Sampler September #2 2019: The Grim Reaper's Cheerful Friend

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[@aprilroberts7131]

So, don't laugh, but I am most proud of my Lizzie Kate autumn smalls pillows. I have returned to stitching after 30+ years away from it. I'm an avid crocheter, yet this January, I picked up stitching again. I'm super proud of my lil' pillow finishes because not only did they turn out well, but I didn't screw up the sewing machine part. :) Thanks for sharing your time, talent, and resources.

[@KittenStitcher]

I think it's perfectly wonderful you're proud of your autumn pillows! - T

[@FlosstituteSoozie]

Theresa I applaud you! Out there are two lucky woman who will truly appreciate how beautifully you have raised your sons because they will be incredible husbands!

[@cassyg8439]

I have to admit that I've been sucked into Sampler September and it is a good and exciting thing! Thank you for enabling me lol! I haven't stitched a sampler yet but I would like to do so now. The stitching project I am most proud of would be the Christmas stocking I made for my 3 kids. They were my first stitchy projects and I FFO'd them FINALLY in time for last Christmas. And it opened a can of worms and I haven't stopped stitching all the things!

[@wooleygirl5240]

I've stitched alot of designs in my time, but I'm most proud of the piece I am working on now. My mother had started a Prairie Schooler snowman design quite awhile ago. I recently found it and decided that I was going to finish it for her-she passed away in 2012, So, I started it this morning, and I feel like her spirit is here with me while I am stitching. She would be so happy that the piece will be done and I will put her initials and mine on it when I'm finished. She had a cross stitch shop for over 25 years and loved everything cross stitch. Have a great trip to Galeria and be safe. Good to meet Graham-yall look so much alike! Happy Stitching! Pam Miller

[@sonjaarredondo8932]

I am most proud of completing Lady of the Thread by Mirabilia. It took me 7 yrs. I focused on it for 19 days during Stitch Maynia. I am proud of that as well. Always enjoy your videos and seeing Zero and the other cats. Take care of yourself.

[@suNRze]

Omg the book is fabulous! The cross stitch I am most proud of is a Norman Rockwell of the old woman and old man having tea in front of the fireplace. I was working on that when pregnant with my daughter. She turned 34 two days ago. 😍

[@cynthiadryden9393]

The pieces I am proud of is 85 out of 100+ Sandra Cozzolino santas being stitched. She is the designer currently for Mill Hill (does 3 new santas each year). She has designed for multiple companies prior to Mill Hill. I am proud of the number done, and will be the most proud when I get all up to date and current with all of her santas. I plan on filling a tree with her santas! Thanks for the video, and this opportunity.

[@elizabeththompson1882]

Wonderful fun filled video as usual. So my favorite pieces I stitched are The Kiss and Angel of Love. I am so proud of these pieces and they were a joy to stitch. Enjoy Galleria, but please take care of your health while you are there.

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes2918]

The one I’m most proud of is the “Stitcher Brew”.....I over dyed all the thread myself and I dyed the fabric...and I did win Best in Show for it at the Fair....it hangs in my Studio.....great video, thank you so much for sharing everything....be safe on your Travels...

[@leetlesnyder]

I just love your channel and all your words of wisdom about samplers! My mom stitched a reproduction of The Chase sampler in the 70’s (remember stamped cross stitch?) It is framed and hanging in her house. It’s gorgeous! It is the MOST important thing In her house I want her to pass onto me someday. I remember as a child watching her stitch it in front of the T.V. for many hours. I am very proud of HER for stitching that! As far as myself, I have just gotten back into stitching so really just have WIPS, but many years ago, I did finish a beautiful little cross stitch of different shoes for my MIL (she loves shoes) with beading, kreinik, etc. It hangs in her guest bathroom and whenever I see it, I want it back! 😜

[@rebeccareyes776]

How sweet to meet your son Graham! Wishing you both the best with your trip to and fro and the whole everything of Galleria. I believe the piece of which I am most proud is your Fraktur Friends. I so enjoyed stitching it and embraced some wabi sabi spots. So enjoy your videos sweet Reaper woman! 😘❤️ Rebecca

[@reneebebla422]

Great video. I am most proud of the 4 Just Cross Stitch magazine stockings from the 1980’s that I made for the whole family. Since 1982, it’s always been a tradition to “stuff” the stocking with candy and lots of goodies the boys like and to this day we always open our stockings first on Christmas Day.

