"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. Stitch Count: 206 x 222. Design Size:
8.96" x 9.65".
Note: Soie 100.3 thread 425 is not available.
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Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Straw linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 141W x 139H. Design Size: 8.81" x 8.68"
"Ohappy they who know the Lord With whom he deigns to dwell He feeds and cheers them by his word His arm supports them well HIs presence sweetens all our care And makes our burdens light A word from him dispels our fears and gilds the gloom of night"
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Model stitched over two on 46 ct. Straw with one strand Au Ver A Soie Silk from their D'Alger Range. There are also conversions for the Au Ver A soie 100.3 range together with DMC. Soie 100.3 #245 discontinued. Stitch count 201x246.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune by Lakeside Linens with Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe Deep Orange with red (not listed), Gloriana Silk, and DMC threads. Stitch Count: 88 x 58
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Soie d'Alger. Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets, Stem Stitch & Satin Stitch. Stitch Count: 242W x 341H. Design Size: 13.44" x 18.94"
"O my soul, what canst thou do, with eternity in view? Flee to Jesus, flee away not to-morrow, come to-day, come this moment, for to thee, next may be eternity."
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Pecan Butter linen using Soie d'Alger threads. Stitch Count: 320W x 378H. Design Size: 16" x 18.90".
The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and contains no speciality stitches. It may be stitched on linen or Aida Cloth.
Model stitched on 40 ct Linen using Soie 100/3, DMC, Weeks Dye Works, or Classic Colorworks threads (Number of skeins listed is an estimate). Stitch count is 96W X 166H. Finished size is 4.8" x 8.3".
Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a lovely sampler with the phrase "When this you see remember mee and keep mee in your mind. Let the world say what it will speak of me as you find"!
Cross stitch pattern from Reflets De Soie featuring a sampler with different vases of flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using Au Ver a Soie with DMC Conversion. Also required but not listed for Au Ver a Soie option: 95 and 607. Stitch count is 249 x 236.
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely reproduction sampler!
The pattern is stitched on 40 Ct Hogbristle linen from Fox and Rabbit with Gloriana Silks. There are thread conversions for Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC. Stitch count is 216 x 216. Finished size is 10.8" x 10.8".
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"
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Stitched on 36 count or higher fabric using either Needlepoint Inc, DMC, Or Soie threads. Stitch count is 201 x 819. Finished size depending on fabric choice.
Cross stitch pattern from Lila's Studio featuring a reproduction sampler worked in gray.
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Cross stitch pattern from Wishing Thorn featuring a lovely reproduction of a sampler!
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