Quaker Samplers by Lesley Wilkins

Quaker Samplers by Lesley Wilkins

Discover the ultimate collection of beautiful Quaker embroidery designs, from needlework expert Lesley Wilkins.

A treasure trove of inspiration, this book contains an extraordinary range of Quaker medallion, motif and sampler designs, all created using just two simple stitches: cross stitch and backstitch. Lesley’s designs bring a modern twist to this traditional craft: they are full of colour and charm, and feature popular subjects including birds, flowers, wreaths and monograms.

The book contains:

• 10 traditional and 10 modern samplers, each with a full stitch chart and stunning photography;
• 180 individual charted motifs and medallions that you can use to build up your own sampler designs;
• 3 full alphabets in both upper and lower case so that you can customize your designs in quintessential Quaker style;
• 2 modern projects: a Quaker motif heart and a pincushion with a half medallion pattern;
• An overview of the history of the Quaker sampler and the mystery surrounding its origins;
• A complete guide to the tools, materials and techniques needed, making this the perfect introduction for embroiderers of all abilities.

This book is packed with a wide-ranging collection of Quaker designsYou'll find 10 traditional and 10 modern samplers, each with a full chart and beautiful photography. The book also includes 180 motifs and medallions, allowing you to create your own unique sampler designs, plus three alphabets for personalising your work in the classic Quaker style. You can also get started on two modern projects - a Quaker motif heart and a pincushion.

Lesley Wilkins discovered embroidered samplers on a school visit to the V&A Museum in London when she was 10, and has been hooked ever since. Her fascination with the craft led her to become not only an embroiderer of extraordinary skill, but also an expert in the history of blackwork and embroidered samplers. She has collected thousands of patterns from all over the world, and her own work is inspired by historical motifs, patterns and borders. Her designs have appeared in Needlecraft, Needlework and Stitch magazines, and she also edited her own publications - Blackwork and Antique Samplerstitcher - for 9 years, all of which can be found on Etsy. She now edits Quaker Samplers magazine.

Now retired from local government, Lesley self-publishes a variety of embroidered projects, especially Quaker style, online. You can visit her Etsy shop: etsy.com/uk/shop/QuakerSamplerDelight. Lesley lives in Derbyshire, UK.