW” and once wrote about it to Scarlett Letter that I’ve likely lived across that (!) church which is on the sampler (Maria on the Water is the Name of the church. I’m now back (lived 15 years in 🇨🇦 and 10years in the 🇺🇸) There is also a sampler “REH 1746” by European Reproduction-Samplers which is from Saxony and has very “funky” unusual motives, you might like (goat, lion, peacock, birdhouse, deer and many more 💞
Hello! I so enjoyed reading your comments! I will have to look up Maria on the Water. Thank you! REH 1746 is a beautiful sampler, something I want to stitch some day. Thank you for watching and commenting!!!.
Thank you for sharing. I got so engrossed in your topics, I began reading about the Beidermier period and the reason behind different motifs. I somehow lost track of time. I'm glad I found you today. I was watching Brenda on her floss tube and she mentioned your channel. Please keep sharing with us all.
This was an epic floss tube!!! Thank you Grace!!! And you look so gorgeous too! I am about to pull all my GigiR charts and kits together!!!!! So much goodness!
I’m a new viewer and I loved every minute of this amazing flosstube. I too love quirky samplers and I’m in the middle of stitching the Red Deer sampler. Another large, quirky sampler (although not GiGi R) is Dutch Beauty. But now I have to buy more GiGiR charts…….
I can't stop thinking about those hikers!! New samplers have been added to my list of must haves! Thank you for the great video and for the nice words about my finish on Ann, still my most epic finish to date. Your Bristol retreat sounds so amazing. I think i may have put a Bristol chart in my cart accidentally. Have a great stitchy weekend Grace!🥰
Hi Kathryn! Right!! Love the hikers! Thank you for watching and commenting! I hope we have the chance to meet at a retreat soon! You Ann Uffindel is amazing and I so want to start it!! Congratulations on a beautiful finish!!!
Hi Grace. This is Hope. I met you at So Cal stitchers in San Marcos. Loved your FlossTube. All of your stitches are just so stunning. I recognized a few from our meet up. And I have to say - I loved your yodeling!😀 I can’t wait for your next FlossTube!
I purchased GiGi R’s “Lady in Red spinning wool” and have fabric and collecting floss, cannot wait to start it. Your samplers are beautiful, thank you for all the great info on the Bristol samplers.
Hi Marcie, Thank you for watching and commenting! I, too, am about to start Lady in Red Spinning Her Wool. I love that sampler and am excited to start. What are you going to stitch her on?
LOVE!! I got out of the habit of viewing Flosstube. What a great video to come back to. I am a GigiR fan as well. There are so many I need to stitch. Hope we get to stitch together sometime again! 🌻
So glad to see you back! Your stitching is A-MA-ZING!!! I feel like you were digging through my stash and WIP pile….so many beautiful things. I’m actually finishing up a Jane Southward as I’m watching your video. So I should have it on my Instagram later this evening! Thanks for all the great inspiration
I really enjoyed your flosstube today, I am working on A Fair Lady, bu have had to take a break for cataract surgery. I’m doing it on an uneven weave which I believe I purchased from The Porcupine Collection quite a few years ago. Also, I think Sassy Jacks has published a Saxony sampler, I don’t know if they still carry the chart, but you can check their website. I have a few other Gigi R charts waiting for me, actually met her at the first Ackworth Symposium , 2007 I believe. Quite a treat 😊
Thank you so much Grace. You have a wonderfully generous soul. Your sharing of the Saxony information was fun and informative. I enjoy learning about early stitchers and their motivations and sources. Lovely. The one thing I can add is that those birdhouses with birds are actually “dove cots” placed and nurtured by the home owners as a readily available (convenient) meat source for special meals. Knowing that makes seeing those houses in a different light…. Thank you for coming back and sharing. It was wonderful-again!❤
Hi Jeana, Thank you for your kind words and the information in dove cots. I just looked at some examples on line and it makes sense. Thank you so much as I want to learn more about the motifs on Saxon samplers.
DearGrace, I so look forward to your videos, and this one did not disappoint. Thank you for sharing so much information about the Saxony samplers. Your stitching is so beautiful and each sampler you shared was just a joy to see. Looking forward to seeing another video soon!
This was my first time watching your channel...absolutely loved it and will go back and watch your previous videos. Thank you for all the information you shared especially the info on the Saxony Sampler. I love learning as much as I can about the history of stitching.
Great video. So informative. So very nice to meet a fellow stitcher from San Diego. I knew I wasn't the only one out here. Just stitching again after quilting and sewing clothing for the last 40 years. Would love to meet up somewhere sometime. Your stitching is lovely. My stitching is ???