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗 Hi Teresa! I saw a proud mama face when Graham came in and sat down! He’s a very nice young man and you should be proud of him. I’m glad he is going with you to Galleria. Have a good time!

[@territheoldneedleshop996]

It warms my heart to see you talk or interact with your boys on your videos ....such love!! So glad you will have graham with you..have a great time ...sure wish I could be there....so I’m counting on lots of pics! The piece I am so proud of is my Sara Cook sampler ...she’s my first big sampler I ever did and I just love her..

[@leahgrove3951]

I stitched my husband a stocking for Christmas and I am so happy because he absolutely loves it and it makes me smile to know that I made something with love and he was so appreciative.

[@moosemom2010]

Great to finally meet Graham! He is the spitting image of you. I stitched a Stoney Creek piece last year of Cardinals on a feeder in the snow. I have it hanging in my Living Room by my chair so I can admire it! Have a great time at Galleria 💕 Michele

[@kimreed6733]

What a sweet boy! Thanks for sharing again! Love watching!💗

[@michellecharlesfischer5439]

I am most proud that for my Dad's 70th birthday, I stitched our family Coat of Arms. It took me a long time because I am a slow stitcher. Dad loved it and when he passed away, I gave it to my brother for his home. It was (and is) the biggest piece I have ever stitched. I did a happy dance when the shield met. Also, when you went to get the sampler I half expected Zero to get up and dance. Michelle

[@KittenStitcher]

Hey may dance when I'm not watching... - T

[@pamrosenberry7575]

Enjoying sampler September stitching vicariously. Some day I will get to one myself. I think the stitching I'm most proud of was one called the Fireman's Prayer. I started it for my son right after he graduated high school and was a volunteer fireman. It languished for years. Many years later, I FFOd and totally surprised him at Christmas, the only time he was speechless.

[@evip6351]

How great to let us all meet Graham. The look of pride and love on your face was very evident. I'm most proud of my 10 generation Mother's Tree.

[@zzzzipy12]

I have two, Mother’s Tree that has 9 generations and an Adam & Eve sampler that I did decades ago for the State Fair. Kitties are cute today! Thanks Linda ❤️

[@eleanork3692]

Stitching related but not cross-stitch- in one year for Christmas I did needlepoint pictures for my Dad, Mom, and Grandmother. Wonderful meeting Graham too. Enjoy Galleria and hope it’s very successful for you too.

[@margitszasz6797]

So nice to see Graham, he's lovely, just like you.

[@karinmuir9876]

I recently finished "His Eye is on the Sparrow" by HeartString Samplery and it soon will have it's place of honor above our mantle as a constant reminder to us of His love. Thank you for all that you do. Blessings from Ohio. #mostproudof

[@aprilroberts7131]

Oh my gosh, you two are going to have such fun at Galleria! Nice to meet your son, and I love how the two of you relate---it's clear you have a great connection and friendship. Safe travels!

[@cmdebi]

I’m very proud of completing Forever & Ever by Brenda Gervais. I did it to celebrate our 40 th wedding anniversary In August. Framed and on the wall. Love it!!! Love your videos. Good luck at Galleria

[@redstatefreedom5327]

Nice kiddo you have! Thanks for another fun video. The piece I am most proud of is the one I am just putting the finishing stitches in today ... it’s all 12 charts of the BBF Garden Sampler in one piece. Safe travels!!

[@dianenyman9074]

My proudest stitching project is the fairy godmother from Lavender and Lace. It makes me happy whenever I look at that wall. Your videos are so easy and fun to listen to!

