A timeless reference for needleworkers, The Red Book of Sampler Stitches is an indispensable guide to classic and decorative embroidery stitches used in traditional samplers. This beautifully organized book offers:
Clear diagrams and instructions - each stitch is illustrated for easy learning,... Read more
Model stitched over two on 37 Ct. Sotema "Mistletoe" from Tabbycat Linen using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread (or DMC floss 300, 152, 167, 347, 422, 452, 498, 975, 745, 746, 3362, 3052, 3053, 3712, 3726, 3787, 3811, 310, 3687, 729, 225, 823). Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets,... Read more
The Red Bunny Sampler is design using silk thread, and I am absolutely in love. The variegation in this Tulip colour by Classic Colorworks Belle Soie is gorgeous. I have always had a love for red samplers, and for all the love I received for the Little Red Schoolhouse Sampler 1862, I decided
to... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with the phrase "Thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life"!
Pattern is stitched on linen of your choice using Soie 100.3 threads. Stitch count is 249 x 246.
The design is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and contains no speciality stitches.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 100W X 90H (scissor case) and 130W X 115H (sampler). Finished size is 5" x 4.5" (scissor case) and 6.5" x 5.75" (sampler).
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.
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 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".
This beautiful Diane Jourdan redwork sampler was stitched with two colors of Vikki Clayton Hand Dyed Fibers that are not avaiable (10 skeins of Diane's Rouge and 10 Skeins of Heartwood) on 36 Ct. Magnolia Linen. Stitch Count: 181W x 284H. Instructions for specialty stitches are included.
The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and contains no speciality stitches. It may be stitched on linen or Aida Cloth.
Model stitched on 40 ct Linen using Soie 100/3, DMC, Weeks Dye Works, or Classic Colorworks threads (Number of skeins listed is an estimate). Stitch count is 96W X 166H. Finished size is 4.8" x 8.3".
I found these sweet small frames at my local Michael's Store about a year ago and knew they needed samplers. I immediately posted a photo of them on Instagram encouraging stitchers to grab them up. I hope many of them did! In November I designed these sweet birth samplers and love how they look... Read more
The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all abilities and contains no speciality stitches. May be stitched on linen or Aida Cloth.
Stitchers are encouraged to stitch on a darker, warm groundcloth and light, creamy-beige and green teal for the fibers using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Classic... Read more