Model stitched over two on 40 Ct. Dirty Ewe from Dames of the Needle (or any coffee/tea-dye fabric. Antique Ivory could also be used as substitute) using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss (2) 520, (2) 898, 407, 310, (2) 613, 3045, 3011, 612). Stitch Count: 263x197. Design Size: 13 1/4" x 10"
Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring a sampler with the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures he leadeth me beside the still waters."!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 176w x 185h.
I am delighted to share this antique with you. It is from 1840 of Dutch origin. The sampler had lots of great motifs and I loved the top rows of crowns and shields, but the composition did not please me, it had large blank spots on it. I saw this piece as more enjoyable in the vertical format as... Read more
Model stitched using Au Ver Soi 100/3 and DMS (DMC Satin), one strand over two, on 40 count Button Box Medium Dark linen from Mason Linen.
Design contains Algerian Eyelet Stitch and Satin Stitch speciality stitches; however, speciality stitches may be substituted using regular cross stitch.
"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Antique White linen using DMC floss. Stitch count 245x122.
This design by Madame Chantilly features a pastel pink basket full of white bunnies that reads "Spring". This pattern includes charts for a few small cushions designs, too!
Model stitched on 35ct grey linen using DMC thread.
Stitch count (main): 126 x 122.
Model stitched over two on 37 Ct. Buff Willow Sotema Linen from Tabby Cat Linen using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread (or DMC floss 3823, 720, 498, 890, 518, 163, 732, 3712, 26, 524, 3364, 3371, 3042, 927, 310). Also required, but not listed above #531 from Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread. Stitch Count: 186W x 217H. Design Size: 11 1/4" x 12 1/4". Color Chart.
The model was stitched using Foxtail Millett by Legacy Linen which is available in 45ct. The comparable colours in Legacy's Linen's range are Victoria Sponge Cake in 30ct, Corn Tassel in 37ct and Sycamore Seedpod in 53/63ct.The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver Soie. We have included below conversions for Soie d'Alger and DMC.
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger (or DMC floss (4) 3831, (2) 3768, (3) 501, 3822, (2) 739). Specialty Stitches SUed: Algerian Eyelets, Stem Stitch & Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 242W x 341H. Design Size: 13.44" x 18.94"
Model stitched on 35 ct Confederate Gray by Weeks Dye Works, using Gentle Art Sampler threads. (DMC alternates are 167 300 319(needs 2) 422(needs 2) 520 612 760 3740 3778 3862 3031)Stitch count 202x220
"This needlework of mine can tell when I wose young I learnt it well and by my elders I wose tought not to spend my time in ought. Elizabeth Sarash Oliver, aged 10 years 1842."
"When I was young I little thought that learning was so dearly bought. But now I by instruction find, it is not gaind by an idle mind." Model stitched over 2 threads on 46 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silks (34, 142, 160, 278, 356, 425, 523, 580, 621, 673, 697, 707) or DMC floss. Stitch Count: 206x222.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Summer Khaki using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread (or DMC floss 310, 730, 321, 3779, 371, 422, 420, 349, 517, 611, 975, 746, 3011, 899, 610, 347, (2) 829, (2) 934, 317). Stitch Count: 275W x 346H. Design Size: 13 3/4" x 17 1/2". Color Chart.
An accurate reproduction of a Quaker sampler from Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery Co., PA. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with NPI Silk (or DMC 310). Stitch Count: 135x200.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Pearled Barley linen with Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 291H x 243H. Design Size: 17" x 14"
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC 3863, 3033, 3031, 221, 642, 3021, 3011, 611). Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"