Sampler worked by Mary Ann Sebire at age 11. Eldest child of Henry and Martha Sebire.Embroidered Sampler with letters of the Alphabet and words. Cream mount in a wooden frame.textile samplers

Made by Martha Sebire (nee Rihoy) in 1849 in Guernsey, and brought to Australia by her circa 1850's.Cross-stitch sampler, framed in gold and wooden frame with glass cover."Martha Rihoy aged 13 years april 4 1849 Guernsey"textile samplers

non-fictionAnnemieke Mein will have her first solo exhibition in Melbourne in nine years at Artspace from 11/07/2025 - 30/08/2025mein annemieke, artspace, textile art

A school sampler from the 1930's, demonstrating a mastery of numerable sewing skills: Buttonholes- both bound;6 bound buttonholes. Button loop fastening 17 rouleau loops. Seams: Plain flat seam, machine stitched-part neatened by hand, and part neatened by machine. An overlapped flat seam-machine stitched. Fasteners: Press-studs (3) Buttons (4) shanked and f;flat. Metal hook-and-eyes (3), one eye hand stitched, all attached in buttonhole stitch. Pockets: (2) Machine stitched. Collar: (1) Rounded ''Peter Pan"" collar, with bound placket opening, one pearl button, and hand stitched loop. Facings (3). One square, one round, one Vshaped. Pintucks: 4 machine stitched pintucks.textiles, domestic, school needlework sampler 1930's

A "Plain Sewing Sampler" or "Darning Sampler" was intended to showcase the wide range of sewing techniques and skills a girl or woman had. These skills might include hand sewing techniques such as darning, patching, hemming, mending, structural sewing (making pleats, inserting gussets, joining fabric with seams) making buttonholes and embroidery. Samplers could also be intended for practicing a particular technique. There were several articles printed in Australian newspapers around 1889 referring to the "Plain Sewing Movement". In 1889 a Melbourne branch of the "London Institute for the Advancement of Plain Needlework" was formed by a group of ladies led by Lady Loch and Lady Clarke with the purpose of teaching "plain needlework' to women and girls. "Plain Sewing" included fundamental stitches and techniques that were essential for practical clothing construction and maintenance. Several years later in 1891, another meeting was held at Clivedon (the residence of Lady Clarke) to look into the possibility of improving the teaching of sewing in the state schools. This meeting was attended by several school inspectors and the committee of "the Melbourne Institute for the Advancement of Plain Needlework". This "Plain Sewing Sampler" was donated from the estate of Susan Henry OAM nee Vedmore (1944 - 2021). Susan's family (Harold and Gladys Vedmore) immigrated to Australia from Wales in 1955 and settled in Warrnambool. Susan was well known in the Warrnambool community for her work supporting children and families across the district - particular those with disabilities, or those who were homeless, unemployed or isolated. Susan was the founding trustee of the "Vedmore Foundation" - a Warrnambool philanthropic trust set up to support a range of charitable and not-for-profit causes by providing grant assistance. In 2021, she was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community. It has not been possible to identify the lady (with the initials L. L.) who made this item in 1897 but it was thought to possibly be a female relation in her maternal (or possibly, paternal) grandmother's family. It has many of the same elements and techniques that were taught by the "Plain Sewing Movement" that originated in England at the end of the nineteenth century.This item is a rare example of the handcraft skills learnt by women and girls in the late 1890's to construct and maintain practical clothing for their families.A cream cotton sampler made from three smaller rectangular shapes, displaying a wide variety of plain sewing techniques including hand stitched seams (french, bound and herringboned), inserted patch, buttonhole, button, gathering, a gusset, frills, pintucks, a placket, cross stitch initials and date (L L and 1897) and decorative embroidery.L L/1897flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, needlework, textiles, plain sewing sampler, darning sampler, handwork, sewing, great ocean road, susan henry oam, vedmore trust, hand sewing, sewing techniques

