Historically authentic sampler designs inspired by the author's own collection. In recent years, embroidered samplers have become highly collectible. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical sampler collection as the inspiration for over 30 unique antique style cross stitch designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style. Samplers were traditionally used to teach young girls a variety of skills: darning samplers improved mending skills while alphabet samplers helped with literacy and samplers with improving mottoes instilled morality. Band and spot motif samplers were used to record the stitches they had learned. Many of the superb designs are complemented by additional counted thread stitches to encourage you to extend your stitching repertoire, including drawn and pulled thread techniques.
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Jane Greenoff, managing director of the Cross Stitch Guild, is one of the most successful and popular cross stitch designers in the world. Her knowledge and advice is so sought after that Jane Greenoff's Cross Stitch magazine was launched specifically to provide readers with unique designs and interviews with Jane. She is the author of 15 books. Jane lives with her family in a converted barn in Fairford, Gloucestershire.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Cross Stitch Antique Sampler Wins My Vote,
By Port Wynn "Yankee" (PNW, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a fabulous book about antique samplers created almost entirely with cross stitch. Where used, there are also instructions for Hardinger, Blackwork and some embroidery stitches. All well demonstrated in clear language and well illustrated in charts and pictures. Lots of history, tips, preservation information and charting motifs for individual pieces as well as entire samplers. There is a large variety of styles to appeal to any cross stitch fan. I am so glad I invested in my copy. For me it is an essential resource. Jane Greenoff is a wonderful teacher. I also suggest "The New Cross Stitcher's Bible" by Jane. This too is an invaluable addition to my library.
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Great for Antique Cross-Stitch lovers,
This review is from: Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers (Hardcover)
Overall a great book that would be perfect for any fellow antique cross-stitch lovers. Also, nice history sections and examples.
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Great for old time sampler lovers,
By Annie M daffodils (Hampton, VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers (Hardcover)
If you love the old samplers from the 1700s and 1800s, then you will like this book. It has enough projects to keep you busy a long time.
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