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This is a sampler worked by Catherine Palmer of Spratton and was finished 6th August 1856.
The only village called Spratton currently in existence is in Norhamptonshire, so Catherine might well be from there.
The text reads
Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand
As the first effort of an infants hand
And while her fingers on the canvass move
Engage her tender heart to seek thy love
With thy dear children let her have a part
And write thy name thyself upon her heart.
The same verse also appears on Ann Phillips' and Ann Dunkley's samplers.
SH.1960.141
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.
It was so nice to have this project almost finished before Sam was born (all that was left was to fill in the birthday and name). I was actually able to finish it in a timely manner this way. Now I just need to find some paper to glue on the back and it will be ready to hang next to Averill's sampler (which is done with the same pattern -- from Blackbird Designs -- and the same threads, the only difference is the linen and the frame.
Second book: twisted chain stitch waves, satin stitch boat, fly stitch gulls, scroll stitch clouds. Sky (left to right) threaded chain stitch, thorn stitch, wheat ear stitch.
Luvicy Morton Dabney (Dec.07 1825-April 25, 1849) dau. of Jacob and Sallie E. Sedberry and married William Wall Dabney in 1849. She attended Porter's Female Academy in Triune. Sampler is dated 1836.
Romanian Point Lace Sampler, my own design. I think it's finished, all I need to do is take it off the fabric.
This may be one of the only samples I post.
This edit is a little different than I normally would do, but that's fine I suppose.
Shaved and tucked mk3 that had been featured on Stanceworks from the Eastern shore area...ish.
The build / driver is Mark Lewis.
This is a potential upcoming feature in a new Japanese magazine. 90% sure.
Blogged: greencheesequilting.blogspot.com/2014/04/handmade-quilt-f...
Hand pieced and quilted sampler quilt. This is my first quilt ever. I started it about two years ago, and the top is entirely hand pieced, and the quilt is entirely hand quilted. I actually finished piecing the top relatively fast, I just really procrastinated the quilting part. This was mostly because I got my mom's old machine and fell in love with how fast machine sewing goes! The quilt got its name because each of the squares made me think of instagram photos/filters.
Linked at: crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2014/04/rockets-and-robots-qu...
It is interesting to me how the samplers are changing. Working in a series seems to bring out the unexpected. I concentrated on movement here--more open space so there would be room for the stitches to "dance". My bullion knots come out beautifully almost every time. I am excited about that. Thanks Karen.......
Romanian Point Lace Sampler. Each oval is done in a different stitch. Next I will decide how to finish the little spaces and the tree trunk. I really should have decided that before I started stitching.
Isabel se decidió al fin a unir los cuadros y en breve comenzará a acolcharlo. Ya, ya sé, el borde no es bonito pero es que......... ese no es el borde que llevará al final, sólo es para mantener curiosa la labor mientras la acolcha. El definitivo será amarillo o marrón.
This is a sampler worked in the 1800s.
SH.1964.63.6
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.
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!
Finished! I took this to a conference with me, added more density to the grassy area, added the tree and flowers, and ripped out the rain and replaced it with clouds and a few drops. And NOW I'm happy with it!
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.
From top to bottom: barb stitch, bonnet stitch, slanted buttonhole stitch, knotted blanket stitch (Antwerp edging)
This is a sampler worked by Ann Harrison in 1812. The text reads 'Wealth may take wings and riches fly away, God is a rock that never will decay'.
The first part of the phrase is taken from Proverbs 23:4-5 which reads 'Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.'
SH.1975.133.1
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.
close up of center of sampler cross stitch
These are the fabrics I have chosen for my skill builder sampler. Five fabrics from Bonjour by Dianne Kappa for Anthology and two kona cottons.
From the top :
Happy Garden in Amethyst
Oval Eyelet in Amethyst
French Wallpaper in Amethyst
Bright Buds in Amethyst
Tiny Flowers in Turquoise
Kona cotton Azure
Kona cotton White