Even though I didn’t get the Letters from Europe box, I preordered the project bag from Stitchfolk and received it last week. It is beautiful. I also started my first Hands Across the Sea sampler, Maria Ewin 1820 that lives in that bag. I bought the three tea towels. My name is Ann so the two Ann towels are perfect. The third Jane Fiddes towel will be a gift for my sister Jane who is also a stitcher. My plan is to make Ann Thomas into a quilted wall hanging. Ann Uffindell will become a project bag. Everything you stitch is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Ann, Thank you for watching and commenting on my video! Maria Ewin is so pretty! There is so much to love about that sampler! I enjoyed hearing about your plans for the tea towels….I don’t want to hang them in the kitchen and someone uses them.
Grace, It is wonderful to see you back. I love your projects. Seeing your Shores of Hawkrun Hollow gives me heart palpitations. You are SO close to the edge of your fabric. I am sure you know what you are doing, but I am a real chicken. Thank you so much for mentioning me in reference to Jane Hopkins. I will be recording my next Flosstube tomorrow and I am so excited to show my progress. Hope you will catch it. Your description and research of the Saxony sampler was wonderful. I laughed out loud at your reference to The Price is Right. What a special project! I am so jealous of your attendance in retreats, Thank you so much for sharing. Best, K
Thank you Karen! I cannot wait to see your progress on Jane Hopkins! I did cut it close on Shores of Hawkrun Hollow and am not sure how that happened. Fortunately I like the frame to be close to the stitching so I think it will be okay. (Fingers crossed!). I am so grateful to live close or relatively close to some retreats. Take care!
I loved seeing all of your GigiR finishes and wips, Grace! It is all so beautiful! I have 2 GigiR wips that you’ve finished so I really loved seeing those - Isabella Fox and Mary Griffiths. Thanks so much for the inspiration! xx
That was awesome thanks so much. It was so lovely to have a new episode from you and I bought a few of those 1884 patterns and excited to start Virginie grimoux!
So good to see you back! I really enjoyed seeing all that you shared today. Those “quirky” motifs are awesome! Thank you for all the time you took to do a little extra research.
I finished my ATS sampler and love it. I think some of the red stitching in the original antique has worn away. So the red thing under the house on the left is a remnant of maybe a red alphabet row. Also there is a red remnant in top left corner of top section that could be part of lettering.
Love your Sarah Milthorp! I sure hope Nicola makes this available. The saxony sampler is exquisite and so wonderfully unique. Look forward to your flosstubes! You are a pleasure and so informative!❤️
I did a bit of research online and wondered if this could be the reason for the animals on the samplers? So fascinating xx The Leipzig Zoo is a famous zoo located in Leipzig, the capital of Saxony. It was founded on 1 December 1878 by the banker Julius Löbisch and opened to public visitors on 1 May 1879. The zoo has various animals, ranging from lions and tigers to penguins and polar bear
I now have 4 samplers that I MUST purchase!!!! I just started my first sampler, The Bethrothed and showed it in my last flosstube. Yours is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Grace! How did I miss The Betrothed at Bristol?!! I just purchased the chart, so I’m glad to see yours ! That Tangerine is a bit much, so I’m wondering 🤔. I stitched Martha Scott and a smaller version of Jane Southward. Also just got Red Deer. Your finish is fantastic! Love Gigi R. Excited to see you again soon!
Hi Kim!! Vickie brought The Betrothed in on Sunday morning and placed it near where I was sitting. My pictures do not do the original justice! The tangerine is a bit much, but I love the quirky. Hope to see you soon!!!!
Dearest Grace...Your latest video was beyond delicious; thank you for taking the time to share with the stitcherhood! I am in awe of your beautiful stitching; if I remember correctly, you started your stitching journey a few years ago...wow, you've been busy! As you work full time and join many retreats, what is your secret to accomplishing so many quality pieces? I am looking forward to your next flosstube... Warmest regards, Patricia
Hi Patricia,Thank you very much! Your comments are so kind!!!! I spend a lot of time stitching. I find it relaxing and calming. It keeps me sane! 😁. You made my day!
Thank you for coming back and sharing all the wonderful pieces. Now i am very interested in knowing more about Saxon pieces. I have read that the lion in anglo-saxon represents royalty.But will love to know what you find out about the hiker guy! Thank you again and look forward to your next video. Happy Independence Day!
Excellent content! Some time ago I exchange some messages with Gigi R and I just messaged her about your video featuring her patterns. Can't assurse she will read it, she's a busy lady!
Fantastic video, Grace! You are so inspiring! I have started Gigi's Saxony sampler as well, not finished though. You can find a few other Saxony's from Sabine Taterra at European Reproduction Samplers. I am also a huge GigiR fan, and was thrilled to see your yummy finishes and those that will one day be 🥳 Your stitching is fabulous, as are your sampler choices. Thank you for sharing and making such a bright spot in my day!! Heading for my Gigi R stash, donchaknow....💖💖
Hi Mary, Thank you!!! I am excited to hear you are stitching the Saxony Sampler as well!!! Thank you for telling me about the European Reproduction Samplers website!!! Another rabbit hole to enjoy and explore! Uff da! Donchaknow!