[@giselem.kusmik5110]

Hi! HOLY CRAP GRAHAM LOOKS LIKE YOU! I think that is awesome, as I have one child, and she looks JUST LIKE HER DAD!😳😳🙄😎. She does, however, have my loud laugh and my always happy sense of humor, so I am proud of that! My favorite Sampler was one I finished in 1991. I stitched it while working on charter yachts in the British Virgin Islands, so I look at it and can feel where I was....I stitched it for my “2nd Mom” Violet, whom I ADORED. It hung in her kitchen, and when she died her daughter gave it back to me. My daughter’s middle name is Violet. Now it’s in my kitchen.💖. I look forward to hearing ALL about Galleria,and it is now a Bucket List place for me some day!

[@Dharma12335]

My favorite part of your video was watching your expression when Graham was speaking. It was really great to meet him & quite obvious how much love you share!

[@cindycstitches5310]

Loved every bit of your video, as I always do; however, my favorite part was "meeting" your Graham, Theresa! What an awesome young man with such a great personality & really sweet way about him, just like his Mom! (You two really do look alike too!) I think my biggest stitchy accomplishment is having finished CHRISTMAS QUAKER (Bygone Stitches) as a gift for my youngest daughter. Seeing her face when I gave it to her was the BEST! Have a blast at Galleria! 😊😊

[@nancyharbath3575]

I am so proud of village of hawk run not only that I finished it but I love looking at it every time I walk past it and say I can’t believe I made that 😉 I enjoy every floss tube you do I learn so much thank you for sharing.....

[@stitchingbythemoon]

Have a fabulous time at Galleria!! And so nice to meet Graham!!!

[@athenabesa380]

My proudest Needlework piece is a beaded floral tapestry I made in 7th grade. The tapestry is French and I beaded the project under Sr. Maria (she was a Belgian ICM nun) who was in charge of our sewing class. We made a lot of wonderful projects under her. A couple of years ago my Mom gave it back to me and I had it reframed. The framer was very careful as she said it looked like an antique. Thanks for your continuing sampler lesson.

[@JulieRStitches]

It is going to be a joy seeing you and Graham. Sampler September is a wonderful. I’m a learning SO MUCH from you.

[@smurfettestitches8742]

Another great video Teresa! I had to laugh, I was watching it when my husband walked in and I paused it to talk to him and he said “is that the singing lady?” I laughed and “yes, see, you even know her by voice now” 🥰. The piece I am most proud of is my daughters birth Sampler, it was a Sampler by The Historical Sampler Company from a magazine that had different flower names stitched down the sides of the border and the top and bottom of the border said All Things Grow With Love. The moment I saw it I knew I wanted to change it into my daughters birth Sampler. I changed the side borders to her name on one side and her date and time of birth and her birth weight and length on the other side. It was like it was meant to be as they all fit perfectly. Have fun at Galleria x

[@KittenStitcher]

I never set out to be the singing lady, but I guess I am! :D - T

[@elisareagan2731]

I’m equally proud of all my stitches.....mostly because I picked it back up a year ago after many years off. Now it’s an obsession! Good luck at the show!

[@damarisloya776]

I have a tree skirt I made in 1995. I would work during my dinner break at work. It's not a fancy kit or anything but it was the first thing I stitched after I got married and was halfway ready by our first Christmas. I bring it out every Christmas. One year I took care of a friend's cat for a month while she was visiting family during Christmas. My daughter was about two and my guess is the cat was not very happy with having a two year old trying to love on her because one morning I found a hair ball or who know what it was on the middle of my stitched work. I was horrified. Luckily I had used dmc and regular Aida and everything washed off no damage. I'm very proud of it and it brings many memories of Christmas past. Maggie the cat passed away many years ago and sadly my friend past away two weeks ago. My friend sat with me every dinner break at work while I stitched.

[@KittenStitcher]

Damaris Loya oh, I am sorry to hear about your friend and her cat. I hope your project brings back happy memories.

[@judystone3645]

I liked your sampler 10 questions. One of my favorite pieces I have stitched and framed is L&L Santa of the Forest. That border on your sampler is gorgeous! I love the house and the brook. Your progress on the bee skep is pretty. The banner is really nice and professional looking. I will be missing Galleria this year, but I hope everyone has a great time. Your new 3rd floor digs sounds like it will be big enough this year. Have a great time!

