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"
Adapted from an English sampler dated 1783. The original sampler from which this piece was adapted measures 15 1/2" x 12 1/2", and was stitched over one thread of linen on approximately 50-thread-count glazed linen. The house on the left alone, which measures 71 by 62 squares on the graph,... Read more
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
This sweet reproduction of my antique sampler is 156W x 170H and would make a great addition to your sampler wall or a box top! Cross Stitch over Two only. I have included photos of the framed and and unframed sampler and discussed the framing techniques.
"Be Ye Thankful and Good." Model stitched on 36 Ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 161W x 139H.
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
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 Samplers And Primitives featuring a sampler with butterflies!
Pattern is stitched on an aged/stained, "vintage", neutral linen or evenweave using DMC, The Gentle Arts Sampler threads, The Gentle Arts Simply Shaker, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works,... Read more
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 NeedleWorkPress featuring a sampler with the phrase "Life, He lives long that lives well and time misspent is not lived but lost"!
Model is stitched on 36 count Saltbush linen by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 126 x 162
A large sampler inspired by Berlin woolwork and other antique sampler motifs. It contains a quote from the Bible, various animal motifs and floral ornaments. An alphabet chart is added for personalization. "He will alson send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground and the food that comes... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Samplers And Primitives featuring an antique sampler design with flowers.
Pattern is stitched on your choice of aged/vintage neutral fabric with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 154 x 266. Finished size stitched on 28 ct is 11" x 19".