Gorgeous stitching !! You need to get those finished samplers framed so you can enjoy them !! I need to get my Red Deer sampler out and work on it. Fascinating information on the Saxony samplers...always enjoy your flosstubes!!Thanks for the enabling , I am ordering MJ 1810 !! It’s stunning!!
Such a great video! Ill definitely watch again. I agee, those samplers packed with motifs are the ones that call my name. It seems like your Saxony sampler had a lot of religious motifs so the lobster must tie in some way.
Thank you Roberta! Since uploading the video I learned the lobster is really a crab or crawfish. The symbolism is the crab shedding it’s shell and represents the resurrection. So interesting!! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thank you for such an educational video! Your finishes are gorgeous, as they always are! The HATS tea towels were available to pre order again but the list may be filled by now. I got on the pre order list 😊. For stitching over 1 on higher counts you could try using Soie Surfine which makes a beautiful full cross stitch for over 1 work.
OMG.. I am now intrigued and may even stitch your GGR (sampler) ... Where did you order them? Thanks for your research and interesting floss tube.. I am glad I found. you.
Could the lobster be a fresh water crayfish? Fascinating history. Although, if you think about it they would have been in awe of exotic animals they had seen for the first time so would have wanted to capture them in their samplers.
So much fabulous eye candy! Thank you for sharing all the goodness! I'm going to Summer School in August and I'm trying to decide if I should drive (I'm in Escondido) or fly. Do you typically drive when you go to The Attic?
I’m wondering if the lion on the Sampler has anything to do w/ the lamb and the lion were tame and lie together in the Garden of Eden. I sure don’t know. So interesting!
Beautiful stitching. I have a question and a comment. when you order from XJUdesign direct from Hungary, do your packages come to your house or do you have to go to the post office to pick up (usually a customs policy, not a signature requirement)? I ask because despite my love of our postal system, my local branch 'misplaces' packages being held a good portion of the time. If it's a direct to the door regular shipment, no problem. I would love to know! And my comment is about the peach color of the knight in the Gigi R stitch. Colors didn't become gender specific until the 1940's. there were colors that were more popular for girls, younger, older and in between, marital status, etc. but a man in pink or pastels was not considered girly. Colors did have meanings depending on the times and locations but in general, they weren't gender specific. And as you know by recent times, we are having a hard time letting go of these biases. Thanks so much for your content and love seeing all your work.
Initially the packages went to the Post Office. At some point she just started sending them directly to my home. Not sure why other than I was ordering from her regularly. Might be worth emailing her and asking if she can send it to your home. I thought the peach on the Knight was just a quirky selection and nothing to do with gender. Maybe there is some meaning to it, for that time???? Thank you for commenting on my video!
Agree. I struggle with 36 count as I do not like the coverage with one strand and the bulk using two threads. What do you use on 36 count? Thanks for watching!
Right?! I have since learned it is a crab or crawfish. The crab shedding it’s outer shell is a symbol for the resurrection. I am learning many of the motifs are biblical. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@paisleystitcher1243 the Lion is a Christ Symbol. It stands for strong, majesty and power. He is an Attribut of the holy Marcus, which gospel the kingdom of Christi highlight.
@@paisleystitcher1243 the peacock : In the Middle Ages, the peacock became a bird of paradise and a symbol of immortality and resurrection, since its flesh is considered imperishable and its plumage is renewable.
Once again I love this flosstube you put up. I’m watching them in reverse. Thank you for all the time and research you have put into these videos! It’s so relaxing to listen to you and learn so much about stitching from years gone by. Thanks Darlene 😊
Thank you so much Darlene!!!!
For lobsters- It’s just a guess, but lobsters were viewed as representative of the resurrection/rebirth, because they shed their “skin” - so religious symbolism. There’s also a whole tradition of lobsters/crabs/shellfish in general coming out of medieval art which may have been the influence. As for lions, there are also religious associations, as well as all sorts of the usual- regal, bravery, etc. If you want to go down some fun rabbit holes you can look up lions in medieval Europe. A lot of those symbolic references are all over samplers from Europe right through the 1800s. Anyway. I’m just gonna go back into my nerd cave now. Have a lovely day!
Thank you for all of the great information!!! I really enjoyed reading your comments!!
One of my favorite Flosstubes in a long time. Love all the projects and stash dive!
I really enjoyed your flosstube! The Saxony sampler discussion is fascinating and I’m now thinking of stitching one. The whimsical motifs are very fun and the history makes it even more enjoyable. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your comments and am happy you enjoyed this episode!
