Thank you for sharing such beautiful words about Jean, Nicola. Although I never met her in person I loved following “Two tarts and their starts” and learned so much from her. Many prayers for you and all who loved Jean. Keep shining bright Jean xx
Thank you for the video today, and the tribute for your dear friend Jean! I know it was difficult. I was going to just do the bright version of Jessie, but now I would like to stitch both versions. Much love to you Nicola ❤️
I’m thankful for my time at The Attic last month and Sampler Symposium. I brought my Jessie kit home with me and now my time there and this kit are so much more poignant now. I’m sad, as we all are. Thank you for your lovely words about Jean. She was a special person.
Oh Nicola, bless you, and thank-you for your touching and poignant video today. Your love for Jean and all she contributed to the stitching community is so evident in your video. I will begin stitching Jessie today, in honor and in remembrance of Jean, in her favorite palette. The Symposium was very special, I am so grateful to have attended, to have experienced the many excellent presentations, and brought home such lovely materials. My first visit to The Attic was in January of 2022, and my reproduction sampler journey began. Again in 2024 and this January. Each event better than the last. Thank-you for your participation and for your astonishing catalogue of samplers. My red box in en route...❣Peace and healing to you.
I never met Jean but I’ve heard so much about her sweet spirit since being in this community! She will be missed and I look forward to someday meeting her in our eternal home!
I know how hard it was for you to film this but I am so glad you did. Anyone who stitches any of the collaborations with designers who had those relationships with JEAN means that her memory lives on. I think we should all sit down and stitch a red sampler in her honor. I was a little surprised when someone online posted that they weren’t supposed to say anything about JEAN‘s death, which I thought was incredibly ridiculous. I never got to meet her, but I feel like I have known her for years after talking to her on the phone and through all of you who have posted the things that you remember about her. She was an incredible woman to move our craft forward, and everyone needs to talk about her. Thank you so much Nicola. sending love your way.
My husband and I have a road trip planned for the end of February and the only thing I wanted was to stop at The Attic. I was hoping to meet the lovely women I see and admire here. I have Jessie on pre-order.
Bless Jean, her name will be remembered throughout time just as the names of the sampler stitchers she honored by sharing her passion of needlework across the world. I never met her in person but I have shed tears for her beautiful soul.
Nicola, thank you for your video this morning. When I learned of Jean's passing, I immediately thought that your words would be comforting to hear in this time of sadness in the stitching community, and I'm glad you decided to share your thoughts and emotions. I did not have the opportunity to meet Jean except through her "Two Tarts and Their Starts" flosstube videos, but her love of stitching was obvious to all who knew her. My faith tells me she is no longer in pain, and she's happily stitching away without readers on 56 count linen that is lit by the celestial light where she now resides.
I never met Jean, but I know that her enthusiasm and encouraging nature have had an impact on me and my stitching in many ways. Your tribute and the others I have read and have seen and doubtless will see on other floss tubes will demonstrate this over and over because those who did meet her have known and shared that influence. Thanks, Nicola, for this video.
Bless you Nicola...never met Jean but feel I knew through you tube videos...My Jessie was ordered awhile ago and is now on it's way... God Bkess Jean and you. Both of you are so amazing and I'm thankful that I was able to follow her and you....I'm a Micigander! (I do see Vickie every Oct. In Spring Green , WI) Keeping DEAR Jean in my prayers. HUGS to you. I hoping to meet you some day...take care❤
I live just a few miles from the Attic. I did not attend the symposium, but I did stop by the Attic on the Friday of the symposium because I wanted to see the two Jessies in person before you brought the models home. Just lovely. I thought that I preferred the subdued version, but when I saw the vibrant version in person, I changed my mind! I didn't know Jean personally, but I have seen her many times over the years when I would stop by the Attic. The last time I saw her there was probably in December when I purchased "Golded Sampler Fragment" by Hello from Liz Matthews. Perhaps I will stitch on that sampler in Jean's memory. My prayers go out to her family and friends. Thank you, Nicola.
I am so grateful I ordered a Jessie chellinor as a stitching memorial. I never got to meet Jean, but I felt like I knew her through flosstubes . Thank you Nicola for sharing your memories.
