I think she is from Pennsylvania...
I have opened a HUGE can of worms for myself.
Now I need to conserve her.
Where to begin?
Well, first I took her out of her nasty, nasty old frame.
Next up, removing her off an old cruddy brown board,
placing her on a clean, acid-free mat board with
warm and natural covered with freshly washed muslin.
Then pictures for a conservator...and an estimate...
She deserves it, don't you think?
Next time I get on eBay, kindly slap my hands...
28 comments:
beautiful!!!!! Where did you find such a lovely piece??? I'm in love!
what a gorgeous sampler!
What a beauty!
Hello
Just found your lovely blog. You have some beautiful stitching and lovely photos of your family.
I've awarded your blog with a Liebster Award, hope you don't mind.
Full details on my blog.
OMG!!!!! Oh she is gorgeous!!! More than gorgeous! Oh, I love her! Oh Cathy, I'll never slap your hand when you make a purchase like this. Stunning! Good luck with the conservation. I bet she'll turn out even lovelier. Keep us posted, ok? ( don't suppose you're going to reproduce her? Sigh.....)
She does deserve a fresh new lease on life! Great purchase, it is stunning :)
Oh, that is such a pretty sampler. I definitely would not slap your hand if you buy such beautiful things as this! I'm glad that sampler found the perfect home.
Wow! I didn't know such a sampler could be found on eBay. What a gorgeous sampler! Such beautiful motifs and colors. So glad you have it. Keep us updated!
Martha is well worth it. She's beautiful!
Linda
Wow she is completely gorgeous!!!! Love her :-).
YUM YUM YUM....She is beautiful sister. You did a great job by purchasing her. Next up....let's get her charted. I'll be right out!! LOL
Love you, love you, love you !!!
What a beautiful sampler. This is a good thing--you will love her forever.
Oh, Cathy! Miss Martha is lovely! How lucky you are to own her! Keep us posted with your conservation results!
Hellooooooo, lovely!
Beautiful sampler! When will the charting begin!?!
What a beautiful sampler. I'm so glad that you in the process of conservation. She's well worth saving.
How lucky Martha is coming to live with someone who will take care of her. I do agree that EBay can be trouble for some...I tend to stay away unless I really, really have to find something. Beautiful sampler.
I love your Easter photos too - such a beautiful family!
Oh this sampler is beautiful. It deserves to be looked after properly.
Oh my goodness, what a find you have there! Love it!!! Please let us know how the conservation goes, and if you plan to reproduce her. I would be first in line to buy it. :) Good job Cathy!
Oh my..what can I say that everyone else has not? Oh..wait..I know! Can you please mail her to me? Lol! Sooooo beautiful! Oh my, you are so lucky!
Oh my goodness, it's breathtaking!!
Paulette
Martha is beautiful!!
A Beauty, good for you snapping her up, a fabulous find!!
Oh wow, Cathy!! She's gorgeous!!
P.S. I had so much fun meeting Cari on Friday! I couldn't believe the timing and the coincidence!!
Martha is gorgeous! Lucky, lucky You!
Oh, WOW!!! What a fantastic sampler. You need to reproduce it! ;)
What a stunning sampler!! I love the motifs and the colours! Good luck with the restoration...it was a GREAT purchase! I'm in agreement with some of the ladies here to reproduce it!!!
Hello Cathy,
I just happened upon your blog and I am so glad I did. This is a beautiful sampler. Can you believe my maiden name is Knapp...and my family is from Pennsylvania? If you find more info on this piece, I'd love to hear about it. Have a great weekend,
Robyn
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