The history of samplers is almost as old as embroidery itself. Before printed pattern books, embroidery designs were avidly collected and passed from hand to hand. These bands and motifs were recorded on fabric for future use. Eventually the samplers became prized for their beauty, and were used as decorative pieces in their own right.

The samplers in this collection follow this tradition of grouping bands and motifs together in a design that is enjoyable to stitch and pleasing to the eye. Some are in worked in cross stitch only, while others also include different techniques.

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This design has 40 different speciality stitches. Ideal as a learning sampler.

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This design is charted for working in eight colours, but can also be worked in monochrome.

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This design is worked entirely in cross stitch, so is suitable for working on any evenweave fabric. It is charted for five colours, and conversions are given for working it in Dinky Dyes Silks, Sampler Threads from Gentle Art and DMC.

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This design is charted for working in four colours, but can also be worked in monochrome, as shown here.

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This sampler is worked in eight colours. Four different colourways are given.

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Worked in four colours in cross stitch with optional blackwork.

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This sampler can be worked in full cross stitch only, but charts and instructions are also provided to work some areas in speciality stitches. it is charted ror 9 colours, but would also look stunning worked in just 2.

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Worked in two colours of your choice, this sampler is worked in full cross stitches with just a small amount of backstitch.

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This beautiful monochrome sampler is worked in full cross stitches.

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