Sunday, April 11, 2010

Wow--look at Nancy's Alphabet Samplings Book!!!

Nancy Molka from New York stitched her Alphabet Samplings Book back in 2005 when it was first published in Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly. (It's also now available as a separate retail chart.) I think Nancy's book was the first one I saw completed.

There is lots and lots of stitching on this book! Didn't Nancy do a fantastic job? Thanks, Nancy, for sharing photos of your wonderful work!










The inspiration for the book is an antique stitched book I own. It was stitched on canvas using wool threads. I stitched my adaptation on linen using silk threads.

Did you notice on the book pages that, when the original stitcher ran out of room on a page, she just ended the alphabet? Then she stitched the remaining letters on another page where she had some extra room. Isn't that whimsical? I love the charm it adds to the book.

The stitched book can be a great addition to your needlework basket--just look at all the wonderful alphabets you'll have handy.

8 comments:

Margaret said...

Nancy is a friend of mine. I've seen her book in person -- it's just stunning! I hope someday she'll teach me how to make up a book like that. :D

Robin said...

This is too special for words. OMG! I love it.

Jacqueline Korteland Boller said...

I've met Nancy a couple times, and she's a fantastic lady and stitcher! This is stunning!

Nancy said...

Yes, Nancy did a beautiful job with a beautiful pattern! I love the whimsy with some of the older patterns too.

Marjo said...

Try again, I love the pattern and have it in my pile to do someday. I love the stitching but I am not so great at finishing. Nancy however did a wonderful job at both. So gorgeous.

Sandra said...

What an amazing achievement, it's wonderful. Can you imagine how many years this would take me to assemble, going at my snails's pace?

Deb said...

That is incredible. A beautiful finish!

Dani - tkdchick said...

That is just too cool and I love it!