Loved your video. How wonderful to see such lovely stitching and learn some history as well.
Thank you Linda!
Hello Paisley Stitcher! I am following you from Italy! I loved this flosstube, as you showed us so many beauties. I think I'll rewatch it soon, because there is a lot of gorgeousness. I am very interested in european samplers and I like the quirkiness of their motifs. I do like a British sampler, but they are ofter symmetrical and I think it's boring to repeat the same motif two times. So I always look for patterns without repetition of motifs. I think that, among modern designers I like Teresa Kogut. She has wonderful pattens that are not with the same motifs. After I watched your video, I looked for information in my books. The two that I have are: "Embroidery Motifs from Old Dutch Samplers" and "Sampler Motifs and Symbolism". I read that the bunch of grapes symbolizes the Jews and the grape itself Christ. The two men holding a grape are Joshua and Caleb. The vines are the symbol of the blood of Christ and the wine of Eucharist a in "I am the true vine". I have a wip by Gigi R dedicated to these two. It is by Kunst & Vierlande (I think this is the name), and I am stitching this with a Sulky variegated red floss. I am the beginning, but it's nice. I love the variegated floss and it effect. The peacock means obviously vanity and pride, but even deification and symbol of knight. It can be also a symbol of immortality. The lobster can be used to symbolize soldier of the Roundheads and any red coated british soldiler. But the samplers are from Saxony, so I thnk there should be another meaning... The lion is the symbol of Christ as the victor and in Middle Age it represents the three natures of Christ. I can send you pictures of the snippets of my books, if you don't have. Just let me know! I really like Gigi R samplers, as they are unique. I also downloaded three patterns from 1884 Stitchery. McKenna patterns are great! I have SANQ collection of magazines and there are some awesome samplers, like Susan Rambo sampler. Other samplers you may like are by Permin of Copenhagen: Sampler 1749, Sampler 1830, A Dutch Beauty, Sampler 1852 HH281168. If we only had the time to stitch all the samplers we love!
Thank you for your wonderful comments! I have really enjoyed reading and re-reading them!!!!
Wonderful GigiR show,and I love them all. Starting ATS soon if I can fit it on wide banding. I’ve collected her graphs forever and have a lot in my wish pile! Enjoying your love for my favorite designer.
What a wonderful collection! Thank you. I went to university in Bristol and went back for the first time in 25 years a few weeks ago and went to the orphanage museum which was excellent. I love your lion as well.
Hi Liz, Thank you! I would love to visit the Bristol Orphanage museum!
An amazing sampler parade! Thank you for sharing all your gorgeous samplers!
Thanks for your jam-packed video of goodness! I am loving your progress on ATS 1871! Your Gigi R pattern parade prompted me to bring out Virginie Grimoux 1845. I hadn't stitched on her on a few years. Thank you for all the inspiration!
Thank you! I want to start Virginie!!!
@@paisleystitcher1243 she has a lot of odd motifs! Can't wait until I get to the cathedral!
This is my first time watching your flosstube and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you look at the Saxony coat of arms, you will see lions depicted, and the grape vines may be representing the wine regions of Saxony/Germany.
Thank you for watching and your suggestion. I will definitely check out the Saxony coat of Arms.
Thankyou for a most informative enjoyable video. I always learn something new. Look forward to your next.
Thank you Cathy!
Fantastic show of Gigi R charts. Very interesting information on the German samplers.
How fun and very interesting to learn about the motifs on the Saxon samplers!! The motif of the guy you said had a pipe reminded me of the Riccola cough drop commercial. Not sure about the terrain in Saxony, whether mountainous or not, but please keep us posted. Learning about the samplers in their time just adds so much enjoyment. Thank you!
Riccolaaaa! He does look like the Riccola guy. Love it! Thank you for your comments! More to come in Saxony Samplers.
You have some amazing projects going.
Thank you for all if the info on Bristol Samplers.
Very interesting!
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn!!!
Such an enjoyable video,loved it all,Thankyou for sharing 👍🇳🇿🪡❤️
Thank you!!!
Hi from Dresden (Saxony 😇) Germany 🇩🇪 I’ve really enjoyed, listening to your Flosstube ❤ I do have the Scarlet letter Design “SDW” and once wrote about it to Scarlett Letter that I’ve likely lived across that (!) church which is on the sampler (Maria on the Water is the Name of the church. I’m now back (lived 15 years in 🇨🇦 and 10years in the 🇺🇸) There is also a sampler “REH 1746” by European Reproduction-Samplers which is from Saxony and has very “funky” unusual motives, you might like (goat, lion, peacock, birdhouse, deer and many more 💞
Hello! I so enjoyed reading your comments! I will have to look up Maria on the Water. Thank you! REH 1746 is a beautiful sampler, something I want to stitch some day. Thank you for watching and commenting!!!.
