LE ROY — In October 1834, 10-year-old Jane Boyer of Le Roy finished her cross stitch sampler. Now, 190 years later, her work will be shown at a cross stitch retreat. It’s set for Oct. 19 at St. Mark’s ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kase Wickman After additional testing, we’ve added a charming half-stitch ...

Long before there was ancestry.com, there were samplers. “Genealogical samplers recording births, marriages and deaths became popular around 1790,” explains a placard accompanying the new exhibition ...

Gallery walls have become very popular, but they can get a bit boring when all the elements look too similar. Here's how to ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This sampler was owned by the family ...

Two hundred years ago, a 10-year-old Scottish girl named Margret Begbie threaded her needle. Carefully and precisely she stitched the finishing touches on a piece of embroidery that had occupied her ...