Matilda loves all things sewing. Fabric and floss. Pins and needles. Old and new. There is room for everything in her sewing room and always room for more stash. This drum celebrates those who are much like Matilda and their crafts cross over from one to the other and the sky is no limit when... Read more about Matilda's Sewing Drum - Cross Stitch Pattern
This beautiful sampler was finely stitched by Anne when she was 16 years old. Her stitching is exquisite. I found this sampler at an antique shop in Tennessee, and was immediately smitten. I am thrilled with the way she turned out.
Pattern by Shakespeare's Peddler featuring an antique sampler design with the words "Virtues the chiefelt beauty of the mind. The Noblest ornament of human kind. Virtues our safeguard and our guiding star. That stirs up reason when our senses".
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 40 Count Vintage Autumn Gold Linen Fabric
The Iris' Paintbox folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by an embroidered table scarf a friend purchased from a needleworker in the Agrinio area of mainland Greece in the 1970s which was in turn inspired by a Greek folk costume. Its vibrant color palette sets a lively rainbow of hues... Read more about Iris Paintbox - Cross Stitch Pattern
The Luminita folk embroidery cross stitch pattern pays homage to the lovely embroidery traditions of Romania with a border design featuring bright stars and delicate vinework. In a modern take on the traditional blue and white palette, it is stitched on blue evenweave with ecru and deep blue floss... Read more about Luminita - Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross stitch pattern by Reflets De Soie is a recreation of a sampler by Marguerite Leduc, who had originally embroidered her antique marquoir in fir green, an unusual color for the time period. It has been presented here in a softer blue and the simple geometric frieze has been replaced with a... Read more about Marguerite Leduc - Cross Stitch Pattern
To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.
Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a vintage sampler alphabet with a nature themed design.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linen using NPI threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 240 x 225. Finished size is 12" x 11.25".
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 40 Count Vintage Tundra Linen Fabric
Marie Duclos was thirteen years old when the spring of 1895 gently settled over her village. The hedges, still shy, were dotted with buds, and the first scents of flowers drifted through the window of the room where she sat each afternoon, her embroidery hoop resting on her knees.
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 32 Count Vintage Pecan Butter Linen Fabric
A basket sampler quilt inspired by fabrics and design from the 1830's to 1840's. The original quilt is pieced from the Sarah's Story Collection by Betsy Chutchian for Moda fabrics. Named for Sarah Hale, an author, poet and editor of Godey's Lady's Book for 40 years.
Create this clever, reversible cover-up with two yards of fabric. When you choose two conversational prints to match the interests and favorite designs of the wearer, the apron is sure to be a welcome gift!
Lugana 25-Count Vintage cloth by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet offers the ease of stitching over one thread or two using your favorite embroidery floss to create the perfect vintage project. Package includes an 18in x 27in piece of 25-count evenweave vintage cloth. Made in Germany by Zweigart. 60% Rayon/40% Cotton
Lugana 25-Count Vintage cloth by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet offers the ease of stitching over one thread or two using your favorite embroidery floss to create the perfect vintage project. Package includes an 18in x 27in piece of 25-count evenweave vintage cloth. Made in Germany by Zweigart. 60% Rayon/40% Cotton
Lugana 25-Count Vintage cloth by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet offers the ease of stitching over one thread or two using your favorite embroidery floss to create the perfect vintage project. Package includes an 18in x 27in piece of 25-count evenweave vintage cloth. Made in Germany by Zweigart. 60% Rayon/40% Cotton
Cross stitch pattern by Lucy Beam Love in Stitches featuring an antique looking sign that reads, "Evaluation Center for Disturbed Women - Ward B"
Model stitched on 40 count Witches Brew by Lapin Loops using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 197 x 134 and the finished size is 9.85" x 6.7".
Who was Mrs Campbell? Without a first name for Mrs Campbell, it has proved impossible to trace her. We believe that Mrs Campbell was most probably a needlework teacher and that her colourful sampler was used as a teaching tool.
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 32 Count Vintage Maple Sugar Linen Fabric
Hand dyed linen from The Primitive Hare. Do not wash-NOT colorfast. Printed area is approximately 32cm x 30cm (12.6" x 11.9"). Overall fabric size is slightly larger to allow for finishing and framing.
"Dear Father hear and bless thy beasts and singing birds and guard with tenderness small things that have no words." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Cream Edinburgh linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 120x128. Design Size: 7" x 8"
Model shipped over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Doubloon Linen by Picture This Plus with Belle Soie Silk floss. Stitch counts are all 80 x 90. Finished Sizes are 5 x 5.
100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 28 Count Vintage Sand Dune Linen Fabric