The presentation is very interesting. Your work is fantastic! I'm a novice stitcher and admire how your stitching is so clear and neat.
I haven't stitched a GigiR pattern to date. That is about to change today! Such a great and informative floss tube. Your stitched pieces are beyond!
Thank you Sharon!!!
So nice to find your flosstube I really enjoyed it.
Thank you! 😊
Thank you for sharing. I got so engrossed in your topics, I began reading about the Beidermier period and the reason behind different motifs. I somehow lost track of time. I'm glad I found you today. I was watching Brenda on her floss tube and she mentioned your channel. Please keep sharing with us all.
This was an epic floss tube!!! Thank you Grace!!! And you look so gorgeous too! I am about to pull all my GigiR charts and kits together!!!!! So much goodness!
Thank you so much!!!! Happy I enabled you for a change! 😁
Seriously, this episode should have been titled 'Serial Starter Catnip'!!!!!!
Magnificent stitching!
Thank you for a wonderful video.
What an enjoyable floss tube!
I’m a new viewer and I loved every minute of this amazing flosstube. I too love quirky samplers and I’m in the middle of stitching the Red Deer sampler. Another large, quirky sampler (although not GiGi R) is Dutch Beauty. But now I have to buy more GiGiR charts…….
Thank you so much!!! It’s great to connect with other stitchers who enjoy quirky samplers! Red Deer is one of my favorites! Thank you for watching!!
Loved spending the morning with you. So enjoyed the Saxony information you shared. Each and every Sampler you showed took my breath away! Again!! XO
Thank you Sandy!!!
Thank you, Grace, for one of the best FlossTubes I’ve ever seen. I will watch it again. And exquisitely beautiful stitching! ❤ ~jean
Thank you Jean!!!! Your comments mean so much to me!!! ❤️❤️
So much eye candy, thank you!
I can't stop thinking about those hikers!! New samplers have been added to my list of must haves! Thank you for the great video and for the nice words about my finish on Ann, still my most epic finish to date. Your Bristol retreat sounds so amazing. I think i may have put a Bristol chart in my cart accidentally. Have a great stitchy weekend Grace!🥰
Hi Kathryn! Right!! Love the hikers! Thank you for watching and commenting! I hope we have the chance to meet at a retreat soon! You Ann Uffindel is amazing and I so want to start it!! Congratulations on a beautiful finish!!!
Lovely video! Thanks for sharing so many beautiful designs! ❤
Thank you for sharing 😊
Hi Grace. This is Hope. I met you at So Cal stitchers in San Marcos.
Loved your FlossTube. All of your stitches are just so stunning. I recognized a few from our meet up. And I have to say - I loved your yodeling!😀 I can’t wait for your next FlossTube!
This was delightful, Grace!! Thank you for all the information and gorgeous stitching.
I purchased GiGi R’s “Lady in Red spinning wool” and have fabric and collecting floss, cannot wait to start it. Your samplers are beautiful, thank you for all the great info on the Bristol samplers.
Hi Marcie, Thank you for watching and commenting! I, too, am about to start Lady in Red Spinning Her Wool. I love that sampler and am excited to start. What are you going to stitch her on?
Great video and very informative.
Thank you
Thank you!
Grace! I love this video. I love the history and really love you showcasing Gigi! This is the best flosstube video ever!!
Thank you so much!!!!!
LOVE!! I got out of the habit of viewing Flosstube. What a great video to come back to. I am a GigiR fan as well. There are so many I need to stitch. Hope we get to stitch together sometime again! 🌻
So glad to see you back! Your stitching is A-MA-ZING!!! I feel like you were digging through my stash and WIP pile….so many beautiful things. I’m actually finishing up a Jane Southward as I’m watching your video. So I should have it on my Instagram later this evening! Thanks for all the great inspiration
Hi Julia, Thank you so much!!!!! Love that we have a similar stash! Cannot wait to see your completed Jane Southward!! What is your handle on IG?
I really enjoyed your flosstube today, I am working on A Fair Lady, bu have had to take a break for cataract surgery. I’m doing it on an uneven weave which I believe I purchased from The Porcupine Collection quite a few years ago. Also, I think Sassy Jacks has published a Saxony sampler, I don’t know if they still carry the chart, but you can check their website. I have a few other Gigi R charts waiting for me, actually met her at the first Ackworth Symposium , 2007 I believe. Quite a treat 😊
Thank you for watching and commenting! I hope that you are able to stitch again after surgery!!! So many great Gigi R patterns to stitch!!
