Blackbird Designs A Schoolgirl's Work OOP Sampler Book Pristine NOS
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**Blackbird Designs — A Schoolgirl's Work**
**Samplers from the Spencer Museum of Art**
**Barb Adams & Alma Allen**
**OUT OF PRINT | NEW OLD STOCK | EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTOR CONDITION**
An exceptional opportunity for collectors of Blackbird Designs, antique samplers, and historical needlework.
*A Schoolgirl's Work: Samplers from the Spencer Museum of Art* is a beautifully conceived collection by renowned Blackbird Designs creators Barb Adams and Alma Allen.
Inspired by historical schoolgirl samplers dating from 1710 to 1841, this book includes eleven sampler projects celebrating the artistry, history, and traditions of early needlework.
Created in collaboration with the Spencer Museum of Art, this publication is particularly appealing to stitchers who appreciate authentic antique sampler inspiration and historically influenced designs.
**EXCEPTIONAL NEW OLD STOCK CONDITION**
Unlike many previously owned copies, this book comes from carefully preserved needlework shop inventory and has never been opened, used, or placed out for customer browsing.
- Spine is tight and pristine
- Covers are crisp and retain their original stiffness
- No creasing
- No edge wear
- No shop wear
- No page handling
- No writing, marks, or annotations
- Stored flat and carefully protected
This is a true New Old Stock (NOS) copy in exceptional collector-grade condition.
**Publication Details**
- Title: A Schoolgirl's Work
- Subtitle: Samplers from the Spencer Museum of Art
- Designers: Barb Adams & Alma Allen
- Publisher/Designer: Blackbird Designs
- Contents: Eleven historically inspired sampler projects
- Historical Inspiration: Schoolgirl samplers dating from 1710–1841
- Format: Physical printed needlework book
**Please Note**
- BOOK ONLY — not a complete stitching kit.
- No fabric, floss, frames, or finished stitched pieces are included.
- Please review photographs for details of the actual book.
**About My Collection**
This book comes from approximately 30 years of accumulated needlework inventory from our former brick-and-mortar shop.
I am destashing our remaining new cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, punch needle, and wool appliqué books, patterns, kits, and supplies.
**Shipping & Combined Purchases**
Collector-quality books deserve careful packaging. Your purchase will be securely protected using high-quality packaging materials to help preserve its condition during shipment.
Shipping charges are calculated by the selling platform and carrier. I do not profit from shipping costs.
**I COMBINE SHIPPING!** Purchasing additional patterns or needlework supplies? Please contact me before checkout so we can arrange combined shipping whenever available.
Thank you for shopping my collection!
Blackbird Designs A Schoolgirl's Work OOP Sampler Book Pristine NOS
$149.99
Sale price
$149.99
Regular price
$0.00
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**Samplers from the Spencer Museum of Art**
**Barb Adams & Alma Allen**
**OUT OF PRINT | NEW OLD STOCK | EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTOR CONDITION**
An exceptional opportunity for collectors of Blackbird Designs, antique samplers, and historical needlework.
*A Schoolgirl's Work: Samplers from the Spencer Museum of Art* is a beautifully conceived collection by renowned Blackbird Designs creators Barb Adams and Alma Allen.
Inspired by historical schoolgirl samplers dating from 1710 to 1841, this book includes eleven sampler projects celebrating the artistry, history, and traditions of early needlework.
Created in collaboration with the Spencer Museum of Art, this publication is particularly appealing to stitchers who appreciate authentic antique sampler inspiration and historically influenced designs.
**EXCEPTIONAL NEW OLD STOCK CONDITION**
Unlike many previously owned copies, this book comes from carefully preserved needlework shop inventory and has never been opened, used, or placed out for customer browsing.
- Spine is tight and pristine
- Covers are crisp and retain their original stiffness
- No creasing
- No edge wear
- No shop wear
- No page handling
- No writing, marks, or annotations
- Stored flat and carefully protected
This is a true New Old Stock (NOS) copy in exceptional collector-grade condition.
**Publication Details**
- Title: A Schoolgirl's Work
- Subtitle: Samplers from the Spencer Museum of Art
- Designers: Barb Adams & Alma Allen
- Publisher/Designer: Blackbird Designs
- Contents: Eleven historically inspired sampler projects
- Historical Inspiration: Schoolgirl samplers dating from 1710–1841
- Format: Physical printed needlework book
**Please Note**
- BOOK ONLY — not a complete stitching kit.
- No fabric, floss, frames, or finished stitched pieces are included.
- Please review photographs for details of the actual book.
**About My Collection**
This book comes from approximately 30 years of accumulated needlework inventory from our former brick-and-mortar shop.
I am destashing our remaining new cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, punch needle, and wool appliqué books, patterns, kits, and supplies.
**Shipping & Combined Purchases**
Collector-quality books deserve careful packaging. Your purchase will be securely protected using high-quality packaging materials to help preserve its condition during shipment.
Shipping charges are calculated by the selling platform and carrier. I do not profit from shipping costs.
**I COMBINE SHIPPING!** Purchasing additional patterns or needlework supplies? Please contact me before checkout so we can arrange combined shipping whenever available.
Thank you for shopping my collection!
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