Here is my version of the "Peace to My Friend" Quaker-style sampler by Jacob de Graaf of Modern Folk Embroidery, on 32-count linen in Natural by MCG Textiles using custom-dyed floss. I made some modifications, perhaps most notably to me the alphabetization of the ligatures (!), and in the dedication and initials plaques, and some tweaks here and there with spacing but which I think don't detract from the charm of the original.
It's "done-ish" because the frame is at the moment only a virtual one -- though excellent, and perfect for this piece in both color and elegant simplicity -- but I decided to enter it in the virtual County Fair we're having this year, the deadline for which is next Monday. Even the mascot is getting into the spirit of things! --
Oh, well done! I could never, in a million years, attampt that amout of work.
Good luck for the show on Monday, do let us know?
Posted by: Toffeeapple | July 04, 2020 at 10:39 AM
How did you get on at the show?
& good to see at least one American is advocating wearing a mask in crowded public places.
Pubs opened again here (England) on Saturday. Tuesday three pubs were reported to have closed themselves because a weekend customer had called them to say they'd come down with the dreaded symptoms. So off their own bats the Pub landlords/ladies called everyone who'd been in that day (had to leave contact details for just this kind of event) and now all staff have been tested & customers are getting tested &/ self-isolating for another 14 days.
This is not unexpected. At least by people who weren't out to try and win short term popularity contests & were maybe being 'leaned on' by heavyweights the Hospitality Industry! Not to mention everyone longing to get out for a pint, or several.
Posted by: Sharon | July 07, 2020 at 06:16 PM
That is really pretty - I love it, good luck at the show.
Posted by: juliet brown | July 16, 2020 at 04:21 AM