kitty: Samplers - 0761303723

Sampler Craft Books - Lerner Publishing

Sampler View Of Colonial Life by Mary Cobb 64 pages - Millbrook Press (September 1, 1998) ISBN-10: 0761303723 ISBN-13: 978-0761303725

Ingram Annotation: Describes the samplers stitched by girls in colonial America and explains what these samplers tell about the lives of their makers. Includes simple projects. Awards: Society of School Librarians International (SSLI) Honor Book When buying used books you sometimes have to take a leap of faith and just order a book. I was talking to a used book distributor in the UK and she had a listing for this title. She was offering it pretty cheap, so I figured I would take a chance for my mom. The book looks at craft projects a young colonial American girl would have done; learning to weave, doing a sampler of stitches, making a wall pocket for the back parlor, and many others. The projects have been updated. The cross-stitch sampler was to be printed out for example. The stitches were very basic. But, I totally loved the book and think it would be a great book to introduce kids to crafting. Nothing like mixing a little bit of history with decades of history of crafting. The drawings are also pretty adorable.

kitty: Samplers

Recently I have started to collect sampler books for my mom and one of her friends. Above is a little collection that I have ready to send her for Valentines Day. Yes, Yes, Yes, I am really late and if I don't hurry Asian Girls Valentines day will be over as well. I am just having a hard time finding time to get to the post office. The stack of stuff I need to mail is embarrassing. :( Sorry everyone. I have been thinking a lot about needlework and samplers, it is surprising when you think about it; the story of the sampler really is far from over. In a time when virtually all textiles are mass-produced and women are employed outside the home, there has been a revival in an interest in hand goods. Just think about all the craft bloggers out there. Though it pains me to say, embroidery and decorative arts that flourished prior to the Industrial Revolution can never again be regained. We have simply lost the skills and time needed for these arts. We are certainly coming a long way to restore the craft, but unfortunately it is seen more as a craft than fine art. Though there is a small group that is working on the "Heritage Industry" today, who keep at least some of the historical concepts alive. So what engrossed us in studding about samplers? Historically, samplers were the start of a lifetime of work. The word sampler was derived from the Latin - 'exemplum' which had a meaning of self-explanatory. So the meaning of sampler was the act of learning and recording of stitches. This is the aspect that really intrigues both my mother and me. Young children did a lot of the earliest samplers both English and Continental. The motifs that were popular were those of the areas of the world that you lived. For example; Crucifixion and Instruments of Passion are common in Catholic Europe, Orange Trees were popular in German and Danish borders, English samplers have heavy bands and repeat borders. I am far from an expert, but I have been reading a lot on the subject as of late. Especially in regards to knitted samplers and lace samplers. Knitted samplers were very practical items. They held an immediate practical application for the knitter. They could be used as stockings, caps, gloves, and other accessories need to keep one warm in the winter. Then when young girls perfected their lace knitting, they could knit the band designs into the ankles of their stockings so that it would be slightly visible under their hemlines. You know how a racy ankle meant more than fully exposed chest during the early 1800's.

Samplers from A to Z by Pamela A. Parmal

kitty: Samplers: From the Victoria & Albert Museum - 1851773096

Samplers: From the Victoria & Albert Museum (Hardcover) by Clare Browne Victoria & Albert Museum (January 1, 1999) ISBN-10: 1851773096 Ingram Annotation Embroidered samplers from the V&A's fine collection are used in this lavishly illustrated volume to provide a historical survey of this popular needlework art and a practical guide to the different types of stitches. Samplers reveals a gallery of some of the most important and beautiful pieces in the V&A and is a unique opportunity to see close-up the fragile objects which cannot remain on permanent display or be seen in strong light. The book is international in scope and covers a wide range of stitch types, providing both practical information and a rich source of inspiration for designers and embroiderers. Kitty Kitty If you were going to buy one of these titles, I think this one really has the most bang for the buck. It offers a comprehensive study of samplers through out the time with reference to Egyptian to Modern. It also clearly outlines the common these and motifs found in samplers. .

