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for Betsy Stinner
Carol
March 20, 2024
Very sadly missed
April 13, 2013
Betsy, and I am sure you can hear me ... I am sorry I didn't know. You meant so much to me when I had my shop 20 years ago and gave me so much advice. I will always remember you and the fun times we had ... Love Maureen Stuart
April 3, 2013
I first met Betsy 38yrs ago when I took my first Lamaze class...she was a beautiful person and I will always remember how helpful and kind she was. My sincere sympathy to her family.
April 2, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. I took several classes with Betsy through the Embroiderers' Guild and at Ankar's needlework shop in N. Greenbush [she or Ken popped in often for supplies for the latest design in progress]. Always fun to see what her historically appropriate costume would be, as well as hearing her speak about the history of the era and stitches as we worked on our samplers. The wit, grace and kindness she displayed in both her chosen careers will be missed.
April 2, 2013
Soo very sorry to hear of your loss. Betsy was a terrific designer & teacher. The classes I took from her at EGA and at Ankar's in N. Greenbush were so much fun and the samplers she created for them quite beautiful and satisfying to work on. Her humor and enthusiasm were infectioous, as she wore the appropriate historical costume and spoke about the history of the era and stitches. The world has lost a a person of grace and kindness who touched many lives, but it is a better place because of the many things she accomplished in both her nursing and needlework careers.
Christina Boehler
April 1, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family. I've taken several stitching classes from Betsy in the past. I really enjoyed her and the way she taught. She will be missed.
Mikki
April 1, 2013
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I knew betsy when Earth Threads was just beginning and I took many classes with her. She was a great lady, gracious through all her trials. I loved her sense of humor. Her classes were a joy because of her talent and expertise. She truly enjoyed sharing her knowledge. I will miss her. I hope your memories help you through this terrible time.
Norma Godwin
April 1, 2013
Betsy was one of the most delightful, entertaining people I have ever known. Her stitching classes were fabulous and I have a "Betsy Wall" , the results of several of her classes. As a three time cancer survival myself, we had many quiet talks on the subject. I have a collection of her patterns and I plan do one soon in her memory. She has been and will continue to be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Diana Hayter
April 1, 2013
Betsy was a dear lady. She made cross stitching not only fun, but interesting. I learned much from her in her classes and just talking with her. My prayers go out to her family and many friends.
Brenda Jong
March 31, 2013
Betsy taught the very first needlework class that I attended.
We hit it off and I never missed a chance to take a class with her.
Betsy's classes were the highlight of my trips to Celebration of needlework. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing.
The world has lost a great and lovely Lady.
Sandie Bonczyk
March 31, 2013
Matt and Becca, Your Mom was a wonderful lady and friend. Some of my fondest camp memories center around your Mom and Dad. They will always be missed. May your happy memories keep them alive in your hearts forever.
March 30, 2013
We will miss you forever at Camp, Bets. You were the best!
Daryl Evangelista, your fellow New Yorker
March 30, 2013
Sorry for your loss, Betsy was a fun teacher and a great deisgner. She will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Barbara Harry
Linda Mc Loughlin
March 30, 2013
To the family of Betsy, I offer my heartfelt sympathy. She was a wonderful, caring, loving person. I was blessed to have taken at least 5 classes with her and always wanted to have more! Her love of needlework, history, and people always shone out of her. I will miss Betsy and Ken dearly! Hugs to all of you!
Lois Schumacher
March 30, 2013
My deepest sympathy in your loss. Loved the designs she created for all of us. She will be missed.
Margi Ochs
March 29, 2013
I join Betsy's legions of friends and fans in sending my thoughts and prayers. Matt, Becca and family--thanks for sharing your mom and dad. From my first class with her, Betsy and Ken were my favorites. I always hoped that she would somehow overcome this as she was such a role model, friend and supporter of mine through all of the ups and downs. Thank you so much for the call. I miss her so much!
Margaret D'Orsi-Peltier
March 29, 2013
To the Stinner Family,
May fond memories of such a classy lady keep her alive in your hearts forever. I had the pleasure of knowing Besty and Ken through a cross stich shop I worked at years ago - we had many good times together during her classes and times spent at Celebrations in NH. I am sure her and Ken are dancing the nights away.........she will be sadly missed.
Patti Dagg
March 29, 2013
She will truly be missed in the stitching world. Her wonderful designs will let her live on thru geneerations to come.
Sue Koehler
March 29, 2013
Betsy was a very special lady. I knew her though the stitching world, and her visits to Camp Stitch-a-Lot and EGA chapters. A delightful person, and a marvelous needlewoman; she and her work have influenced many. My condolences to her family.
Pat Wood
March 28, 2013
Thoughts & prayers with you at this most difficult time.
Carol Sutcliffe
March 28, 2013
My deepest condolences. Betsy was one of the first needlework designers I began following in the 1980's. I took several of her classes, and found her to be very warm, witty and kind to all. I pray for her family. She will be very missed.
paula brewer
March 28, 2013
So sorry for your loss
Paula Becker
March 28, 2013
I am so lucky to have had Betsy as a friend, we first met online and as our friendship grew I discovered more and more about Betsy. We both drove new Beetles, hers she called Blue Boy and mine I called Eight Ball! We both loved cross stitch and when she came to teach a class in Des Moines, I invited her to stay in my home and we got to know each other even better! She was the kind of friend that you always knew was there for you and I will treasure her as a friend forever. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. May she rest in peace. Paula Becker
Juana Perley
March 28, 2013
Betsy was such a great person and I loved her classes and designs. The stitching world has lost a great designer. My heart goes out to her family. She was much loved.
Debby Wolak
March 28, 2013
Always loved her design classes, she made us all laugh and learn at the same time. Courageous lady, she will be missed.
Karen Rife
March 28, 2013
I just finished stitching Betsy's wonderful Desert Sand Sampler on Friday - it was a joy to stitch, and I am sorry I don't have more of her wonderful art! She will be missed by the stitching community.
Graceann Macleod
March 28, 2013
I'm so terribly sorry to hear this news. Betsy's art touched so many people, all over the world. Much sympathy to all who love her.
March 28, 2013
Betsy I will cherish the memories of you and Ken forever. There was never a time they you were not smiling and encouraging others. I am thankful for the times you taught at my seminars and the times we had to just sit and chat. Your family is so blessed to have had you as their mom and grandmom. Your memory will live on in all who knew you. I will say farewell in the same way you autographed the first chart I ever bought from you.
May the force be with you.
Love
Jan Gillette
Diana Schultz Linn
March 27, 2013
Matt, Becky and families, My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the passing of your mom.
Vicky Boys
March 27, 2013
I can hear her laughing still. She always made her classes fun and her designs are beautiful. She will be remembered for generations through the legacy of her craft.
Michele
March 27, 2013
So sorry to hear of this. She touched so many.
Laura Littrell
March 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom will live on for generations through her wonderful designs.
Angela Hamilton
March 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, I fondly remember several classes with Betsy. she was one of a kind and will always be remembered for her wit and kindness.
patty reid-blake
March 27, 2013
Matt and Becky, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was lovely inside and out; warm, witty, full of love and generosity. I still remember babysitting the three of you when I was in high school and staying for long chats with your mother/father after they came home. I saw your parents only once after I left Castleton but it was like stepping right back into a page from the past. Age does not define who your friends are and 15 years between us did not change our ability to connect as friends. I'm praying for both of you now as you grieve, but I'm thankful we all have our memories. Patty reid
LaNelle Schaffhauser
March 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you she will be missed but her memories will live on forever.
Betsy Foster
March 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Betsy was a very special, lovely lady with a real zest for life. I will always remember fondly our "Two Betsys" retreat, what fun we had!
