Clarissa's Garden Sampler is another one of my reimagined samplers. This sampler is such a joy to stitch and is the perfect size for a weekend project. This antique sampler was stitched by a girl named Clarissa Burnett. What caught my attention to this sampler was the beautiful cursive font. These letters were perfectly stitched! Just look at Clarissa's attention to detail and her lovely ... read more
Reimagining Antique Samplers
I have recently started reproducing antique samplers. I love the idea of preserving beautiful needlework and sometimes "reimagining" these masterpieces. When I started reproducing samplers, I realized not all samplers have aged as well as others. These samplers are beautiful, but found that the damage to some of these pieces have left a lot to the imagination. So what did I decide to do? ... read more