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This is a sampler worked in the 1800s. The text reads 'Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow'. This is from Psalm 51:7 and can be read as a request for the soul to be purified, or cleansed of all sin.
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Samplers were first made in the 1400s or 1500s as a way of remembering different types of stitches or patterns. Over time they evolved into pieces of work made by young girls, proving their knowledge and patience.
The Herbert has over 60 samplers in its collection. With volunteers from NADFAS we have recently completed a project to improve their storage and to make them more accessible. You can see some of the samplers on display at the Herbert in the History Gallery, Connected and in What's in Store.
Rescued cross stitch sampler from Value Village. Matted and framed but when I tore off the backing paper to see if a name was on it, I discovered a dreadful framing job. Someone had spray glued a thin piece of acidic foam on a matboard then used masking tape on every edge of fabric. At least ten years of decomposition had stained the fabric and left gummy deposits. I used mineral spirits and Dawn to clean it and after several washings, it came clean. What a shame to treat someone's work this way. Please take the time to learn how to correctly mount your needlework and please stitch or use a permanent pen to put your name on your work. 7½" by 11". Nov. 2012.
This is a sampler worked by Ann Smith aged 11 years and finished on 1st December 1821.
The text reads
'O Lord I would delight in Thee
and on Thy care depend
To Thee in every trouble flee.
My best my only friend God --
me Wisdom and Direct my days
I ask not Riches or Length of days'
It may be taken from Dr John Ryland's (1753-1825) hymn 'O Lord I would delight in Thee'.
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The Herbert has over 60 samplers in its collection. With volunteers from NADFAS we have recently completed a project to improve their storage and to make them more accessible. You can see some of the samplers on display at the Herbert in the History Gallery, Connected and in What's in Store.
Lapbook Sampler - Side 1: (top to bottom) pocket, matchbook, four-point window (aka: quilt square booklet)
So here we are, the romantic landscape... uh... I mean the Kashmir sun-burnt landscape à la miriam : left hill is chain-stitched in orange to brown hues. There'll be some bright blue knot-stitched flowers on it later.
Thursday April 23, 6-9pm
for 7 sessions
Come and learn the nitty gritty basics of quiltmaking with a gorgeous sampler quilt. We'll walk you through this special quilt from beginning to binding with six different blocks including Applique, Log Cabin, Flying Geese, Nine Patch, Churn Dash and Drunkard's Path. Learn how to choose fabrics, use quilter's tools for quicker progress and essential tricks that every quilter should know.
by Johanna Masko
Quilt Sampler Class
Toronto, ON
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Copyright 2008 M. Fleur-Ange Lamothe
"un moment vient oU l'on se tient devant la glace et l'on dit: est-ce que cela c'est vraiment moi? et pourquoi? pourquoi devrais-je me solidariser avec Ca? que m'importe ce visage?"
Milan Kundera, L'immortalitE (1990)
Herring Sampler
Västerbotten cheese and dill potatoes. ($12)
Back left to right:
Vodka Lime, Salmon Roe, Dill: Fairly clean. the salmon roe, as you can see, was on its last leg. That made me sad.
Matjes, Red Onion, Sour Cream: Perhaps my favorite. It's a bit sweet (from the red wine and this version probably some added sugar). I like the tangy cream and the use of red onion.
Fore left to right:
Curry, Apple, Chives: Interesting. I like it because the curry masks any potential fishiness the herring might have.
Pickled, Horseradish, Black Pepper: Traditional. This one had a touch of fishiness to it.
Samplers are fun to make, which is probably why they've always been so popular. It's a great opportunity to just try out some blocks that you feel like making!
From top to bottom: barb stitch, bonnet stitch, slanted buttonhole stitch, knotted blanket stitch (Antwerp edging)
This is a sampler worked by Ann Nevill (or Neville) aged 10 years. It was completed on 28th April 1842.
The text reads
1
Enoch the seventh walk'd with God through a long course of years
He rested on the Saviour's blood while this vale of tears
2
While here on earth he liv'd by faith and grew in perfect love
By faith he triumph'd over death and rose to heaven above
3
May I like Enoch walk with God and in his image grow
Still live by faith in Jesus blood and speak his praise below
The first verse was written by Hugh Bourne (1772-1852) and the second two were added by Sir John Bowring (1792-1872). According to the Bible Enoch was the seventh generation, whereas Adam was the first. Enoch is also recorded as being the father of Methuselah and the Great-grandfather of Noah.
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Samplers were first made in the 1400s or 1500s as a way of remembering different types of stitches or patterns. Over time they evolved into pieces of work made by young girls, proving their knowledge and patience.
The Herbert has over 60 samplers in its collection. With volunteers from NADFAS we have recently completed a project to improve their storage and to make them more accessible. You can see some of the samplers on display at the Herbert in the History Gallery, Connected and in What's in Store.
Un sampler fait pour la mère d'une amie à l'occasion de la fête des mères. Le top rose est en soie sauvage.
Basic points class, step 2 : whipped running, back- and stem- stitches, herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, coral stitch, chevron stitch, palestrina stitch and me not being able to stitch straight lines. This sampler is FULL of straight lines. Double sigh.
In the years before women were encouraged to learn to read and write, they were educated in the domestic arts, including needlework. Girls as young as four made samplers to demonstrate their mastery of the different stitches. Traditional designs generally consisted of stylized animals and birds, alphabets, numbers, Bible verses and various borders.
This one was made by my mother from a kit some years ago. If you can find an authentic one from the eighteenth or early nineteenth century in good condition it could be worth several thousand dollars.
For the All New Scavenger Hunt #14 - Traditional.
From the top right hand corner: a daffodil pattern, a peacock, steampunk cogs, and koi (carp).
The daffodil pattern is from blackworkarchives.com/bw_flwrs.html
Eggplant, Pork with cashew. Beef in spicy curry/chili sauce. Steamed rice with fresh cucumber, Pad Thai with pork (Stir fried noodles with bean sprouts, egg, scallions and peanuts), Chinese cabbage. Beef stir fry.
Thai Cafe, San Antonio, TX
Close up on the herringbone stitched field and the coral stitched lavender rows. I'm not sure our teacher's going to appreciate my interpretation of the "Church" from the romantic landscape original model. Well uh, ok, ok, ok, it's a bit 'Silling-ish'. Oops !
Mixing my color scraps for the 'main' fabric and printed whites for my background fabric, I created a completely unique look and layout for Tula Pink's Modern Sampler.
Free motion machine quilted by Marcia Wachuta of Marcia's Crafty Sewing & Quilting