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This was created for the embroidery sampler project in my surface design class. The text is from one of my favorite novels, "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson. It is taken from a part of the story where one of the characters, after returning from the Civil War, enters his father's church and finds an exquisite needlework hanging above the the alter with these words: "The Lord Our God Is a Purifying Fire".
The scene is a beautiful illustration of one of the book's themes: Christianity and violence/nonviolence. It is also a beautiful illustration of historic needlework samplers and their context.
With this piece I am using the quote to speak to contemporary issues of violence.
Made with the help of the sew connected 2 guys and gals back in 2009
(found this old photo so thought I'd upload it)
This is a sampler worked by Selener Samuel aged 8 in 1836. The first synthetic dye was discovered in 1856 so all dyes before this date come from natural sources such as plants. This is why the early samplers are often less vibrant than ones made from 1856 onwards, such as the samplers worked by Martha Barnes.
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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.
Experiments with buttonhole stitch. Some up and down buttonhole, a buttonhole bar and closed buttonhole.
120 x 120" - a Kaffe from Museum Quilts - This is the sampler quilt inspired by the sundial quilt in the V&A collection. It was a labor of love.
Work in progress on my whitework sampler. I am currently doing a patch in Ukranian Whitework, bottom right.
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This is a sampler worked by Mary Cotton aged 9 and was finished on 30th April 1836.
The text reads 'Wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom and with all thy getting get understanding'. This is a quote from the Bible, Proverbs 4:7, and highlights that understanding is more important than acquiring things, whether it is possessions, friends or knowledge.
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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.
mesa de trabajo
và nova d'iniciació/colcha de inicación/sampler
El patchwork és una tradició americana que va començar quan els colonitzadors que arribaven d'Europa es trobaven amb una indústria tèxtil en els seus inicis, i cada retall de roba era un petit tresor. Cada peça de roba era reciclada per a un nou ús, i fins i tot els retalls massa usats es feien servir de farciment.
Les figures geomètriques petites eren la base de les labors de patchwork: els triangles, rombes, rectangles i quadrats eren retallats i cosits per fer-ne cobre-llits, cortines o fundes de coixÃ.
El patchwork es una tradición americana que empezó cuando los colonizadores que llegaban de Europa se encontraban con una industria textil en sus inicios, y cada retal de ropa era un pequeño tesoro. Cada pieza de ropa era reciclada para un nuevo uso, e incluso los retales demasiado usados se utilizaban como rellenado.
Las figuras geométricas pequeñas eran la base de las labores de patchwork: los triángulos, rombos, rectángulos y cuadrados eran recortados y cosidos para hacer cobre-llits, cortinas o fundas de almohada.
This is a sampler worked by Mary Shipley in 1797.
The text reads
John seeth Jesus coming unto him and saith,
Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away
the sin of the world. Remember Death
This passage is taken from the Bible, John 1:29
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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.
That about sums up today. And it's making me feel incredibly sad. This is work related crap but I feel like I've been ignored by far too many people and now a situation has gone to hell in an all too predictable way. And I tried to stop it, I did my part.
This fluff sample was sent to me from an etsy seller. It lives on my bulletin board at work.
Tutorial found at Buttons and Butterflies: www.buttonsandbutterflies.com/2013/01/something-folded-bl...
Find all the blocks here:
thecutelifesmiles.blogspot.com/p/something-new-sampler.html
Blogged: thecutelifesmiles.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-modern-folded-bl...
Block of the Month quilt from the Fat Quarter Shop. 2009 Designer Mystery Block of the Month. Uses Glace Collection fabrics from 3 Sisters. 78x78"
I could never have taken on this quilt as a complete package, but a Block a Month was not overwhelming and by the time the finishing kit came, I was so excited to see it completed, that I was happy to do the remaining center star, sashing and borders. Longarm quilting by Laurel Cook finished it beautifully.
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.
A little of this and little of that...
Fried tofu, Pad Wun Sen, Pad Lad Na, Pad Thai, Eggplant.
Thai Cafe, San Antonio, TX
For The Sketchbook Project 2012
Theme - Stitches and Folds
Shibori dyed background with sampler of hand stitching - 70 different stiches
Sampler containing cross stitch smyrna stitch, satin stitch, long stitch and beads. This is to be entered in the local village show.
patch d'une cliente; le quilting améliore nettement le patch, fais vibrer le fond beige et met en valeur les blocs piécés; les plumes dans les bordures encadre bien le tout.