Using a needle and thread was considered a necessary skill for girls in the 1800's. Using a needle and thread was considered a necessary household skill for girls and women in the 1800s. Samplers were ...

Hand embroidery is the latest comeback kid among traditional handiwork, but what crafters are doing with needle and thread transcends the alphabet and “Home Sweet Home” samplers of yesteryear. They’re ...

FLEMINGTON — A book-signing for "A Sampling of Hunterdon County Needlework: the Motifs, the Makers and Their Stories" will take place on Saturday, June 1, from noon-4 p.m. at the Hunterdon County ...

The word ”sampler” is from the Latin exemplar, meaning ”pattern,” and that`s exactly what the early samplers were. Stitched on long, narrow pieces of cloth, samplers were records of random stitches in ...

LE ROY — In October 1834, 10-year-old Jane Boyer of Le Roy finished her cross stitch sampler. Now, 190 years later, her work will be shown at a cross stitch retreat. It’s set for Oct. 19 at St. Mark’s ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kase Wickman After additional testing, we’ve added a charming half-stitch ...

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