A Silk Memory Restitched: Embroidery Workshop
Schedule
Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
225 N High St, West Chester, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19380 | West Chester, PA
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DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IS APRIL 22! Embroiderers are invited to join internationally noted instructor Amy Mitten to learn how to recreate a Chester County sampler stitched in 1819 by Hannah Wilson (1802 – 1870), while attending West Marlborough School. This sampler beautifully combines cross stitched geometric motifs that reflect the strong influence of nearby Westtown School samplers with free form embroidered flowers. The cross stitched motifs are worked in a twisted silk and the embroidered floral sprays use an untwisted crinkled silk with a permanent wave.To learn the techniques used for this reproduction, participants will make a small pin cushion adapted from Hannah’s motifs. Instruction includes new methods for applying the floral outlines to the linen and historical stitches in beautiful silk threads custom dyed exclusively for this reproduction. The pincushion also boasts a ruched silk ribbon edging much like the ribbon borders used on some of the antique samplers from this region of Pennsylvania.
Amy will be instructing via Zoom presented on a large screen in the Chester County History Center auditorium. Amy uses a magnifying video camera to demonstrate working the stitches in real time and can answer questions as they arise. In-person assistance will also be provided by a skilled needleworker.
The kits for this workshop are: the 1) practice pincushion; and the 2) sampler. All supplies are included along with step-by-step instructions with color photos. The total cost is $345.00 (tax included).
Registration (which includes museum admission) is limited to 15. RSVP by April 22. Due to shipping complexities, there are no refunds once tickets are purchased.
This workshop is generously supported by a grant from the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild.
For more information, or to learn about Amy Mitten: https://buytickets.at/chestercountyhistorycenter/2070262
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