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This is another beautiful exhibition catalogue just published by Witney Antiques, the theme of which has been taken from a popular verse found on both British and American samplers, written by the Rev. Isaac Watts. The English love of flowers is reflected in the outstanding embroideries which feature in this exhibition. Never before published color photographs of extraordinary samplers, from 17th century spot motif, whitework and band samplers to 19th century pictorial samplers, are featured. Full color, 53 illustrations, softbound, 48 pages, $30.00

Featuring samplers from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, this book is arranged as an abecedarium with 26 entries in alphabetical order, covering everything from alphabet samplers to Z twists. Illustrated are band samplers, pictorial samplers, landscapes, pattern books, etc. Each entry features a page long text on the particular sampler, illustrated with an appropriate sampler from the MFA's collection. The introduction, an overview of the history of samplers, is written by Pam Parmal of the MFA Textiles Department. 64 pages, 26 illustrated samplers (each in full, and in detail) $19.95

These great shaggy American bed covers were stitched with hand-spun, natural dyed yarn on handwoven woolen or linen backgrounds employing large, fanciful, floral or geometric designs in a wide variety of colors.  Stitches used included loop pile running stitch, darning stitch, stem, outline, and several knot type stitches.  This book contains many line drawings of stitches and patterns and describes the history of bed rugs, including known examples and makers, and where they can be seen.  One chapter explains how to make a bed rug.  Other types of embroidered bed covers are also discussed.  Softbound, 124 pages, well illustrated, $18.00