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July 6, 2010

A Girl's Sampler

I love reproduction samplers but I have never been too sure as to whether they were "right" for LHN as a company.  Since I love the creative process, I always felt they might not allow me the creative expression I love to have with each and every design we release.  So instead of buying an old sampler and painstakingly reproducing every stitch (which looks VERY hard), I decided to try to create a girl's sampler in LHN style.  No, it isn't old, not a reproduction, but rather a compilation of all of the things I love about old samplers.

The design is called "Sarah Street - Faithfulness".  The surname "Street" is a very old name that dates back to the early founding of this country.  I am sure there are many descendants by this day and time.   I had considered releasing these designs in the "Dear Diary" line of patterns we currently have but instead thought to release them individually.  I have ideas for more so I'll definitely be releasing a few in 2011.
 "Sarah Street" will ship this month.

17 comments:

  1. Such pretty colors, and the design looks beautiful!

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  2. I look forward to seeing the latest design. The snippits look lovely.

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  3. LOVE LOVE LOVE samplers!!
    Can't wait to see it. The colors look beautiful!
    Did I say I LOVE samplers????

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  4. Looks wonderful Diane!!! I LOVE the little girl in the snippet! Reminds me of the one you have in the Travelling Stitcher (which I just finished stitching BTW) and I LOVE her!
    Can't wait for this to be released!

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  5. Diane it looks wonderfull.
    Can't wait to see the whole pattern ;)

    Hugs,
    Marieka

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  6. Oh Diane...it is wonderful! THANK YOU :)

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  7. Looks like another great design! I have been on a "reproduction stitching" kick for months now. I, too, would rather design them than re-chart them.......Nancy

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  8. Can't wait to see the hole pattern. Looks good so far !!!

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  9. Can't wait to see the whole pattern. Looks like I may have to have it.

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  10. Anonymous9:15 PM

    This looks absolutely beautiful Diane, pretty colours and I can't wait to see the rest of the Pattern.

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  11. Samplers are my first love especially antique repros or ones made in that style. I can't wait to see the full reveal.

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  12. I'm so glad I found your blog Diane. I love your designs and this new one is a must have for me. Love it!!

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  13. Cute! I look forward to this one coming out and the others that will follow.

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  14. Looking forward to the new design! The snippets look like it's going to be a beautiful piece

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  15. Love what I've seen so far. The colors are wonderful! Can't wait to see the whole thing!

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Thank you so much for taking time from your day to drop me a line or two!

Diane