Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers: Over 30 Cross Stitch Designs Inspired by Traditional Samplers

by Jane Greenoff

Overview

To 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446304495
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	07/21/2014
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	301,028
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Jane Greenoff, managing director of the Cross Stitch Guild, is one of the most successful and popular cross stitch designers in the world. She is the author of 16 books.

Table of Contents

Introduction

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