Because her canvases were one-of-a-kind, I'll have to work from whatever originals I can find. Luckily I have been able to get my hands on about a dozen, but at some point I'll have to do a shout-out for more. If anyone has some in their stash we are offering a free new canvas in exchange for borrowing an original.
San Pasqual is the first, and I'll try to get more painted in time for the TNNA January show.
Royalties will go into a college fund for Ann's great grandchildren.
Peggi, I have a whole lot of Ann’s canvases unstitched, including her entire Nativity set. Would you like me to email you with what I have?
ReplyDeleteHi Melinda,
ReplyDeleteDefinitely - YES!
Peggi - if you received the entire nativity set from Melinda, would you be willing to look at my photo of a nativity set that might have been Ann Spiess Mills work? This nativity is crewel on felt, characteristic face of Ann's work, similar thistle flowers on garment, remarkable detail and stitching. Hope to hear from you! Thank you very much. Or I could reach out to Melinda.
DeleteAnn originally worked only on felt, so I'm sure it's hers. Chottie Alderson convinced her to put designs on canvas to sell back in the 1970s.
DeleteDear Peggi, I have completed over twenty tapestries of Ann's. I have one unfinished canvas. Would you like pictures of the completed ones or just unfinished? I would like to do another San Pasqual and a nativity scene. I am thrilled that you are doing this!
ReplyDeleteDear Mary - I would love a picture of the unfinished one, as the stitched ones are really difficult to adapt unless they are stitched in basketweave.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Hello, I have an original Ann Spiess Mills painted canvas. I don't know the name of it as it was a gift but she is holding a needlework basket in each hand. Are you interested?
ReplyDeleteHi Shannon,
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have that one, so yes I would be interested. If you can send me a photo -info@ tapestry fair.com - I can take a look and make sure and then we can make arrangements. Thanks, Peggi