"There are good ship ships and wood ships & ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be." Model stitched over 2 threads of 32 Ct. Friendship Greene linen from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie with Romy's Creations floss. Stitch count: 144W x 104H. Design... Read more
A spot sampler characteristic of 18th century Dutch embroidery that combine small motifs with a collection of alphabets that range in style from plain to ornate. This historically correct design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Fall 1992, Vol. I, No. 3 and has long been unavailable. This classic... Read more
This letterndoek (lettering) form of Dutch sampler appears from the late 17th through the early 19th century. It is easy to recognize by its horizontal shape, and beautifully illuminated lettering, interspersed with various symbolic shapes and Biblical motifs. The color scheme used on so many of... Read more
Sampler design stitch count is 103w x 134h, approximately 7.25" x 9.5" on 14ct. fabric. Our model is stitched on 28ct. white Lugana over 2 threads. The design is embellished with 2 small pearl periwinkle folk heart buttons, 1 left-facing pearl periwinkle cloud button and 1 right-facing pearl... Read more
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Havana using Needlepoint Inc. Silks and Silk N Colors. Stitch Count: 246W x 318H. Design Size: 12 1/4" x 15 7/8".
This was originally released at Shepherd's Bush in 2022, and now it's available openly! I had enormous fun designing this Rhode Island-style sampler inspired by the Mayflower and the year the Pilgrims landed in America. The sampler features Pilgrims as well as Wampanoag (I even researched their... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a fun Dutch sampler!
Pattern is stitched on Petoskey Stone from Needle & Flax or Flannel Flower from Fox and Rabbit using Gloriana threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 288 x 223.
Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Heartland using Gentle Art Sampler Threads or Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC 830, 898, 838, 930, 3346, 834, 3777, 3865). Stitch Count: 185W x 145H. Design Size: 9.25" x 7.25"
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Parchment linen with Classic Colorworks threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 156W x 153H. Finished size: 9 3/4" x 9 1/2".
"The Nantucket Girl's Song 1821. Then I'll haste to wed a sailor and send him off to sea, for a life of independence is the pleasant life for me. But every now and then I shall like to see his face, for it always seems to me to beam with manly grace. With his brow so nobly open and his dark and... Read more
Add this nautical piece to your wall decor at your seaside home or cabin! Stitch Count 173 w X 134 h, Finished size on 14-ct, 12-1/4" X 9-1/2"
Design stitched on 14 Count White Aida
Have you been nautical or nice this year? Either or both, I present to you the Seas & Greetings sampler. It features three ships rigged for the holidays and answers that burning question of how the narwhal came to have a wreath on her tusk. There are several spots for personalization with initials... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from The Sampler Girl featuring the phrase "Sea air was healing, relaxing. The sea air alone was evidently designed by nature for the cure"!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Cream using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 107 x 132.