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The inspiration for this delightful collection of cross stitch designs is firmly rooted in the age-old tradition of sampler making -- a time-honoured style given a modern twist by expert designer, Helen Philipps. <p>Helen creates her beautiful samplers by drawing on the visual strength and appearance of historic samplers -- their alphabets and verses, motifs and borders -- but she also moves with the times to produce a fresh, contemporary feel, whilst exploring new trends. Richly decorative possibilities in embroidery are now more diverse than ever, with the availability of almost every shade of thread, exciting fabrics and stunning embellishments, like the quirky porcelain buttons and charms which Helen uses so imaginatively.</p> <p>Four of the twenty-three sampler designs offer refreshing interpretations of the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century spot samplers. Each of these four samplers introduces a seasonal selection of enchanting designs to keep today's embroiderer stitching happily throughout the year. There are also samplers which celebrate the special occasions of life, such as birth, weddings, anniversaries and Christmas.</p> <p>The range of samplers is complemented by a w

Who reads The New Cross Stitch Sampler Book?

Author

Philipps, Helen

Publisher

David & Charles : dist. by Sterling

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9780715307977

Category

hobbies

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies, Art, Design

Rating

4.2 / 5 (32 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14