A reproduction of the Hannah Breed Sampler, 1756. An American band sampler originally worked in Lynn, Massachusetts by a nine year old girl. Stitches include eyelet, satin, cross and long arm cross.
Sampler Detail.
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"Needlework
Sampler", 16"x20" Open Work Sampler demonstrating the techniques
of pulled thread, drawn thread, and Hardanger motifs. Three different lettering styles and
a satin stitch border are used. Design by Pat Rozendal.
"Needlework Sampler" Detail.
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"Stavanger
Domkirke", 12"x13" Charted design of Cathedral in Stavanger,
Norway worked in counted cross-stitch.
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"White
On White Pillow", 11"x7" Canvas work using various canvas stitches
and darning patterns. Design by Jeanelle H. Bandy.
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"Smocked
Sachet", 8"x6".
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"Padre",
11"x11" Surface stitchery showing different embroidery stitches and shadow work.
Original design inspired by forms and shapes of the sand on Padre Island, Texas.
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"Drawn Thread Wall Hanging",
12"x27" Sampler of counted thread techniques including seven satin stitch
decorative bands and four openwork bands. Design by Barbara Johnston.
"Drawn
Thread Wall Hanging" Detail.
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"Heart
Ornament", 6"x6" Canvas work example demonstrating the use of
different threads.
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"Crazy
Quilt Handbag", 7"x6" Crazy-pieced handbag embellished with
beading, canvas stitchery, embroidery, tatting, and ribbons.
"Crazy
Quilt Handbag" Back.