Over the last couple of weeks a couple of sampler book have come my way.
The first is Columbia's Daughters. This is the result o a wonderful research project that details the samplers from the different areas of our Capitol.
It can be ordered from the website. If you had the chance to see the exhibit on Baltimore samplers a couple of years ago that exhibit was curated by Gloria Seaman Allen. The Maryland sampler book is also available on her website.
This is the next book that I received. It is on the Norfolk, England samplers. The pictures and the research that went into this book are wonderful. These are gorgeous samplers. You can order the book from the In The Company of Friends Website. It also comes with a lovely sampler chart.
They are both wonderful additions to my library.
Chris
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17 comments:
Lovely! I'm waiting for my copy of the second book.
Your library is growing BEAUTIFULLY!
Both look so lovely! How nice that the one comes with a chart too!
I love to read the history behind old samplers. These books are a great addition to anyone's collection!
Great books Chris, enjoy!
Looks like some great reading! Enjoy!
They look like wonderful books! Enjoy!
Both books look like wonderful additions to the needleworker's library.
Lovely books, Chris.
Would you post a picture of the sampler that In the Company of Friends designed in the Norfolk sampler book?
That second one looks awesome. Would love to see a few pages..not patterns of course but give us a little peek:-)
You must have quite a library of lovely sampler books by now, Chris! I'm sure you'll enjoy looking through them again and again...
Thanks for the info Chris.
they are so gorgeous!
I would love the second boo but with the postage and cutom charge to the UK it is so expensive
Fabulous books Chris! I really should get my act together an order a nice stitching/sampler book to drool over too!!
Hugs from me and Titus :D
Lovely new books! I enjoy the history of old samplers and am in awe of the intricate work.
Those are such great books! Wonderful additions to your stitching library!
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