Loved hearing all the history (Foundling Hospital and samplers)…it’s part of what makes HATS reproductions and your videos so interesting. Thank you for all you do to bring the stitchers and their work to life. Enjoy your trip!
I absolutely adore the school girls sampler for their teacher! As a former teacher I have loads of drawing and knickknacks made for me by my students. What a true treasure.
Hey Nicola, thank you for a jam packed full video. Loved all the history and I was able to get the Florence Mary Dickinson pattern from Hobby House.Yesterday i finally received the frames from Needle Needs, such nice people to work with on my order. Whenever you recommend a sewing tool, I am confident it will be fabulous. Hugs from SC, Jeannette
Nicola, your two videos on Pin stitch and lacing where fabulous!!! You have helped me immensely. So gracious for you to help me out so very much!!! I am so indebted to your kind showing of these tutorials!
Thanks for sharing your visit to the Foundling Hospital! What a beautiful sampler the students stitched for their teacher. I look forward to hearing more about it in the future. Your DMC cabinet is beautiful - what a treasure! Wishing you and Ray, Bertie-Boo and Hugo a wonderful trip! Thanks as always Nicola and happy stitching.
What a fascinating video Nicola. I loved all your historical information about the foundling hospital and I must add that to my list of growing Nicola recommendations of places to visit. Like you, my heart stopped when I saw the Alice Tuck sampler. I can imagine the girls gathered to plan the motifs and lay out, all the while waiting impatiently for their turn to stitch and keeping it a surprise for their headmistress. Please reproduce it, I can hear the girls cheering you on!
I’m so glad to hear you talking a bit about the foundling hospital. The first images I ever saw of those tokens and fabric scraps are burned in my memory. Just heart wrenching. I am not sure you can distill the essence of human suffering down any more than that. The foundling hospital and the V&A are at the top of my London list. 💕
So enjoyed learning about the Founding Hospital, heartfelt experiences touch the soul. I have gone back and watched all your videos from the beginning. I appreciated every single one. In flosstube # 110 you shared an antique sampler from 1941 from your collection. To reproduce this sampler would be a major undertaking but would be an heirloom stitch. I love the universal feel of this sampler. Take care.
Thank you for a lovely virtual tour of the Foundling Hospital. What an experience to be there! I love the tutorials you have posted recently and feel they are such a gift to the stitching community. I would love any other tutorials you are willing to share about specialty stitches!!! Thank you so much Nicola for all you do
I so enjoy your video’s. I love the research and history behind the samplers. I think the alphabet is Greek on the sampler you have started. Also, the wooden box containing the floss, scissors and I believe a pin cushion is a great idea to storage the work in progress supplies. Enjoy your trip. Safe travels!
Another fascinating video! I live in the States and have been to London a few times. I have never heard of the Foundling Hospital. Now I will have a new place to look forward to visiting!
Hello from Athens, Greece! What a pleasant surprise it was to see the greek alphabet on a sampler! Now I am twice as anxious to learn the story of this particular sampler and see what follows this first band. Thanks for all your hard work , it is greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for again sharing your wealth of knowledge and love for the craft. I am wondering if you would be able to share tips and tricks on how to have your back look as good as your front stiching. I believe I may have heard this referred to as reverse stitching but I could be wrong. Oceans of Friendship, One Stitch at a Time
Very interesting hearing about the foundling hospital as I live in Australia. If you do decide to restore the dmc drawers I would love to see video on the before and after
Thank you for another lovely video! I believe that is a Greek sampler. The alphabet looks reminiscent of the Greek alphabet. Your framed antique sampler is gorgeous! Specialty stitches would be a good video basis. Especially stem and split stitches. Take care sweet lady. ❤
I love the stories you find regarding these antique samplers. Did these girls follow a chart or did they just freehand these? I’m curious about how they stitched them? If they followed a chart can you talk about what those charts may have looked like and how they were created?
I love so much the history lessons we learn in you videos. When do you think the Sopley sampler will be available for us to stitch? It’s such a unique sampler. Thank you!
