Antique
Samplers, Org.
A new website with lovely sampler photos that are in
a private collection
Archives,
19th C. Sampler Collection
Photos and descriptions of samplers
embroidered
in England by Elizabeth Jacobs between 1879-1882.
Blackwell
Museum--Sampler Collection
Short article on samplers and a listing
of samplers found at the Blackwell Museum in DeKalb, Illinois. Also
an article on
hornbooks.
Blackwork
Embroidery Archives
Lots of blackwork patterns.
Boston
Museum of Fine Arts Samplers
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has photos
on-line of 291 samplers from their fantastic collection. The
samplers
are arranged so that they can be studied either by design element or
geographic
region. This site is a sampler lover's dream and one that you will want
to visit and revisit !!
Cameo
Roze's Stitcher's Studio
Interesting articles including one on
mourning
samplers and another on stumpwork. List of shops by state,
designers
on line, and stitchers.
Clara
Fitgerald's Stitch Diagrams
Antimated stitch diagrams.
CyberStitchers Cross Stitch Galleries
Online community of cross-stitchers each has their own free gallery to display
their projects. Also, provides free patterns and stitching tools.
Das Deutsches Stickmuster Museum
Views of the Sampler Museum in Celle, Germany. Well worth a trip to see in
person!
Dozy
Rosy
Articles on samplers and symbolism.
Exemplum
Samplers
Robert Firth's sampler site contains
information
about antique samplers from framing to history, featured samplers,
including
the tragic story of 13 year old Emily Sanders and her sampler,
information
on motifs and samplers for sale
The
Hubers
Carol and Steve Huber are among the leading
antique sampler dealers in the US.
Johanna's
Embroidery Page
Lots of stitch diagrams.
Kathy
Dyer's Counted Cross Stitch, Needlework, and Stitchery Page
So much info--a cross stitch tutorial, fiber
conversion charts, lists of magazines, books, organizations, designers,
and much more!!!
Maine
Antique Digest
Series of articles on needlework and
needlework
books, including an article on
Hannah
Otis's needlework which was sold by Sotheby's in January 1996 for
over
$1 million.
Martha
Beth Lewis
Tips and tricks on everything from making
tassels and twisted cord to stitches to finishing tips and more.
A Maryland Sampling
Photos and descriptions from Gloria Seaman Allen's
book of the same name on Maryland samplers.
Metropolitan Museum
of Art
Photos of some of their magnificent needlework
collection.
M.
Finkel and Daughter
The Finkels are among the leading are among
the leading antique sampler dealers in the US.
Museum of Welsh Life
Click on the "Thema" picture to see photos of samplers in their collection.
Newfound
Samplers
Interesting article on Newfoundland samplers.
Old Sturbridge
Village
View photos of some of the needlework in their
textile collection.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Photos of many of the samplers in their wonderful collection.
Pilgrim
Hall Samplers
Pilgrim Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts
is a museum which features Pilgrim possessions and Native American
artifacts.
At their website is a brief description on the background of sampler
making
in America as well as photos and descriptions of some of their
samplers.
Included in the collection is the sampler of Loara Standish.
Loara's
sampler is the first American made sampler and has been reproduced by
Joanne
Harvey of The Examplarery.
Plimoth Plantation, The Embroiderer's Story
Through the use of a blog, you can follow the work
being done to create a lavishly embroidered, lady's jacket and coif.
Photos of photos and historical background information is included.
"Remember
Me"--Six Samplers in the National Archives, Part 1
"Remember
Me"--Six Samplers in the National Archives, Part 2
Details about the Samplers
Found in the Revolutionary War Pension Files
An Informative article by Jennifer
Heaps.
Sharon
Boogan's Home Page
Dictionary of stitches with descriptions
and photos and an article on samplers.
Tennessee Sampler Survey
Photos of Tennessee samplers.
The
Victoria and Albert Museum
This museum in London has some of their
wonderful samplers on display
Whiteworks.
A brief history of American needlework.
Please let me know if you see any other sites that may be of particular interest to sampler lovers.
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