Several people have written asking for a hint about the Surprise Windows in my new mystery. They want to know if the windows hold stitch patterns or little motifs, or just what.
I'll never tell!
But I did say this to each: I don't think you will be disappointed!
My only reluctance in making this project a mystery is that the final piece looks so much more interesting when the windows are all filled in.
Still, I'll never tell. Not even a hint.
Gay Ann
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Friday, August 04, 2006
Information about My New Redwork Mystery: How It Works and How to Order It
MY NEW MYSTERY
My new mystery is a Redwork Sampler with an English Thatched Cottage in the center "window" and 8 surprise windows around the cottage. A photo of Part 1, the cottage and the dividing bands is posted right now on my website: www.GayAnnRogers.com/group projects.
This mystery will also be available from Elegant Stitch (website: wwwelegantstitch.com; Lois' email: lois@elegantstitch.com) and all supplies will also be available from Elegant Stitch, should you wish them.
HOW THE MYSTERY WORKS
Registration is open from now until March 1, '07.
By March 15,, '07 I will mail Part 1 which includes the cottage, the dividing bands, a stitch glossary for the surprise windows and a color copy of the cottage and dividing bands (similar to the copy on my website).
By April 5, '07, I will post a photo of the first surprise window on my website, or here on my blog, and by April 16 (a day late because of tax day) I will mail a small color copy and the instructions for the first surprise window.
By May 5, I will post a photo of the second surprise window and mail it by May 15; I will post and mail surprise windows on a monthly schedule for a total of 9 mailings.
SUPPLIES
Ground fabric: congress cloth or 28-count linen.
Because much of the sampler is worked in Cross Stitch over 1 Mesh and Double-Running Stitch, the stitches look sufficiently delicate on either of these grounds. There is no need to work on a finer ground than 28-count linen unless you just can't resist.
THREAD
Now is the time to be a bit creative. The entire sampler is worked in a single color, so choose a color you love! Just be sure the color is strong enough that a single ply stitched in Double-Running Stitch shows up well against the ground.
Use Silk (Au Ver a Soie or Needlepoint Inc.) or floss. Either will work well.
PRICE FOR SUBSCRIBERS WHO REGISTER ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, '07
For single subscribers: $45.00 for all 9 parts, plus $12.00 postage ($4.00 for Part 1; $1.00 for each window).
For groups of 10 or more with a single mailing to a leader: per person, $39.00 for all 9 parts, plus $10.00 postage.
After March 1, '07 there will be a price increase.
HOW TO REGISTER
For single subscribers: send name, address and email to: Gay Ann Rogers (GARRogers@earthlink.net) or to
Lois Mouriski (Lois@elegantstitch.com).
For groups of 10 or more: send leader's name, address and email to: Gay Ann Rogers (GARRogers@earthlink.net) or to
Lois Mouriski (Lois@elegantstitch.com).
Payment in full is due by March 1, '07
ONE MORE COMMENT
There will be no delays from month to month because...
I have finished the sampler, I have written the instructions, and now, even as I write, my trusty proof-stitcher is stitching away to make certain it all works.
QUESTIONS?
Post them on my blog or email me and I will answer them best I can.
My new mystery is a Redwork Sampler with an English Thatched Cottage in the center "window" and 8 surprise windows around the cottage. A photo of Part 1, the cottage and the dividing bands is posted right now on my website: www.GayAnnRogers.com/group projects.
This mystery will also be available from Elegant Stitch (website: wwwelegantstitch.com; Lois' email: lois@elegantstitch.com) and all supplies will also be available from Elegant Stitch, should you wish them.
HOW THE MYSTERY WORKS
Registration is open from now until March 1, '07.
By March 15,, '07 I will mail Part 1 which includes the cottage, the dividing bands, a stitch glossary for the surprise windows and a color copy of the cottage and dividing bands (similar to the copy on my website).
By April 5, '07, I will post a photo of the first surprise window on my website, or here on my blog, and by April 16 (a day late because of tax day) I will mail a small color copy and the instructions for the first surprise window.
By May 5, I will post a photo of the second surprise window and mail it by May 15; I will post and mail surprise windows on a monthly schedule for a total of 9 mailings.
SUPPLIES
Ground fabric: congress cloth or 28-count linen.
Because much of the sampler is worked in Cross Stitch over 1 Mesh and Double-Running Stitch, the stitches look sufficiently delicate on either of these grounds. There is no need to work on a finer ground than 28-count linen unless you just can't resist.
THREAD
Now is the time to be a bit creative. The entire sampler is worked in a single color, so choose a color you love! Just be sure the color is strong enough that a single ply stitched in Double-Running Stitch shows up well against the ground.
Use Silk (Au Ver a Soie or Needlepoint Inc.) or floss. Either will work well.
PRICE FOR SUBSCRIBERS WHO REGISTER ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, '07
For single subscribers: $45.00 for all 9 parts, plus $12.00 postage ($4.00 for Part 1; $1.00 for each window).
For groups of 10 or more with a single mailing to a leader: per person, $39.00 for all 9 parts, plus $10.00 postage.
After March 1, '07 there will be a price increase.
HOW TO REGISTER
For single subscribers: send name, address and email to: Gay Ann Rogers (GARRogers@earthlink.net) or to
Lois Mouriski (Lois@elegantstitch.com).
For groups of 10 or more: send leader's name, address and email to: Gay Ann Rogers (GARRogers@earthlink.net) or to
Lois Mouriski (Lois@elegantstitch.com).
Payment in full is due by March 1, '07
ONE MORE COMMENT
There will be no delays from month to month because...
I have finished the sampler, I have written the instructions, and now, even as I write, my trusty proof-stitcher is stitching away to make certain it all works.
QUESTIONS?
Post them on my blog or email me and I will answer them best I can.