Afternoon Nicola.. I do love the D.M.C. drawers the person must have prefered to stitch Anchor threads. I was wondering what the dark figures represented. I did'nt know that was a hanging tree you learn something new every day. I hope you do find oot who the other girls are.. I am stitching oan Maria Vincenza Laricchia while visiting with you today. Stitching the big ship this is the last part oan the first third o this sampler. Enjoy your wee break ...
I’m so excited to start my Florence Mary Sampler. I got 16 count tabbycat and the silks, I’m confused as to how many strands I use, it’s so fine and I loved using the 1 strand 100.3 on some of my other 16 count. Suggestions?
Hi Nicola, thank you for another informative flosstube! I am coming from the US to the September retreat, and I am interested in getting more information about the restaurant that you mentioned. What is its name? Thank you for the information!
Your vidéo are always so interesting!!!! I love history and antics, and I always look forward to your videos on Sunday morning with my coffee. Do you have the project to reproduce the oak sampler? My budget can't afford many embroidery projects but I would certainly stitch that one if ever you makes it available.
Beautiful video, as always. I've heard of the Foundling Hospital and will have to check out the museum next time I'm in London. The Anne Tuck sampler is very interesting, however, I wouldn't be interested in purchasing it if it is reproduced. That image of the men under the oak tree is very troublesome. As someone who worked on a PhD history, I fully understand and appreciate the history, but I, personally, don't think I feel comfortable stitching it myself and hanging it in my home. I also know other people it the stitching community who would feel the same. Just a friendly FYI. :) Maybe the image can be modified in the reproduction and a note can be made about the original, acknowledging the history of the original piece?
@@nicolaparkman The fact that they are black is what I find troubling. There are a lot of samplers with black people in them and they are portrayed as slaves, criminals, or some kind of comedic character. Like I said, I'm fine with such samplers existing, as they're historical, but I just don't want to stitch them. Maybe they weren't black and that was just the color they used? Who knows. Either way I'm sure you will find a way to address it. You always do such a wonderful job researching your samplers.
@@nicolaparkman That's kinda what I thought. I suggest maybe clarifying maybe when the sampler is reproduced. I know so many people are sensitive about that subject, myself included. Just a suggestion. :)
Oh Nicola what gorgeous samplers you've shared. The red is the Greek alphabet. What is the name on it? Please, please tell me that you'll be charting Alice Tuck! It is so unique and interesting in its story. ♥️🪡🧵 🪢XX Kimberly Have so much fun in Devon too! p.s. video on different ways to do a single stitch along with another simple stitch.
What a beautiful wedding gift. I am sure the teacher was very proud of this gift and all the love ❤️ that came with it!
Thanks for visiting. Watching on the large screen I tend not to comment as much but I wanted to say how much I love the school sampler. Very clever.
Loved hearing all the history (Foundling Hospital and samplers)…it’s part of what makes HATS reproductions and your videos so interesting. Thank you for all you do to bring the stitchers and their work to life. Enjoy your trip!
I absolutely adore the school girls sampler for their teacher! As a former teacher I have loads of drawing and knickknacks made for me by my students. What a true treasure.
Hey Nicola, thank you for a jam packed full video. Loved all the history and I was able to get the Florence Mary Dickinson pattern from Hobby House.Yesterday i finally received the frames from Needle Needs, such nice people to work with on my order. Whenever you recommend a sewing tool, I am confident it will be fabulous. Hugs from SC, Jeannette
Nicola, your two videos on Pin stitch and lacing where fabulous!!! You have helped me immensely. So gracious for you to help me out so very much!!! I am so indebted to your kind showing of these tutorials!
Thank you, Nicola. I’m so pleased the book was useful.
Thanks for sharing your visit to the Foundling Hospital! What a beautiful sampler the students stitched for their teacher. I look forward to hearing more about it in the future. Your DMC cabinet is beautiful - what a treasure! Wishing you and Ray, Bertie-Boo and Hugo a wonderful trip! Thanks as always Nicola and happy stitching.
What a fascinating video Nicola. I loved all your historical information about the foundling hospital and I must add that to my list of growing Nicola recommendations of places to visit. Like you, my heart stopped when I saw the Alice Tuck sampler. I can imagine the girls gathered to plan the motifs and lay out, all the while waiting impatiently for their turn to stitch and keeping it a surprise for their headmistress. Please reproduce it, I can hear the girls cheering you on!