Your stitching is impeccable,thanks for sharing
Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you so much Grace. You have a wonderfully generous soul. Your sharing of the Saxony information was fun and informative. I enjoy learning about early stitchers and their motivations and sources. Lovely. The one thing I can add is that those birdhouses with birds are actually “dove cots” placed and nurtured by the home owners as a readily available (convenient) meat source for special meals. Knowing that makes seeing those houses in a different light…. Thank you for coming back and sharing. It was wonderful-again!❤
Hi Jeana, Thank you for your kind words and the information in dove cots. I just looked at some examples on line and it makes sense. Thank you so much as I want to learn more about the motifs on Saxon samplers.
Omg- the Saxony sampler! Love it! 😍
It's so good!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching with us. I enjoyed your flosstube! Happy stitching 🧵
Thank you Diane!
DearGrace, I so look forward to your videos, and this one did not disappoint. Thank you for sharing so much information about the Saxony samplers. Your stitching is so beautiful and each sampler you shared was just a joy to see. Looking forward to seeing another video soon!
Thank you Mary!!!!
This was my first time watching your channel...absolutely loved it and will go back and watch your previous videos. Thank you for all the information you shared especially the info on the Saxony Sampler. I love learning as much as I can about the history of stitching.
Thank you Patrice!! I, too, love learning about samplers. I am doing more research on Saxon Samplers and will share in future episodes.
Great video. So informative. So very nice to meet a fellow stitcher from San Diego. I knew I wasn't the only one out here. Just stitching again after quilting and sewing clothing for the last 40 years. Would love to meet up somewhere sometime. Your stitching is lovely. My stitching is ???
Hi Linda! A San Diego stitcher. Yay!!! Would love to meet up!!! Do you have an Instagram account?
Good to see you back . Your retreats all sound amazing. The Saxony Sampler is Stunning . Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
So enjoyed this floss tube, Grace. So happy to see you back.
Thank you so much!
I’m so.glad you’re back! So much beautiful stitching and interesting information. I really enjoyed this one!! ❤
Thanks Karen!!!!
Great video! So glad you’re back 😀😀
Thank you!!!!
Wonderful video. Thank you!
Thank you Sandy!
Even though I didn’t get the Letters from Europe box, I preordered the project bag from Stitchfolk and received it last week. It is beautiful. I also started my first Hands Across the Sea sampler, Maria Ewin 1820 that lives in that bag. I bought the three tea towels. My name is Ann so the two Ann towels are perfect. The third Jane Fiddes towel will be a gift for my sister Jane who is also a stitcher. My plan is to make Ann Thomas into a quilted wall hanging. Ann Uffindell will become a project bag.
Everything you stitch is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Ann, Thank you for watching and commenting on my video! Maria Ewin is so pretty! There is so much to love about that sampler! I enjoyed hearing about your plans for the tea towels….I don’t want to hang them in the kitchen and someone uses them.
That sampler is gorgeous!
Thank you!
You both have been busy. Hope Piper is ok. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 . Sorry that you had technology difficulties. Looking forward to the video!
I love the saxony sampler so much. Your stitching is amazing ❤ hugs, Bettina
Thank you Bettina! Hugs!!!❤
Grace, It is wonderful to see you back. I love your projects. Seeing your Shores of Hawkrun Hollow gives me heart palpitations. You are SO close to the edge of your fabric. I am sure you know what you are doing, but I am a real chicken. Thank you so much for mentioning me in reference to Jane Hopkins. I will be recording my next Flosstube tomorrow and I am so excited to show my progress. Hope you will catch it. Your description and research of the Saxony sampler was wonderful. I laughed out loud at your reference to The Price is Right. What a special project! I am so jealous of your attendance in retreats, Thank you so much for sharing. Best, K
Thank you Karen! I cannot wait to see your progress on Jane Hopkins! I did cut it close on Shores of Hawkrun Hollow and am not sure how that happened. Fortunately I like the frame to be close to the stitching so I think it will be okay. (Fingers crossed!). I am so grateful to live close or relatively close to some retreats. Take care!
I loved seeing all of your GigiR finishes and wips, Grace! It is all so beautiful! I have 2 GigiR wips that you’ve finished so I really loved seeing those - Isabella Fox and Mary Griffiths. Thanks so much for the inspiration! xx
Thank you Tricia!!!
That was awesome thanks so much. It was so lovely to have a new episode from you and I bought a few of those 1884 patterns and excited to start Virginie grimoux!
Cannot wait to see your progress on Virginie!!
So good to see you back! I really enjoyed seeing all that you shared today. Those “quirky” motifs are awesome! Thank you for all the time you took to do a little extra research.
Thank you!!!!
I finished my ATS sampler and love it. I think some of the red stitching in the original antique has worn away. So the red thing under the house on the left is a remnant of maybe a red alphabet row. Also there is a red remnant in top left corner of top section that could be part of lettering.
So good to see you again! I am DYING to stitch Sarah Milthorpe- will be counting the days until it comes out!
