New York / New Jersey Sampler

Description

New York / New Jersey Sampler from the American Journey Series.  The Big Apple bustles with beauty and activity in this stunning sampler. Catch a cab to a fine restaurant, or take in the majestic skyline over the Hudson River from the top floor.

The sampler contains 16 bands, done in a palette of over-dyed silk and cotton. Many “specialty” stitches are used – there are diagrams and written instructions for all of them, making this design approachable – if you have patience (and Google), your initial skill level with specialty stitches will not be important.

Each band is described both in terms of how to execute the stitches, and in its significance or symbolism to the sampler as a whole. Jeannette includes wonderfully interesting tidbits of science, history and lore behind each subject.  As Jeannette says,

I was astounded by the rich history and colorful past [of this area]. Around 1524, Giovanni de Verrazano became the first Eurpoean to explore New York and New Jersey. The colonial history of both states started after Henry Hudson explored the river and sailed through Newark Bay in 1609. …

The Statue of Liberty, with its famous inscription, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” was named Liberty Enlightening the World. She is illuminating the struggle for freedom. Being of immigrant parents myself this just really speaks to me.

Designed by Jeannette Douglas, © 2007.

Supplies Needed to Stitch “New York / New Jersey Sampler”

Stitched on 32 count Confederate Gray Belfast from Zweigart (2 over 2).

There are no known corrections to this pattern. If you suspect an error, please contact Jeannette Douglas.