Harvest Home brings you a weathered house covered in grapevines, a basket of fruit bursting with color, and pears ripe for the picking. I imagine this house nestled on a property in the Loire Valley in France, the sun glowing on its walls.
stitched on 36 count fabric using Valdani... Read more
Not only do I love the colors Agness used to stitch her sampler but I love how she ran out of room to stitch the date 1844 so she moved the last 4 up to another line.
The verse on this sampler is from "O Christmas Tree" a German Christmas song written in 1824 by Ernst Anschutz. This song was based off a 16th century Silesian Folksong by Melchior Franck called Ach Tannenbaum. Third in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
"How good is God to me Though he denies me wealth He gives me still a greater gift The precious gift of health My health I would devote To spread his praise abroad And would my youthful powers employ To love and serve my God". Sarah stitched this piece when she was 12 years old.
"Immortal made what should we mind So much as Immortality we beings for a heaven designed what but a heaven our care should be". Yes, this sampler is large... but such a joy to stitch. this is a stunning English sampler from 1803 done in muted colors.
This is an outstanding sampler with the verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand As the first effort of an infants hand And while her fingers oer the canvas move Engage her tender heart to seek thy love With the dear children may she have a part And write thy name thyself upon her... Read more
"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts
must be very quiet to hear it."by Minnie Aumonier 1865-1952. First in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches to enjoy!
If you have not noticed I love stitching borders. What is better than one done with holly. Christmas is about giving.. this would be a great gift!
Merry Christmas
"Lord give me wisdom to direct my ways I ask not riches nor yet for Length of Drop. From rocks and sands And stormy weather Pray God Protect John Negus for ever". "My dear friends I will Bless and praise for giving me learning in My Early days Catherine Negus her Sampler finished 1810".
This sampler was brought to me by Stephanie Jirak of Lincoln University, PA. She is the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Nancy Anne Cassell. The family history is included in the chart.
"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops at all" Emily Dickinson 1830-1886. Fourth in the series of samplers with lots of fun stitches.
"Why this in haste sweet boy so soon To go. And leave in tears thy weeping Friends below. Some heavenly voice Dear object of their love calld hence
Thy soul to dwell in realms above Scarce hadst thou learnt the good from
All to know Nor yet had drank the Bitter cup of woe. When heaven ordaind... Read more
"Teach me to feel another's woe To hide the fault I see That mercy I to others show That mercy show to me." The saying on this sampler was written by Alexander Pope (1688-1744) who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. Sarah stitched this sampler on 50 count linen and it was perfectly executed.
"The Miracle" by L.H. Bailey, "Yesterday the twig was brown and bare
Today the glint of green is there, Tomorrow will be leaflets spare, I know no thing so wondrous fair, No miracle so strangely rare, I wonder what will next be there".
"Lord what is life tis like a flower That blofsoms and is gone We see it flourish for an hour With all its beauty on". This sampler is dated December 24, 1834. I was told this sampler was a Christmas gift to Louisa's parents. Louisa was 9 years old when she completed this brightly colored beauty.
This sampler can either be done in mainly cross stitch (there are a couple of stitches in the alphabet but even those could be done in cross stitch) or have fun playing and fill in with Stem Stitch. I love the look of Stem Stitch, it is kind of like painting with thread. "Lord what is... Read more
"Few to good breeding make a just pretence Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. The last result of an accomplished mind. With outward grace the bodys virtue joined". I love the bands and motifs Mary Ann used in this sampler. The colors in this sampler are beautiful... the mix of blue and coral is outstanding.
Cross stitch pattern from By The Bay Needleart featuring the alphabet! If you stitch this piece on 32 ct linen or 16 ct Aida it would fit perfect in an 11 X 14 frame.
Model stitched on 32 ct "Dove Gray" Linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 160 x 208. Finished size: 10" x 13"
Celebrate your love by stitching this sweet sampler. Model stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 41W x 59H. Design Size: 3" x 4"
Pattern by Carriage House Samplings featuring cute Quaker sampler designs saying "Merry Christmas".
Models stitched on 40-count linen using Needlepoint Silk. Stitch count: 171 x 75 or 187 x 56 and the finished sizes are 8.55" x 3.75" and 9.35" x 2.8".
A modern-day tapestry using the entire alphabet with motifs to represent each letter.
The ABC Tapestry is stitched on 32 count Antique Ivory Belfast Linen with DMC floss. The bellpull is stitched on 28 count Cream Cashel Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count for the ABC Tapestry is 290W... Read more
Model stitched on 35 Ct. Straw linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Classic Colorworks Belle Soie silk over two threads. Stitch Count: 110W x 138H.
"Eleanor" makes her home in the Lukesland Gardens in Devon. She has been seen running through the gardens and spying on visitors to the victorian gothic house. The beautiful gardens provide plenty of opportunities for adventure and mischief! Model stitched on 32ct. Waterlily Linen with Crescent Colours Hand Dyed Floss, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count is 91W X 134H.
Found in wooded areas around Lake Windermere in the English lake district, "Fran" constructs elaborate tree houses that resemble castles out of twigs and bark. You'll have to be alert to spot this elusive fairy as she's quick to hide herself from human eyes! Model stitched on 32ct.... Read more
"Now I know my abc's, next time won't you sing with me". Model stitched on 28 ct Vintage Examplar from Lakeside Linens using DMC & Classic Colorworks, (formerly known as Crescent Colours). Stitch count 78 x 142. Finished Size is 5.57 in wide X 10.14 in high.
"Tessera" makes her home in the sleepy branches of weeping willows that adorn gothic mansions in the South. She flits from tree to tree, through the diaphanous strands of leaves, searching for lost and tear laden hankerchiefs. Model stitched on 32 count Waterlily Linen using Crescent Colours... Read more
Model stitched on 35 count Havana linen by Weeks Dye Works using one strand of Needlepoint Silk (NPS998) over two linen threads. DMC conversion available. Stitch count: 181W X 37H.