The main reason why I love reproducing antique samplers is that each sampler, doesn’t matter of its size, year, condition, or theme carries a story, a little piece of history. My work on reproducing a sampler starts with a careful research. I study the… Continue Reading “The Next Year of The jubilee is 2037”
Working on reproduction of this antique sampler was a delight! Late 19th century antique sampler by May Nicholls aged 10 is worked in wool and cotton on even weave gauze. This sampler is completely charming with neat stitch work throughout. The gauze has overall… Continue Reading “Reproduction of an Antique Sampler by May Nicholls, 1894”