Guild Board - Leadership Team
Cheryl - Guild Co-President & Co-Retreat Chair
Who is your favorite designer? I have many! Blackbird Designs, Needlework Press, Scarlett House, La-D-Da, Stacy Nash, Hands Across the Sea and so many more!
Do you have a favorite sampler style? (i.e. Quaker, Exact Reproductions, Scottish, French, Adam & Eve, ones with houses, ones with birds, etc.) Reproduction Samplers - they bring together so much history of women, and the societal changes for women. The discovery of this history is one of my pleasures in stitching these pieces of history. I would suggest to anyone in starting to stitch a sampler to find one that speaks to you - especially if you know the story behind it.
How long have you been stitching? I have been cross stitching since 1980, but always had a needle in my hand from a young age - with embroidery for doll clothes and accessories.
What about being part of the Guild is special to you? Being a member of TSGG feeds my stitchy side of creativity. The community of members brings together so many talents, stitched pieces, and encouragement (aka enabling!).
Lorraine - Co-President & Co-Retreat Chair
Who is your favorite designer? Too many to choose from! Blackbird Designs, The Scarlett Letter, La-D-Da, Shakespeare’s Peddler, Stacy Nash, Brenda Gervais…
Do you have a favorite sampler style? (i.e. Quaker, Exact Reproductions, Scottish, French, Adam & Eve, ones with houses, ones with birds, etc.) Here again, a lot! I love samplers! I guess I’m mostly fond of reproductions or Adam & Eve.
What is your favorite fabric count? 36 or 40, but I am anxious to try some higher count!
What about being part of the Guild is special to you? The special friends I have made. Before I joined the guild, NONE of my friends were stitchers. Now, most of my friends are stitchers!
Beth - Vice President & Programs Chair
Who is your favorite designer? Mill Hill and Hands on Design
Do you have a favorite sampler style? (i.e. Quaker, Exact Reproductions, Scottish, French, Adam & Eve, ones with houses, ones with birds, etc.) I’m not a sampler girl. I like whimsical pieces and almost anything Christmas related.
Do you stitch in hand or use a hoop or frame? I stitch in hand.
What advice would you give a new stitcher or an experienced stitcher who is about to start stitching samplers? If it’s a large piece, take the time to grid the fabric. It has saved me so many times from having to “frog” a large section because I miscounted. I grid with a thread close to the color of the fabric and snip and pull it out as I go.
Pat - Treasurer
When did you join the guild/how long have you been a member?
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Do you stitch in-hand or use a hoop or frame?
What about being part of the Guild is special to you?
Kathy - Secretary
When did you join the guild/how long have you been a member? I joined the Guild in early 2022.
How long have you been stitching? Off an on since childhood but in 2021 I got back into Cross Stitching. I’m also a quilter and Knitter so I spread my time among the 3 hobbies.
Do you stitch in-hand or use a hoop or frame? I prefer to stitch in-hand but occasionally will use a hoop.
What about being part of the Guild is special to you? The opportunity to get together and laugh and stitch with fun people!
Kim - Journey Chair
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What about being part of the Guild is special to you?
What advice would you give a new stitcher or an experienced stitcher who is about to start stitching samplers?
Terry - Membership Chair
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What about being part of the Guild is special to you?
What advice would you give a new stitcher or an experienced stitcher who is about to start stitching samplers?
Ramona - Parlimentarian
When did you join the guild/how long have you been a member? I joined the Guild 23 years ago — a couple of coworkers were members and they always sounded like they were having fun. So when they invited me, I said yes!
Who is your favorite designer? I have many - Lizzie Kate, Bent Creek, La-D-Da, Needlework Press, Dames of the Needle
Do you stitch in-hand or use a hoop or frame? both, just depends on the mood
What advice would you give a new stitcher or an experienced stitcher who is about to start stitching samplers? Just remember - there are NO stitching police!
Caroline - Caring Corner Chair
When did you join the guild/how long have you been a member? Since 1994
Do you have a favorite sampler style? (i.e. Quaker, Exact Reproductions, Scottish, French, Adam & Eve, ones with houses, ones with birds, etc.) Band samplers, birds, houses, beautiful borders, etc.
Do you stitch in-hand or use a hoop or frame? in hand, unless it is needlepoint, then stretcher bars or roller frames
Do you have a favorite thread brand? if so - what makes it your favorite? My favorite is Soie d’Alger by Au Ver A Soie Silk (AVAS). I love the beautiful colors they offer and the luster of the threads. AVAS silk threads are very consistent in their texture and don’t have areas of heavy or thin threads that I have encountered with other silk threads.
Melody - Hospitality Chair
Who is your favorite designer?
Do you have a favorite sampler style? (i.e. Quaker, Exact Reproductions, Scottish, French, Adam & Eve, ones with houses, ones with birds, etc.)
What is your favorite fabric count?
What about being part of the Guild is special to you?
Kristen - Webmaster & Communications Chair
Do you have a favorite sampler style? (i.e. Quaker, Exact Reproductions, Scottish, French, Adam & Eve, ones with houses, ones with birds, etc.) I like the more modern style samplers inspired by the vintage ones - Long Dog Samplers is one of my favorite designers. I am also very obsessed with Blackwork
How long have you been stitching? My Mom (Kathy) taught me when I was 7.
Do you stitch in-hand or use a hoop or frame? Frame - I prefer the Q-Snaps frames - 8” is my go-to unless it’s a smaller project.
What about being part of the Guild is special to you? The breadth of knowledge and interests in this wonderful group of ladies is amazing - just talking with people and learning their tips/tricks, favorite designers, threads, fabric etc. Not to mention their knowledge of sampler history and types of samplers.