This is a beautiful sampler from Norwich (Norfolk, United Kingdom), possibly stitched at a school run by one Mrs. Wright or her descendent (hence the initials "MW" below Elizabeth's name in the attribution). A list of teachers in Norwich in 1783 includes Wright, Massey, and Cheetleburgh. The Gooding name appears in Norwich history, most notoriously that of Thomas Gooding (d.1600) buried standing up in Norwich Cathedral so that he could spring up and be the first to enter heaven. The original sampler is in excellent condition with the beautiful color well preserved and reproduced. The classic Norfolk lozenges in the lower register are surrounded by eyelet stitches (more than a thousand). The three verses stitched on the sampler are traditional:
God prosper them that gave me this
And crown them with a heavenly bliss
Tell me yea knowing and Discerning few
Where I may find a Friend that's firm and true
That dare stand by me when in deep Distress
And then their love, and friendship must Express
Lord grant me Wisdom to Direct my Ways
I ask not Riches nor yet Length of Days
Stitches used in the sampler are cross, petit point, four-sided, and eyelets over two and four threads of linen. On 35-count linen the finished reproduction sampler will measure approximately 14"x 16". Stitch count is 244 x 272, and the recommended cut size is 18 x 20. The original sampler measures 13 1/2" x 16 1/2". The project is also recommended for intermediate-level needleworkers.
Note from the designer - "Elizabeth Mansfield finished her sampler in England on 13th June 1792, during the reign of King George III (1760-1820: note the cushioned crown in the upper third, marked on either side by the initials G R for George Rex). The original sampler was stitched on a very... Read more
Europe Sampler inspired by European Old School Samplers. You may see the glimpse of the typical motives of Dutch, English and German old samplers. Purple is the color of the Royal dynasties of Europe.
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Platinum using DMC threads. Stitch count is 279 x 279.
This English sampler combines embroidered pictorial, alphabetic, and upholstery techniques, becoming in every sense a sampler of Ms. Topham's best work. Bargello work (also known as canvaswork, Irish stitch, flamestitch, or Florentine stitch) appeared on the earliest seventeenth century samplers,... Read more
This is an adapted reproduction of an antique English sampler, dated 1790. The sampler was embroidered by Maria Cooper in Hambledon.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Grey linen by Weeks Dye Works with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 361W x 405H. Finished size: 18" x 20 1/4".
Note from the designer - "This beautiful. petite, energetic sampler expressed three fine verses and, at the end, one of the truest "signatures" I've ever read on a piece of needlework:
By this ingenous Maids
may see what by the
needl wrought
may be
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
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a cake stand filled with all the England essentials!
Pattern is stitched on 14 ct. Aida of your choice using DMC thread. Stitch count is 63 x 93. Finished size is approx 4.5 in wide X 6.64 in high.
Note from the designer - "Elizabeth Eaton finished her sampler on the 21st of July in 1712. She used bold, primary colors suggestive of Scottish influence. The original sampler was stitched with both silk and fine wool threads on linen using cross, eyelet, rice, queen, herringbone, double... Read more
Note from the designer - "ANN WHITTAKER created an almost comically theatrical sampler depicting Adam and Eve, angels, pious verses, and elaborate meandering vines beneath dramatic multi-colored draperies and tassels. Hovering over the verse which is framed by large columns, are two angels with... Read more
This is a pleasantly quirky, colorful sampler likely stitched in the north of England judging by some of the Scottish influences in the design. A four sided strawberry border surrounds an alphabet and a pious verse above a geometric pattern band. Below this is a scenic register with trees, birds,... Read more
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
This English sampler was made in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, featuring the Sheffield General Infirmary, a verse, a fashionably dressed man and woman, and a collection of animals in the lawn in front (sheep, fox, squirrels, rabbit, dog), all surrounded by a four sided berry border.
Note from the designer: This tiny petite sampler was acquired at an estate sale in Michigan. The simplicity of the piece is the charming "as Hannah stitched her sampler in 1822 at the Faringdon Subscription School near Oxford, England."
Over two model was stitched over 1 thread on... Read more
This is a reproduction of an English sampler that features a four-sided carnation border, centering many intricate organic petit point motifs. The large mansion house dominates the central reserve, standing above an extensive pasture occupied by two very large and cockeyed sheep. These imaginative... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Sassafras Samplers featuring a lovely sampler!
Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC, NPI or AVAS silk threads. Stitch count is 301 x 301. Finished size on 40 count is 15.05" x 15.05"
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"
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a beautiful sampler reproduction!
The sampler was executed with cross stitches laid over two threads of linen and four-sided stitch. The sampler is suitable for needleworkers of all levels of ability and can be worked on... Read more
This sweet reproduction of my antique sampler 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. Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using Soie... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers a lovely reproduction sampler from Elizabeth Disdale. "My Lord my pasture shall prepare; And feed me with a shepherds care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye; My noon-day walks he shall attend; And all my... Read more
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