 Samplers
(The Shire Book)
by Pamela Clabburn
Shire Publications; 2nd edition (August 1997)
074780365X
Back Cover
Samplers have a long history in Britain, dating from the sixteenth century.
They were originally a collection of patterns gathered together for easy
reference to be used in embroidery and needlepoint lace. Later they developed
into a schoolgirl's exercise and today they are more often used to record
stitches than patterns. This book traces the history of samplers in Britain
from the late sixteenth century onwards and includes examples of long,
darning, map, school, stitch,and plain sewing samplers as well as those
associated with great events and private grief and joys.
Kitty Kitty:
A small book, only 43 pages, but richly packed with examples. I really
enjoyed reading through the pages and trying to figure out the stitches.
Since it was so small, I wish it had all been in colour. Though beggars
should not be choosers we have it as a great reference book.
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