Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers: With Brand New Charts and Designs Paperback – Illustrated, October 10, 2014

This book is much more than just a pattern book, although the sampler patterns are exceptional. The author draws on her years of study and collecting U.K samplers to give you a rich understanding of the types and development of sampler work. She provides 30 original sampler charts, each of which is based on specific historic sampler types. With this book in hand, you will be inspired to not only work her designs, but create your own. And, the final design in the book, a sampler sewing box is just amazing. It is a true work of art, inspiring and challenging.

The patterns are amazing. I love the photos of the antique samplers. The techniques section is really good. The sampler box project was an unexpected jewel! Thank you for keeping the craft alive!

Nice book. I wish it had more real patterns, but it is a beauty to look through and dream.

Nice variety of history and other useful details that can be included in a custom cross stitch sampler.

What a beautiful book. I almost ordered the older version a few weeks ago. I am SO glad that I didn't because recently I saw this new UPDATED version. There are beautiful samplers to see and lots to read about in this and some wonderful samplers to make. Its a gorgeous book!!

The designs were great. The information about the history of samplers was interesting. I enjoyed the book and plan to make some of the samplers in it.

Lovely book and beautiful patterns. Thank you.

Enjoyed