This is the 28-page booklet for the 2022 MFE SAL based on an antique sampler from Groningen. The pattern features mainly full crosses. Some areas have some backstitching, but there are alternative versions in full crosses included in the booklet. This pattern is suitable monochrome and is suitable to be stitched on any counted material (aida, linen, evenweave)
Suggested fabric and thread is listed.
Stitch count is 362w x 353h.
"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
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Hogbristle by Fox and Rabbit using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count 159w x 167h. Finished size: 8.83 x 9.28.
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
Embark on a bold journey of color with this delightfully whimsical ship. The pink sky and this stately ship cruise along the water and are enveloped by whimsical flowers and splashes of light.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen with Presencia floss. The stitch count is 118 x 129 and the... Read more
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
Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers featuring an antique reproduction originally from 1835.
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 201 x 246 and the finished size is 8.74" x 10.7".
"I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day In the morning" Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast using Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss 935, 520, 732, 166, 165, 471, 3821, 3822, 304, 799, 435). Stitch count is 47W x 65H. Design size is 9W 10H
"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".
"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".
Model stitched on either a 36/40 Ct. fabric of your choice. There are no partial stitches - design is suitable for stitching over one or on Aida fabric. You can stitch with either 11 Skeins of DMC or 8 skeins of Gloriana floss. For 2 strands on 28 count, this is approximately 29 skeins of DMC. Color of your choice. Stitch count 345x421.
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