Today fiber arts like needlework serve as a reminder of what we can do with our hands, and the value of pieces with a story ...

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 ...

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 ...

A simple guide to cross stitching for beginners.

Call it subversive stitchery. Alternative embroidery. Today’s home samplers include everything from Kanye West tweets to tattoo designs. Jamie Chalmers, a burly, bearded fellow who lives in Bedford, ...