A "Plain Sewing Sampler" or "Darning Sampler" was intended to showcase the wide range of sewing techniques and skills a girl or woman had. These skills might include hand sewing techniques such as darning, patching, hemming, mending, structural sewing (making pleats, inserting gussets, joining fabric with seams) making buttonholes and embroidery. Samplers could also be intended for practicing a particular technique. There were several articles printed in Australian newspapers around 1889 referring to the "Plain Sewing Movement". In 1889 a Melbourne branch of the "London Institute for the Advancement of Plain Needlework" was formed by a group of ladies led by Lady Loch and Lady Clarke with the purpose of teaching "plain needlework' to women and girls. "Plain Sewing" included fundamental stitches and techniques that were essential for practical clothing construction and maintenance. Several years later in 1891, another meeting was held at Clivedon (the residence of Lady Clarke) to look into the possibility of improving the teaching of sewing in the state schools. This meeting was attended by several school inspectors and the committee of "the Melbourne Institute for the Advancement of Plain Needlework". This "Plain Sewing Sampler" was donated from the estate of Susan Henry nee Vedmore (1944 - 2021). Susan's family (Harold and Gladys Vedmore) immigrated to Australia from Wales in 1955 and settled in Warrnambool. Susan was well known in the Warrnambool community for her work supporting children and families across the district - particular those with disabilities, or those who were homeless, unemployed or isolated. Susan was the founding trustee of the "Vedmore Foundation" - a Warrnambool philanthropic trust set up to support a range of charitable and not-for-profit causes by providing grant assistance. In 2021, she was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community. It has not been possible to identify the lady (with the initials L. L.) who made this item in 1897 but it was thought to possibly be a female relation in her maternal (or possibly, paternal) grandmother's family. It has many of the same elements and techniques that were taught by the "Plain Sewing Movement" that originated in England at the end of the nineteenth century.This item is a rare example of the handcraft skills needed by women and girls in the late 1890's to construct and maintain practical clothing for their families.A cream flannel sampler made from three smaller rectangular shapes, displaying a wide variety of plain sewing techniques including hand stitched seams (french, bound and herringboned), darned patches, inserted patches, pleats, buttonholes, buttons, a gusset, pintucks, a placket, cross stitch initials and date (L L and 1897) and decorative embroidery.L.L. / ?? Yr 1897flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, warrnambool, sewing, plain sewing, sewing sampler, plain sewing sampler, darning sampler, hand sewing, textiles, susan henry oam, vedmore foundation, sewing techniques

These items were made as samplers either at school or most likely college. They are samples of embroidery stitches, seam types and sewing and knitting techniques.Nos 1-16 are group of samplers made from cotton lawn, cotton with sateen weave and flannel and made by Ruth McGannon. No 17 is a pair of gloves made by Margaret Russell. .1) A small square of yellow lawn with three horizontal rows in blue thread and three vertical rows in red thread of running stitch each 3.5 centimeters apart. The edges are frayed to 1.2 centimeters. .2) A larger rectangle of yellow lawn with three horizontal rows 7.8 centimeters apart and three vertical rows 10 centimeters apart of long stitch, stitched in blue thread. The edges are frayed to 2 centimeters. .3) A small square of yellow lawn with three horizontal rows and three vertical rows of blue thread of running stitch, each 1.9 centimeters apart. The edges are frayed to 1.5 centimeters. .4) A larger rectangle of yellow lawn with three horizontal rows 9 centimeters apart and three vertical rows 11.2 centimeters apart of running stitch, stitched in red thread. The edges are hemmed with two rows of long stitch .5 centimeter apart with a loose blue thread of laced running stitch weaving in and out of the red long stitch. .5) A rectangle of hemmed yellow lawn with a pocket formed at each end. Two rows of long stitch in red thread hem the edges with a blue thread stitched between each red stitch. The pockets are formed by turning back the edges and stitching them down in brown thread. R.M. is embroidered in brown chain stitch on the right side. .6) A rectangle of hemmed blue lawn the same as the previous piece but with five rows of back stitch in yellow and orange thread creating a pattern. .7) A rectangle of blue lawn with the top and bottom edges hemmed with two rows of long stitch close together in yellow and orange. The other two edge are frayed to 2.5 centimeters and has four rows of long stitch .7 centimeter apart in yellow and orange thread. .8) A blue lawn bag with two packets was made by hemming a rectangle of fabric on three sides in long stitch with orange thread, then yellow thread between the stitches. The fourth side is hemmed in hemming stitch in yellow thread with blanket stitch in yellow thread along the edge. This edge is folded up by one third to create a pocket. The edges on either side are stitched together. A row of chain stitch in orange thread is stitched down the middle to create two pockets. A tape is stitched to either side at the top and this is folded over the pocket. .9) A cream cotton with sateen weave rectangle is hemmed with a double row of orange thread in long stitch. On both sides is embroidery in orange and yellow thread. .10) A yellow cotton with sateen weave baby's bib is made from a rectangle of fabric with a semi circle cut out of the top. The edges are turned and hemmed with a narrower turning on the neck. A tape is stitched at either side of the neck. On the front is embroidered a train in blue and yellow threads. .11) A yellow lawn embroidery sampler using blue and brown thread shows long stitch, stem stitch, herringbone stitch, chain stitch, fly stitch, lazy daisy stitch, cross stitch and satin stitch. It is hemmed using drawn thread work and the bottom is scalloped and finished in blanket stitch. .12) A pink lawn embroidery sampler with green thread shows herringbone stitch, stem stitch, running stitch, chain stitch, cross stitch, lazy daisy stitch, fly stitch, feather stitch, satin stitch and back stitch. The bottom is scalloped and finished in buttonhole stitched. The other three edges are hemmed using drawn thread work. .13) A small cream flannel square with two smaller squares are stitched together down the middle in decreasing sizes using chain stitch. The largest piece is hemmed using both herringbone and a decorative blanket stitch. It also has a run and fell seam on the opposite side using both running and herringbone stitches. A row of feather stitch is on either side of the seam. The two smaller squares are frayed on the edges. .14) A cream rectangular flannel sampler has two seams along the length. One is a run and fell seam using running and herringbone stitches and the other is an open seam using running stitch and both edges are stitched down with herringbone stitch. The two shorter edges are bound and the longer edges have a tape which is stitched down to neaten the edges. On the right side are two rows of feather stitch. .15) This blue lawn apron has a rectangular gathered skirt which is attached to a waistband and in turn attached to a bib front which goes over the head. The bib and skirt sides are hemmed using decorative blanket stitch in pink and dark blue thread. The skirt hem and both sides of the waistband are stitched in two rows of herringbone in pink and dark blue thread. .16) This pale pink lawn child's shirt has french seam side seams, a waist band to which the shirt is attached using slight gathering. The sleeves have cuffs. There is a front facing and a collar and there is a small pocket in the left hand breast. .17) These yellow knitted gloves are made using plain stitch for the hand and rib for the wrist.Written on paper and stitched on to a couple of items - Ruth McGannon V.3 - 312 Written on paper and stitched to the gloves - Margaret Russell x No2embroidery, sampler, gloves, stitches, sewing, knitting, apron, costume, needlework, dressmaking, textiles

