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1797 Sampler (Accession #00523) This beautiful example of an 18th century German sampler is the third in the series of EGA sampler reproductions. The booklet contains 18 pages of instructions and diagrams by Denise Harrington Pratt. Reproduction on 36-count linen results in finished design area of 13" wide by 27 ½" long. Commentary by Denise Pratt on her approach to reproducing the antique sampler and some thoughts on history and symbolism by EGA Collection Chairman. Another way to have a bit of the EGA Collection in your Collection! Kit includes publication, 32 ct cream Belfast linen and soie d'alger threads. #11037 Pattern Only - $28.00 #1113 Complete Kit - $165.00 Selection 11037 - Pattern Only 1113 - Complete Kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10	Mini Flower Basket Sampler (Accession #00012) This undated and unsigned sampler from the EGA Permanent Collection is the fourth in the series of EGA sampler reproductions. Instructions by Barbara L. Rakosnik and diagrams by Pat Timpanaro with design size approximately 6 ½" x 4 ½". Options for silk or cotton threads on linen. Worked in cross stitch over one and two and queen stitch. Kit includes publication, 28 count light sandstone linen and soie d' alger threads. #11038 Pattern Only - $10.00 #1112 Kit - $40.00 Selection 11038 - Pattern Only 1112 - Complete Kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10	Elizabeth Muir Sampler This sampler, dated 1831 and probably English, is the fifth in the series of EGA sampler reproductions. Embroidered using counted thread technique on linen using silk threads. Finished design size on 32 count linen is approximately 18 3/4" x 28 1/4." Diagrams and instructions by Denise Harrington Pratt. Kit includes publication and Soie D'Alger threads. #4003 Pattern Only - $45.00 #1111 Kit - $135.00 Selection 4003 - Pattern Only 1111 - Complete Kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pulled Thread Triangles From the Past 36 page instructional booklet of another treasure from EGA's Collection from a century ago. Reproduced by Joan Masterson. #00131 - $15.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10	"Maria" Spanish Sampler EGA presents "Maria" a Spanish Sampler. This outstanding 1817 sampler is the second in a series produced by Ellen Nell, Inc. especially for EGA. The beautiful and detailed instructions are included in a manual of 67 pages and are supplemented with a color photo of the original and fourteen 11"x17" pages of master charts for easy viewing of instructions. #9200 Pattern - $60.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10	Pulled Thread Sampler This 29-pg instructional booklet clearly describes this early 20th century, 32-count beige linen worked in cotton in blocks of patterns from top to bottom. Reproduced by Joan Masterson.” #00136 Pattern - $13.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Elegance From the Past 72 page instructional booklet to reproduce this antique sampler filled with stitching challenges in several different techniques. Reproduced by Joan Masterson. #00021 - $25.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10