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McIntosh Samplers, Arelate Studio, Hillside Samplings, Merrily Beams, Of Female Worth, Historic Stitches, Sampler Recreations, Sheepish Designs, Sheepish Antiques, Threads of Gold & Sunspots
sold exclusively through 1884 Stitchery

1884 Stitchery 7th Anniversary & McKenna's Birthday
As a thank you, upon checkout use the promo code: YEAR7
for 15% off your entire order
valid now through November 30th
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Away on vacation from Monday, December 24th to Monday, December 1st
all orders will be shipped out upon my return

1884 Stitchery

Ottavia Mentessi was born April 2, 1884 in Roggio, Italy. Her grandmother taught her to knit when she was four or five years old, while sitting on a hillside watching the sheep. Ottavia is my great-grandmother and, I believe, I got my love of needlework from her. A pair of knitted socks for my great-grandfather and an apron she made and wore decorate my studio and I smile at the craft we share. 1884 Stitchery is dedicated to her and the imprint she unknowingly left on me.

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