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A Delusion of Satan: The Full Story of the Salem Witch Trials by Frances Hill  During the bleak winter of 1691 in the rigid Puritan community of Salem Village, Massachusetts, a group of young girls began experiencing violent fits, allegedly tormented by Satan and the witched who worshipped him. From the girls' initial denouncing of a black slave, their accusations soon multiplied; in less than two years, nineteen men and women were hanged, one was pressed to death, and over a hundred others were imprisoned and impoverished. This evenhanded and insightful history illuminates this horrifying episode with visceral clarity. By placing the distant period of the Salem witch trials in the larger context of more contemporary eruptions of mass hysteria and intolerance, the author has created a work as thought-provoking as it is emotionally powerful. Strongly recommended: both fascinating and disturbing. Softbound, 296 pages, 13 illustrations, 1 map, $16.00
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Miller's Collecting Textiles by Patricia Frost This is a much-needed introduction to a popular subject. The author examines the textiles market, taking a close look at what is available and affordable. With over 360 color photos, items are put in their historical context in an informative and accessible way- from 17th century band samplers to Arts & Crafts textiles. Covering all the key collecting areas, including samplers, embroidery, beadwork, lace, quilts, and handwovens, every item is given a price range. Advice on what to look for is offered, as well as tips on suggested collecting areas, how to spot fakes, and how to look after and display your collection. Hardbound, 160 pages, $35.00 |
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THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FREESTYLE
EMBROIDERY
by Christina Marsh  No need to fear the words "some freehand embroidery involved" when reading the description of a sampler...this book will show you many ways to create these wonderful and unique designs. It's filled with clear diagrams and elaborate explanations of freestyle stitches, as well as many attractive and practical projects for you to practice the new skills, from samplers to shoes! Softbound, 128 pages, ON SALE 1/2 Price $8.50
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ACKWORTH QUAKER SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT
DIARIES This
limited edition, spiral bound calendar, is useable for the
years 2006, 2007, and 2008, and features color photographs of
twelve samplers, as well as twelve photographs of teachers and
their students from the needlework archive collections at
Ackworth School, in Yorkshire, England. A percentage of the
sale of each diary will be returned to the school for the
conservation of their needlework collection. The diary has a
week per page and useable for any year from 2006 to 2008.At a later date, is is possible to pull out the personal pages and have a book of pictures remaining. Each month, there is a historical account recalling life in the school- school meals, the work the girls did, how they slept, etc. All of the accounts, and the introduction, are in English, Dutch, German, and French. Hardbound, 50 pages. $35 |
MAPPED AND CHARTED This is the newest exhibition catalogue from Witney Antiques, featuring rare and unusual map samplers. Believed to be the first exhibition ever held, focusing on embroidered map samplers, the exhibition- and the catalogue- will be a unique opportunity to see such a diverse collection under one roof. Thousands of miles have been traveled searching for these outstanding examples, many of which can be described as masterpieces of school girl embroidery. The beautiful color catalogue includes close-up images, and illustrates many unusual map samplers, as well the more familiar, with each map accompanied by a detailed description. Softbound, available September 2005, $32.00 |
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