Yep. After playing with Susannah I decided to pull out another stored sampler.
This is The Goode Huswife Ruth's Sampler (with changes of course) and the linen is so sheer that I couldn't see the aging . Originally she was sewn into a padded envelope with a pocket on the back but it still wasn't making me smile. I thought she was the perfect shape for another table sampler.
I didn't want to fuse interfacing but it needed a backing so ..... I counted out 15 threads from each side and pulled out the 16th. Then I folded the linen back directly on that line and pressed, ripped a piece of muslin to fit. Using a fusible hem tape, I attached the muslin around the edges. No need to stabilize the fringe with a row of stitching, the fusible won't allow more raveling.
Big difference? I trimmed the edges to the same distance from the muslin and fringed, then roughed it up.
Lots of places for her to rest, and I intend to age the linen more.
That will be it for table samplers, the only ones I have primitive enough and the right shape. Too bad I didn't stitch Ruth on the same linen as Susannah. It is so perfect for this ... thick, soft, nubby. Poor Ruth is skimpy, scratchy, flat.
That's it! Have a good day.
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8 comments:
I like this idea. Am interested in the process you use to age completed projects.
Marly, I do love it when you show and describe your finishings...you are a wonderful teacher....I have so many pieces that are just sitting around, waiting for inspiration...thanks so much!
Thanks so much for showing us how you do things. That sampler looks great, I love the colors!
Marly, I have so enjoyed the photos of your beautiful samplers, kitties and wildlife. As always, thank you for sharing them. SAH
another beauty for the table...
I love this idea and I'm gonna have to try it. Thanks
What a great way to display your samplers. Plus the muslin makes such a difference! Hugs!
Love this!!! What a great idea!
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