Proper Sisters School of Needlework Sampler
To the LADIES of Quaker Hill Town:
The Sisters Proper
Desire to announce they will commence classes on the
5th of September next at their schoolhouse in Old Dye Road.
There they will provide instruction to young misses in PLAIN
& FANCY NEEDLEWORK, tatting, DARNING, lace making
& spinning. Strict regard will be given to cultivating in their
young charges GOOD & PROPER MORALS & MANNERS. Tuition
three dollars per quarter will include a needle, thimble, &
material sufficient to complete lessons.
Such would have been the sort of advertisement the Proper Sisters would have published prior to opening their school of needlework in the mid nineteenth century. And a fitting way, indeed, to introduce my newest sampler design, “Proper Sisters School of Needlework”! This finished sampler has been whip stitched onto a piece of Civil War era reproduction calico that is blue-gray with tiny, tiny cream colored stars and the whole then framed in an antique wood frame with gilt trim. Comes under glass and with wire on back for hanging. It measures 15”h x 13”w including the frame. Only one!!!
Proper Sisters School of Needlework Sampler
To order, please email me at pineberrylane@hotmail.com.
All of my original designs are available as patterns. Visit my web site for more information!
Old Mill Bobbins
Each of these old mill bobbins has a great, dark, primitive finish. Each measures approximately 7”h x 3.25”w. Bobbin A has metal bands on the heads. Bobbin C has wonderfully rounded top head. Great for display or cut them in half to make bases for your make-dos. Please specify A, B, or C when ordering and include your zip code so I can calculate postage. Buy all 3 and pay only $21.00!
Old Mill Bobbins
To order, please email me at pineberrylane@hotmail.com.
