Note from the designer - "Several band samplers very similar to this one are in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London as well as in other important collections. This particular sampler came from the collection of The Scarlet Letter, and is now in a private collection. A similar color scheme appears on these samplers. similar pattern bands, suggesting that a certain teacher taught these girls.
Typical of 17th century samplers, Ann Scutt's displays intricate pattern and color variations demonstrating how innovative a girl could be with a limited color palette and some considerable skill with the needle. Our reproduction is almost identical in size and color to the original. Stitches used are cross, Montenegrin cross, double running, back, eyelet and tent, all clearly diagrammed in the instructions. The graph has been printed in full color to illustrate the color changes in areas worked in double running stitch.
The model was stitched on 35 count linen with a finished size of approximately 7" x 26". Only four flosses are required - Green, Gold, Blue, and Red.
Note: The stitch count is not listed in the pattern.
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from United Kingdom on 01/03/2023 - It is not cross stitch! I hadn’t realised that this sampler comprises a lot of backstitch and some speciality stitches with only a bit of cross stitch in it, but not a lot. Anyway, the sampler is stunning, and I will definitely attempt to make it to turn it into a traditional knitting frame floor bag.
Band samplers of the 17th century exhibit the widest range of stitches and techniques. Counted thread stitches on linen were artfully combined with panels of floral, geometric, or figural cut and drawn work- a technique where the background threads of linen are carefully bound, then cut and pulled... Read more
Hang this beautiful design in you home to make it safe by night and day. This bell pull sampler is timeless and can also be personalized with your name and year completed. It makes a lovely housewarming gift for someone you love. Stitch Count 95w X 228h, finished size on 14 ct, 6-3/4" X... Read more
Autumn Bell Pull 1 by Stoney Creek is a fun fall themed patterned with large calligraphy style letters.
Model stitched on 18 Ct. Oatmeal Floba over 1 thread with 2 strands of DMC & Gentle Arts Sampler threads (DMC conversion included). Each letter can be stitched individually with a... Read more
Amusing sight! Take a closer look at five monkeys scampering up and down palm trees in a coconut grove. Colorful design with a simple, yet attractive, border. Original artwork by Nancy Rossi has been beautifully adapted by Sara Angle. This bell pull will add a tropical feeling to your decor. Stitch... Read more
Model is stitched on 18 Ct. Antique White/Ivory Fireside afghan squares (not listed) over 1 thread with DMC floss, Threadworx, and GlissenGloss. Stitch count for each individual square 89x107.
Note: Buttons by Stoney Creek (SB001S, SB455S, SB462L) are not listed.
The canvaswork piece from which this bell pull was derived is a book cover, and dates to the first quarter of the 17th century. square tent stitched vignettes, reproduced here in the panels of the bell pull covered the book's spine vertically. It seems appropriate that the allegorical figures of... Read more
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads.
Also required, but not listed above Terra Cotta Flower Head Button #SB013 from Stoney Creek. Stitch Count: 41W x 151H. Design Size: 3" x 10 3/4". Frame and Bell Pull from Stoney Creek.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Lambswool Linen using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads.
Optional (2) Gold Naval Steering Wheel Charms #BE037 from Birdhouse Enterprises is not listed. Stitch Count: 41W x 151H. Design Size: 3" x 10 3/4". Frame and Bell Pull from Stoney Creek.
A pattern inspired by a certain little person my son! This bell pull is the perfect stitch for anyone welcoming new life or wanting to decorate a nursery (especially if it is woodland themed like ours).
"Beneath the pines, where breezes sway. A newborn comes to greet the day. The... Read more
Feel the serenity of a lotus water garden as you stitch this Asian Bellpull pair. You may want to relax and take your time stitching this beautiful scene. Each bell pull measures 63 stitches wide by 250 stitches long. If stitched in 14 count each would measure 4.5" wide by 17.75" long. Design stitched on 14 Count Lite Oatmeal Aida.
Cross stitch pattern from Kooler Design Studio featuring a tiny garden brimming with lush summer blooms and colorful butterflies. Garden lovers everywhere will love this enchanting Summer Garden Bell Pull stitched with vibrant colors of poppies, columbine, lilies and more. This band cross stitch... Read more
Tasty Grape Harvest Bell pull! Plants ablaze with the brilliance and abundance of the fruit of the vine. These delicious fruits make a lovely design by Nancy Rossi and beautifully adapted by Virginia Hanley-Rivett. Stitch Count 70w X 303h finished size on 14 count 5" X 21-5/8"
Model stitched on 14 Count Ivory Aida
The unique beauty found in each of the Four Seasons captured in this Counted Cross Stitch bell pull design. Stitch Count 75w X 407h, finished size on 14-ct, 5-1/4" X 29"
Model stitched on Monaco 14 Count Antique White
Make this spooky and fun Halloween Bell Pull from Tiny Modernist Inc. with pumpkins, mushrooms, jars of eyeballs and spiders, a witch hat, and very long, stripy witch legs.
Stitch Count: 65w x 289h
Design Size: 4.5"h x 20.5"w (14-count) or 4"h x 18"w (16-count)
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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".
Note from the designer - This needlework was designed after an English sampler in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston. The lush border flowers are similar to those on a sampler made by Sarah Brignell from around the same period, suggesting the existence of a school or teacher whose... Read more