ANNE WANNER'S Textiles in History / samplers guild |
The Sampler Guild Contact details are as follows:-
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To become a member all you have to do is complete the membership application overleaf and send it along with a cheque for £20.00 (payable to The Sampler Guild) to:- |
The Sampler Guild has
recently been established to provide a central point
where the research of sampler history by individual
enthusiasts, groups, expert stitchers, stitch novices or
even non-stitchers, can be collected and distributed to
those who would like to increase their knowledge. It is
also here to assist those who want to find out more - and cannot find the answer or are unsure of where to go to gather more information. - The Sampler Guild also promotes the preservation of antique samplers - and continue the art of sampler making. |
a newsletter which
will be published quarterly, encompassing such items as:-
and lots more! |
To do this and eventually much more
it is our aim to start by producing Within the very near future The Sampler Guilds aim is to set monthly Guild meetings with its members, Round Robins, Yearly Challenge, lectures, stitch demos and lots of other sampler related topics. All ideas and suggestions are welcome! The Sampler Guild is fortunate in having the support of a number of museum curators in the UK to call on for expert advice and in addition, a selection of well known Sampler Houses and Sampler Guilds in the USA and Canada who are eager to share their vast wealth of knowledge with us. Why should you join The Sampler Guild? To belong to a group of like minded enthusiasts who share an interest in fine needlework and its history. |
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