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 ...

On nearly every wall in JoAnn Myers' home hangs at least one sampler featuring the alphabet, animals, flowers and decorative borders. Myers created most of the samplers, often using a magnifying glass ...

Young ladies of the 18th century were often required to produce samplers of embroidery stitches. This unique piece of needlework taught a young lady to stitch with a fine hand, her alphabet and ...