Result of class with Gabriella SzokolyaiLong bell pull with 7 panels of different panels depicting Hungarian embroidery. Some stitches of which are listed on the back. Top edge is in a narrow rod with red cord and tassels.Fabric label " Hungarian Sampler: 1-, 2-Kalocsa, 3- Paloc, 4- Matyo, 5- ,6- Buzsak, 7- , Sept. 1983 with Gabriella Szokluai, Merle Whittleembroidery, hungary, bell pull, flower, floral, surface stitchery

Traditional Dutch sampler of the era M. Breur, 1868Berlin wool work. Traditional Dutch sampler of the era (1868) in Berlin wool on mono canvas comprising different alphabets, and a number of spot motifs, including a wreath with the maker's name and date.M. Breur, 1868embroidery, canvas work, holland, late 19th century, 19th century

Embroidered by H. M. Heuff-Bloem, Wassenaar, Netherlands. Embroiderers date of birth 4/9/1905, died 29/4/1995This piece is a Berlin wool sampler in very bright colours on Penelope canvas. It shows a selection of geometric canvas work designs.embroidery, samplers, 1900-20, holland, canvas work, netherlands

Emma Meads worked this sampler, her name is embroidered on it. Mary Meads was donor's great grandmother. Emma Meads was Mary's sister. Mary married and came out to Australia on one of the early sailing ships. Emma was raised by her grandmother because she had measles and couldn't come out with Mary. Refer Registration No. 1096, Mary Meads sampler.Natural coloured linen. Counted thread, honey suckle border in pink, white, orange and very dark green. Religious verse in black.Be it my only wisdom here To serve the Lord with filial fear With loving gratitude Superior sense may I display By shunning every evil way And walking in the good. O may I still from sin depart A wise and understanding heart Jesus, to me be given And let me through thy Spirit know To glorify my God below And find my way to Heaven. Emma Meadsembroidery, counted thread, samplers, 1820-40, england

Refer Registration No. 1095. Mary Meads - sister of Emma Meads, donor's great grandmother. Mary married and came to Australia on one of the early sailing ships. Emma was raised by her grandmother as she had measles and couldn't come out to Australia.Natural coloured linen - rose bud border in green and pinks. Religious verse, alphabet and various spot motifs in counted thread.Tis Religion that must give Sweetest pleasure while we live Tis religion must supply Solid comfort when we die After death it's Joy shall be Lasting as eternity. Mary Meadsembroidery, counted thread, samplers, 1820-40, england

