Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general
Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.
The Elizabethan Valentine class is presently open for registration: katie-strachan.com/shop
Full details on the class can be found here: katie-strachan.com/elizabethan-valentine
It is a 5 month, online class beginning September 1, 2024, although it is strictly work at your own pace. The kit includes full spools of threads in filament silks and real silver thread, in an authentic 17th century palette, as well as everything you need to make the Elizabethan Valentine, with the exception of a frame to work it in. The options for a frame, as well as lacing your fabric and stitching with a frame will be fully covered in the course.
If you have additional questions, please contact me using the form here: katie-strachan.com/contact
Christmas in July kits will be available on Tuesday, July 9 at 8:15 am PDT at katie-strachan.com/shop
Please note that the kits do not include the charts, which you must provide
Stacy Nash's Wonderful LIfe Drum: $78
Includes all threads, linen (Legacy Linen 38 count Himalayan Fog), silk satin used for top/bottom of drum finishing
Cardinal Kin: $60, $77 with beading kit
Includes all threads, linen (Legacy Linen 38 count Druid Blue), and red silk satin used for back of pillow finish
The tutorial covering the sparkling wreath shown with my finish of Wonderful Life pinkeep drum will be posted on July 2
The book shown, featuring the Elizabeth Hall suite, is Witney Antiques' Choice and Precious Work, the 2023 exhibition catalogue. It is still available from the Attic, Thistle Threads, and other needlework stores.
The Curious Crafters (verbal flub! They are also highly creative) discussed maker's marks in their episode 51: youtube.com/watch?v=q7XuY5OiULc
Short flat caskets are still available from Thistle Threads as fully kitted class projects: thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/harmony-with-nature-casket
Plum Street Samplers' Flag Thief is on Legacy Linen 38 count Cloister Cream, the emerging silk conversion will be exclusive to the kit for summer 2025
My previous finish shown is Plum Street's Summer Hill, conversion is in episode 42: youtube.com/watch?v=YdmiK2NiEco
Cross Stitch Antiques O Sweet Humility, Eliza Townsend's Work stitched on Legacy Linen 45 count Jersey Cream with the following threads (please note this is not a complete conversion):
Soie Surfine: 2099, 2179, 2307, 2396, 2401, 2494, 2561, 2664, 2707, 2718, creme
For the 100/3 equivalents, take off the 2 in front - 2099 is 099 in 100/3, etc
The roof on the small stone house has been worked in rice stitch, a favorite of Jean Lea. You can find instructions for rice stitch, with diagrams and variations here: pieceworkmagazine.com/a-stitch-in-time-rice-stitch
Save the date for the Attic's very special star spangled 2025 Summer School, From Sea to Shining Sea, and read all about it in the latest newsletter: atticneedlework.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attic-Sampler-Newsletter-06132024-web.pdf
Christmas in July charts shown: Prairie Schooler Santas 2024, 2018, 2016
Notforgotten Farm: Jingle all the Way, Chimney Soot Santa, White Christmas
Plum Street Samplers Flirting
Prairie Schooler Happy Christmas
The videos on the DAR Sewn in America exhibition are here, as recommended and shared by Susan Standley:
Part I: youtube.com/watch?v=mfFrouakyVA&t=2s&pp=ygUTc2V3biBpbiBhbWVyaWNhIGRhcg%3D%3D
Part II: youtube.com/watch?v=O6OH8y1yZlc&pp=ygUTc2V3biBpbiBhbWVyaWNhIGRhcg%3D%3D
Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general
Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.
The Elizabethan Valentine class is presently open for registration: katie-strachan.com/shop
Full details on the class can be found here: katie-strachan.com/elizabethan-valentine
It is a 5 month, online class beginning September 1, 2024, although it is strictly work at your own pace. The kit includes full spools of threads in filament silks and real silver thread, in an authentic 17th century palette, as well as everything you need to make the Elizabethan Valentine, with the exception of a frame to work it in. The options for a frame, as well as lacing your fabric and stitching with a frame will be fully covered in the course.
If you have additional questions, please contact me using the form here: katie-strachan.com/contact
Christmas in July kits will be available on Tuesday, July 9 at 8:15 am PDT at katie-strachan.com/shop
Please note that the kits do not include the charts, which you must provide
Stacy Nash's Wonderful LIfe Drum: $78
Includes all threads, linen (Legacy Linen 38 count Himalayan Fog), silk satin used for top/bottom of drum finishing
Cardinal Kin: $60, $77 with beading kit
Includes all threads, linen (Legacy Linen 38 count Druid Blue), and red silk satin used for back of pillow finish
The tutorial covering the sparkling wreath shown with my finish of Wonderful Life pinkeep drum will be posted on July 2
The book shown, featuring the Elizabeth Hall suite, is Witney Antiques' Choice and Precious Work, the 2023 exhibition catalogue. It is still available from the Attic, Thistle Threads, and other needlework stores.
The Curious Crafters (verbal flub! They are also highly creative) discussed maker's marks in their episode 51: youtube.com/watch?v=q7XuY5OiULc
Short flat caskets are still available from Thistle Threads as fully kitted class projects: thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/harmony-with-nature-casket
Plum Street Samplers' Flag Thief is on Legacy Linen 38 count Cloister Cream, the emerging silk conversion will be exclusive to the kit for summer 2025
My previous finish shown is Plum Street's Summer Hill, conversion is in episode 42: youtube.com/watch?v=YdmiK2NiEco
Cross Stitch Antiques O Sweet Humility, Eliza Townsend's Work stitched on Legacy Linen 45 count Jersey Cream with the following threads (please note this is not a complete conversion):
Soie Surfine: 2099, 2179, 2307, 2396, 2401, 2494, 2561, 2664, 2707, 2718, creme
For the 100/3 equivalents, take off the 2 in front - 2099 is 099 in 100/3, etc
The roof on the small stone house has been worked in rice stitch, a favorite of Jean Lea. You can find instructions for rice stitch, with diagrams and variations here: pieceworkmagazine.com/a-stitch-in-time-rice-stitch
Save the date for the Attic's very special star spangled 2025 Summer School, From Sea to Shining Sea, and read all about it in the latest newsletter: atticneedlework.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attic-Sampler-Newsletter-06132024-web.pdf
Christmas in July charts shown: Prairie Schooler Santas 2024, 2018, 2016
Notforgotten Farm: Jingle all the Way, Chimney Soot Santa, White Christmas
Plum Street Samplers Flirting
Prairie Schooler Happy Christmas
The videos on the DAR Sewn in America exhibition are here, as recommended and shared by Susan Standley:
Part I: youtube.com/watch?v=mfFrouakyVA&t=2s&pp=ygUTc2V3biBpbiBhbWVyaWNhIGRhcg%3D%3D
Part II: youtube.com/watch?v=O6OH8y1yZlc&pp=ygUTc2V3biBpbiBhbWVyaWNhIGRhcg%3D%3D
