The Book of Samplers
Author: Marguerite Fawdry
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 157
ISBN-13: 9780718824839
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe history from the 17th century offering a practical guide to the stitches.
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Author: Marguerite Fawdry
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 157
ISBN-13: 9780718824839
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe history from the 17th century offering a practical guide to the stitches.
Author: Helen Philipps
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 2000-05-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780715307977
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis unique collection of 23 fabulous samplers is sure to keep crafters stitching throughout the year. Projects include samplers for birth congratulations, weddings, home and garden, as well as smaller projects such as gift tags, trinket boxes and mini pictures. Every design is accompanied by a color chart and clear instructions, along with finished color photographs that are sure to inspire the creative stitcher.
Author: Brenda Keyes
Publisher:
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780715302521
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Archibald Christie
Publisher: Streeter Press
Published: 2010-07
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1445511592
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis early work is a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian. Its 152 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams, drawings and photographs forming a complete how-to guide to embroidery that is thoroughly recommended for the shelf of all handicraft lovers. Contents Include: Preface to the First Edition; Preface to the Fourth Edition; Contents; A Note of Acknowledgment; Introductory; Flat Stitches; Looped Stitches; Chained Stitches; Knotted Stitches; Composite Stitches; Canvas Stitches; Drawn Fabric Stitches; Black Work-Lace Stitch Fillings-Darning; Cut and Drawn Work and Insertion Stitches; Couching and Laid Work; Applied and Inlaid Work-Quilting; and Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author: Judith K. Grow
Publisher: Book Sales
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9780878610693
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Mary Eirwen Jones
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
Published: 1948
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Brenda Keyes
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 1999-03-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780715305706
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReproduce a wealth of historic antique samplers -- simple schoolroom motifs, intricate band samplers, and charmingly personalized handwork to commemorate every occasion. Embroider samplers with alphabets and homey sayings, and "sign" them with your name. Stitch a Little Girl's Birth Sampler in pink-and-white or an Edwardian Boy's Birth Sampler. Give others at weddings, housewarmings, christenings, and anniversaries. Bonus projects include pillows, bookmarks, and bags. Every one is a classic!
Author: Patricia Ryan
Publisher: Bulfinch Press
Published: 1992-01-01
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780821219317
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents thirty American samplers and their patterns from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries
Author: Susan Bates
Publisher:
Published: 2014-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9786055647469
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Contains 15 sets of ... cross-stitch motifs on many different themes. These include flowers, birds, trees, sea life, tea and cakes, sweets and celebrations, baby motifs, and many more. They can be stitched up to make a whole sampler design, or you can use the charts to pick out individual motifs to make smaller items. Some of the designs can be used to make repeat borders"--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Ethel Stanwood Bolton
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781019892480
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis beautiful volume showcases a collection of American samplers from the collections of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Massachusetts. Featuring full-color photographs of each of the samplers, as well as detailed historical and artistic analysis, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art and history of embroidery. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.