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[@CarlaWade-s1j]

Thank you so much. I will rewatch several times to grasp the many details I know I’ve missed. So informative, and such a treat to view these actual pieces of history.

[@MJStarnes-Citadelmom2012]

Nicola, I could simply listen to you all day as your expertise of needlework is awe inspiring. Thank you so much for this video and for so generously sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I am so grateful and the needlework community is so lucky to have you in our world. Sending warm wishes from South Carolina/USA.

[@phylliswhite070]

I enjoyed this so much! History was always my favorite subject in school, so this was like a history lesson of my favorite pastime, working with needle and thread. Thank you for sharing your extensive expertise and your beautiful samplers. It was a treat!

[@susancloss5924]

Thank you so much for the wonderful illustration of the history of needlework. So much information about the embroidery through the years. Thank you for all the research you have provided about the samplers that we love to stitch.

[@melodybryan5893]

Fantastic lecture Nicola ! Also a wonderful look into history, photos of textiles and period pieces were beautiful. I did not know or apparently had forgotten the amazing history of your Bathya. What a marvelous piece in our collection ! Looking forward to the next Mrs. Parkman lecture.

[@margaretdooley-duncan6562]

Thank you for all the great information and photos of the band samples. I will be rewatching this over again several times.

[@leslies6008]

My thanks to you, Nicola for bringing an intriguing presentation to us! I was in awe of the needlework and grateful for historians such as you for honoring the makers of such beauty!

[@stitchingincostume]

Thank you so much for this incredible video! The research into all aspects of embroidery and the history behind it makes my heart sing. I will never look at a pineapple again without thinking of Charles II. How incredibly generous of you to create this for us. I will watch again and again and recommend this to all of my friends who love history, costume, and embroidery. 🍍🌻🌻🍍🌹

[@conniesteele7213]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and beautiful samplers. I look forward to the future presentations. Needlework is my favorite pastime. I enjoy stretching my skills by stitching specialty stitches and love the satisfaction when I succeed. The most difficult sampler I have stitched is “Loara Standish” which was stitched using a variety of reversible stitches. After finishing “Loara” my son turned over a new sampler that I was stitching and questioned why it wasn’t reversible too. I explained that that every sampler does not need to be reversible.

[@nsobgyn]

Amazing story about the Austrian sampler. What a treasure! My great uncle went back to Europe after the Holocaust and he retrieved items of values which had been buried by family who were eventualky murdered by the Nazis . A few of of the items remain in my parents home ; a Russian Samovar and some silver spoons. Im glad that the textile collection eventually was returned to the family. Thanks fo posting these wonderful and informative videos. Watching this tonight was a wonderful treat after work.

[@dakotatwilight]

Thank you for this episode, I truly found it fascinating. It was rare to see it in progression in direct lineage in books on needlework or fashion textiles. I thoroughly found it so full of information that I will definitely be watching it again and again.

[@kelleysecrest5245]

Thank you so much for the beautiful and fascinating presentation. The samplers were exquisite. A veritable feast for my eyes! Thank you, dear Mrs. Parkman.

[@ColMary95]

Enjoyed this presentation. I plan to go back and review this again, so much interesting history and information. Thank you for the background of Bathya which I plan to start stitching this year. Took an EGA class that required learning reverse stitching, so now am ready to stitch.

[@pamsebrell7320]

Wow. Master class with the best of teachers! I enjoyed this so much. My husband actually sat to watch as well. We are both history buffs. And it was very interesting to learn so much about the history of needlework. I will be looking at old paintings with new eyes 👀.

[@marleenoceanbreeze6510]

Nicola, thank you for the wonderful presentation. It's amazing the skills that stitchers from previous generations had like the cutwork, reticella, etc. It was so interesting to hear the back story about Bathia, and how the family's pieces were stolen and held. Glad they eventually went back to the family even if they sold them. And glad you got to purchase that beauty. Take care, and happy stitching.