[@meredithprovance5774]

It was fun 'meeting' Graham! Have fun at the Galleria - I'm sure your room will be a huge success again this year. It'll be fun to hear what the big sellers were. I'm proud of a pillow I made as a gift for my sister. It was a beautiful dragon fly and I added some quilted strips around the outside to make it pillow size.

[@tamarahill873]

It was nice meeting your son. I wish you well at your show. I have to say that I am proud of every piece I’ve stitched. I find it relaxing and so very rewarding. I’m just just so happy I started stitching again.

[@margaretlyons8764]

I have a Paula Vaughn pattern stitched back in time in 1980. It’s a quilt on a wooden rack with country things on the shelf part. It’s hanging on the wall. I have only been back into cross stitch for about 6 months since then. So all these fabric and flosses blow me away. Would love to do a vintage sampler!

[@lisaschindler9821]

I'm working on Farms of Hawk Run Hollow as a gift for my son and am personalizing it to our farms, so I think that is my piece I will be most proud of when finished!

[@clairenoack2861]

What fun I’m having with Sampler September! I am so motivated to stitch all of the sudden, thank you 🙏🏼. Loved meeting Graham, he looks like you and sounds like you. Lovely young man. I wish you much success in MO!

[@lizj1090]

And now I have another UNICORN! I love, love, love that Loose Feathers Mystery Sampler. It is so wonderful! Sure wish I had bought those when they came out... Oh, and I’m most proud of a French quilt-themed sampler I stitched with our family names on them.

[@cheryl8280]

Of course the cats want petting and are in your face all the time. It's a full moon on Friday! They do tend to go a little squirrely around full moon time. LOLOL I am proudest of a piece I'm working on right now. It's called Tiramisu from Glendon Place. I've done all kinds of smaller, less intricate pieces. But this one calls for some concentration and definitely accuracy. You can't fudge any booboos on this one. Yes, it's going to take a place of honor in my home alongside Grasshopper Pie, also from Glendon Place, when I get around to doing that one. What a sweet young man your son is! You are so lucky to have family that takes an interest in what you do and involve themselves. Have a wonderful time at Galleria! Hugs from Canada!!

[@libbystitches811]

Wow, I wish I were going to Galleria!! Sounds fantastic and I look forward to seeing your videos of your shop! And you get to share the weekend with your son! Loved the sampler questions! You are a great mentor and teacher for all of us! The needlework that I am most proud of are the Christmas stockings I stitched for my children 30+ years ago. They were extra large in size, stitched on Aida, and I am thrilled to still hang them on the mantle every year! Thanks for sharing!

[@debbie9902]

I just have to tell you!!! I absolutely love you!!! Your videos are so fun, laid back and informative. I love how nothing bothers you. I could watch you every day. Keep up the great vids. Thanks so much😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Cynthia-bq6vr]

Have a great time at Galleria. I loved meeting Graham. He does favor you greatly and seems to have your awesome personality. I realize I whistle or hum the Stitchy Tube tune a lot. It makes me happy. Thanks for the great videos. One of my favorite samplers was Pink Sparrow. It was designed with more pastel colors than I usually stitch with so it was different and fun.

[@RedwoodsAndRain]

Lovely meeting Graham. What a cutie pie! Oh how I wish I could go to Galleria. It is soooo far away. Someday! I think I am proudest of my Mary Engelbreit “Believe” Santa that I started about twenty years ago and finally finished last year when I started stitching again...so many mistakes but it looks great. I’ve worked a bit on Quaker Seasons of Friendship on 46 count (Straw, from you) which I am loving and pretty proud of as well. Have a GREAT time! Sally in Northern California 😁

[@KimbesasCloset]

Maybe another year I'll get to Galleria and meet you and all the other stitchers and designers. I'm most proud of the Antique Cups and Spoons the that I mounted in the teapot-shaped trivet frame. It took some figuring to make it come out. Your design was perfect for that! Have a great weekend at Galleria and sell it all!

