Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly Magazines 1991-2015 Patterns

Sampler & Antique Needlework Qtrly mags,1991-2015,historical articles & patterns"Each issue brings a celebration of rich needlework heritage and explores needlework history as it influences our stitching today. Studies vast collections of samplers, antique sewing tools, and implements."An absolutely beautiful magazine with articles and projects with historical significance. It was a sad day when this magazine stopped publishing.#80 in 2015 was the last issue.There are many many

color photos and diagrams.The early issues were published by Symbol of Excellence Publishers, Inc. with editor Barbara Cockerham who also contributed many articles and designed many samplers.The publisher changed to Hoffman Media, Inc.at Issue 13, 1994.The publisher changed to Annie's at Issue 70, Spring 2013.The editor changed to Lorna Reeves starting at Issue 35, Summer 2004.The editor changed to Elizabeth Pugh starting at Issue 48, Fall 2007.The editor changed to Phyllis Hoffman DePiano at Issue 57, Winter 2009.The editor changed to Christy Schmitz at Issue 70, Spring 2013.The volume numbers and dates are copied from the magazines.There are missing volume numbers and missing years. It really didn't settle down to a reliable quarterly magazine until 2004.You will recognize many of the contributors including Isabella Abbiati, Linda Abel, Patricia Andrle, Gloria Seaman Allen, Diane Arthurs, Marie Barber, Eileen Bennett, Simona Bussiglieri, Vivien Caughley, Ellen Chester, Sharon Cohen, Fran Colburn, Leon Conrad, Merry Cox, Page Dorsey, Linda Driskell, Nicoletta Farrauto, Deborah Fasano, Donna Vermillion Giampa, Jane Greenoff, Joanne Harvey, Sally Hesketh, Phyllis Hoffman (DePiano), Margaret (Margriet?) Hogue, Jacqueline Holdsworth, Barbare Hutson, Barbara Jackson, Linda Gordanier Jary, Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett, Sherry Jones, Robin Laukhuf, Giulia Manfredini, Virginie Menzildjian, Lorraine Mootz, Tricia Wilson Nguyen, Darlene O'Steen, Marsha Papay-Gomola, Jackie du Plessis, Elizabeth Pugh, Lorna Reeves, Ruth Ann Russell, Lauren Sauer, Christy Schmitz, Cissy Bailey Smith, Kathleen Staples, Kay Sullivan, Lynn Tinley, Patricia Veasey, Linda Vinson, and Wendy White.Articles and patterns include many historical samplers and descriptions of needlework tools, needleworkers,

accessories, and techniques.Vol 12 is a B&W reprint so the price is lower.Some projects extend over multiple issues.Here's an example of what's in one issue. Photos are from this issue.Issue 26, Spring (March) 2003, Volume 7, number 1, editor Barbara Cockerham, 66 pages.1. Editor's notes2. Book reviews - Threading Time, Ottoman Embroidery3. Joane (Jone) Wallwin Sampler, stitched after 1660, 17th century English sampler, part 1 of 5 (note from me - it's very long), reproduced by Page Dorsey of The Samplar Workes. Part 1 is double running blackwork.4. The Craft of the Lucet by Kathleen Staples - history of chain lace and the lucet - with bibliography and endnotes.5. My Lady's Dogwood designed by Marsha Papay-Gomola, floral stumpwork6. Scrimshaw Maiden and Sailor Bookmarks - scrimshaw patterns adapted by Mary Louise O'Brien as bookmarks7. A Rare Filigree-work Thimble by Paula Moore - article highlighting a beautiful thimble8. O Let My Name Engraven Stand designed by Kandace Thomas - modern sampler based on Philadelphia samplers from the 1700s.9. A Lady's Sewing Roll designed by Merry Cox with extensive finishing instructions and photos.10. Here Followeth Sundry Sorts of Spots by Kathleen Staples - article about 17th century spot samplers with bibliography and endnotes.11. Lots and lots of eye-candy ads.12. New items, shop listings, supply sources for designs in this issue.If you end up overpaying for postage, I will send you a partial refund.Ebay doesn't do a good job of computing postage for multiple issues.Choose as many of the magazines as you wish. Buy multiple issues and get a discount. Please try to buy multiple issues on one order.Buy 2 and save 10%, buy 3 and save 15%, buy 4 or more and save 20%Proceeds to Needlework Guild of MN, needleworkguildmn.org.Thank you for looking at my other items and magazine listings.New items are posted most Thursday evenings.