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Cards Cured Cramps While sending good wishes for the Christmas season (which traditionally lasts until January 6 and thus includes the New Year) had been customary with the English for as many years as they had a postal system, the first Christmas card was not printed until 1843. Sir Henry Cole, a publisher of illustrated children’s books, commissioned a member of the Royal Academy to design a card for him which would

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remove the burden of writing Christmas letters to his family and friends. He also had 1,000 copies of the card printed for sale. Valentine greeting cards had recently < become popular and Christmas cards caught on quickly. By the 1880s sales figures had reached the millions and the card had evolved from a simple lithographed post card to a fold-over card which was embellished with satin, silk, plush, brocades, laces or embroidery. Considering the religious tenor of the Victorian era, it’s surprising to note that early Christmas cards rarely used a religious motif. Christmas cards were imported to the U.S. from England, but the idea did not catch on here until Louis Prang, an expert American lithographer, began producing them in 1875. Prang was forced out of business in the 1890s when cheap foreign imports proved to be too much competition. American manufacturers began producing them once again when World War I cut off our European supply. Reprinted from the Historic Denver Newt. Dec 1U1.

Needlework Art Revived, Expanded The art of neddlework is undergoing a marvelous revival and expansion. There are many needle arts being revived and refined for today’s stitcher. “Candlewicking” was originally an embroidery form employed by colonial women whose only available materials were muslin and candlewicks. “Chicken scratch” is another early American embroidery which consists of single stitches worked in gingham that result in a striking lace-like appearance. CLUNTED CROSS stitch is based on the original cross stitch worked on linen. The new open weave fabrics make this cross stitch easier, with a more precise finished look. Some of the current revivals are beaded embroidery done on even weave fabrics to re-create that elegrant Victorian look, and colonial twilling, which was popular during the 17th Century. Trilling i$ a fast, relaxing needle art consisting of a series of chained knots, on a closely woven fabric, which form a smooth flowing design. There has been an interest show in establishing a local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. This is another avenue of exploring the world of needle art. Anyone interested in workshops or a local chapter of the EGA is urged to call Judy Obergfell at the Victorian Sampler, 884-3138, Thursday through Sunday.

PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE 2 DAYS ONLY FBI. & SAT. NOV. 25TH & 26TH STORE WIDE SAVINGS 25% OFF ON "everything you purchase LAMPS - DINNERWARE SETS - HANDCUT CRYSTAL - HUMMEL FIGURINES - NORMAN ROCKWELL COLLECTION - HALLMARK BOXED CHRISTMAS CARDS - GIFT WRAPPING - PARTY SUPPLIES - COLLECTOR CHRISTMAS BALLS. LEE’S GIFT SHOP CORNER OAK & PACIFIC AVE. __ WILDWOOD - 0PENFRI. TIU9 @3

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