"Grant now O lord that I may be while here on earth approved by thee. Then shall my soul mount up on high and wing its way above the sky." Model stitched two over one and two on 30 Ct. French Vanilla from R&R Reproductions using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 160W x 206H. Design Size: 10 1/2" x 13 1/4"
Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a mouse offering a candy corn treat to a crow perched atop a pumpkin!
Model stitched on 28 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens using DMC thread. Stitch count is 81 x 55.
Model stitched on 40 Ct. Sand Dune using Soie d'Alger (or all DMC floss 223, 310, (2) 613, 680, 738, (2) 830, 926, 934, 3726). Specialty stitches used are satin stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch and Smyrna stitch. Stitch count is 299W x 333H. Design is 11.45" x 16.65" Color Chart.
Note from the designer - "At age nine in 1818, Sarah Dutnel created this unusual "tree of life" sampler. A traditional carnation and tulip border in subtle, earthy shades of gold, brown, and cream surrounds the tree. Dogs, deer, birds, stars, potted plants, trees and flowers flank the... Read more
Note from the designer - "Mary Bailey stitched this sampler in England and finished it in 1818. It demonstrates an advanced level of skill given the symmetry of the design and its many diverse elements: a red brick mansion house with four chimneys- a sign of wealth in early 19th century England,... Read more
Adapted from a sweet antique sampler in my collection, "On Kindness" is a quick stitch, perfect to celebrate a friendship. The border includes forget-me-nots for rememberance and anemones for gratitude.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 32-count "Platinum" by Zweigart, using 5... Read more
"When this you see remember me and keep me in your mind. Let all the world say what they will. Speak of me as you find." Model stitched on 40 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorworks silks. (DMC alternates are 370 730 3750 3031 3859 434 712 414 500 501 310 950 935) Stitch count 161x163.
Cross stitch pattern from Queenstown Sampler Designs featuring a sampler with the phrase "So that a man shall say verily there is a reward for the righteous doublet, there is a God the judgeth the earth."
Model stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Sand Dune linen from Lakeside Linens using Au Ver A Soie (or DMC floss 518, 336, 3013, 640, 524, 420, 610, 830, 221, 3012, 936, 778, 816, 720, 677, 316, 758, 760). Also required, but not listed above #2578, #945 from Au Ver A Soie. Stitch Count: 249W x 250H. Design Size: 15.56" x 15.62"
"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 (or DMC floss (2) 739, 422, 815, 924, 928, 3768, (2)... Read more
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. "linen" colored linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 318W x 350H. Finished size: 16" x 17 1/2". Specialty stitch used - Satin Stitch.
Spring 2012 Loose Feathers series. Includes -(1) Mary Ann Blackburn - Stitch Count: 142W x 157H. (2) Perching - Stitch Count: 53W x 39H and (3) Spring's Song Jewelry Box - Stitch Count: 126W x 73H. All models stitched on 30 Ct. Sheep's Straw Linen with Crescent Colours, Gentle Art Sampler threads, and Weeks Dye Works. Associated items listed above are for "Mary Ann Blackburn."
"Teach me to feel another's wo. To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show. That mercy show to me. This day be bread and peace my lot All else beneath the sun, Thou know'st if best bestow'd or not And let they will be done."
Model stitched one over two on your choice of 36 Ct.... Read more
"Diligence Industry and a proper improvement of time are material duties of the young." Model is stitched using one strand of silk over one and two threads of linen. The third alphabet is stitched using Algerioan Eyelets but Smyrna Crosses could be used. the ver and the name lower case... Read more
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Peep's Lost Sheep fabric from the Cauldron/Dames of the needle using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 90x145. Design Size: 6" x 10" Or Stitch Count: 180x290. Design Size: 12" x 19"
Model stitched on 40 ct Doubloon linen from Picture this plus using one strand of Needlepoint Silk. (DMC alternates listed as 3064 3772 3685 902 522 3768 830 936 3371 677 422 729 780 823 829 838)Stitch count 259x193.
Model stitched over one and two on 32 Ct. Light Examplar for Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Inc Silk (or DMC floss 500, 356, 3011, 3346, 3822, 498, 3760, 3765, 3740, 3773, 581, 950). Stitch Count: 140H x 146W. Design Size: 8.75" x 9.12"