Using a needle and thread was considered a necessary skill for girls in the 1800's. Using a needle and thread was considered a necessary household skill for girls and women in the 1800s. Samplers were ...
LE ROY — In October 1834, 10-year-old Jane Boyer of Le Roy finished her cross stitch sampler. Now, 190 years later, her work will be shown at a cross stitch retreat. It’s set for Oct. 19 at St. Mark’s ...
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A Kansas City, Kansas, nonprofit is empowering refugee women living in the Midwest by teaching them how to sew and make handcrafted products they can sell to earn supplementary ...