Thank you!!!!
Hi Grace! So happy to see you ❤❤❤
Thank you my friend!!! ❤❤❤
Love your Jane Hopkins. Have the chart, just need to kit it up and get started.
Thank you!
Love your Sarah Milthorp! I sure hope Nicola makes this available. The saxony sampler is exquisite and so wonderfully unique. Look forward to your flosstubes! You are a pleasure and so informative!❤️
Thank you so much!!!
I did a bit of research online and wondered if this could be the reason for the animals on the samplers? So fascinating xx The Leipzig Zoo is a famous zoo located in Leipzig, the capital of Saxony. It was founded on 1 December 1878 by the banker Julius Löbisch and opened to public visitors on 1 May 1879. The zoo has various animals, ranging from lions and tigers to penguins and polar bear
Hi Kathy! Very interesting!! Thank you for sharing this info!!!!
Yaaay! Excited to see your new video pop up tonight, Grace! Looking forward to watching. 💕💕
Thank you!!!
Oh, my. GGR is amazing as is your stitching. You've expanded my needlework options. Thank you.
Thank you Cynthia!
I now have 4 samplers that I MUST purchase!!!! I just started my first sampler, The Bethrothed and showed it in my last flosstube. Yours is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Just watched your FlossTube and saw your beautiful start in The Betrothed. Looking forward to seeing your progress!
Hi Grace! How did I miss The Betrothed at Bristol?!! I just purchased the chart, so I’m glad to see yours ! That Tangerine is a bit much, so I’m wondering 🤔. I stitched Martha Scott and a smaller version of Jane Southward. Also just got Red Deer. Your finish is fantastic! Love Gigi R. Excited to see you again soon!
Hi Kim!! Vickie brought The Betrothed in on Sunday morning and placed it near where I was sitting. My pictures do not do the original justice! The tangerine is a bit much, but I love the quirky. Hope to see you soon!!!!
Hi Grace !! It nice to see you again ❤!!
Thank you!!!!
Dearest Grace...Your latest video was beyond delicious; thank you for taking the time to share with the stitcherhood! I am in awe of your beautiful stitching; if I remember correctly, you started your stitching journey a few years ago...wow, you've been busy! As you work full time and join many retreats, what is your secret to accomplishing so many quality pieces? I am looking forward to your next flosstube... Warmest regards, Patricia
Hi Patricia,Thank you very much! Your comments are so kind!!!! I spend a lot of time stitching. I find it relaxing and calming. It keeps me sane! 😁. You made my day!
Thank you for coming back and sharing all the wonderful pieces. Now i am very interested in knowing more about Saxon pieces. I have read that the lion in anglo-saxon represents royalty.But will love to know what you find out about the hiker guy! Thank you again and look forward to your next video. Happy Independence Day!
Thank you Sarah! Be I am really interest in learning more as well! I am doing more research and will definitely share on a future FlossTube.
Excellent content! Some time ago I exchange some messages with Gigi R and I just messaged her about your video featuring her patterns. Can't assurse she will read it, she's a busy lady!
Thank you!!!
Fantastic video, Grace! You are so inspiring! I have started Gigi's Saxony sampler as well, not finished though. You can find a few other Saxony's from Sabine Taterra at European Reproduction Samplers. I am also a huge GigiR fan, and was thrilled to see your yummy finishes and those that will one day be 🥳 Your stitching is fabulous, as are your sampler choices. Thank you for sharing and making such a bright spot in my day!! Heading for my Gigi R stash, donchaknow....💖💖
Hi Mary, Thank you!!! I am excited to hear you are stitching the Saxony Sampler as well!!! Thank you for telling me about the European Reproduction Samplers website!!! Another rabbit hole to enjoy and explore! Uff da! Donchaknow!
Gorgeous stitching !! You need to get those finished samplers framed so you can enjoy them !! I need to get my Red Deer sampler out and work on it. Fascinating information on the Saxony samplers...always enjoy your flosstubes!!Thanks for the enabling , I am ordering MJ 1810 !! It’s stunning!!
Thank you so much! I loved stitching the Red Deer Sampler!
Such a great video! Ill definitely watch again. I agee, those samplers packed with motifs are the ones that call my name. It seems like your Saxony sampler had a lot of religious motifs so the lobster must tie in some way.
Thank you Roberta! Since uploading the video I learned the lobster is really a crab or crawfish. The symbolism is the crab shedding it’s shell and represents the resurrection. So interesting!! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thank you for such an educational video! Your finishes are gorgeous, as they always are! The HATS tea towels were available to pre order again but the list may be filled by now. I got on the pre order list 😊. For stitching over 1 on higher counts you could try using Soie Surfine which makes a beautiful full cross stitch for over 1 work.