Such beautiful words and wonderful tribute to Jean. Thank you for sharing your love and respect for Jean and I appreciate all she has done for the cross stitch community. ❤️
Thank you for the tribute to Jean, understandably very difficult for you. Sending condolences to her family and all her staff. Thank you as well for what you and Jean have done for this community.
Your friendship with Jean was beautiful to watch over the years. I cried right along with you. It’s a huge loss for our community but what the legacy she leaves is awe inspiring.
So very sorry for your pain at the loss of Jean. This may be too soon, but you and other designers she was close to could collaborate on a tribute sampler for all to remember Jean. I know from her video about Ellen Chester’s piece that her favorite stitch was Rice stitch. We’ve all heard her favorite color was red and of course her favorite count was 56. I stitched a 1/1 on 56 count pendant for her as she hadn’t stitched one for herself. I think her passing deserves a personalized sampler commemorating her life and love the tiny stitches ❤
Can only imagine how Jean’s passing has touched you - thank you for your collaborations with Jean! I look forward to stitching Jessie in Jean’s honor. Will Susannah de Carl be available in 12 month’s time to those that could not attend Sampler Symposium? Would love to stitch her too in memory of Jean. Blessings and hugs to you❤️
My condolences on the loss of your friend! My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was such an amazing lady who from all the tributes left the world better than she found it. This video is a lovely tribute to Jean Lea!
I am so glad that I was able to visit with Jean at the Sampler Symposium . She was a wonderful caring person. She will be dearly missed. Thank you for the tribute to Jean Lea, it must be very difficult for you❤
I just wanted you to know that I got my red box today, Saturday instead of next Monday. I usually wait to open it while I watch your revealing video but thinking of Jean, I may open it this afternoon. I am really sad for Jean’s passing and will keep her in my thoughts while I work in the samplers and who knows, I may start my first project in 56 ct
Thank you for doing the video today Nicola, - I know it must be incredibly hard, your tribute to Jean was very beautiful, and I am so very sorry indeed for the loss of your dear friend. She was truly a remarkable shining light. xx
Thank you for doing the video today. It was a lovely tribute to Jean. The Jessie sampler is a fitting tribute to both of you, and your love for samplers and this community. My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your friend. Take care, Arleen
Thank you for recording this difficult video. I have been heartbroken since I heard about Jean’s passing. I never met her but felt I knew her through her videos and so many people sharing about her after a trip to The Attic. She was a special lady. I will have to try to stitch on 56 count this year in her honor. Take care.
I am sending my deepest condolences to you in the loss of your dear friend and collaborator, Jean. The mutual respect you both had for each other and your beloved needlework is always present in your videos. It is very sad to loose a luminary of an artform, but is vitally important for other creators step into the gap that Jean has left and carry-forward her deep love for those who stitch.
So sorry you lost a lovely brilliant friend, I so wanted to meet her but my grandmother will enjoy her now and stitch away with Ms Jean. My heart breaks for all who had the pleasure of knowing her God bless you Nicola
Thank you for the lovely tribute to Jean. She made a lasting impact on the needlework community. May God comfort you as you grieve the loss of a good friend.
I'm so very sad for all who knew and loved Jean. I think she would want you to continue "forward" to keep her legacy going. I had planned to call the Attic to order Jesse and her silks, but I'm unsure when the appropriate time is now. Should I wait a few weeks out of respect? Just pondering and dont want to do anything unsensitive to the Ladies of the Attic. Your thoughts? Thanks Nicola!
Thank you for sharing such beautiful words about Jean, Nicola. Although I never met her in person I loved following “Two tarts and their starts” and learned so much from her. Many prayers for you and all who loved Jean. Keep shining bright Jean xx
Thank you for the video today, and the tribute for your dear friend Jean! I know it was difficult. I was going to just do the bright version of Jessie, but now I would like to stitch both versions. Much love to you Nicola ❤️
I’m thankful for my time at The Attic last month and Sampler Symposium. I brought my Jessie kit home with me and now my time there and this kit are so much more poignant now. I’m sad, as we all are. Thank you for your lovely words about Jean. She was a special person.
