Model stitched over one and two on 40 Ct. Cocoa using Neeplepoint Inc Silk (or DMC floss 611, 830, 931, 3371, (2) 3363, 500, 729, 3688, 780, (2) 712). Stitch Count: 180W x 415H. Design Size: 10" x 23"
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Model stitched two over one and two on 40 Ct. Mink from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 181W x 188H. Design Size: 9" x 9.25" Black & White and Color Chart Included.
A reproduction sampler from Saybrook Village, Middlesex County, Connecticut. "Jannette Kirtland, aged 11 years, Remember thy Creator. Sweet is the dream, divinely sweet, when absent friends in fancy meet."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 37 Ct. Wild Honey Legacy linen with... Read more
Note from the designer: "An English sampler from the collection of The Scarlet Letter.
The unique border of this sampler creates almost an optical illusion, shading diamonds and scallops from light to dark. It demonstrates how the simple cross stitch can be used to dramatic and highly artistic... Read more
Note from the designer - "This Dover, Massachusetts, sampler features an unusual border surrounding alphabetical and numerical tests, and a four-line verse often found on early 19th century American samplers. The colors are remarkably well preserved. The maker, Ann Harding (who was actually... Read more
Note from the designer - "An intensely stitched and well-planned sampler, this unusual piece probably originated in Pennsylvania. The allegorical figure hovering over the house could represent Liberty. The unconnected border of floating honeysuckle is unique, as well as the little pastoral vignettes in the lower register." Rated for beginners.
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.
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.
"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.
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 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.
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."
Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Straw by Weeks Dye Works with Needlepoint Silks (or DMC floss 3847, 3371, 422, 728, 3864, 436, 435, 434, 433). Stitch Count: 152W x 143H.
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.
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"