historic needlework

16 Jan

Conversation with Amy Finkel on Antique Samplers

By Karengirlhood embroidery, historic needlework, samplers

Announcement that Amy Finkel of M. Finkel and Daughter is lecturing on the samplers in the collection of the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent on February 3, 2011. In addition, the collection of approximately 20 samplers will be on exhibit specifically for this event, which is a rare treat as many of which […]

1 Feb

Works of Beauty

By Karenhistoric needlework, Nostalgic Needle, Sharon Cohen

If I had more patience I would love to do some of Nostalgic Needle’s more challenging pieces. Everytime I look at them I have a soft spot for their visual beauty and rememberance of a time so vastly different than today with a much greater appreciation for finery. Since I’m a big believer in doing […]

historic needlework

Conversation with Amy Finkel on Antique Samplers

Works of Beauty

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