Monday, August 6, 2012

...a little birdie


I found a very old sampler on ebay not too long ago. It is in pretty bad shape around the edges...in fact, in some places there are no edges. I bought it for the bird...and the words in the very center.


1808...it amazes me that anything so fragile survived these many, many years.  "In the year of our Lord", don't you love it?




And...the bird has polka dots!


I'll leave this sampler unframed because I like how it drapes.  


Have a great week!

Enjoy the day,
Robyn



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15 comments:

  1. MargaretAugust 6, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    It's beautiful! I can see why you fell in love!

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  2. MJ HuntAugust 6, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Just lovely! Thanks for showing us.

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  3. Cathy G.August 6, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Another WONDERFUL sampler! Love the colors too!!
    cathy g

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  4. SusannahAugust 6, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Simply gorggeous!

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  5. PennyAugust 6, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful!! TFS your fantastic find.... I love how you have it displayed and the wonderful colors used.... It's a gem!

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  6. HomeSpunPrimsAugust 6, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Robyn, I love your sampler. What a treasure. It looks like she used orange around the border. I love how it pops. And you can't beat anything with a bird on it! Looks great the way you have it displayed in the last picture. Hugs, Lori

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  7. Raymond HomesteadAugust 6, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    That is a wonderful sampler!

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  8. Rugs and PugsAugust 6, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L !!!!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  9. Trace4JAugust 7, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Pure joy is that sweet sampler.
    Hugs
    Trace

    www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com

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  10. My Colonial HomeAugust 7, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    You have the best luck finding all these very old and cherished treasures.
    Karen

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  11. Julie - My Primitive HeartAugust 7, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Robyn,
    You have such a wonderful eye and always find the most lovely things! This sampler is simple and perfect....and looks just right as you have it displayed!!
    Thanks for sharing your new treasure!
    Warm Hugs~~
    Julie

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  12. BeckyjeanAugust 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    It's beautiful Robyn.

    Enjoy your day~Becky

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  13. AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    What a lovely, lovely treasure, Robyn! You've displayed it so beautifully ~ I love your creative eye!

    rebecca

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  14. TheCrankyCrowAugust 10, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I'm going to have to start following you around ebay. ;o) I LOVE this!! The polka dot bird is whimsey perfect! And I noticed the "s's" right away also - so many don't get that one correct. Lucky, lucky, you!!! Enjoy! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin (PS - do you have the corner on douters too??? LOVE!)

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  15. Merry Wind FarmAugust 11, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Robyn.
    Love your new sampler, especially love the last name. My son, Evan, is named for his grandfather's middle name, and that came from his Mother's last name of Evans.

    Melinda

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