[@Xpresslifetifa]

It was nice to meet Graham. If you were on Maury you definitely could not claim he wasn't yours :P I think it's wonderful that your family has been such a strong support of your needlework business! I would not have continued with my art all these years if it wasn't for my #1 fan, my mom. I think I am most proud of is my very first sampler "My Funny Valentine" by Heartstrings Samplery that I changed all the colors to DMC variegated colors. It's one of the first pieces I showed on my flosstube and I worked on it everyday for 1 full month. I have it hung in my room right by my bed and woke up admiring it each day. I think because I put so much time and effort into that's why I love it so much.

[@TeresaKogutsCreativeWhims]

Theresa!!! You’re killin me! I wish I could go to Galleria 😢 Your “booth” sounds incredible ❤️ Your fans will be so excited to see all the goodies you have available. Another great video about samplers and so nice to “meet” Graham. I think it’s awesome that he’s helping you at the show. Good bonding time.

[@deannaellett1906]

The piece I am most proud of is my Smokey Mountain Christmas. As always, enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing and happy stitching!

[@danabexten3607]

"The Bride" by Lavender & Lace is the piece I am most proud of. Can't wait to come see you at Galleria! Wow, a conference room all to yourself... Pretty fancy! Safe travels.

[@nanking4954]

The piece that I am most proud of is a birth sampler I stitched for my son. :-) Loved meeting your son, it has to be awesome that he's taken an interest in your business and assisting you in all aspects of it. Wishing you both safe travels and hoping that cash register holds up with all the sales that will be transpiring at Galleria! Can't wait to see the video of all the 'eye candy' you'll have there! Take care.

[@sandylarson8952]

Road snacks!!! I love those Chester puffs too. I’ve also got a recipe that covers them in a Carmel coating. Just thinking about them makes my teeth hurt, but yum! The joy is in the stitching.

[@sandraf6033]

I am most proud of my Louisa Coulimore on 28 ct over one. She is beautiful. I love your videos. Great to see you smiling again. :)

[@lisaabbeysneedleworks2967]

Great to meet your son. What a gentleman. Wishing you both safe travels...lots of energy....prayers that you will remember all the important things and that you will sell out of most everything so you dont have to lug it home. Thanks for what you do for our community. We love you:)p.s. still need the stitchy tube ring tone. That would be awesome. Nite

[@cindyjurek7325]

I am proudest of my Afternoon in London by Country Cottage Needleworks. It was my first finished project. Back when I did one project at a time. I pray that you and Graham have a safe journey and that you sell all of your inventory so you won’t have to repack it.

[@cindybarger2250]

I am very proud of a Prairie Schooler Christmas sampler I stitched years ago. It was stitched on 32-ct. over one and I just love the way it turned out. It was a delight to meet your son. I hope you have lots of fun at Galleria.

[@christinesouthard2350]

Teresa, Graham was awesome! You seemed to sort of spring it on him, but he went with the flow! What a wonderful young man! Love boys!.I think mine (who is the light of my life) would have done well too! As always enjoyed visiting with you. Some of my favorite stitching that I'm going to make a wall of, are gameboards. Checkers, Parcheesi, backgammon. I also found in the old Jeremiah Junction magazine an actual chart that says Gameboards with all kinds of different ones in a long row underneath. They will look great on that wall along with a couple of actual antique boards. Have a great time at Galleria!

[@myrabeavers4762]

My proudest piece I have stitched is And They Sinned. Enjoy your videos.

[@bunnystitches5578]

My chart of choice. Is a magnolia that is framed and hanging in my foyer, my favorite because stitching it relaxed me while on chemo from ovarian cancer back in 2002, my favorite piece. Theresa love your floss tubes.🐇

[@KittenStitcher]

I love that needlework was a comfort to you during a difficult time. :) - T

[@lindaneal61]

Really enjoyed meeting Graham. Nice to see the young folks talkative and seem interested in your passion/business. Have a great time at the show.

