A Sampling of Activities
"How pleasing t'is to view
The only happy few
Whom friendship's bands unite
Brothers and sisters joined
In social love refined
Give and receive delight"
American Sampler verse, 1810
"How pleasing t'is to view
The only happy few
Whom friendship's bands unite
Brothers and sisters joined
In social love refined
Give and receive delight"
American Sampler verse, 1810
Samplers are becoming more and more popular; there are now a number of Sampler Guilds and stitching groups you may join, and many specialist sampler classes and courses to attend. Check out this listing of what is available...
Cross Stitch Guild
Founded by Jane Greenoff, the Guild was set up in 1996 as an independent organisation
to bring together cross stitchers from the UK and abroad. It delves into all types
of counted thread embroidery, not just cross stitch, and is based in beautiful
surroundings at Longleat. For more in formation, please contact the Guild at:
The Cross Stitch Guild,
The Stable Courtyard, Longleat, Warminster, BA12 7NK, (UK)
Telephone/fax 01985 844774
Embroiderers Guild (UK)
Founded in 1906, the Embroiderers Guild is considered to be the UK's largest
single craft organisation with over 160 Branches throughout the country, and
is the British national educational charity for the promotion of embroidery,
its heritage and its future. The Head Offices and Resources Centre occupy
Grace and Favour apartments at Hampton Court Palace.
For further information please write to:
The Embroiderers' Guild,
Apt 41 Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, UK, KT8 9AU, (UK), enclosing an
S.S.A.E.
Telephone +44 (0)181 943 1229; Fax +44 (0)181 977 9882
The Historic Needlework Guild
Membership of the Historic Needlework Guild is now available in the UK
and administered by Susan Albury. Membership at present consists of
subscription to the Fine Lines magazine:
Most of the merchandise featured in Fine Lines can be made available to UK members and Susan is always happy to find out prices etc. Further details are available by sending a stamped addressed envelope to:
Susan Albury
Hanging By A Thread
PO Box 10723
London
SE3 0ZL
e-mail: 101723.1764@compuserve.com
Sampler Guilds (USA)
Ellen Chester maintains a list of information about these Guilds on her
web site.
Antique Sampler Reproductions
Kay Montclare of Special Projects is running an internet course for stitchers
wishing to work on an exclusive reproduction of a 17th century English sampler.
An illustration of the sampler plus details for registering for the course are
avaliable, together with information on purchasing fabrics and threads.
Just Nan Class Projects
Just Nan provides limited edition designs for class or seminar purposes. purposes
These are available as classes from needlework shops or as on-line classes.
For information about the classes nearest you, e-mail
Just Nan with your name, address and
post code.
Band Sampler Round Robin
Details and instructions are available on this web page.
There are also many other categories of round robins;
Terry Villeneuve posts a regular listing of all these on the
rec.crafts.textiles.needlework (rctn) newsgroup.
The Sampler Band
A group of over 100 stitchers got together in 1997 to act as an internet
sampler support group. By working together on the same project, group members
are able to offer help and support to each other, and to inspire each other
with their progress. Stitching abilities range from the beginning to the advanced
stitcher. This year (1998) the chosen project is the Newburyport Sampler.
Further details are available on the web site.
Sampler Clubs
Finally, if you cannot find just the option here that you need, visit this web
page for information on starting your own sampler club or group!
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