A classic delft blue scene is reminiscent of Holland and their many windmills and waterways. A lower case alphabet tops this charming design with a larger upper case alphabet below. The Windmill Sampler would look wonderful in a kitchen or breakfast nook.
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a truly cheerful and colourful sampler. In The Garden of Holland has been charted in detail from an original Dutch sampler from 1857.
Stitched over two threads on 32ct linen (or 16ct Aida), it would measure approximately 16... Read more
A spot sampler characteristic of 18th century Dutch embroidery that combine small motifs with a collection of alphabets that range in style from plain to ornate. This historically correct design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Fall 1992, Vol. I, No. 3 and has long been unavailable. This classic... Read more
Model stitched over 14/28 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch count for each tile is 59W x 59H. If stitching all 4 tiles together, stitch count is 105H x 105W. Stitch count for Friends: 36W x 54H. Stitch Count for the Wedding Sampler: 65W x 65H.
Note from the designer - "In Scandinavia, as in England and America, sampler patterns (called navneklude meaning, literally, "name cloths") were passed along from teacher to pupil, mother to daughter, generation to generation. The designs were used to mark ownership of domestic textiles,... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 257W x 237H. Finished size: 14 3/4" x 13 1/2".
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Parchment linen with Classic Colorworks threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 156W x 153H. Finished size: 9 3/4" x 9 1/2".
Inspired by the designs which can often be found on Scandinavian sweaters, this little stocking includes a church, borders, etc.
Two models were stitched: one on 36ct over two threads, and the smaller one on 28ct linen by Wichelt. The larger model was finished with a Lady Dot Creates Pom... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a Winter quaker sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Mushroom Lugana, 2 over 2, using Colour and Cotton thread. Stitch count: 82w x 84h. Finished size on 28 ct is 5 7/8" x 6".
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Dwarf Cashel by Picture This Plus with Valdani 3 Strand floss. Stitch Count: 170W x 270H.
Note from the designer: If purchasing another fabric count, be sure to add 3" inches to all four sides of fabric for centering and finishing However, the suggested 3 strand floss will not work well if you use a HIGHER count of fabric, unless you separate it.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Doubloon cashel linen by Picture This Plus with Valdani floss. Stitch Count: 170 x 270.
Note from the designer: If purchasing another fabric count, be sure to add 3" inches to all four sides of fabric for centering and finishing However, the suggested 3 strand floss will not work well if you use a HIGHER count of fabric, unless you separate it.
Two patterns are included in this chart making it appropriate for both Autumn and Halloween- whichever you prefer. Both patterns are inspired by traditional Quaker motifs and the colors of the season.
October Quakers Tree Stitch Count: 74 wide x 102 high. Finished Size: 4.63" x... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folkart Embroidery featuring a cheerful little design is an original pattern by Modern Folk Embroidery, inspired by Quaker medallions. It can be either framed as hoop art, or stitched up as a pincushion.
Stitched over two threads on 32ct linen (or over... Read more
Model stitched on 32 Ct. natural/flax linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks, Caron Waterlilies, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, Gloriana Silk, Dinky Dye Silks, and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid. Stitch Count: 333 x 333. Design Size: 21" x 21"
This letterndoek (lettering) form of Dutch sampler appears from the late 17th through the early 19th century. It is easy to recognize by its horizontal shape, and beautifully illuminated lettering, interspersed with various symbolic shapes and Biblical motifs. The color scheme used on so many of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring an autumn quaker sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Mushroom using Colour and Cotton Pumpkin Pie thread (Colour and Cotton special edition, not available from 123Stitch). Stitch count is 81 x 79. Finished size on 28 ct is 5 7/8" x 5 3/4"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Antique White Edinburgh linen (stained with coffee) with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148x221. Design Size; 9" x 13" Color chart.
The initials appearing on the sampler, SI, in two places, may perhaps indicate the school where the sampler was stitched, and not the initials of the stitcher. The Suir Island Quaker School (SI) was a boarding and finishing school for girls established in 1787 in Clonmel in County Tipperary by... Read more