"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.
A gemologist and crystal keeper, Cassandra can become quite prickly if approached. Sightings are few and far between and usually among the coastal cliffs. Cherish your chance encounter but be mindful not to interfere in the daily affairs of this fairy! Model sttitched on 32ct. Waterlily Linen using Crescent Colours, Kreinik #4 Braid, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count: 95w x 127h.
"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
The fairy know as Gwendolyn lives amongst the lily pads and lotus flowers in Monet's garden in Giverny, France. She inspires brush strokes of lilac and fushia in the reflections of the glittering pond. Model stitched on 32 count Waterlily Linen with Crescent Colours, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. The stitch count is 96W x 135H.
"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.
Winter Band Sampler by Little House Needleworks is a fun Christmas themed sampler design with a full alphabet, snowflakes, and an vintage looking house.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Clay linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 61 x 149 and the finished size is 4.36" x 10.64".
Model stitched over two on 32 Ct. Belfast Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 277W X 33H. Finished Size: 18" x 3"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Antique White Belfast linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and DMC floss (or all DMC 165, 3364, 469, 3753, 157, 322, 963, 3326, 3688, 3350). Stitch Count: 119W x 96H. Finished size: 7.4" x 6".
Note from designer: Renee's French Alphabet has been adapted from an antique sampler with beautifully formed graceful letters. The original sampler was worked in wool, and did not contain the letters : J and W, which would have been common in France at the time it was stitched. I have added... Read more
This sweet angel is working on her own stitching project with a large completed sampler design in the background.
Model was stitched on Polstitches 28 count Chocaholic Jobelan, but can be stitched in 14 count Aida or 28 count Evenweave of your choice using DMC and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 176W x 240H and the finished size is 12.57" x 17.14".
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