[@marygorden2334]

Fascinating, Mrs. Parkman. Beautifully illustrated, narrated and produced. I learned so much in a brief amount of time. I will surely watch this time and time again. Thank you for your unique contributions to the needlework community.

[@annamorley8254]

Thank you so much, this was super interesting. Amazingly many of the houses of the Huguenot weavers in Spitalfields have survived, characterised by larger windows and loft windows which provided more light to allow them to work on their looms. Anyone interested who is in London - check out Brushfield St - E1 6AG.

[@melissagay2237]

Thank you, Mrs. Parkman - your Academy is Top Notch, and I’m thrilled to have been able to enroll and learn from you! ❤️❤️🪡

[@lorithornton6527]

I find the history of samplers so fascinating!

[@MistyisCrafty]

I feel so very blessed that you've shared these talks with us. I've learned so much and am so inspired. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@angelasawyer6714]

Beautifully illustrated history of needlework! Truly enjoyed the history of early band samplers and of how they evolved to the samplers of the 1800s. I remember in the 90s, the 17th and 18th century band sampler reproductions that were being produced and loved them! I think that’s why I am slow to enjoy the samplers of the 19th century LOL. Loved watching this immensely ❤

[@michele9657]

What wonderful images and insight! I couldn't stitch while watching this video. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for these samplers.

[@diannepenn6973]

Thank you for a wonderful, fascinating, inspiring presentation!!! I will rewatch it and take notes. I do wish you would consider publishing your presentations, because they are so thorough and interesting. I will return to IBathya with new courage, because I want so much to complete her, especially after this presentation! I am so inspired!!!

[@emilywilliams3237]

Very interesting. I love learning the history of the arts and crafts that I actually engage in - brings so much perspective. A topic that I would love to learn more about is how did silk thread change in color over time - that is, what were the effects of fading because of sunlight, exposure to air, etc.

[@bethhuisman1722]

Oh my Nicola! What a wonderful and information packed presentation! It is so much so that I will repeat watch so I can take notes. You should write a book! Why not with your dialogue and photos you just presented. What my first take away is symbolism. True centuries ago. True today in every stitch we take. A new thought: needleworkers are historians too.

[@nancyevans7609]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation you provided on band samplers and the history of our present day cross stitch. I was fascinated by the intricate work I saw in the presentation and will be sure to watch future videos you produce.

[@margaretbramlett1645]

Oh Nicola! What a wonderful presentation. I actually had to put down my stitching so I didn’t miss a word or an image. I will be watching this again. ❤

[@charisgriffin]

What a fascinating display of embroidery, in particular band samplers! These are my absolute favourite too - I am currently stitching one ( one of a set of four beautiful seasonal samplers from a 20 year old needlework magazine). I love the variety of stitches and it was wonderful to see these in such close detail - I will definitely watch this again! I would love to think that I might tackle Bethia one day as I would love to have her hanging on my wall 😍

[@lilyk9194]

Love your video. It would be great if you offered more videos like this. Love learning the history of samplers

[@lynnchasin3551]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for this presentation of needlework thru history. I will be watching it several more times as there is so much to absorb.

[@דרליןרבינוביץ]

Thank you for the time you took and effort you made to bring our connection to needlework to another level. You are truly a gift to needle wotkers around the world. Darlene R.

[@desireepheister2633]

This was so lovely. The history, the beauty, the art, and the why of what we do today are in my heart. Thank you.

[@ChristyLongmoore]

So enjoyable! Thank you! The detailed images provide so much information along with your commentary. Looking forward to more from Mrs. Parkman's Academy of Needlework.

[@paulinerowbury5589]

Very Interesting and certainly worth multiple views to pick up the details. I am looking forward to the next one. Thank you.

[@karideising1675]

Your presentation is so informative! Thank you so very much! I know I will watch it several more times!

