Animals from Early Samplers

Animals from Early Samplers by Marsha Van Valin

In the hierarchy of most commonly stitched sampler motifs, animals rate third, behind geometric and floral designs; but in the hierarchy of most favored motifs, they are undoubtedly the best loved and most popular. This book from Marsha Van Valin includes a wonderful introduction and fascinating account of animals stitched on early samplers followed by 11 chapters of animal designs. Included are insects, birds, fishes & other creatures from wet places, rabbits & squirrels, cats, dogs, farm animals, deer, horses, lions & tigers and strange beasts. The designs are coded for stitching with DMC floss and a section is included covering stitch diagrams. A wonderful resource!

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