[@ronnietall1323]

I am proud that I finished His Eye is on the Sparrow, I loved working on it! So sweet to meet Graham, you have a great partner to travel and work with! Have a wonderful trip, can’t wait to hear all about it!!

[@joannemoore826]

Hi Teresa! I have returned to cross stitch after a long break. Love your shop and thank you for the beautiful note cards and freebie charts! Your you tubes are such fun! The stitching I am most proud of is the Sue Spargo Fresh cut quilt I have been working on..it was a 2017 block of the month and well I am a bit behind...lol..this new cross stitch addiction isn't helping! It is amazing embroidery and applique on wool with great threads. You have lured me into samplers...I have one somewhere I did at about 8..stamped embroidery..lol..Hopefully those will be my next works to be most proud...now to start them! Catching up on your back youtubes and yes Tillamook ice cream rocks!!! The Blackberry pie is killer with chunks of pie crust...😊

[@zook717]

Lovely to meet Graham! The project I’m most proud of is probably my Harbor Haven - I only have 4 out of 12 blocks complete, but am loving it. Have a great time at Galleria!!

[@scpockrandt]

I am most proud of a sampler I stitched in 1991, Home Is Where You Hang Your Needlework by Eileen Bennett at the Sampler House. It was my first time doing specialty stitches and it was so fun! Doing that actually gave me the courage to dabble in Hardanger, which I love. Have fun on your road trip with your son!

[@joyceoquist703]

Great video! Great to meet Graham, no mistaking who is mother is. My all time favorite stitched piece is And They Sinned. Loved every minute stitching this one and made some adjustments to the design as I went. It also won a blue ribbon at our state fair.

[@TheKadecan]

I love the sampler you showed us. I love animals and I am a horse owner so love any piece with them in it.

[@darleneingeorgia6922]

Have fun, drive carefully and hope you sell everything you take with you. It was nice to meet Graham. Darlene in Georgia P.S. I am most proud of 'All Creatures Great and Small' because I am almost through stitching it! Woo Hoo!

[@alitaAZ]

Right now my current finish that I'm most proud of is either of the two Baroque Beauties I did. They are two of the super bedazzled flowers from Glendon place. Most of my pieces so far have been small and not near as blingy as those. PS Graham is a cutie! You raised some good kids!

[@carolinet.4621]

As usual, I loved your FT video....how fun to “meet” Graham! He seems like such a nice guy, just like Harrison is a nice guy, too. My finished samplers that I am most proud of are The Truth Sampler by Samplers of Sylke and The Desiderata by Indigo Rose. Both had a lot of specialty stitches in them that were challenging and fun. Have fun at Galleria! I am glad you will have lots of helpers in your booth. 😘

[@Lllr55]

Your HRH piece is amazing!! I saw the same piece at the NJ Retreat that was stitched over one!! It was awesome! Graham definitely looks just like you! Especially his smile! I hope you sell out of everything you bring to the Galleria! 😊♥️

[@dawnusaus68]

Awwww....Graham is a natural!! Hope the show went well for both of you and that you had fun using the cash register!! I think the piece I am most proud of is my Monet Water Lilies piece - there were SO many colour changes but it was absolutely beautiful once it was finished.

[@juliacorley1817]

I enjoy you so much. You seem to be feeling better. I'm living in MS. Born and raised here. So nice to have a stitcher at least in the state. Just got back into stitching right now enjoying working on Hands on Design a year of celebration so currently my favorite. By the way have cats too😻 God Bless and take care.

[@triciakrn]

My most proud stitching project is Brooke’s Books Snow White dress. I know it isn’t a family heirloom but it was my first project using kreinik and other fibers. It is beautiful. Good luck at Galleria! Hope you come home with an empty van but a full heart and pockets full of profits!

[@maryjaneh2251]

Safe travels to Galleria! Looking forward to seeing your clips from the show. I stitched Lavender and Lace's Santa of the Forest 25+ years ago. It was my biggest project at the time and I have it nicely framed and still enjoy it.

