In colonial days, samplers decorated nearly all American homes. Explore this inspirational craft with 20 projects that cover nearly four hundred years of the tradition. Sew up your family tree, stitch a holiday greeting, or fashion a bouquet. Choose a Native American motif or traditional European needlework. Includes instructions on a variety of techniques from crewel to applique, as well as suggestions for creating your own personal sampler. 144 pages (90 in color), 67 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 10 1/2.