I’m so glad to hear you talking a bit about the foundling hospital. The first images I ever saw of those tokens and fabric scraps are burned in my memory. Just heart wrenching. I am not sure you can distill the essence of human suffering down any more than that. The foundling hospital and the V&A are at the top of my London list. 💕
So enjoyed learning about the Founding Hospital, heartfelt experiences touch the soul. I have gone back and watched all your videos from the beginning. I appreciated every single one. In flosstube # 110 you shared an antique sampler from 1941 from your collection. To reproduce this sampler would be a major undertaking but would be an heirloom stitch. I love the universal feel of this sampler. Take care.
Nicola, I love hearing all the history you give us! It really is wonderful!
Thank you for a lovely virtual tour of the Foundling Hospital. What an experience to be there! I love the tutorials you have posted recently and feel they are such a gift to the stitching community. I would love any other tutorials you are willing to share about specialty stitches!!! Thank you so much Nicola for all you do
I so enjoy your video’s. I love the research and history behind the samplers. I think the alphabet is Greek on the sampler you have started. Also, the wooden box containing the floss, scissors and I believe a pin cushion is a great idea to storage the work in progress supplies. Enjoy your trip. Safe travels!
The pin stitch video was excellent, thank you very much. The queen stitch would be helpful 😊
Another fascinating video! I live in the States and have been to London a few times. I have never heard of the Foundling Hospital. Now I will have a new place to look forward to visiting!
I really enjoy watching ur videos. Ur work is fabulous. Love ur choices of kits u pick
I can’t wait to see your newly decorated Sampler Wall.
Your trip sounds so interesting and fun. The samplers and cabinet are fabulous. Sad that Alice died at thirteen.
Oh, I love this so much!!! All of it!
Love this video! Thank you Nicola for sharing your knowledge and your beautiful needlework! Have a great holiday!
Hello from Athens, Greece! What a pleasant surprise it was to see the greek alphabet on a sampler! Now I am twice as anxious to learn the story of this particular sampler and see what follows this first band. Thanks for all your hard work , it is greatly appreciated!
Hello Lina - I would like some help “translating” the sampler, if you would be interested would you email me so that we can discuss.
Thank you so much for again sharing your wealth of knowledge and love for the craft. I am wondering if you would be able to share tips and tricks on how to have your back look as good as your front stiching. I believe I may have heard this referred to as reverse stitching but I could be wrong. Oceans of Friendship, One Stitch at a Time
Thank you Nicola for another fantastic flosstube.
As usual a lovely video! And all the sampler beauty! No words! Thank you!
Great video love your finish it’s stunning and love your new start have a wonderful day and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩
Love the wooden holder for your 100.3’s. I was wondering where you can purchase this.
Very interesting hearing about the foundling hospital as I live in Australia. If you do decide to restore the dmc drawers I would love to see video on the before and after
Your videos are so inspiring I learn so much.
Thank you for another lovely video! I believe that is a Greek sampler. The alphabet looks reminiscent of the Greek alphabet. Your framed antique sampler is gorgeous! Specialty stitches would be a good video basis. Especially stem and split stitches. Take care sweet lady. ❤
Thank you for the most fabulous video this week. You make everything so special! Thank you!
I love the stories you find regarding these antique samplers. Did these girls follow a chart or did they just freehand these? I’m curious about how they stitched them? If they followed a chart can you talk about what those charts may have looked like and how they were created?
I love so much the history lessons we learn in you videos. When do you think the Sopley sampler will be available for us to stitch? It’s such a unique sampler. Thank you!
I hope so, this is one to be reproduced
Hi Nicole,
Great seeing you today ♥️
Love your new red start. Great idea.♥️
That’s the Greek alphabet on your new red sampler Nicola! I’d love to hear more about your ancient food experience.
Hello Nicola, I love the red sampler you're working on. It is definitely the Greek alphabet! Can't wait to see the finished design🙂
Thank you! your video will be helpful to me I’m a new stitcher ☺️
That is the Greek alphabet up through 'tau'. Can't wait to see the rest of it.
Alice Tippett is so sweet! I will be watching for her release. 💝.