[@cheriedeyoung6344]

I am always amazed at how much I learn about samplers from you. I didn't even know what they were until watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! One of the stitches that I still love after many years is Voice of the Shepherd by Told in a Garden. I had it framed with an oval double mat. It is so pretty. Thank you, Teresa!

[@lindabaltz54]

Thanks, Theresa, for another great video!! So far, my favorite sampler is the first one I stitched, Folk Art Sampler, from Imaginating; stitched it all in red floss. Hope you and Graham have a wonderful trip to St. Charles! Take care and see you when you return!!!

[@glassquilt2017]

I have only been back to doing cross stitch for a year and a half I have to say that each time I finish a new piece I am pretty proud. I’m trying to learn more and get better with each one. And I’m just now doing my first sampler which is your Saviours Praise and I am loving it! Thanks again for designing it. And how cool to meet your son! He is definitely your mini me! You guys are great together.

[@donnamay8368]

I LOVE the Hannah sampler! That border is gorgeous! I am happy with so many pieces I have stitched. The first sizable piece I stitched was Let Virtue Reside by Ewe and Ewe and Friends. I am currently working on The Plantation Sampler and Merrily, Merrily for Sampler September. Thank you for your wonderful videos Theresa!

[@juliegomery2792]

Hello, Theresa! What a treat to 'meet' your son Graham. Handsome guy! I wish I was coming to St. Charles this year. I would love to help out in the booth. Maybe next year. I know you will have a successful time. Praying for your health to hold through it . I used to love to play store as well :) . I am loving Sampler September, Still working on Ann Dale. ALso Sarah Braizear from Hands Across the Sea samplers -- 2 really BIG ones. The work I am most proud of is Evening in the Park by Chatelaine. I LOVE! looking at it every day on the wall, Seeing it sparkle and seeing all the specialty stitches. I am so glad you encouraged people to do what they love and not think about whether they can do it. When I first started cross stitching, I started--- and stopped-- a couple of 'beginner ' kits on aida. Didn't love it. The first one I did was a full size Mirabilia on linen! I loved it. Fortunately , no one told me I couldn't and so I did! Never looked back. Thanks for all you do.

[@deborahbrandenburger7240]

My sampler that I am most proud of - at least right now - is my James Wilson reproduction sampler. It is finished and framed and so cool! Yes, Graham does look a lot like you. And such an adult now! I remember the days when you would talk about "the boys"! But I love that they are still so interested in helping you with your business. That's not always the case, especially in needlework, even with daughters, but having your sons stay so involved is precious. I hope one of these years to be able to come to Galleria. Next year I hope to have 2 special trips so making it Galleria as well will again be iffy-but I can make it, I will. Good luck and I look forward to the updates!

[@rhondasmith4112]

Oh my first off what a nice son you have and good looking young man...but yes he resembles you a lot....I can tell you’re proud.....should be.....my best or favorite stitching piece will be a piece I hope to start soon by heartstring samplers it’s Philip foster farmhouse but I’m going to delicately to my in laws it resembles their house tremendously.....have a blast at galleria I wish I lived close I’d definitely volunteer for your booth😀😀😀have fun!

[@lauratyler591]

Oh you are going to have so much fun!!! I wish I lived closer, and or the galleria was closer. I would volunteer to help for stash. This brings back memories of my mom every year at Christmas she would do a booth at the annual Christmas Craft Show. I would help her set up and run her booth of hand items she stitched and made during the year. When my son was small she would set up a little spot for him to sit at and help. My mom was known as “Mrs. Strawberry “ . She always included somehow a strawberry sticker or piece of strawberry candy with each purchase. The story behind strawberries was that she grew strawberries on the dairy farm to help make money to go to college. She graduated from Penn State with her teaching credentials. I think you will be successful at this show, and I like the banner. Very nice touch. I am also working on the same sampler as you but started in a different spot. I love the border and bee hive which is why I picked it to do. Theresa, thank you for making videos, having a web site, and just being you. It has made me fall in love with Samplers again! Good luck at the galleria! 🎉🎊😊🙋🏼 bye from Northern California!

