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September 12, 2010

In the year 1692. . . . . . .

We have a new pattern shipping this week along with "Be Merry - Belle Pepper", our ornament and "Pumpkin Hollow Farms (no picture of that one yet).  It's called "Exodus 20:16." 

This is how I came to design the pattern. . . . . . . .many months ago I watched a TV series called "Who Do You Think You Are" by Ancestry.com (see blog post http://littlehouseneedleworks.blogspot.com/2010/03/genealogy.html).  The story that featured Sarah Jessica Parker fascinated me because I had ancestors that lived in Salem during this time too that I knew nothing about.  So I pulled out my genealogy and started the hunt for my ancestors and their stories.  Much to my relief they were not "accusers".  But it did get me to thinking how I might create a design around Salem and the year 1692.  This is what I saw in my mind as I pictured the happenings in that year.


The colors are so autumnal in this design. . . . .I just love them (autumn is my favorite time of year).  And the frame is just gorgeous and fits the design perfectly for the time period.  It was made by Valley House Primitives (their blog is to the right). All of the details will be on our web site by the end of the week.  They also made the frame for The Family Sampler.

There is one more preview to go and I think we'll see that one is just a few days!  Have a great week everyone.

Diane 

11 comments:

  1. I just told my husband about this design, as we had watched that episode, and he wonders if you're going to stitch it up for Sarah Jessica Parker. Interesting thought!

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  2. I love autumn as well and this design fits the bill! I really love it! A friend of mine just left on vacation to Salem this morning and I'd love to stitch this one for her.

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  3. I also need to stitch this one. I am a decendant of one of the accused witches hung in Salem. I grew up in Essex County, not far from Salem. I miss being in New England in the autumn, my favorite season when I lived there. This pattern has a special meaning for me and will definitely buy this one.

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  4. Oh Diane, I Love, Love, Love this one and the houses in this one are gorgeous! It's perfect and the frame is gorgeous too!

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  5. Beautiful! I love the rich colors!

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  6. I absolutely love this one!! Can't wait to see the final preview!

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  7. That is a gorgeous design. AND I love the story behind it. Just fabulous.

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  8. I LOVE this new design, Diane! Everything about the design is pleasing to me. And I love the twist you have taken on Salem in that time period. I love Be Merry--Belle Pepper, and I look forward to seeing Pumpkin Hollow Farms soon!

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  9. What a fabulous genesis of a design! Lovely.

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  10. This is another 'must stitch' I fear. I love the sentiment as well as the design. I love that program - we have it here in the UK too. Always fascinating.

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  11. Congratulations on a wonderful design, Diane! Can't wait to stitch it. This is by far the best Salem cross stitch design I have seen. Thank you for reminding us of the message that should have been learned long ago from the Salem persecutions.

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

Diane