Quaker Samplers

The Ultimate Collection of Traditional and Modern Designs

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

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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