[@sharondauz880]

I came back to cross stitch last year after a 30 year hiatus. My most special piece so far is the Love Story Wedding Record by Ursula Michael which I gave my niece and her husband in April. They hung it up immediately and it’s beautiful. Thank you for a great video.

[@barbguenther2932]

My favorite cross stitch piece that I fully finished into a drum is Oh Say Can You Sea by Hands On Design! I watched Vonna’s tutorial on how to make a drum. Thank you Vonna! Glad you are feeling somewhat better Theresa:) Barb Guenther

[@miechelleweber9231]

What another great video! Loved hearing all the info on samplers and sometime I will add to your questions, since I have an OLD sampler given to me by a dear friend. I am very proud of a couple large Shepherd’s Bush pieces, the Toy Gatherer and The Wool Gatherer. I stitched them over several years when my boys were growing up and time was scarce. They bring back lots of memories of that time in our lives and that makes them pretty special to me. That was also before I had discovered all the beautiful samplers available now, so I know I will have many more to be proud of in the future! Thanks again for your videos. I look forward to them.😻

[@margomcintosh6070]

I did an old fashioned Santa about 20 years ago that I am most proud of and still love. My 40 year old daughter has always loved it as well so I gave it to her for her home. May as well let her enjoy it for years and not wait to inherit it. 😀. I really want to try a sampler so if I am chosen that is what I will pick from your website. Love your videos so much!

[@lisak6249]

Merrily Merrily we Welcome Spring. Loved the video! Can’t wait to meet you at Country Sampler in Wisconsin. 💗

[@marjoriedowney122]

What a fabulous and informative video! Thank you! So fun to meet Graham. Can't get over how much he looks like you! I am currently most proud that I have hung in there with Hannah Pepper and am almost finished! I thank you and #samplerseptember for that!

[@jackiediaz1363]

I am loving Sampler September! It challenged me to start a sampler that I had been anxious to start due to my level of experience. So it is my favorite piece because it brings me joy to stitch each stitch. It will take some time ... but it's the journey not the destination. Thanks so much for your wonderful videos that inspire and educate. I hope you have a great experience at Galleria!

[@KittenStitcher]

Hope your anxiety is fading away -- once you start, it's hard to stop! :D - T

[@geraldinewardfarren9330]

I started a Sunflower cross stitch pattern from a magazine in 1998 and did about 90% of it. I then stopped stitching and only started again in May 2019 when I finished it. I felt really good about it and haven't stopped stitching since!

[@jonniemiller5349]

What a wonderful young man Graham is...you must be so proud of both of your children. My most proud piece is one that I'm currently working on...Blackbird Designs Merrily, Merrily We Welcome Spring. Save travels to Galleria...that is on my bucket list. Be well!!

[@paulettecurt-costa8902]

My favorite sampler I did many years ago I just recently had framed. I don’t recall the name but it has a large border of cranberries and large letters a cran colored house. I love it. Thank you for doing the sampler vids.

[@birdrpg6153]

Looking forward to seeing you at Galleria. The cross stitch pieces I am most proud of are the quilts I made for mine and my twins grandchildren. Each one contained 16 or more pieces.

[@jonim8247]

I am most proud of finishing the Beatrix Potter Quaker Sampler, a Needleprints reproduction. It's on 30 ct French Vanilla linen from R&R with Crescent Colours "Bejeweled" with accents of Gentle Arts "French Vanilla." I started it on 5 Feb 2007 and finished on 8 Nov 2007. It was a SAL with a Yahoo stitching group. Yep, I'm that old! I adore Quakers and monochromatic designs. It's just heavenly to thread up 20 needles and stitch. Thanks for all the info you share.

[@markschweitzer4714]

I love your new banner and I wish I was going to Galleria. I hope you feel well soon. I enjoyed this video very much. My favorite stitchery is the cross stitch blankets I made for my babies and they are now in their 30’s. Yes, I saved them and my grandchildren have used. Have a wonderful trip!❤️ Diana * I want a t-shirt😜