Cross stitch pattern from Needle Work Press featuring a sampler completed by 10 year old Hannah Smith in 1838 with the phrase "Defer not till to morrow to be wise. To morrows sun to thee may never rise. Be humble learn thy self to scan. Know pride was never made for man."
Model stitched over two on 46 Ct. Vintage Autumn Gold by Lakeside Linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Dinky Dyes & Gloriana. Stitch count 193x273 (approximate size 15x18)
This wonderfully symmetrical English sampler features a pair of silky floating swans and large twin sunflowers, executed in a rich natural palette of color. Birds fly over the tops of three flower-trees in the top third. A sumptuous basket of fruit is stitched between the golden swans, and towering... Read more
The original sampler was stitched over two on Antique White unevenweave fabric that is 70 threads per inch using one color of red thread. Suggested threads and amounts for stitching sampler using one ply of thread are Au Ver A' Soie 2945 or 2926. Stitch Count: 406W x 443H.
Note from designer: There is no fabric available today to stitch with 70 threads per inch.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring the phrase "What though I am but a child and little can I discern Christ is a teacher meek and mild and bids me come and learn"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Newcastle Summer Khaki linen using AVAS Silk thread with DMC Alternatives listed. Stitch count is 278 x 271.
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Antiques featuring a sampler with the phrase "When house and land is gone and spent, learning is most excellent"!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens using DMC thread. Stitch count is 131 x 185.
Model stitched on 14 ct black aida cloth using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 152W x 64H. Design Size: 11" x 5" (with embellishments). Cross stitch and specialty stitches.
You can almost hear "The Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies" when you gaze at this beautifully detailed Candy Nutcracker stocking. Stitch Count 144w X 227h, Finished size on 14 ct 10-1/4" X 16-1/8". Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida. Design by Barbara Baatz Hillman.