Jean Suess
March 27, 2013
I'll miss you, Betsy. You were brave, funny, smart, understanding, loving, and talented. Thanks for everything.
Carol Toll
March 27, 2013
Betsy was a wonderful teacher and designer. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be in one of her classes. She will be missed but is already with the angels.
Cindy Gunning
March 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers for your family. The cross stitch world lost a very talented and wonderful lady.
Kelly Freeman
March 27, 2013
May you find peace in knowing she touched the hearts of many with her creativity and imagination.
Pamela Fialkoff
March 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Betsy's passing.
She was one of the blessings I found while in nursing school at AMC.Some come and go..but Betsy was one always to be remembered by
many..myself included..for her very presence, kindness and good
heartedness.My prayers to those who remain. I am sure that she will be so missed.
Ruth Sparrow
March 27, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to all who loved this incredible lady. I will always cherish the times we spent together, and am so grateful for the time that she stayed with me in Cincinnati, and for all the laughter and all the tears. You are forever in my heart.
Marty Martin
March 26, 2013
I did many of her designs and always admired her. So sorry for your loss. I know she was loved by many stitchers.
Peg Hefti
March 26, 2013
Betsy was the first designer that took the patience to help me with some of those specialty stitches that scared me to attempt being left handed. I loved meeting and talking with her at stitch retreat and will remember her always when looking at her samplers from those classes. My prayers to her family at this time.
Deborah Peterson
March 26, 2013
Betsy was a very talented lady. Her passing is a great loss to the stitching community. My condolences.
Mimi Martin
March 26, 2013
I am blessed that I was able to meet her and take one of her classes. A wonderful person who will be sorely missed.
Vicki Beach
March 26, 2013
She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family
Julie Savard
March 26, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. I knew Betsy as a cross stitch designer, teacher and friend. She will be greatly missed by many.
Kathy Krause
March 26, 2013
Condolences to Betsy and her family - I loved her needlework designs and will miss her greatly.
Marilyn Dixon
March 26, 2013
really enjoyed her cross stitch designs. We have lost a very talented lady.
Marilyn Dixon
March 26, 2013
I want to express my condolences to her family and say we have lost a great cross stitch designer. I love her designs.
Angela
March 26, 2013
I sadly never met Betsy. However I would want her to know that with the help of her cross stitch patterns, especially her cute Lamb series, I stopped smoking in the first few weeks of my pregnancy keeping my fingers busy otherwise. I am still smoke free and have a healthy daughter. Thanks, Betsy! You will be missed!
Ruth-Ellen Burns
March 26, 2013
Betsy I always hoped you would teach again. I've missed your stories and smiling face these last few years. Your dedication to your family and art are to be admired. May you sore with the Angels. To your family and friends I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She always had such loving stories to share about you all.
Lori Durfee
March 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Betsy was my boss at Whitney Young and she was the one that taught me how to cross stitch. I have a lot of fond memories of her.
Linda Ebright
March 26, 2013
Betsy will be dearly missed in the needlework biz! She was a talented and lovely person.
Caroline Thomes
March 26, 2013
Your fabulous talent and wonderful sense of humor will be missed, dear Betsy. Your needlework classes are some of my favorite memories. Rest in peace, my friend.
Nancy Boyarsky
March 26, 2013
We have lost a beautiful person. I met Betsy many years ago through the needlework industry and she was so kind. I will remember her warmth and her wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed.
J,K. Thomson
March 26, 2013
My condolences on your loss. Your mother and grandmother only touched my life with her cross-stitch and threads, but she will be missed.
Cathy Snider
March 26, 2013
She was an awesome teacher, I learned so much from her. I will remember her in prayer each time I look at the samplers hanging on my walls which she designed.
Deborah Rice
March 26, 2013
An absolute icon in the stitching world who will be sorely missed. I still always refer back to my little on project rings stitch diagrams frequently and will no doubt always be reminded of Betsy every time I do.
Elizabeth K
March 26, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. I loved her needlework designs, she was a talented artist.
Kathleen DeForest
March 26, 2013
I felt privileged to have taken a class with her.
March 26, 2013
Betsy you are a superb artist and we will miss you. You are with YOUR family now and you are HEALTHY! Prayers for you and your family
Debbie Rowley
March 26, 2013
I greatly admired Betsy for her knowledge of needlework, and her contributions to our industry. I'm so sorry for your loss.
March 26, 2013
I knew Betsy only by her lovely needlework patterns. She will be missed as an outstanding talent in design and will be remembered for years to come through those designs. What a wonderful legacy.
Debbie Czech
March 26, 2013
Betsy was such a great gal...her talent, her laughter, her patience, her love of family and friends. She taught the very first needlework class I ever took, and I loved every minute of it, of all of them. She will be missed. My heart goes out to her family and close friends.
March 26, 2013
A wonderful artist and a loving soul. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives.
Ed &Elaine Short
March 26, 2013
To Matt, Becka, Jen, Jim and Dear Grandchildren,
May you find strength and comfort in the caring prayers of those of us who share in your loss! Your mom, grandma and our dear friend will be sorely missed. Sending you our love and deepest sympathy
Lynn Rudmin Chong
March 26, 2013
Betsy was my high school years best friend. To her children and grandchildren - you were the joy of a wonderful and compassionate person. You ARE. Continue her way of being, whatever you have absorbed of it. Picture she is still with you. Yes, we will miss her at Class of '63 reunion this summer - but I'll bet she's there with us.
Jan Robins
March 26, 2013
Thank you Besty for all I learned from you please rest in peace.
Brenda Wagner-Redcross
March 26, 2013
Matt and Becky I am so very sorry for loss, your mother is a wonderful person who will be truly missed. Your mom was always there for us growing up and was with me during labor for my 1st son she had such a comforting way about her. My thoughts are with you
Suzanne Novoselac
March 26, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother! I loved taking Betsy's classes, and sitting and stitching and knitting with her. She had such a great sense of humor, and when you heard a lot of laughing going on, you knew Betsy was in the thick of it! I hope you will remember always how very special and loved she was. Thank you for sharing her with us!
Corinna Parker
March 26, 2013
Twenty five years ago I was a young single pregnant woman that was fortunate enough to be a part of PCAP at Whitney Young Health Center. Betsy became my confidante, my cheerleader, and my teacher during that time period...I adored her! She was truly a special person and I always wanted her to know that my now 24 year old daughter has become quite successful and that if it wasnt for her guidance and kindness I probably would not have become the mother I had become if it wasnt for her influence. She truly was a "diamond in the rough" - my heartfelt condolenscences to the family...RIP Betsy!
Sheri O'Neill
March 26, 2013
My very favorite cross-stitched item was a sampler I stitched many, many years ago, designed by Betsy. Later I was thrilled and honored to meet her in person and able to take numerous classes she taught. A wonderful, brave, lovely woman with a quick wit, ready smile and warm personality. She brought so much joy to so many and will be greatly missed. I am grateful that she touched my life. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the loved ones she left behind.
One of Betsy's Earth Threads pieces
March 26, 2013
I loved her needlework patterns and her generosity. Betsy will be missed.
Wendy Miller
March 26, 2013
What an amazing woman filled with such spirit, caring, and a wonderfully wicked sense of humor. This world will definitely miss Betsy's bright light!
To her children.. we in the stitching community loved your mother so very much, and were so very lucky to get to know her.
Elizabeth Talledo
March 26, 2013
A lovely and warm friend has left us. There is a hole in the needlework world that will not be filled easily. May we all remember what a courageous fight Betsy fought and that her courage was worth the time we got to spend with her. I send my love and prayers to the family. Ebeth
Myrna Hallman
March 26, 2013
Betsy was a delight to know, and I feel blessed that I could call her friend. She will be missed.
March 26, 2013
Betsy was a wonderful, patient teacher. She taught me with patience the speciality stitches of cross stitch. I will miss her. My prayers to the family. She was one special lady.
Mike & Jan Fate
March 26, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My Husband and I met your Mom at a Nashville Needlework Market. She was a wonderful Lady with a great sense of humor. She was always willing to help new designers like me and lend a hand whenever she could. We met your Mom in Toledo, Ohio and spent a some precious time shopping, eating lunch, talking, laughing and learning much. She will be missed by many and her legacy will live on forever through her kindness,sense of humor,nursing, teaching and Needle Art. She indeed will be missed.
Brenda Erwin
March 26, 2013
Betsy will be missed by more people than can be imagined. She will live on in her friends and family's memories of her, and in the incredible body of work her cross stitch company represents. May peace be upon all who knew her.
Geri Royer
March 26, 2013
Betsy was a wonderful person and xs designer. She was a joy to chat with on the AOL xs Boards. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are there for her family.
Berly Mattox
March 26, 2013
I treasured the time that I got to spend with you in class. You will be missed, Betsy! My prayers and condolences to your family.
March 26, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to Betsy's family. She will be sorely missed...her designs, her techniques, her sense of humor (loved her laugh!!). She is at peace now...and no longer in any discomfort. God has one heck of a new angel.
Deb Koch
March 26, 2013
I am so incredibly saddened by this news. Betsy and I were grand friends for over 20 years and I always looked forward to her coming to Michigan to teach for my shop's retreats. Like most do, I never called when I meant to, I never wrote like I wanted to and now I wish there was still time to talk .. just one more time. I will always think of you and Ken with love and very fond memories, as will Dave. There is a hole in my heart.
Jeff & Shirley Riley
March 26, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss, we had many dinners together with Ken, Betsy, Ed, Elaine,Jeff and Shirley.Enjoied their stay at our lake house.She will be missed.
Terri Patillo
March 26, 2013
Betsy was an amazing needlwork designer. This is a great loss to our stitching community. May G-d give you great comfort in your time of grief. Betsy will always be remembered.
Ginny Leitch
March 26, 2013
Dear Matt and Becky,
I has very saddened to learn of your Mom's passing. I have so many fond memories that we shared from AMC,and I was so pleased when your parents moved to Castleton. She had a sense of humor that I appreciated, and I loved her laugh. She will be missed.
Laura Kline
March 26, 2013
I was greatly saddened to hear of Betsy's passing. My knowledge of her was from the needlework world where she was highly regarded not just for her designs but for her teaching skills and wry wit. Her presence will be truly missed.
Christine Lason
March 26, 2013
Betsy brought so much joy to many people through her designs and her love of life. She was an inspiration in Grace and lived her life fully. My deepest sympathies to her family. I will remember her wonderful laugh and all the good times I had in her classes, especially in Mystic, Ct. Goodbye,Dear Friend. As you always said, keep stitching!
Mary HelenClowney Maleski
March 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss Betsy this summer when we gather for a reunion, she was always at the past gatherings to add humor and she told the best of stories from "way back".
Sue Geisler
March 26, 2013
Dear Betsy's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I took a lot of cross stitch classes from Betsy. Loved her sense of humor and the way she taught. I will miss you Betsy. God Bless.
March 26, 2013
Bets was a dear friend and loved by many. She was always kind and caring. I met Bets through various needlework events and we became friends. She was a great comfort to me during my husband's illness and passing in January. She was an amazing woman who empowered other women to go out, seize opportunity, and excel at what they chose to do. She will be greatly missed by many. Thank you for sharing your incredible mother with us. Denise Archer
Kim Trenner
March 26, 2013
Betsy was a great friend. she encouraged me in becoming my own designer. We had a lot of laughs. I will always remember the mismatched socks, krispy creme donouts and mardi gras with a smile and thoughts of Bets.
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