kitty: Ohio Is My Dwelling Place: Schoolgirl Embroideries, 1803-1850 - 0821414534

Ohio Is My Dwelling Place: Schoolgirl Embroideries, 1803-1850 by Sue Studebaker Ohio University Press (November 2002) ISBN-10: 0821414534 Ingram Annotation One of the most intriguing cultural artifacts of our nation's past was made by young girls—the embroidery sampler. In Ohio Is My Dwelling Place, American decorative arts expert Sue Studebaker documents the samplers created in Ohio prior to 1850, the girls who made them, their families, and the teachers who taught them to stitch. In this lavishly illustrated book, these now highly prized works are coupled with the stories behind their creations and the circumstances under which they were sewn. Ohio Is My Dwelling Place also includes an extensive chart of known pioneer teachers and schools in Ohio, as well as maps depicting the counties where the samplers were made. These samplers serve as a tangible and enduring legacy of Ohio's history, and readers will be intrigued and fascinated by the stories presented in this extraordinary keepsake volume. Kitty Kitty On many levels I think this is an amazing title. Rich in both Ohio history and also Children Embroidery Reference. Definitely a good reference book.

kitty: Samplers (Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks) - 1851773096

Samplers (Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks) by Carol Humphrey Cambridge University Press (April 28, 1997) ISBN-10: 0521575923 Ingram Annotation This lavishly illustrated book brings together a selection of English and Continental samplers of outstanding quality and interest. The selection includes examples from the fifteenth century to the twentieth, showing the development of techniques and changing fashions in design. It brings alive the many social reasons for the sampler’s manufacture and decoration, from providing an early ‘curriculum vitae’ to illustrating the accomplishments of young ladies. The introduction and full descriptions explain their significance, style, and materials and all examples are shown in full colour. Kitty Kitty: This was probably my favorite book, there are a wealth of examples and a lot of different samplers that are not commonly seen in the other books.

kitty: Samplers (The Shire Book) - 074780365X

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.

Kitty: Samplers from A to Z - 0878464816

Samplers from A to Z (Paperback) by Pamela Parmal (Author) MFA Publications (August 1, 2000) ISBN-10: 0878464816 Ingram Annotation For centuries, the sampler has been a mainstay of the seamstress's craft, at once a didactic tool, a commercial showcase, and, frequently, a work of art in itself. This beautifully illustrated, accessible book presents a look at some remarkable samplers and offers a concise history of the form as well. Arranged like an alphabet, Samplers from A to Z concentrates on 26 examples, each chosen to illustrate a key facet of sampler artistry. The topic covered range from alphabets, embroidery, and cutwork to landscapes, spot samplers, and whitework. Pamela A. Parmal, who is also curator of the current exhibition of samplers at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, provides an overview of samplers and their role in industry and education throughout their history. This succinct, colorful book is ideal for anyone interested in the technique, history, or astounding beauty and variety of samplers. Kitty Kitty: I would love to say this book is rich in history, but it just serves as a definition of terms you probably already know. Beautiful Pictures, don't get me wrong, but I am glad it was extremely cheep.

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kitty: Patterns of Childhood Samplers from Glasgow Museums - 0713674768

Patterns of Childhood Samplers from Glasgow Museums by Rebecca Quinton Product details A& C Black (31 Jul 2005) 0713674768 Ingram Annotation Glasgow Museums hold one of the finest collections of samplers in the UK. This book presents a short introduction to the Glasgow Museums' collection of samplers and another essay on samplers in general - why they were made etc.; construction methods; use of different stitches, motifs etc., and other instructive uses such as for learning the alphabet. Then there is a selection of 40 of the finest/most representative of the 220 samplers that are held in the collection. The result is a beautiful introduction to both the world of samplers and the outstanding collection of samplers held by Glasgow Museums. Bought for Christmas 2006 - sorry no additional images