Discover The Sampler Guild (TSG)

Since its founding in 2001 in the UK, The Sampler Guild has blossomed into a vibrant international community of sampler enthusiasts. With a mission to “Preserve the past for the future,” TSG fills a unique niche-sharing in-depth sampler information that’s often hard to find elsewhere.

Why Join TSG?

• We’re the go-to hub for stitchers, collectors, researchers, curators, and hobbyists, no matter what level you are at.
• Membership ranges from passionate amateurs to seasoned professionals, so help is always on hand.
• If we don’t know an answer, we’ll put you in touch with someone who does!.

What We Do

• Weekly & monthly Zoom sessions, each followed by a detailed session report.
• Talks by expert guest speakers sharing fascinating insights.
• Study groups and sampler reproduction workshops, where we dive deep into techniques and designs.
• Numerous WhatsApp support groups, covering topics like stitching, collecting, research, and restoration.

Special Events & Workshops

• Themed retreats in the UK—relaxed, educational gatherings perfect for hands-on learning and camaraderie.
• Needlework skill-building classes, tailored to our members’ interests and needs.

New! Research Division

• A dedicated branch exploring both the needlecraft and social history dimensions of samplers, enriching our collective understanding.

In short: Whether you're stitching, researching, collecting, or simply curious, TSG offers support, learning, and connection to bring sampler history to life. Join us in preserving the past for the future!

Email             linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk
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  The Sampler Guilds hours of business are 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
  Please email any questions / orders to linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk.