Description
Book SynopsisTo celebrate Jane Greenoff''s 30th year of stitching, this new edition of her classic best-selling book includes brand new sampler charts, an extended stitch library and more inspirational examples of antique samplers from Jane''s collection. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical samplers as the inspiration for 13 unique designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style, including alphabet samplers, map samplers, darning samplers, band samplers and house samplers. There''s also a beautiful sampler box with storage for your sewing accessories, which is Jane''s anniversary project.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
A Brief History of Samplers
Adam & Eve Samplers
House Samplers
Alphabet Samplers
Map Samplers
Darning Samplers
Spot Motif Samplers
Red Samplers
Berlin Woolwork Samplers
Quaker School Samplers
Band Samplers
Sampler Box
Techniques
DMC to Madeira exchanges
Acknowledgements
Further Reading
Suppliers
Index
