I made some darning samples a few weeks ago, inspired by the darning samples created by Ellen Mahon in her sampler book (left page) darning samples by Ellen Mahon, 1852-4 I've never done darning before. I have mended clothes, obviously, but have never done 'proper' traditional darning, which is basically weaving. I am not a…
Simple Directions in Needlework and Cutting Out intended for the use of the National Female Schools of Ireland, 1835
A friend has commissioned me to adapt one of my short stories into a textile book as a gift for a close family friend of hers who also ha...
A 19th Century Embroidery Sampler.
Rubans de Paris // 1736 // avec les prix chez le fabricant : [échantillons de tissus] -- 1736 -- objet
1737 sampler
The day has almost arrived! This sampler will be officially released tomorrow by Norden Crafts at the TNNA show in St. Charles. You will be ...
Ok, I know I just posted last night, but this calls for another blog post. I'm feeling more or less normal today, just a bit weird from the...
The embroidered samplers in this installation were chosen for their practical character: each displays skills and knowledge acquired during the educational process and preserves this expertise for future reference.
Hannah Sanderson sampler. (Needleworker magazine, 3 parts: Autumn 1998, Winter 1998, Spring 1999. Linen is Edinburgh (36 CT) "Relic". ) Update: to be re-released 2018 by original publisher.
Booklet of embroidery and drawnwork | probably Portuguese | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
I have been looking at the history of fabric books and in particular sample books. I want to share with readers but also point out there is nothing new under the sun. I found this in the Metropolitan Museum of Art website as it is part of their collection. In …
Oh Joyous Day - Blackbird Designs
Bid Live on Lot 444 in the FINE ART & ANTIQUES Auction from Dominic Winter Auctions.
The work of A Million Little Stitches is staggering, and I just can't believe how pretty it is. Her samplers depict various stitches and their endless, possible variations and combinations. The obvious enthusiasm for her embroidery is so inspiring and the color choices are delightful. Delightful, I tell you! I
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Hey everyone, Happy Monday! Can you believe we are now in March already? And that means the last month of Sale-a-bration! Today I wanted to share the spring sampler I created with the adorable Pleased as Punch Cordinating DSP and the Fable Friends stamp set. I had so much fun creating this! Here are the measurements: […]
