A Sampling of Samplers

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~A Collection of Samplers~

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Some old, some new, 
some I've sold.

Some reproduced on paper and others proudly stitched

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"With a Silken Thread So Fine

This Is How I Spend My Time

Needle Poised, Fabric Taut

Stitching Samplers

Deftly Wrought"

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**I Love Samplers**
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Paula

The Strainer Transformation!!!

                              

I made a shoo-fly screen!!!! 
Yeaaaaaa!!!!

I have been wanting to do this for some time and have found a few strainers on my junkin/antiqueing trips. I found a .25 cent strainer on my last junkin trip and had my husband cut the handles off.  I then followed the instructions by Genevieve of Olde Pear Primitives. I think it was very nice of her to share these awesome instructions!!!

Here is a link to her primitive shoo-fly tutorial:

http://oldepearprimitives.blogspot.com/2010/05/primitive-shoo-fly-tutorial.html

Also here is a link to her tutorial in creating a faux rust finish:

http://oldepearprimitives.blogspot.com/2010/05/todays-tutorialfaux-rust.html

Here is the before picture:

...............and here is the after picture:

Ta-Da!!!!

I used Autumn Brown paint for the shoo-fly screen and I placed a 1" wooden knob on top which I painted black, sanded and applied Gunstock stain over the paint.

I really like how it turned out and appreciate the instructions that Genevieve shared.

 I think I will keep this one and hope to make a few to place in our craft/antique booth!!!

Blessings

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Have a Great Weekend!!!