Mrs Ethel Webb embroidered this in the 1940's. One bedspread is in the Power House Museum in Sydney. The bedspread design was designed by Mrs Webb using motifs from various sources. She died before she completed the piece.This is the last of six bedspreads embroidered by the donor's mother, Mrs Ethel Webb in the 1930's and 1940's. One bedspread is in the Power House Museum in Sydney. The bedspread design is stitched in cross stitch on cream linen. It was designed by Mrs Webb using motifs from various sources. She died before she completed the piece.Mrs Webb's eldest daughter embroidered her name and date of death on the top, the whole piece looks like a large cross stitch sampler.embroidery, cross stitch

Sampler was stitched at R.S.N. and is a design used in the training school between 1900 and 1935. Letter from RSN principal Mrs Elizabeth Elvin, dated 7/2/1994 is attached to back of frame.Royal School of Needlework sampler of goldwork techniques, including couching, or nue, padded work, silk embroidery and cordwork. Some work is incomplete so padding and design can be seen. 9 motifs include fleur de lys flower, colour in greeens, cream, gold on natural linen ground. Dark wooden frame.Letter on the reverse embroidery, goldwork, couching, or nue, silk, royal school, sampler

Cross stitch in dull colours on coarse dark beige linen. Alphabets and numbers. Framed with green mount.Janet Fairley, aged 7 years 1825embroidery, cross stitch, sampler

White linen stitched in a variety of stitches in blackwork. Edges are fringed.embroidery, blackwork, samplers

Sampler with cross stitch, four-sided and eyelet stitches by William Smith, 7 years old. Beige coarse linen, dull and dark colours, red, blue, greens, browns. Framed, glass on green board and green mount."The loss of the Father is much The loss of a Mother is more The loss of a Saviour is such That no one on earth can restore" William Smith aged 7 embroidery, cross stitch, sampler

Lorna Law (EGV) mounted pieces onto the backing fabric after children made the pieces in class. Inspired by hangings made by New Zealand embroiderers to hang in the new Globe Theatre in London. On the way to London they were hung in the Great Hall of the National Gallery in Melbourne.Brown cotton, edged in a shiny green cord. Birds, animals, fish etc. in a multitude of bright colours. Appliqued pieces sewn by children.embroidery, applique, children, class sampler, hanging

Cross stitch on coarse soft cream linen in bright colours and with green and pink border. Subject is scrowns and letters, and named Jessie Smith"Favour is deceitful And beauty is vain But the woman that feareth the Lord She shall be praised" Jessie Smith embroidery, cross stitch, sampler

Small sampler on natural linen. Cross stitch in grey thread. Design is a simple alphabet and numbers. Three sides are hemmed and one end is selvedge.E Smart 1809embroidery, sampler, cross stitch, alphabet

Worked by Hester L. Fairlie Hopkins 1936 probably as a sampler, at the Royal School of Needlework.Double sided embroidered banner, cream linen stitched in silk and gold metal thread. Crown at centre top, above red scroll, incribed 'Cheshire 89' to one side of crown and 'IV' on other side. Silk oak leaves and acorn in one lower corner, silk roses and foliage in other corner."Cheshire '89" and "IV"embroidery, sampler, banner, silk & gold thread, england

Made by Hester Fairlie, aged 9 - donor.School sampler. Cream/beige linen hemmed sampler, with buttonhole, button, hook fastening, darning, patching and embroidery stitches in orange and aqua threads.Hester Fairlieembroidery

Donated by the Embroiderers Guild of London, 1964. Designed and worked by Miss O. Hardiman, Surrey, U.K.Cream even weave linen with rows and groups of blackwork designs. The lower groups of stitches are highlighted with gold.embroidery, blackwork, 1940-60, england, sampler

Gifted by the Embroiderers Guild London in 1964. Designed and worked by Miss O Hardiman, Surrey UKBlackwork sampler. Cream even weave linen with a number of patterns in borders and squares. Border of a diamond design.Reverse: Please do not remove from Guild roomsembroidery, blackwork, 1940-60, england

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Plain sewing sampler, embroidery in yellows and green on open weave fabric.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Swedish Huck weaving sampler in green , red and brown threads.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Embroidery sampler - egg shell blue embroidery and darning examples.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Plain sewing sampler displaying hems, pleats.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia