I am completely overwhelmed and very, very grateful for the response this sampler has gotten since I presented it those in my track at the Shepherd's Bush retreat last year. It was the first time I had been to Tina and Terri's retreat, and I had no idea what to expect or what others expected of me, so for my design, I used the best inspiration I could think of: my mom. I thought about what she would like in a sampler, and that's how A Yuletide Welcome came to be!
Stitch count: 333(w) x 172(h)
Fabric used: 36 ct. Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens
Threads used: The Gentle Art (GAST) and Needlepoint Silk (NPI):
GAST: Brandy, Walnut, Gold Leaf, Grecian Gold, Piney Woods (2 skeins suggested), Pumpkin Pie, Shaker White (2 skeins suggested), Heirloom Gold, Espresso Bean, Mulberry, Wood Smoke, and Wood Trail.
NPI: 344, 125, and 127.
(An alphabet is included for the over-one personalization on this chart. Other than this area, there are two very small areas that have over-one stitching on them: the pear's leaf and the holly on the reindeer's collar.)
Now I'm in the mood for the Christmas season!
Mom finished her piece earlier in the year and sent it off to Jill Rensel to be framed. As usual, Jill did an outstanding job on the frame, and it almost makes me want to stitch it again! ….. almost. 😉 And mom's stitching is absolutely perfect, and even though I tell her this every time, she just blushes and says something like "Oh, it's not," and hopes that I'll say it again. LOL – just kidding, Mom!
FYI: Mom changed the personalization from black to red. I love it!
For those of you who asked, I won't be releasing the Lady's Pinroll yet that I designed to go with this chart for the retreat. Sometimes the little accessories that accompany a sampler require several tutorial pages, so maybe one day I'll gather them all and put them in a book, for those of you who couldn't attend a retreat, but would like to have the littles. 🙂
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I hope you have lots of things on your list that you're excited to get from market.. for me, market is a highlight that happens twice per year, when my favorite designers come out with so many fun, new things, all at once! (Please keep your fingers crossed that Sophie and Big Papa can hold down the fort a moment or two so I can buzz through the rooms to see what's new!)
P.S. When I was going through the Yuletide Welcome photos from October, I ran across some photos of the Yorkie that were mixed in, as she was watching me assemble the retreat kits.
21 Comments
Sharon
I love this one and have been waiting for it. I already have it on order. Your mom’s stitching looks perfect to me and that Jill Rensel frame is stunning.
Tracy
Yeah. You’re just that awesome!!! I’m so proud. I knew you way back when :0)
connie
Beautiful..beautiful…beautiful….but enough about the yorkie….LOL!! I love every element of this sampler and the fact that your Mother was the inspiration behind it. Thank you for not posting a pic of the Lady’s pinroll that went with it cuze then I would have to breath down your neck till you got it presentable!! See you in four days…….
~C~
Lmoxstitch
I was lucky to be in one of your classes last year in Park City. I haven’t stitched the piece yet, but it is just lovely! Can’t wait to start stitching it.
Linda
I’ve been waiting for this ever since seeing your original photos. I’m so excited about it being released at Market!!! I will copy your mom’s conversion. Love it!! The framing is beautiful, as always. Will be thinking of you when it is hung on my wall at Christmas!
Katrina
Beautiful and I love both frames!!!!!!
Margaret
Gorgeous — been waiting for this one for what seems like forever. lol! Ok. Now you have to stop designing. You’re putting me in the poorhouse…..
anne
Oh Paulette! It’s a beautiful sampler!! I love all the motifs and colours oh my!!
Lisa
I love this piece. I was thrilled to have taken your class in Park City. My sampler is stitched and awaits a frame. Thanks Paulette.
Carol Grierson
this new sampler is beautiful! I love everything about it and will be ordering it!
andrea
It’s just impossible for you to put out something ugly that I have no desire to purchase, isn’t it?! Absoluelty LOVE all of your new designs, and especially this one. Can’t wait!
BrendaS
I’m so excited that you are releasing this design. I fell in love with it last year when you showed the retreat photos and now I can’t wait to get my hot little hands on my very own pattern! WOO HOO!!!
LOVE the framing that Jill did on your Mom’s piece!
Marion
Sigh…I’ll be stitching until I’m a 110…or older…LOL…..I love your designs Paulette (but then you already know that…LOL)…..my home is filled with them (some stitched and framed! 🙂 )
Have fun at Market!!!
Linda
This sampler is absolutely exquisite! Your Mom must be a very special lady indeed to be the inspiration for it. I will buy this one for sure! Will Brenda have it on her website?
Jennifer Stumpf
This is just lovely. Yes, please, we are waiting anxiously for the Lady’s Pinroll! I am so taken with it. 🙂
Anna
It is beutiful! I will wait for it )
Nicole
It’s beautiful Paulette! Another one I can’t wait for!! 🙂
Melissa
Love this design! I also really like the frame on your mom’s piece too.
Melody
Oh, I love this design! So beautiful. I will have to write it down to order. Your Mom’s stitched piece is just perfect.
Kristen from MA
Love, love, love it. Can’t wait to get it! 😀
Melody
it’s a wonderful sampler Paulette – love your mom’s finish – gorgeous frame. Can’t wait to get this one – Mel