Oh Nicola, bless you, and thank-you for your touching and poignant video today. Your love for Jean and all she contributed to the stitching community is so evident in your video. I will begin stitching Jessie today, in honor and in remembrance of Jean, in her favorite palette. The Symposium was very special, I am so grateful to have attended, to have experienced the many excellent presentations, and brought home such lovely materials. My first visit to The Attic was in January of 2022, and my reproduction sampler journey began. Again in 2024 and this January. Each event better than the last. Thank-you for your participation and for your astonishing catalogue of samplers. My red box in en route...❣Peace and healing to you.
I never met Jean but I’ve heard so much about her sweet spirit since being in this community! She will be missed and I look forward to someday meeting her in our eternal home!
Beautiful tribute to an amazing friend. Bless you Nicola
Thank you for taking the time today to talk of your Friend Jean. I am sure She is in Stitchy Heaven. Bless you Nicola❤❤
Thank you for the wonderful tribute to your amazing friend. My hearts breaks for you and all the people who knew and loved her. Janine
I know how hard it was for you to film this but I am so glad you did. Anyone who stitches any of the collaborations with designers who had those relationships with JEAN means that her memory lives on. I think we should all sit down and stitch a red sampler in her honor. I was a little surprised when someone online posted that they weren’t supposed to say anything about JEAN‘s death, which I thought was incredibly ridiculous. I never got to meet her, but I feel like I have known her for years after talking to her on the phone and through all of you who have posted the things that you remember about her. She was an incredible woman to move our craft forward, and everyone needs to talk about her. Thank you so much Nicola. sending love your way.
My husband and I have a road trip planned for the end of February and the only thing I wanted was to stop at The Attic. I was hoping to meet the lovely women I see and admire here. I have Jessie on pre-order.
❤ lovely tribute ❤sending hugs 🙏
Bless Jean, her name will be remembered throughout time just as the names of the sampler stitchers she honored by sharing her passion of needlework across the world. I never met her in person but I have shed tears for her beautiful soul.
Nicola, thank you for your video this morning. When I learned of Jean's passing, I immediately thought that your words would be comforting to hear in this time of sadness in the stitching community, and I'm glad you decided to share your thoughts and emotions. I did not have the opportunity to meet Jean except through her "Two Tarts and Their Starts" flosstube videos, but her love of stitching was obvious to all who knew her. My faith tells me she is no longer in pain, and she's happily stitching away without readers on 56 count linen that is lit by the celestial light where she now resides.
Thank you for making the video for Jean. I was hoping to meet her someday. She was truly a great woman and changed so many lives for the better.
I never met Jean, but I know that her enthusiasm and encouraging nature have had an impact on me and my stitching in many ways. Your tribute and the others I have read and have seen and doubtless will see on other floss tubes will demonstrate this over and over because those who did meet her have known and shared that influence. Thanks, Nicola, for this video.
Oh dear Nicola, I am so sorry for your pain. I never knew Jean but heard many many many wonderful things about her. xoxoxoxo
Thank you for taking the time to post this video. I can truly appreciate how hard this must have been for you.
Bless you Nicola...never met Jean but feel I knew through you tube videos...My Jessie was ordered awhile ago and is now on it's way... God Bkess Jean and you. Both of you are so amazing and I'm thankful that I was able to follow her and you....I'm a Micigander! (I do see Vickie every Oct. In Spring Green , WI) Keeping DEAR Jean in my prayers. HUGS to you. I hoping to meet you some day...take care❤
Thank for your lovely heartfelt words, beautiful ♥️
I live just a few miles from the Attic. I did not attend the symposium, but I did stop by the Attic on the Friday of the symposium because I wanted to see the two Jessies in person before you brought the models home. Just lovely. I thought that I preferred the subdued version, but when I saw the vibrant version in person, I changed my mind!
I didn't know Jean personally, but I have seen her many times over the years when I would stop by the Attic. The last time I saw her there was probably in December when I purchased "Golded Sampler Fragment" by Hello from Liz Matthews. Perhaps I will stitch on that sampler in Jean's memory. My prayers go out to her family and friends. Thank you, Nicola.
I am so grateful I ordered a Jessie chellinor as a stitching memorial. I never got to meet Jean, but I felt like I knew her through flosstubes . Thank you Nicola for sharing your memories.
Thank you for this lovely video. We know it was difficult for you. And please know how much we appreciate you, too.
