Note from the designer: "German and Dutch samplers are known for their iconography, especially the symbolic religious motifs. This piece, reproduced from the collection of the Allentown Art Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania, portrays many of these motifs. Adam and Eve, in particular, are often... Read more
"Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Angels guard me through the night & keep me safe 'til morning light." Model stitched on 40 count Antique Cotton Linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 104W x 144H. (DMC alternates are 3777 310 3012 831 535)
"Kindness warms the heart, Prayer warms the soul."
Cute Ursula Michael design featuring quilts hanging on a clothesline. Stitched on 14 Ct. White Aida with DMC floss. Finished design size: 17 1/2W x 6H. Cut size piece is 24 x 12.
"The Lord watches over all who love him - Psalm 145:20". Model stitched on 32 Ct. Tumbleweed linen with Weeks Dye Works (Fawn, Chestnut, Red Pear, Lancaster Red, Kudzu) and Gentle Art Sampler Threads (Sarsparilla, Chamomile). Stitch Count: 123W x 93H.
Model stitched on 36 count Heritage linen by Picture This Plus using Needlepoint Silk (or DMC alternative: 950, 730, 833, 3023, 844, 502, 632). Stitch count: 143x143.
Model stitched on 28ct. Denim Blue Jobelan using DMC floss. stitch count: 189w x 160h. Note: Mill Hill treasure #13093 listed on the pattern is no longer available.
"Love is Patient, Love is Kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It is not Rude, It is not self seeking. It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong's. Love does not delight in Evil. But Rejoices with the truth, it always protects. Always Trusts, Always Hopes,... Read more
I asked Jesus "How much do you love me?" He answered "This much" and He stretched out His arms and died.
Model stitched on 28 ct Cream Cashel linen using DMC floss, also Glissengloss Rainbow blending thread. Stitch count 111 x 108. (NOTE: custom cut of 14x14). Finished size is 8" x 7.75"
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, he bears much fruit for apart from me, you can do nothing. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given you. John 15."
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Antique White Jobelan with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 139W x 153H.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. All thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path. Proverbs 3:5-6."
Model stitched on 28 Ct. White Jobelan with DMC floss, Glissengloss Rainbow Blending thread, and Colorwash. Stitch Count:... Read more
"Loving Marriage Sampler" stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count White Cashel linen using DMC, DMC Pearl cotton #8, DMC Color Variations, and Threadworx floss. Stitch Count: 92W x 191H.
"Two Hearts Ring Bearer's Pillow" stitched 2 over 2 on 28 count White Cashel linen using DMC,... Read more
"Our Father which art in Heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and... Read more
"Guard me from all evil things under the shadow of your wings. Psalm 17:8" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Jobelan using The Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 135 x 69. Design Size: 8" x 4".
"The greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13.": Model stitched on 32 Ct. French Roast linen by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 85W x 94H.
An original sampler featuring Abraham Lincoln and George Washington in a more primitive design centered around history and an old white chapel reminding us of God's Grace.
The model was stitched on 28 Ct Colour & Cotton Light Brown Sugar. Stitch Count: 127 x 167.
"The leaves is green, the rose is red, here is my name when I am dead. Look on this and may you see, what care my parents took of me. Mary Knowles, her work 1824." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Beige linen by Weeks Dye Works with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 257W x 237H. Finished size: 14 1/2" x 13".
"The last great day is drawing nigh when Christ the judge shall come with all the armies of the sky to call His children home." Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Beige linen from Weeks Dye Works with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 259 x 240. Finished size: 15" x 14".
This cross stitch pattern from Hands to Work features a unique portrayal of Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Tephra from Cedar River Linen with Needlepoint Inc Silks. Stitch Count: 141H x 112W. Finished size: 7" x 5.6"
"Blessed are the poor in spirit fo theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for riteousness for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful for they... Read more
Cross Stitch pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring three love and faith based squares with the phrase "She seeks wool & flax and works willingly with her hands -Proverbs 31:13"!
Model stitched on 30ct Old Salem Linen using DMC and Gentle Arts thread.
Stitch count: 80w x 74h.
"And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. Genesis 2:20" Model stitched 1 over 2 on 40 Ct. Toasted Almond using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works (or all DMC floss... Read more
Jane Hornibrook completed her sampler in March of 1806. She painstakingly stitched in cross stitch the tenets of the Catholic Faith over one and two threads of finely woven 52 count linen. The lettering for the large letters leads one to determine this to be of Irish origin, based on the Benezet... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Dirty Annie's Southern Style featuring a pig with the phrase "Y'all need Jesus"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct White linen using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and The Gentle Arts floss. Finished with "Petticoat" from Lady Dot Creates. Stitch count is 64 x 64.
A gorgeous interpretation of Mary, Joseph and Jesus... all blinged up a bit with Petite Silk Lame braid from Rainbow Gallery. "Ledger" linen from Be Stitch me creates the perfect background and we trimmed up the little pillow with "rainy" chenille from Lady Dot Creates. Special... Read more
Proverbs 31:19- "She Layeth her hands to the spindle and her hands hold the distaff"
A distaff is a tool used in spinning. It is designed to hold the unspun fibers, keeping them untangled and thus easing the spinning process. It is most commonly used to hold flax and wool, but can... Read more
Proverbs 31:14- She is like the Merchants' Ships. She bringeth her food from afar.
Model was stitched on 32ct "Lunar" linen from Be Stitch Me using threads from Classic Colorworks, DMC, Gentle Arts, and Weeks. Stitch count is 130 x 155.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Cocoa using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and Southern Fried floss. Stitch count is 199 x 201.
Recommended Southern Fried Floss:Bay Leaf and Spiced Cider
This cross stitch pattern from Sweet Wing Studio features a woman with a sheep and "She seeks wool and flax and works with willing hands. Proverbs 31:13."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Flax linen with DMC and Forbidden Fiber Co floss. Stitch Count: 141W x 109H. Finished size: 8.8" x 6.8"
"Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. 2 Corinthians 9:15"
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Icelandic Beige by Wichelt using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 97 x 54.
Designed especially with Thanksgiving in mind, this word and pattern trio makes a simple but beautiful stitch! The 4-color palette can easily be changed to suit one's decor or personal style.
The model was stitched on 32ct lugana using The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch Count: 85w x 65h.
A perfect design to stitch this time of year as we reflect on the changing landscape. While the seasons change, we can rest knowing our Father in Heaven never does. "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:3"
A sweet bunny and soft lamb look up in reverence at the beautiful cross in this tender Easter design. Featuring the Bible verse Matthew 28:6, He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said.
The model was stitched on 32 ct Mary Lugana by Grace Notes Fabrics using Classic Colorworks, The Gentle Arts, and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 59w x 94h.
You can almost smell the fragrant orange blossoms on this design! Using a unique palette of soft orange and lavender, this verse from Nehemiah is displayed both boldly and gently. The blooms are dancing joyfully around the words, paired with the citrus fruits for a special color balance.
Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring the bible sentiment "a house divided cannot stand"! Stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 187W x 83H. Finished size: 12 1/2" x 5 1/2".