Afternoon Nicola.. I do love the D.M.C. drawers the person must have prefered to stitch Anchor threads. I was wondering what the dark figures represented. I did'nt know that was a hanging tree you learn something new every day. I hope you do find oot who the other girls are.. I am stitching oan Maria Vincenza Laricchia while visiting with you today. Stitching the big ship this is the last part oan the first third o this sampler. Enjoy your wee break ...
Nicola as a Greek-Israeli your red sampler is the Greek alphabet, it supposes to have 24 letters
Will we be seeing your sampler wall(s)? Do you keep/hang the original next to your reproduction?
I wish I could but I do not have enough room. When the decorators are finished and the samplers re-hung I will do a walk through
Love your video 😍. But I can’t find your webside. I will love to do some of the Sampler 😉
Hello our website is hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com
This red sampler feels Greek or Mediterranean. The border design also feels folksy from that area.
I’m so excited to start my Florence Mary Sampler. I got 16 count tabbycat and the silks, I’m confused as to how many strands I use, it’s so fine and I loved using the 1 strand 100.3 on some of my other 16 count. Suggestions?
Debbie I would use 2 strands of Soie d”Alger on 32ct
Hi Nicola, thank you for another informative flosstube! I am coming from the US to the September retreat, and I am interested in getting more information about the restaurant that you mentioned. What is its name? Thank you for the information!
The restaurant was in London Diner at the Mandarin Oriental
@@nicolaparkman Thanks so much!
I always learn so much from your flosstubes, Nicola. What is the name of the book your referenced in today’s video. Thanks.
Please notify me when wooden pin bowls become available. Thank you. You should have all of my information.
Hello Sheila I will post on social media when they list on my website
Your vidéo are always so interesting!!!! I love history and antics, and I always look forward to your videos on Sunday morning with my coffee. Do you have the project to reproduce the oak sampler? My budget can't afford many embroidery projects but I would certainly stitch that one if ever you makes it available.
Hello Catherine I plan to reproduce the sampler. It’s a very pretty one.
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That's the Greek alphabet on your new start! It's not a saying or anything like that...just the Greek alphabet. :) Another great video!
I loved hearing about your visit to The Foundling Hospital! And is your new sampler in Greek?
Lovely video. Do you have an estimate for the release of Edith Levy ?
Her story is written just need to do the stitch diagrams so she is getting close
It looks like the Greek alphabet to me!
Nicola am I right there is a sewing retreat late 2023 in UK?
The Great British Sampler Weekend. There is a waiting list running. Email TheGreatBritishSamplerWeekend@gmail.com
Nicola, did you ever stitch with two threads?
In the early days when I worked on a low count linen.
It’s the Greek alphabet but it’s missing the last few letters and the fourth letter, delta, looks wrong to me.
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Beautiful video, as always. I've heard of the Foundling Hospital and will have to check out the museum next time I'm in London. The Anne Tuck sampler is very interesting, however, I wouldn't be interested in purchasing it if it is reproduced. That image of the men under the oak tree is very troublesome. As someone who worked on a PhD history, I fully understand and appreciate the history, but I, personally, don't think I feel comfortable stitching it myself and hanging it in my home. I also know other people it the stitching community who would feel the same. Just a friendly FYI. :) Maybe the image can be modified in the reproduction and a note can be made about the original, acknowledging the history of the original piece?
What troubles you about the highwaymen?
@@nicolaparkman The fact that they are black is what I find troubling. There are a lot of samplers with black people in them and they are portrayed as slaves, criminals, or some kind of comedic character. Like I said, I'm fine with such samplers existing, as they're historical, but I just don't want to stitch them. Maybe they weren't black and that was just the color they used? Who knows. Either way I'm sure you will find a way to address it. You always do such a wonderful job researching your samplers.
They are highwaymen. They are not black people.
@@nicolaparkman That's kinda what I thought. I suggest maybe clarifying maybe when the sampler is reproduced. I know so many people are sensitive about that subject, myself included. Just a suggestion. :)
Oh Nicola what gorgeous samplers you've shared. The red is the Greek alphabet. What is the name on it? Please, please tell me that you'll be charting Alice Tuck! It is so unique and interesting in its story. ♥️🪡🧵 🪢XX Kimberly Have so much fun in Devon too!
p.s. video on different ways to do a single stitch along with another simple stitch.