Such beautiful words and wonderful tribute to Jean. Thank you for sharing your love and respect for Jean and I appreciate all she has done for the cross stitch community. ❤️
Thank you for the tribute to Jean, understandably very difficult for you. Sending condolences to her family and all her staff. Thank you as well for what you and Jean have done for this community.
Such sad news about Jean. She will be sorely missed. I pre-ordered the bright version of Jessie and can't wait to get it.
Your friendship with Jean was beautiful to watch over the years. I cried right along with you. It’s a huge loss for our community but what the legacy she leaves is awe inspiring.
So very sorry for your pain at the loss of Jean. This may be too soon, but you and other designers she was close to could collaborate on a tribute sampler for all to remember Jean. I know from her video about Ellen Chester’s piece that her favorite stitch was Rice stitch. We’ve all heard her favorite color was red and of course her favorite count was 56. I stitched a 1/1 on 56 count pendant for her as she hadn’t stitched one for herself. I think her passing deserves a personalized sampler commemorating her life and love the tiny stitches ❤
Can only imagine how Jean’s passing has touched you - thank you for your collaborations with Jean! I look forward to stitching Jessie in Jean’s honor. Will Susannah de Carl be available in 12 month’s time to those that could not attend Sampler Symposium? Would love to stitch her too in memory of Jean. Blessings and hugs to you❤️
Thanks for sharing your heartfelt thoughts, a beautiful sampler Jean had wonderful taste in all Samplers ❣️♥️🕊️
My condolences on the loss of your friend! My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was such an amazing lady who from all the tributes left the world better than she found it. This video is a lovely tribute to Jean Lea!
I am so glad that I was able to visit with Jean at the Sampler Symposium . She was a wonderful caring person. She will be dearly missed. Thank you for the tribute to Jean Lea, it must be very difficult for you❤
I just wanted you to know that I got my red box today, Saturday instead of next Monday. I usually wait to open it while I watch your revealing video but thinking of Jean, I may open it this afternoon. I am really sad for Jean’s passing and will keep her in my thoughts while I work in the samplers and who knows, I may start my first project in 56 ct
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I lost my best friend years ago and it's difficult.
Thank you for doing the video today Nicola, - I know it must be incredibly hard, your tribute to Jean was very beautiful, and I am so very sorry indeed for the loss of your dear friend. She was truly a remarkable shining light. xx
Thank you for doing the video today. It was a lovely tribute to Jean. The Jessie sampler is a fitting tribute to both of you, and your love for samplers and this community. My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your friend. Take care, Arleen
Thank you for recording this difficult video. I have been heartbroken since I heard about Jean’s passing. I never met her but felt I knew her through her videos and so many people sharing about her after a trip to The Attic. She was a special lady. I will have to try to stitch on 56 count this year in her honor. Take care.
So sorry for the sad news. The sampler is beautiful; both versions truly a tribute.
Thank you Nicola for your beautiful tribute to Jean. I know my heart is heavy with the loss too. I’m so sorry for your loss of your good friend.
I am sending my deepest condolences to you in the loss of your dear friend and collaborator, Jean. The mutual respect you both had for each other and your beloved needlework is always present in your videos. It is very sad to loose a luminary of an artform, but is vitally important for other creators step into the gap that Jean has left and carry-forward her deep love for those who stitch.
So sorry you lost a lovely brilliant friend, I so wanted to meet her but my grandmother will enjoy her now and stitch away with Ms Jean. My heart breaks for all who had the pleasure of knowing her
God bless you Nicola
The industry has lost a great woman. May she rest in peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss! I know Jean was so important to you! She was a wonderful, giving, encouraging, and generous person! XOXO Heidi
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A wonderful tribute.
Nicola, I know how hard this video was to do today. I know Jean was looking down on you. I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend.
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Thank you for the lovely tribute to Jean. She made a lasting impact on the needlework community. May God comfort you as you grieve the loss of a good friend.
I'm so very sad for all who knew and loved Jean. I think she would want you to continue "forward" to keep her legacy going. I had planned to call the Attic to order Jesse and her silks, but I'm unsure when the appropriate time is now. Should I wait a few weeks out of respect? Just pondering and dont want to do anything unsensitive to the Ladies of the Attic. Your thoughts? Thanks Nicola!
I think the ladies will appreciate you popping in.
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Thank you Nicola. 🙏🏻❤️🩹
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