1897 schoolhouse samplers
Events & Presentations
near and far
Upcoming Presentations & Events
it is a joy to share the collection with you!
Virtual
Embroiderers' Association of Canada, Inc. / Association canadienne de broderie, Inc.
Saturday, January 27, 2024
What Antique Samplers Have to Teach Us
Needle: first instrument of learning in the hand.
Female education: a privilege, not a right and unequal.
What antique samplers have to teach us when we explore the role of women and girls in education, the transmission of knowledge and skills in traditional and nontraditional subjects through needlework in a time when education wasn’t a right and universally accessible.
Antique sampler and needlework tools presentation via Zoom discussing the sampler-making tradition demonstrated in the 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers’ 350+ piece collection of antique schoolgirl samplers from 1726 to 1978.
Virtual
2024 Nashville Needlework Market
Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3, 2024
You will find me sharing suite 328 on the third floor!!
I am so very happy to be returning to the Nashville Needlework Market for my second year and be able to share my newest releases and old favourites from my very own suite!!
Presented by Needlework Retailer
Nashville, Tenessee
united states
2024 Stitch North Retreat
Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21, 2024
A large cross stitch retreat hosted by Caroline of Off the Grid Needlearts/Evertote.
I will be bringing along my patterns, setting up a display of my shop models and selling pattern for the entire weekend.
Presented by Evertote
burlington, ontario
canada
Examplary Needle Guild
Friday, April 26, 2024
Antique sampler presentation via ZOOM discussing the sampler making tradition through dated examples from the 1700s to the early 1900s, held within the 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers collection.
virtual
near and far
Past Presentations & Events
it is a joy to share the collection with you!
Primitive Needlearts Primer
October 4 - 6, 2023
A Retreat Celebrating Primitive Style Needlearts
Join us for a weekend retreat featuring all things prim! Hosted by Hobby House Needleworks, Hobby House Wool Works, Prims On Greenway, and Under the Woolen Willow.
Date: October 4 - 6, 2023
Location: Woodcliff Hotel & Spa ~ Fairport, NY
Cost: Contact Hobby House Needleworks - use link below
Classes will be conducted by Kathy Barrick and Liz Mathews - Punch Needle & Cross Stitch, Maggie Bonanami - Wool Applique, Teresa Miller of Teresa's Prim Treasures - Embroidery, Beth Seal of Summer House Stitche Workes - Cross Stitch, and Lianne van Leyen of 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers - Cross Stitch.
Included in the price of the retreat are two classes and you may elect up to two more at an additional cost, based on availability. Class sizes are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Celebration of Needlework
Wednesday, May 17 to Sunday, May 21, 2023
Celebration of Needlework is the oldest, continuously running needle art show in the U.S. and Canada, and was inspired by a group of New England shop owners who were anxious to promote the industry. Each year our show brings together hundreds of needle artists, local shops, and nationally known designers.
TRUNK SHOW
united states
2023 Stitch North Retreat
Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30, 2023
A large cross stitch retreat hosted by Caroline of Off the Grid Needlearts/Evertote.
Presented by Evertote
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO
CANADA
Kindred Spirits Sampler Guild
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Antique sampler presentation via ZOOM discussing the sampler making tradition through dated examples from the 1700s to the early 1900s, held within the 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers collection.
Virtual
2023 Nashville Needlework Market
Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 5, 2023
You will find me sharing suite 425 on the fourth floor with Barbara Hutson of Queenstown Sampler Designs!!
I am so happy and extend my sincere thanks to Barbara for her generous support and offer to share her suite for my first market!!
Presented by Needlework Retailer
NASHVILLE, TENESSEE
UNITED STATES
Lake Michigan Sampler Guild
January 15, 2023
Antique sampler presentation via ZOOM discussing the sampler making tradition through dated examples from the 1700s to the early 1900s, held within the 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers collection.
VIRTUAL
Needlework Expo
Saturday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29, 2022
A virtual wholesale market for the cross stitch trade
VIRTUAL
Glengarry Pioneer Museum
Stitch in Time
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Enjoy special exhibits of clothing, quilts, and other textiles from the museum collection, as well as see demonstrators and textile vendors. Spinning, weaving, knitting, quilting, rug hooking, rug braiding, clothing and professional costuming will all be represented.
Demonstrations, Guest Speakers, Textile Vendors, Children's activity - felting wool and scavenger hunt, Drop Spindle competition, Food available onsite
Click on learn more below to find additional event and museum details including hours, location and admission fees
DUNVEGAN, ONTARIO
CANADA
Knowledge & Needles
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Nashville Spring Open House
featured designer
BRIGHTON, ONTARIO
CANADA
Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild
April 26, 2022
Antique sampler presentation and show via Zoom
cobourg, ontario
CANADA
Trillium Embroidery Guild
April 20, 2022
Antique sampler presentation and show via Zoom
whitby, ontario
CANADA
Sampler Guild of the Rockies
April 8 to 10, 2022
2022 Seminar
presenting designer featuring two bespoke sampler reproduction patterns
Antique sampler and antique needlework tools presentations and show via Zoom
denver, colorado
usa
Sampler Guild of the Rockies
June 26, 2021
The Blooms, bees and berries retreat
PRESENTING DESIGNER FEATURING one BESPOKE SAMPLER REPRODUCTION PATTERN
Antique sampler presentation and show via Zoom
denver, colorado
usa
Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild
October 5, 2020
Antique sampler presentation and show via Zoom
POINTE-CLAIRE, QUEBEC
CANADA
2019 Needle Arts Fair
October 5, 2020
CANCELLED due to Covid-19
Needlecrafts Handed Down
Antique sampler presentation and show
Presented by the Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts
KINGSTON, ONTARIO
CANADA
Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild
March 23, 2020
CANCELLED due to Covid-19
To be rescheduled
Antique sampler presentation and show
POINTE-CLAIRE, QUEBEC
CANADA
1000 Islands History Museum
March 6, 2020
Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts
Antique sampler presentation and show
Gananoque, Ontario
Canada
Toronto Guild of Stitchery
January 2, 2020
Antique sampler presentation and show
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
2019 Needle Arts Fair
October 5, 2019
Needlecrafts Handed Down
Antique sampler presentation and show
Presented by the Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
2019 Needle Arts Fair
October 5, 2018
Needlecrafts Handed Down
Fair vendor
Presented by the Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts
June 18, 2018
Antique sampler presentation and show
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
Knowledge & Needles
May 5, 2018
Launch of 1897 Schoolhouse Samplers during Spring Open House
brighton, Ontario
Canada
2018 Needle Arts Fair
September 29, 2018
Everybody Stitches
Fair vendor
Presented by the Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
Ottawa Valley Guild of Stitchery
December 6, 2017
Antique sampler presentation and show
ottawa, Ontario
Canada
