Sampler Fan in Stitches: A Smocked Celebration of 20 Years

Designed by Judith Marquis to celebrate the 20th anniversary of A Needle Pulling Thread magazine, the Smocked Anniversary Sampler Fan is a stunning tribute to needlecraft tradition. This project features 22 decorative stitches—some historical, others reimagined—elegantly worked in green and gold on pleated satin. Ideal for all skill levels, the design invites stitchers to explore or revisit foundational smocking and embroidery techniques. The finished fan, beautifully framed or mounted, makes a timeless keepsake. With full instructions, diagrams, and a stitch legend included, this sampler offers a rich learning experience wrapped in elegance and celebration.
skill level: Advanced
finished measurements:
top of fan 9” x 6” [23 x 15cm]
base of fan 6” x 6” [15 x 15cm]
stitches used: Basque, cable, cable ladder, cable stitch, centered trellis, closed blanket, continuous fly, Cretan, detached chain motif, honeycomb, layered herringbone, long and short blanket, magic chain, outline, reverse chain, simple feather, stem, surface honeycomb, trellis down, trellis up, triple feather, triple surface honeycomb, tulip, tulips and Basque stitches, twisted chain, twisted fly, van dyke, wheat