Hi Angela, Thank you! I will try Soie Surfine for over 1 on higher counts. You will love the HATS Tea Towels!
OMG.. I am now intrigued and may even stitch your GGR (sampler) ... Where did you order them? Thanks for your research and interesting floss tube.. I am glad I found. you.
Could the lobster be a fresh water crayfish? Fascinating history. Although, if you think about it they would have been in awe of exotic animals they had seen for the first time so would have wanted to capture them in their samplers.
Hi Justine, It could be! I am researching and will share on a future episode.
Back in 2020 Kimberly Young owner of Sassyjack Stitchery did a monthly Saxon Band Sampler you might want to contact her.
Fun video I love Gigir designs. For other Saxony samplers check out Sabine samplers-berlin
Hi Donna, I will definitely check out Sabine. Thank you!!!
Oh - I’ve done 5 GGR-Designs so far and have some on my instagram and on FB (I too have many of her ms not stitched 😢🤷♀️) Love them all
Hi Anka, Your IG site is filled with so many lovely pictures! The Gigi R’s you stitched are beautiful!!! I am with you and love all the Gigi R’s.
Thank you so much 🙏🏻 …but there are so many great Designers and only so many hours in a day 😢🤷♀️🤭
So much fabulous eye candy! Thank you for sharing all the goodness! I'm going to Summer School in August and I'm trying to decide if I should drive (I'm in Escondido) or fly. Do you typically drive when you go to The Attic?
Hi Delornora, I am sending you a private message in IG.
Omg so my husband was listening to this floss tube and heard the original sampler wasn’t complete, he says, “So is this a UFO from the get go?” 🤣🤣🤣
That is hysterical!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Wondering about which threads you are using on your Shores of Hawk Run Hollow? It’s looking fabulous!
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you! I am using DMC on The Shores of Hawkrun Hollow.
I’m wondering if the lion on the Sampler has anything to do w/ the lamb and the lion were tame and lie together in the Garden of Eden. I sure don’t know. So interesting!
Grace, love your videos, how do you get so much done? I’m retired, have a new puppy, but I never get as much stitching done!
Thank you Susan! I stitch before and after work. I also stitch two handed with the linen in a frame.
Beautiful stitching. I have a question and a comment. when you order from XJUdesign direct from Hungary, do your packages come to your house or do you have to go to the post office to pick up (usually a customs policy, not a signature requirement)? I ask because despite my love of our postal system, my local branch 'misplaces' packages being held a good portion of the time. If it's a direct to the door regular shipment, no problem. I would love to know! And my comment is about the peach color of the knight in the Gigi R stitch. Colors didn't become gender specific until the 1940's. there were colors that were more popular for girls, younger, older and in between, marital status, etc. but a man in pink or pastels was not considered girly. Colors did have meanings depending on the times and locations but in general, they weren't gender specific. And as you know by recent times, we are having a hard time letting go of these biases. Thanks so much for your content and love seeing all your work.
Initially the packages went to the Post Office. At some point she just started sending them directly to my home. Not sure why other than I was ordering from her regularly. Might be worth emailing her and asking if she can send it to your home. I thought the peach on the Knight was just a quirky selection and nothing to do with gender. Maybe there is some meaning to it, for that time???? Thank you for commenting on my video!
Grace, what is the picture on the wall behind you? It looks like a beautiful landscape. I love the red in the foreground! Carol in Texas
Hi Carol, Thank you! I purchased it years ago at Home Goods. It reminds me of Tuscany.
Apparently you can use 1 thread on 36 ct. It is too late to change on your Hawk Run piece but if you do another piece, maybe try it.
Agree. I struggle with 36 count as I do not like the coverage with one strand and the bulk using two threads. What do you use on 36 count? Thanks for watching!
Saxony lobster? There is a European lobster. Maybe that was something eaten in that area?
Right?! I have since learned it is a crab or crawfish. The crab shedding it’s outer shell is a symbol for the resurrection. I am learning many of the motifs are biblical. Thank you for watching and commenting!
It is not a lobster, it is a crab. I found out that a crab was a common Motiv, but I didn’t find why.
Thank you Bettina! I am doing additional research on Saxon Samplers and it is so interesting. Do you know of any resources I should check out?
@@paisleystitcher1243 Grace i found it ❤️. I have a book about Vierlande Sampler. This book says that the crab is a symbol for the resurrection
@@paisleystitcher1243 the Lion is a Christ Symbol. It stands for strong, majesty and power. He is an Attribut of the holy Marcus, which gospel the kingdom of Christi highlight.
@@paisleystitcher1243 the peacock : In the Middle Ages, the peacock became a bird of paradise and a symbol of immortality and resurrection, since its flesh is considered imperishable and its plumage is renewable.
@@paisleystitcher1243 I found several other common Motivs. If you have further questions, I can help. ❤️