Elayne bennett biography sampler

Artist, author, teacher Eileen Bennett is a recognized expert in the art of sampler stitching, much sought after in the United States and abroad for her encyclopedic knowledge of historic embroideries.  She has written seven books, including her two-volume Note Book Of Sampler Stitches, The Red Book Of Sampler Stitches and A Note Book Of Pulled Thread Stitches that embroiderers and canvas workers routinely turn to for well-documented, historically accurate stitches.  Her designs are noteworthy for their authenticity and grace.  Like her books, they are much-admired for their comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams.  Also, like her books, her design are popular; she has sold over 500,000 leaflets since openi