[@heathershearer7889]

Thanks for your wonderful presentation.I watched it our new 65in TV. Amazing experience ❤❤❤

[@linatsioli9815]

Thank you for sharing your deep knowledge and all these beautiful images with us. It was an absolutely fascinating presentation! Thank you!

[@cherylthompson4132]

I love your Academy of Needlework! Thank you for the history lesson. Can't wait until the next episode.

[@teeceestitchandcruise6861]

Thank you Nicola for this study of band samplers. I can’t not wait to learn more.

[@jenniferparr5959]

So interesting! Thanks so much for making this available!

[@rosepetalstitches]

Nicola what a beautiful presentation and fascinating insight into the history of band samplers. Thank you so much 💜🥰

[@hannahkoenig2548]

Thank you for this gift of your time and expertise! It was informative and thoroughly enjoyable. I loved learning about how needlework has evolved over time.

[@debbieheyer8271]

Thank you so much for posting this amazing history - simply wonderful

[@LorraineSmith-pz7eg]

Thank you Nicola! Excellent illustrations and presentation.

[@barbarahunter6375]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Absolutely fantastic

[@leslieben789]

Thank you so much, this was wonderful to listen to and very informative! I learned much about band samplers that I wasn't aware of before.

[@AlisonBanerjee-ht1oo]

Thank you so much for this. This will be rewatched time and time again!

[@susanalbaugh8803]

Thank you for this presentation . . . the reversable stitching is incredible!

[@karenpatton8850]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. This was fascinating!

[@tamaragrottker7677]

So well researched and illustrated. Brilliant, Nicola!

[@brigittethebusystitcher]

Thank you for your research and your fabulous presentation!

[@postergentle3476]

Very enjoyable and informative! Your photography was absolutely stunning - total eye candy!

[@patsyowens7365]

What a wonderful presentation! Loved every moment.

[@brendasiwecki9032]

Thank you for such a detailed video of your research of needlework. It’s so very fascinating to me and I loved this video so much ❤

[@CorineMH]

Again, so interesting and fascinating. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I am already looking forward to your next video❤🪡🪡

[@wooleygirl5240]

Wonderful, Nicola! This was so interesting and informative. Pam Miller in Alabama-USA.

[@grandmastraw]

Bravo! Well done Nicola. Wonderful presentation. ❤

[@maryknight2497]

Thanks. This was really helpful to me. I hope you do more.

[@karinbaird2499]

Thank you so much for this fascinating lesson.💐💐💐

[@maureenlopez9266]

Thank you for another wonderful and informative installment!

[@krisanderson9823]

That was a joy to watch. Thank you, Nicola. I shall watch again and again.

[@inezharrell4339]

Hello stitcher from all over the 🌎🌍 have a wonderful day InezArnetta 🌹

[@jeanmurphy9610]

Thankyou for a very informative and interesting subject. It makes you want to try one .Thankylh once again .xxx

[@katietaylor5681]

This was such a great tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing it 😊

[@delennwheeler1953]

Wonderful presentation. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@varshakean6331]

Thankyou Nicola for sharing your knowledge all about stitching I have learned so much .

[@suzanneversloot5425]

I enjoyed it very much! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@tonjasharpe7009]

Wonderful! Thank you very much!

[@kckoehler1766]

LOVED this informative video. Beautifully done ❤

[@angelmassey6586]

Enjoyed this, thank you,Nicola

[@debradecrane799]

Bravo. Learned so much.

[@itchingforstitching]

Thank you, Nicola!!!

[@susanspratling]

This was so interesting. Thank you

[@naomic9070]

Thank you!

[@Cornelia6]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@cherieteeboon6589]

Thank you that was so informative

[@neilstephen6761]

Thank you for a brilliant video

[@heathershearer7889]

❤

[@DaisyDebs]

💐🕊💗

[@beejayem42]

🐨👍

[@auraperez6156]

Beautiful lecture