Greetings from Scotland! I am writing this from the drawing room of a
manor house built in the 1500's where kings have slept and Cromwell planned
his siege of the Edinburgh Castle. The sense of history in England and
Scotland is overwhelming – it is everywhere! Jim and I visited Whitby, a
small fishing village on the North Sea and went into their museum, which has
over 100 embroidery samplers in its collection. There were 25 or so on
display, but my real treat came when I was able to help a volunteer sort
through a box of samplers in storage. It was like Christmas as we unwrapped
sampler after sampler dated 1812-1898, and made by girls as young as 6. I
will bring photos and my needlework purchases to the November meeting for
show and tell.
The year is winding down but our fun isn't. November 26th Gallery Night
will be accompanied with sparkling cider and live music. Election of
Officers will also be done that evening. December 3 will be our annual
Holiday Party at my home. This is a potluck, so please bring a dish to
share. There is a voluntary gift exchange (stitching related, value limit
$20.00 or a handmade item) and is great fun! Other surprises are on the
agenda for that evening.
In closing, I want to thank all of you for your support and friendship,
thank you to the hard working board members and others who have volunteered
on behalf of the chapter. You are a great group, and it has been a joy to be
your president this year.
May your stitching be frog-free! Ina
